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Post hole digger for IH 706

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rustin

06-13-2007 23:18:12




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I am looking for a post hole digger (with a 12" auger) to use on a IH 706. I don't know to much about them & was looking for some input & suggestions on what kinds will work & some input.




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John A.

06-14-2007 05:47:19




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 Re: Post hole digger for IH 706 in reply to rustin, 06-13-2007 23:18:12  
rustin, I agree with ktheol on the Danuser posthole digger. It is just a basic design that most all others look like. But the soil type should have more to do in your descision on this purchase.
If you soil type is all soil, No rock, or hard rock ledges then a regular 3 pt digger should work fine.
Here in Central Texas where we have some of the hardest digging contions possible, then you may need a really heavy duty digger like a "Beltec" hydraulic digger. It will chew threw most all soil conditions we throw at it here. Yes they are pricy, But I havent been stopped yet here on our place, and in the past with lesser diggers it is start with the the Stud Bar at 10 in. deep.
These units are what the Pro-Fence Builders use in this area. An average cost for one is $3400.! Hope helps.
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John A.

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nw_bearcat

06-14-2007 06:03:21




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 Re: Post hole digger for IH 706 in reply to John A., 06-14-2007 05:47:19  
I second the vote for the Danauser. I've picked up the front end of the 756 trying to pull ours out of the ground when it caught some tight wet clay and sucked itself down. Some claim w/ the right cutting edge a danauser will dig a hole in a highway, but I know if you're working in soils with alot of rocks or what they call a Fragipan layer, you should probably look for one that you can apply down pressure to. There have been times when we've broken shear pins on ours that I thought a Hydraulic drive that would reverse would be the greatest, but we keep using what we've got.

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rustin

06-14-2007 09:38:16




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 Re: Post hole digger for IH 706 in reply to nw_bearcat, 06-14-2007 06:03:21  
The soil in Wyoming varies quite a bit, you can go from clay, to sand, to rock in no time. Is there any way to add down pressure to a 3 point on this 706???



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ktheo1

06-14-2007 03:14:44




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 Re: Post hole digger for IH 706 in reply to rustin, 06-13-2007 23:18:12  
If you buy anything but a Danheuser you will regret it .There are cheaper ones on the market but none better.They also have a good resale value when you get thru.



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mtgummibear

06-14-2007 01:44:14




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 Re: Post hole digger for IH 706 in reply to rustin, 06-13-2007 23:18:12  
Every one I've seen is pretty much the same mechanical design. As with just about everything, the more expensive ones are built with heavier materials. Make sure gearbox is heavy enough to match up with your tractor.

Also stick with brand you are confident you will be able to get parts for. The cutting tips will wear out and not all of them are the same so you will need to be able to order brand specific replacements.

That's my limited experience. Also...the more you're planning on using it, the better quality you should buy. I know this is pretty basic, but these machines are pretty basic as well.

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