Post Hole Digger for BX25

[TonkaToy]

Hey All,

Two questions on CAT 1 post hole diggers.

First, how are these for SCUT's? I rented a one man operated post hole digger and it did the job, but was a killer to use (45 holes and I felt it the next 4-5 days). I think I saw a post a year ago saying PHD for SCUT's were not that good, but can't recall exactly.

Second question, I don't have a big enough need to justify buying a new one (saw prices starting around $800 and up from there), any thoughts on second ones? Are these the kind of item that takes a beating and used ones are generally in bad shape, or they are good as second hand units?

Thanks
Franco

 

[jhwill]

I have a NH TZ25DA SCUT and use a Woods PHD-25 and I'm very happy with it. I had no issues with power and I would think a used unit if in good shape would be fine.

 

[Danner]

Land Pride makes a PHD sized for the BX series. That's the way I'd go, just so the 3PH high/low position match the PHD.

 

[bullbreaker]

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Boone

 

[thavil]

I have the Leinbach 7200JR for my BX24 and it matches up perfectly. It came with a 9" auger and I then purchased a 12" auger and both work fine.

Unless abused, I see no reason to not buy a used one. If you buy used, as soon as you get it, I would recommend changing the gearbox oil just to make sure.

 

[Sniggle]

Go ahead and get one.....they do make digging holes easier.

Just be carful not to screw the tractor into the ground (You'll figure out what I mean the first time you do it.

 

[Tom_H]

Check out this thread:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/168508-bx2660-post-hole-digger.html

At the end of this post, see my barbell weight ballast system:

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/148963-post-hole-digger-warning-5.html#post1771295

 

[TonkaToy]

I wanted to thank everyone for the helpful info, it gives me some ideas and I'll see what I can find, thanks

 

[chriscos]

Go ahead and get one.....they do make digging holes easier.

Just be carful not to screw the tractor into the ground (You'll figure out what I mean the first time you do it.

And make sure you have a big pipe wrench on hand