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Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging

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Steve (Tx)

08-28-2007 11:04:46

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Because I'm suddenly faced with digging about 75 post holes I bought a new post hole digger. I have a 1964 Ford 2000 with a FEL and no power steering and I have an 8N. I will be doing the work alone.
Which tractor would be the best choice? Besides keeping clear of moving parts, what are some safety issues I should keep in mind?
Thanks in advance for the advice.

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ericlb

08-28-2007 21:22:37

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

steve, use the 2000, youll have a lot better time of it with the live hydraulics, the n will do the job, but.. what kind of ground are you going to drill in? if its just topsoil you'll have it easy if its hard or rocky i can give you a few tips that was passed on to me a few years ago if you need them, 2 years ago i put up 2700 feet of 2 rail ceader fence, i used my jubilee on the posthole digger [also has live hydraulics] me and the mrs. were putting up 200 ft of fence a day, thats layed out marked, drilled erected, and cemented in and we usually were done by 4.00 pm each day

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Steve (Tx)

08-28-2007 17:30:39

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

Thanks for the tips. Sometimes I need to be hit over the head; I forgot about the live hydraulics.

Steve

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valhallareject

08-28-2007 13:11:41

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

I realize it wasn"t a choice.....but the skidsteer is by far superior to any rear-mounted auger I"ve ever encountered. 1. You can see exactly where you are when you"re trying to get "lined in" 2. you can watch the entire progess of the dig as its happening without straining your neck and back all day 3. you can put some good "hold down" on the auger if the digging gets tough 4. you can reverse the direction of the auger if it gets hung up while digging 5. rapid extraction means more dirt is removed from the hole and less hand work is required 6. if you need deep holes you can add an extension to the auger and leave it on even while moving. For my money....I"d rent a skidsteer for one day and get "em all done as opposed to fighting for several days with my N. Just my opinion. About the only advice I can give for the alternative is to be sure and carry along a really big pipe or chain wrench along so you can screw your auger out of ground when you get hung up..... and you will get hung up!

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Poot

08-28-2007 12:36:20

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What don b. said.. .. in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

if you decide to use the 8N, make sure empty the auger often & don't try to go too fast or you'll hafta dig a BIG hole to retrieve yer auger. Especially if ya get into some roots.

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don b

08-28-2007 12:24:54

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

Steve.....think live hyds.You not only got to dig the holes,you have to get the PHD out of the holes. don b

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Roger in Iowa

08-28-2007 12:23:40

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Steve (Tx), 08-28-2007 11:04:46

Does the 2000 have live hydraulics? If so, use it as the 8N does not. That way you can raise the PHD without turning its auger.

Roger in Iowa

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soundguy

08-28-2007 12:32:24

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Re: Tips for newbie to PTO Post hole digging in reply to Roger in Iowa, 08-28-2007 12:23:40

Starting with the NAA.. ford tractors had live hyds...

Sounduy

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