BX2200 posthole digger

[Anonymous Poster]

I have read about low clearance of the posthole digger when attached to a BX2200 (jokes about putting a BX2200 on a jackstand to use a posthole digger, etc). How real a problem is this? One excuse I am using to buy a compact/sub-compact is that I can use it to put in a fence. I am tentatively planning on 6" diam 8' posts put in to a depth of 3.5' and an appropriately sized auger. My property is very flat and the ground soft. The BX will serve all my other needs (and budget) quite adequately and I would hate to have to buy something or rent something w/ higher ground clearance for this single project. I would appreciate hearing of anyone's experience w/ a BX and posthole digger or thoughts on same. I have considered the B7500 or blue TC21 for the higher ground clearance reason only but can save a few bucks going w/ the BX. Everybody seems to love whatever tractor they purchase after agonizing over color and size. I would be interested in the thought process of anyone else who was looking at the BX1800/2200 vs B7500 vs NH TC18/21 and why they chose what they did - especially the BX1800/2200 vs NH TC18/21 as this has been the source of my greatest angst. Thanks, Mike F

 

[Charliebrn]

The BX handles a post hole auger just fine, you just have to watch which one you buy, that's all. I believe that someone recently posted some pics of a Worksaver brand auger on their BX just to prove the point. The BX does have less clearance under it, with a lower center of gravity because of it. This can be a distinct advantage for the tractor and is one of the reasons I own a BX and not a 7500.

Yes, some people deride the BX. Mostly the ones that do this (such as the one mentioning the use of jackstands) do so out of ignorance of the machine they are deriding. You choose a machine that fits your needs, no more and no less. For me, the BX does 99.9% of what I need it to do, the price was right, and the I'd put the quality of the BX up against any machine of any color, including green. Don't get me wrong, blue and green make fine machines...it's just that I wanted one with a lower center of gravity, easy on my nice lawn, one that can do real tractor work, one that is reliable and easy on the pocket book.

The other thing is that many will tease each other out of good nature, just having some fun. I choose to take many of the comments in that light, and that's the way most here make the comments.

 

[TresCrows]

No you cannot use a gigantic 12 inch auger on the BX nor a 8 foot boxblade or a 12 foot front blade or a 90 inch snow blower or a 6 foot brush hog. For small implements it will do fine. How many times are you going to use a post digger? The BX is a homeowner tractor with certain compromises--low clearence for stability is one of them. This means you will need to shop wisely. You probably cannot borrow Farmer Bobs post digger and expect it to work on your new BX.
As to brand of tractor--get the one you like best--I like the 'bota best /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif and that is not likely to change any time soon. The new JD4010 may be something to look at but --guess--yes---I like the BX better for all the reasons that seperated the BX from the crowd are still as valid today as they were yesterday. Good luck. Enjoy whatever you get.
J

 

[rbargeron]

The 3pt hitch is Category I - so it has a certain set of dimensions, including lift range. Most augers have a top link member which is adjustable - gives different position ranges with the pin in different holes (my Leinbach has 6 or 7) handy if the whole rig is low or if you're working with the tractor tipped forward and you want a full-depth hole. I don't think you'll have any problems - might take a little experimenting at first to find an "average" transport setting.

 

[RPM]

MikeF,

Check out the previous thread on <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tractorbynet.com/cgi-bin/compact/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=buykubota&Number=71012&page=&view=&sb=&o=&vc=1>Post Hole Diggers for the BX</A>. Evidence suggests that PHDs work well on the BX.

Patrick

 

[huckflynn]

I was exploring a Worksaver brand post hole digger for my BX2200. I wrote to the manufacturer to confirm compatiblity. Here is an excerpt from the response I received:

Thank you for your interest in our post hole diggers. The model 300 is designed for the small compact tractor market. The spacing is Cat 0 with Cat I pins (7/8") This will fit your BX2200. We have fit one here at our shop when the BX series first came out. The state of New York is handled by our distributor, J.S. Woodhouse they can be contacted at 315-463-5201

Here is a link to their website: <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.worksaver.com/product/phd-ut.html>Worksaver Model 300</A>

I have yet to make a purchase. Perhaps this year.

 

[TresCrows]

Looks like a post hole digger on a BX to me! The one I borrowed was not that large! /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif
I love it when the light of truth shines upon the "they said" and the "I read that" and other types of urban/suburban legend.
J

 

[Charliebrn]

And pardon me if I'm wrong or blind, but I don't see any jackstands under that BX!!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[woodstock]

Don't you hate it when you buy a bigger tractor for natin!

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I have a BX and a Worksaver PHD with 9" auger. It works very well. However, remember that the augers are 30", not 42". I think that the extra length would require some type of special consideration.

 

[huckflynn]

I see from Worksaver's website that there is a 12" extension for the 30" augers. I wonder if the extension would fit the BX? I'd pose the question to the folks in Worksaver's sales: sales@worksaver.com

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Looks like an extension sittin on the bucket in the picture up there to me

Old Wanker

 

[upgw]

Actually, My 18" tree auger is working quite well on my BX2200, but I'm only digging down 18 inches with it. Of course, it eats shear pins like potato chips.. you need to keep a good supply on hand.

- Patrick W.