110TLB Auger options?

[azbrad]

I'll be drilling holes on a 12x12 grid with each row offset by 6', it's for a tree plantation. So I believe from the backseat I should be able to hit 3 or 4 holes with the backhoe before using the creeper to move the tractor. It's all flat land so positioning will be easy.

I see the PA30 on the JD website with the front end skid steer attachment but can't find a picture of one mounted on a backhoe with quick disconnect. I'd like to see one in action before I shell out $3,300 or I swallow my pride and rent a bobcat and use my 110 to hang my coat on.

Thanks for all the input I really appreciate it.

azbrad

 

[AKfish]

I see the PA30 on the JD website with the front end skid steer attachment but can't find a picture of one mounted on a backhoe with quick disconnect. I'd like to see one in action before I shell out $3,300 or I swallow my pride and rent a bobcat and use my 110 to hang my coat on.

Thanks for all the input I really appreciate it.

azbrad

My local JD dealer sells, rents and repairs everything Bobcat, too. Everytime I go in there to talk about any kind of SS attachment - they hardly ever offer the JD stuff.

The Bobcat attachments work just fine off the front end, back end of the 110. And they are very rugged construction and cheaper than JD attachments.

AKfish

 

[GreenWannabe]

The Worksite Pro brochure shows a PA-30 on a mini-ex. Attachment on a 110 backhoe should be the same. You can view the brochure here: http://www.deere.com/en_US/cfd/construction/deere_const/media/pdf/attachments/DKAPROCWP.pdf.

You might also consider a McMillan auger, as I understand they are also quite good. (Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure) has a video of an X1475 on a skidsteer on their website, at http://www.(Temporarily blocked due to reports of company closure)/category-s/2999.htm. McMillan's website is Paladin Light Construction Group. They offer a wide variety of connections, including TLB and mini-ex.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I know its neet to get to use all the toys you have but why not just use a 3pt post hole digger? they make hydr one or pto with hyd down pressure, I have one with from worksaver that has hyd down pressure and have no issues using for all the work we do in hard clay. I don't know how many holes we have drilled but I have replaced the teeth several times. Good luck.
When we planted that many trees we used a pt tree planter that cut a slit in the ground. We planted about 4000 trees 10 yrs ago.

 

[azbrad]

GreenWannabe, thanks for the link that is very helpful.

powerstroke444e, thanks for the idea about the 3 point auger, the only issue is that I want to be able to reverse the auger. I'm just digging the holes to break the hardpan so I want to leave the soil in the hole and plant the tree on top, unfortunately these trees can't be planted with a machine. You are right about wanting all the toys, I don't even plant a radish without digging the hole with by backhoe.

azbrad

 

[dynasim]

I am a little suprised that they don't make an auger that is offset from the center of the tractor. If it were me, I would mount the auger using a new QA plate with side extensions with the auger mounted outside of the wheel track. The augers are not that heavy, and don't have that much torque(relatively).

Chris

 

[powerstroke444e]

I am a little suprised that they don't make an auger that is offset from the center of the tractor. If it were me, I would mount the auger using a new QA plate with side extensions with the auger mounted outside of the wheel track. The augers are not that heavy, and don't have that much torque(relatively).

Chris

Worksaver has one that mounts like that Worksaver Hydraulic Post Hole Diggers
don't know the cost but have always had good luck with there equipment. what I have always liked about them is there factory was about 20 miles from where I live.

 

[jenkinsph]

AZBrad, thinking about this job you may find it is easier to simply dig in a straight line than trying to alternate between rows that are offset six feet.
I would think indexing the grid will be more time consuming than drilling the actual holes.

Are the hole placements marked on the ground for you or do you have to do this yourself?




Steve

 

[azbrad]

The hole locations haven't been determined yet I need to plot out the plantation. The spacing for these trees is on a 12'X12' diamond grid. I was planning on pulling a string between both ends and marking locations with marking paint. I'm not sure if it would be easier to dig the holes in a straight line or drive between the rows and hit holes on 2 rows before repositioning. Of course I still have to buy the PA30 and I may opt to rent a bobcat for a couple of days, I would really hate to do that but it may make the best financial sense.

azbrad

 

[Dutch445]

I think you will find the productivity of the
skid steer hard to beat, the visibility is perfect,
the maneuverability is fast, and you can do that
in probably 2 days if you are prepared when you
get the machine..


(but the 110 is so much fun to be on!)