Need quick info (continental post hole auger)

[Indygunworks]

Had a deal lined up and the seller backed out. So I started looking again, found these about an hour away from me

3 POINT POST HOLE AUGER

He has agreed to 350 for one of them my choice which.

However I don't want to drive that far for junk. I need to have the holes dug for the porches by the time the inspector comes for the the final house inspection in march and don't want to dig 10 holes by hand. I will also be installing about 1/2 mile of fence, 200 feet of boarded fence, a kids playhouse, and a post frame livestock barn.

I have a ford 340 which is similar to a ford 4000 Independent PTO

Are parts still available for these? Replacement tips? Are they good units?

The man on the phone was older and hard of hearing so not really able to answer any questions.

 

[wedge40]

Rent?

 

[Indygunworks]

I don't want to bother working on someone else's timeline.

 

[300UGUY]

I've never seen one, $350 would almost buy a new TSC unit? I've got one about 20 years old, it's drilled lots of holes, but it is just something I got at TSC.

 

[Indygunworks]

350 wouldn't touch an auger at tsc looking at well over 600 by the time its all said an done.

 

[Indygunworks]

CountyLine® Post Hole Digger - Tractor Supply Co.

and would still need the auger.

I like the idea of this automatically boring verticle instead of having to move the tractor as it digs deeper. Just scared of parts/tips availability.

 

[Fallon]

I saw a similar one on CL here in Denver recently.

My basic thought was its a very old design that nobody makes anymore. Probably for a good reason. I suspect the modern design is not only less complex (cheaper) but generally works better.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Important info to know is the size of the output shaft on the gearbox(where the auger hooks to it). Some older units have uncommon sizes, making replacement augers near impossible to find.
Also, if the teeth are worn, can you get replacements? An auger with no downpressure is of little use without good teeth beneath.
Travis

 

[Indygunworks]

Important info to know is the size of the output shaft on the gearbox(where the auger hooks to it). Some older units have uncommon sizes, making replacement augers near impossible to find.
Also, if the teeth are worn, can you get replacements? An auger with no downpressure is of little use without good teeth beneath.
Travis

Would you be able to take a look at this thread, and see if you guys carry replacement augers, or cutting teeth that will fit it?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/327231-post-hole-auger-what-did.html

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Would you be able to take a look at this thread, and see if you guys carry replacement augers, or cutting teeth that will fit it?

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/327231-post-hole-auger-what-did.html

If the output shaft is 2" round, replacement augers will be easily found.

We do not have any teeth like that are held on by 2 bolts.

Our tips are 2" OD. Shown here: Everything Attachments Replacement Auger Tip

Travis

 

[Indygunworks]

If the output shaft is 2" round, replacement augers will be easily found.

We do not have any teeth like that are held on by 2 bolts.

Our tips are 2" OD. Shown here: Everything Attachments Replacement Auger Tip

Travis

Mine has a tip just like that, but also has teeth on the spiral blades. What do the other augers use that you are selling that tip for?

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Mine has a tip just like that, but also has teeth on the spiral blades. What do the other augers use that you are selling that tip for?

These: Everything Attachments Replacement Auger Teeth - Set of 2

 

[Indygunworks]

I got the auger off. I tried banging on the bent spiral a few times and it appears that it may develop some cracks when I apply the breaker bar and wrench and bend it back into place. This has me considering a replacement auger from the get go. Will this unit run a 16" auger? It will be used in about as good of soil as you can get. I am also concerned about it having two bolt holes, as most of the newer ones I see only have one.
Here are a few photo's.

The top female end of the auger



The output shaft and two bolt holes



And the size of the output shaft

 

[Indygunworks]

Here is where I think it will crack. I can probably weld and reinforce it, but if I am going to buy a new auger, I would like to replace it with something larger for telephone poles. that way I don't have two 12 inch augers should I be able to fix this one.

 

[Indygunworks]

Could I just cut the lower 5 inch's of this thing off and redrill the holes for the tip, and cutting edges?