Suggestions for a post hole digger?

[Mcdust]

So I have some hole to dig soon. I called and found out that nobody locally rents a pto driven one for a tractor. I found a used one at my dealers, but it is rated for lower hp units. If I buy new, would like 1 made in the USA. What would you get for an mx5400 kubota?

I bought a 3 point hitch mounted auger from tractor supply for my 27 hp New Holland. it works great, apparently indestructible. I have 6' and 12" augers. At some point the rocks and pieces of brick wall are to much but not usually. I kept shearing pins until tech support told me to keep the rpm way up, counter to my thinking, and that works way better, I haven't sheered a pin since. Scary though- no bystanders!

 

[M59]

If you have a bunch of rocks in your soil, be prepared for some exhausting work with a rock bar. I dont know if a hydraulic unit would be easier in rocks because I have never used one. Being able to reverse would be an advantage over a 3pt phd.

A SSQA mounted hydraulic auger either on tractor or on skidsteer/tracked loader works really well in rocky soil. I have two different styles of auger bits. One with spade teeth on leading flute edge and others called rock frost bits with carbide tipped cutting edge flutes along with hard edging added to flutes to minimize wear when operating in rocky and sandy soils.

Yes, they can jam but reversing them out is a breeze and NEVER got auger stuck in a hole and my N. Carolina soil is filthy with rocks.

 

[2manyrocks]

I bought a 3 point hitch mounted auger from tractor supply for my 27 hp New Holland. it works great, apparently indestructible. I have 6' and 12" augers. At some point the rocks and pieces of brick wall are to much but not usually. I kept shearing pins until tech support told me to keep the rpm way up, counter to my thinking, and that works way better, I haven't sheered a pin since. Scary though- no bystanders!

I have sheared a bunch of bolts used as shear pins, but always kept the RPM low. Interesting….

 

[Fxfymn413]

Danuser if you can find one. Very well made and should last forever.

 

[jfsawatzky]

I bought a used worksaver hydraulic 3pt at auction several years ago. Real happy to have the ability to go in reverse. They also make ss mounted and a bolt on Fel model.

 

[RayIN]

that's a nice big tractor you have, have you though about a hydraulic auger?
Made in USA Digga 2DSS Auger Drive Unit


Been working great for me. Easy hook up, reversible, visibility, etc.

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When I first looked at your pictures, I immediately though of AL soil; looking at your avatar confirmed my assumption.
That IMO is a great way to dig post holes. My 3-pt auger is a pain in the neck to use_literally.

 

[Squirrel's242]

Danuser if you can find one. Very well made and should last forever.

Umhm, been happy with mine. Here it is last weekend working on the entryway.

 

[350c]

Yes. $350/day.

I can understand why you didn't go that route!

 

[Aquabird]

I bought a 3 point hitch mounted auger from tractor supply for my 27 hp New Holland. it works great, apparently indestructible. I have 6' and 12" augers. At some point the rocks and pieces of brick wall are to much but not usually. I kept shearing pins until tech support told me to keep the rpm way up, counter to my thinking, and that works way better, I haven't sheered a pin since. Scary though- no bystanders!

Wow, that is contrary to my thinking too. That's good to keep in mind.

 

[Aquabird]

I can understand why you didn't go that route!

Yeah, but my wife is talking about buying a bunch of trees and planting them.