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Pete's '47

03-19-2002 15:04:36

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Do any of you guys have experience with post hole diggers on an 8N? The non-live (dead?) PTO shouldn't be a problem, you're just sittin' there in nuetral anyway. I was wondering about no power down with the three point, do they dig pretty good or draw themselves into the ground. Do they need weight? I guess I'm looking for someone that knows if they work good or no, they're a pain and not worth it. A guy by me is looking to get about 300 holes dug in fairly sandy soil, he'd buy/rent a digger and I'd provide the h.p. Compensation is yet to be talked about! Thanks, Pete

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Leo,CA

03-20-2002 14:12:02

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

I use a 9'' alot on the ranch I work on(Lava Rock and Timber and Meadow Land)two to three hundred posts a year. They will handle alot more rock than you think thay will. Biggest hint I can give you is make sure your cutting edges are sharp and let the auger do the work, you do not need high rpm's on the auger,

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Danny in CO

03-20-2002 07:42:44

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

I have a PHD with 6", 9", and 12" augers. The 6" and 9" work great. With the 12", I have to be careful not to let it dig too deep too fast. I let it dig about a foot and then pull it out and then go back down further until I get the hole deep enough.

Danny

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bj/8n/mt

03-20-2002 06:12:10

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Probably dug hundreds of post holes with a Danhauser on an 8n. Works fine and so far has lasted a long time. Couple of things to watch:

Call dig safe or your local underground cable locators before you start. Having dug up a phone cable and come close to a gas line I will NOT dig any place now unless there is paint on the ground.

Don't try to overpower the digger or force it. The weight on the auger will cause it to go and a third throttle is plenty. I have dug in really rocky ground at a third throttle and let it side step the rocks.

If your brakes don't work fix them now. You will want to be able to maintain position.

Get all spectators, kids, dogs, any thing that a rock traveling fifty mph would harm way clear of the area.

No rocket science here but: your mileage may vary

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Fast Ed Ohio

03-19-2002 23:22:49

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

There aint no reverse on em . If it gets stuck you need a rather large pipe wrench . Good luck , be careful and dont get hurt . ( movin parts will grab your shirt or shorts or whatever your wearing . )Block the tires if it keeps moving on you to much .

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Justin 8N NC

03-19-2002 18:40:47

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Not sure if this will be a problem for you, but I recently borrowed an auger from a buddy of mine and all I could think of was how do I keep this thing in the air with my 8N while I'm playing with the clutch and brakes to get it in position.

A Live Thang from Zane may be the ticket, but he was still working out the details at the time I was needing to dig my holes. Luckily my buddy also had a Jubilee which I was able to borrow. Those live hydraulics make life a lot easier when trying to put the auger in a straight line over the spot you want the hole. Then again, I'm still a novice at this whole tractor thing and maybe some of the old timers have a simple way of dealing with it.

Justin

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Terry-N-Mo Safety reminder

03-19-2002 17:25:08

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Pete,not sure where you`ll be digging but don`t forget about any buried lines or cables. Hate to see ya get tangled up it something you can`t turn loose of.Here where i live they recommend not to dig anything before they come out and locate all the utilities and then if you hit it its their baby. Have fun but be careful,Terry

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Barnstormer

03-19-2002 17:08:34

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

I'm on my third one. I like it for my heavy clay soil. There is one thing you have to be careful of besides spinning parts. Don't let it go too deep too fast. The hydraulics may not pull it back up!
Keep your hand on the lever and watch your auger. Pull up at the first sign of rapid descent. The only way I know to get it out is by putting the pto in neutral, shutting off the tractor and use a pipe wrench to back the auger out. A couple times doing that and you will be very attentive.

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TractorGut

03-19-2002 16:43:54

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Howdy! I got a used Post hole digger for $150. Tried to use it without any luck (clay and sand soil), UNTIL I bought a new drill point for it, and it digs in like crazy! It will even go into frozen ground without any downward pressure! Just be really careful of getting caught-up in the spinning part. Just my experience with it. ....TG....

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Larry

03-19-2002 15:32:44

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Pete,

It will work fine in your soil. Works reasonably well here although we have a tremendous quantity of rocks.

Weight isn't a problem - trying to "force the tool" would be your biggest enemy. Let the auger do the work, bring it up occasionally to pull the earth from the hole and each hole can be dug in just a few minutes.

Much easier than any other method - and considering the number of holes it's the only way to go.

The only consideration is having good brakes on the tractor. Without the type of auger that has a base that positions itself over the hole's intended location the brakes are necessary to keep the tractor (and auger) from "drifting".

After the first two holes you'll be an expert. Do not attempt to run the tractor at high RPM - just allow the auger to drill at no more than 1/3 throttle.

Regards,

L and C Ranch
Larry

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Larry

03-19-2002 15:31:23

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Re: Post hole diggers in reply to Pete's '47, 03-19-2002 15:04:36

Pete,

It will work fine in your soil. Works reasonably well here although we have a tremendous quantity of rocks.

Much easier than any other method - and considering the number of holes it's the only way to go.

After the first two holes you'll be an expert. Do not attempt to run the tractor at high RPM - just allow the auger to drill at no more than 1/3 throttle.

Regards,

L and C Ranch
Larry

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