3 Point Hitch PHD and shale

[jhortonvt]

I am planning on borrowing a friends 3 Point Hitch PHD this weekend to dig some holes for deck post sonotubes.

I have a few 'worries'

1- I don't know how well it will work on shale, if I'm lucky it will be so tough it will be considered ledge then I can move on to the next hole.
2- I have never used a 3 Point Hitch PHD, although I have been reading a lot in here for advice
3- I'll be alone
4- It will be 20 degrees and windy

Probably the shale bit is what worries me the most, if it doesn't work I won't have to worry about the Wx as I will be keeping plenty warm with my shovel in hand.

Any advice?

 

[ronjhall]

Here is one of the best replies I have seen on TBN about a PHD not digging.
Click Here
Here is another post witha link to MikePA's experience with digging holes. Click Here Check out all post to the threads.
Hope they help.

 

[jhortonvt]

Thanks Ron, every bit helps. Hopefully with actual experience I'll learn quick.