Post Holes: Danuser EP6 and which augers???

[FatTire]

The "Rock" Augers are good for solid rock or concrete. The EP6 and the Kubota do not have enough torque or down force to operate the "Rock" Auger effectively. I would recommend the "Cast" Augers. They will power through the dirt, clay, and rocky soil. Industrial Augers | Danuser

Thanks, I am planning to give you a quick call to discuss before getting quotes from you distributors if you don't mind.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

You can see the Danuser Auger Drives and Augers on our website.
Feel free to give me a call to discuss shipping options and prices for auger drive/auger combos.
Travis

 

[texasjohn]

these people advertise on TBN and have a good reputation.

You can see the Danuser Auger Drives and Augers on our website.
Feel free to give me a call to discuss shipping options and prices for auger drive/auger combos.
Travis

 

[buickanddeere]

Not the HD auger but the real rock auger. My HD auger is all bent to prices from catching rocks.

 

[TomSeller]

I have the Danuser 1025 model. Very good unit. Given the inherent safety of a hydraulic post hole digger, I would never go back to a 3 point model. I have very little rock and use a 15" auger.

 

[gdanuser]

Thanks, I am planning to give you a quick call to discuss before getting quotes from you distributors if you don't mind.

I was out of town Wednesday - Friday last week. I am back in the office this week except Wednesday. I would be happy to discuss some options with you so you get the right machine for the right task.

 

[FatTire]

Just to close the loop on this, I had a good discussion with Glenn Danuser in April about choice of bits, and eventually ordered the EP6 with a 10" cast auger through a local dealer. I have dug just a few holes so far and this is what I think:
The EP6 is looks well made. It has a cradle so you can travel without dangling the auger. It is pretty small, actually the smallest hydraulic auger that I've ever seen, but that's about all you can do on a 9 gpm tractor. The offset QA mount works well, it is easy to see the auger/hole by leaning over just slightly to the right. I've seen guys with skid-steers dig holes and basically clean 'em out, but I'm still learning to use this thing and have been leaving anywhere from a few inches to a foot or more of loose material in the bottom of the hole. Being able to reverse direction is great, I got the bit stuck between two rocks, tried to lift it out, would not budge, and then reversed direction and it came right out at low rpm. If you are looking for a hydraulic auger that will run a tractor with less than 10 gpm, I'd say include this one in your evaluation.
As far as 3 point vs. hydraulic, it probably depends on your ground conditions and budget, but I definitely like the hydraulic units.

 

[texasjohn]

Thanks for the rest of the story!

 

[gdanuser]

Glad to hear the EP6 and Cast Auger are working well for you. Keeping the drive unit size small will allow the drive unit to be lowered into a 12" or larger hole to get deeper without having to purchase extensions. The best advice for cleaning out the hole is to dig to your desired depth and let the auger just sit and spin at a slow speed. This will collect most of the loose dirt in the bottom of the hole. When you think you have most of the material, turn off the hydraulics, lower your RPM, and slowly raise up out of the hole in one continuous motion. Then you can back up or pull forward so the dirt does not go back in the hole. Everyone has their method, you might get some other recommendations from this forum.
The hydraulic units are getting more and more affordable and for the difference, you can't beat reverse, upfront viewing, and the stall feature instead of shearing bolts.
Let me know if you need anything else.
Glenn Danuser

 

[FatTire]

Thanks Glenn. Yes- not having shear bolts is wonderful. On my snow-blower truck, I've noticed shear bolts seem to go just as the sun is setting or when its very windy.