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Attaching to a Vehicle and Leveling

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What happens here

To move the log splitter, attach its coupler to a vehicle's hitch. The presenter uses a Kubota RTV X1140 utility vehicle with a 2-inch ball hitch on the front. Maneuver the vehicle to align the hitch ball with the splitter's coupler, lower the splitter onto the hitch, and secure it with a safety pin. Once attached, the splitter can be pulled off the wooden pallet. After moving it, the operator then sets up the log splitter to be leveled by rotating the log lift stand and raising the integrated jack until the machine is completely stable on the ground.

Goal: Move the splitter off the pallet and stabilize it on level ground

Tools and materials

  • 2-inch Ball Hitch — Connecting the splitter to the vehicle
  • Hitch Coupler — Part of the splitter that connects to the hitch ball
  • Integrated Jack — Leveling the splitter
  • Kubota RTV X1140 Kubota — Utility vehicle used for towing and maneuvering the splitter