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    Excavator mounted Wood Splitter

    Men I was searching for ideas and came across Tempest splitters out of MN. That thing looks like a beast. The towable splitters have a "unique" setup. What are your thoughts? Pros or cons.
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    D17 question

    We always go by the 8-10 hp per foot of brush hug.
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    International McCormick # 46 square hay baler

    MEK got it. If the 14-18 inch bail makes it to the kicker it misses the wagon by a mile.
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    Logging video made in the 1940's

    Very cool stuff.
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    Converting Case CX130 from single to bidirectional pump

    An update on the plumbing for my hydraulic thumb adventure. Went to the Case dealer and walked through the parts needed. Was quoted a price of $4,800 for parts alone. Move forward a few days. Had a chance meeting with a friend of a friend and he suggested I call Company Wrench. Two gentlemen...
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    Excavator mounted Wood Splitter

    PAdigger, I really like the idea. I might take an old Husky splitter with bad motor and convert. Any mounting suggestions? Should I lengthen the wedge?
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    sevice manuals

    Parts and service manuals for Case CX130. If you have one or both please let me know. It is starting to look like I might need them.
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    Converting Case CX130 from single to bidirectional pump

    Men, I am new to the site and new to full sized excavators. Purchased a clean CX130 with 2,900 hours and a blade. I would like to install a hydraulic thumb. Actually I already welded a hydraulic thumb to the stick. Attached plumbing from thumb to plumbing on stick. Went to flip switch on...
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    Welcome!!!

    Thank you for the super quick reply. I compared the schematics of a single direction pump and bidirectional pump. With a couple fitting changes, a new pump and electric switch it might be doable.
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    Excavator mounted Wood Splitter

    Nice looking attachment. It would be great for making the monster sized pieces into pieces we could lift. I use a Timberwolf Tw-5 currently for splitting.
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    Welcome!!!

    I found the site because I am trying to convert the auxiliary hydraulics on a Case cx130 to bi-directional. Installed a hydraulic thumb to find out the auxiliary pump was single acting. Looking for guidance on what I need to change and where to purchase it. Hobbies are archery hunting and...
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