How to remove and park 3ph auger?

[mfridenmaker]

I have a pallet with two wood uprights bolted to it, I simply set it on the pallet, use a ratchet strap to hold it up and then disconnect it from the tractor. Nice because I can move it around as-needed on a pallet jack, forks on the tractor or skid loader, or even the carry-all on the tractor.

I would love to see a picture of your pallet with the post hole digger. I'm always trying to build a better mousetrap.

Mark

 

[mfridenmaker]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/attachments/414578-how-remove-park-3ph-auger-post-hole-digger-stand-june"/> Over the years I've tried a few ways to do this. Hanging it from a tree branch worked, but it wasn't where I wanted it. I also hung it from a beam in a barn, but it was always in the way. For quite awhile I just drilled it into the ground a little ways and left it like that. But my favorite, and current method is to hang it from some posts with a beam across the top of it off in a corner where it's easy to get to, but not in the way of anything else. Eddie

Great idea Eddie. Thanks for the picture.

Mark

 

[ishiboo]

I would love to see a picture of your pallet with the post hole digger. I'm always trying to build a better mousetrap.

Mark

I'll get one this week. It's nothing fancy, I'll eventually make one a bit more permanent.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Should cost under$20. Been holding my PHD for 10 years.

 

[hunt4570]

Should cost under$20. Been holding my PHD for 10 years.

So you just hang the PHD over the top and unhook? great!! Any pics of the bottom?

 

[mikim]

This is what I use. Attach digger to loop..disconnect from tractor and swing it under the roof. The shed has a wall now on the end. Very easy to connect/disconnect.

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now that's slick!

 

[MtnViewRanch]

So you just hang the PHD over the top and unhook? great!! Any pics of the bottom?

Just 2 PT 4x4s stuck in the ground 30". Those were the first holes that I dug with the PHD.

Remove the top cross beam, back up, stick the beam in the saddles, lower implement. Pull drive shaft and pins. Disconnect hydraulic lines, drive away. Typically takes about 5 minutes to attach or remove this implement. Easily done with one person, no help required, or even wanted for that matter.

 

[powerscol]

Here is the one I made for my TSC PHD. Post #4 with dimensions on how to build. I just role it to the back of the tractor and hook up, or take off.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/324180-post-hole-digger-cart-plans.html?highlight=

On edit - the only change I have made it to add a cross member with bolt head to store the PTO shaft on. If I had to do over I would have added bigger casters to run over the dirt.

 

[hunt4570]

Just 2 PT 4x4s stuck in the ground 30". Those were the first holes that I dug with the PHD.

Remove the top cross beam, back up, stick the beam in the saddles, lower implement. Pull drive shaft and pins. Disconnect hydraulic lines, drive away. Typically takes about 5 minutes to attach or remove this implement. Easily done with one person, no help required, or even wanted for that matter.

HA!! No chains, no straps, I like it... looks like a soon to be project for me... now where to put it??....

 

[MtnViewRanch]

HA!! No chains, no straps, I like it... looks like a soon to be project for me... now where to put it??....

That's the problem,:confused3: need a good easy accessible spot that will not be in the way or going to get blocked in the future.