[wally2q]

I use one on the back of my 2305. It is slower than a stand-alone, but at least I don't have to deal with maintaining multiple engines, and multiple fuels, etc.....
While the splitter is auto returning I use the few seconds to toss the wood, or stack it into a trailer or whatever I am using, or to go get the next piece that may be 6-8 feet away....

When I use a stand-alone (used to have one) I would split a lot of wood... make a pile around the splitter that would get in my way - shut off the splitter, move the pile of wood / stack, and then restart the splitter and continue.....

I find the time about the same in each scenario, to split a certain amount of wood. My process is just a bit different.

 

[wally2q]

Much is mentioned about cycle time, but that only counts seriously if full stroking the cylinder. Most stand alone splitter pumps use a double pump with the spitter only getting 3 - 5 gpm when actually doing the splitting with the smaller pump. The larger pump is only in service for the runup to splitting force and the return.

That is a very good and important point!... when I back up my splitter i normally dont let it go all the way back... just to within an inch or two of what I need for the next piece - therefore the time spent "taking up slack" before the splitting begins, is very short. On the return, with my auto-return detents, I set it to go back while I toss the freshly split pieces out of the way....
I have a stand-alone at my property up north and a 3ph one that I use at home.... i can tell you with full confidence i do not wish i had a stand-alone at home (for the speed)... i love the 3ph one.
But likewise, I would not be replacing the stand-alone unit up north, with a tractor and a 3ph unit either... I dont need a tractor up there, so the stand-alone being towed around with an ATV is a great combo.
cheers!