Front end PHD for BX24

[RayCo]

A few questions here regarding a post hole digger to go on a Kubota BX24 (subcompact w/o any quick-attach, front or rear):

• Is it true that a 3pt PHD is frustrating and ineffective because of the lack of down pressure on a 3pt system?
• Does a PHD that would go in place of my loader bucket exist for such a small tractor?
• If such a PHD exists for such a small tractor (Land Pride?), does anyone know the approximate cost so I can compare to a 3pt one?
• Presumably, a front-end mounted one is powered by hydraulics. Am I wrong to hesitate to think that a hydraulic-powered one would not be as effective as a PTO-driven on that's on a 3pt hitch?

Thanks

 

[jeff9366]

RayCo

A few questions regarding a post hole digger to go on a Kubota BX24 (subcompact w/o any quick-attach, front or rear):

Is it true that a 3pt PHD is frustrating and ineffective because of the lack of down pressure on a 3pt system?

PHD is mostly pulled into the ground by spiral shape of PHD auger. Tractor weight helps. I favor the KISS PRINCIPLE regarding everything tractor. Go with a standard, PTO-powered PHD.

VIDEO: Land Pride Post Hole Digger: Storage, Review, Hook/Unhook - YouTube


Does a PHD that would go in place of my loader bucket exist for such a small tractor?

YES. VIDEO: Can you run a hydraulic auger with a compact tractor? Land Pride SA2? Low-Flow - YouTube


If such a PHD exists for such a small tractor, does anyone know the approximate cost so I can compare to a 3pt one?

Call or e-mail Messick's for price.

Presumably, a front-end mounted one is powered by hydraulics. Am I wrong to hesitate to think that a hydraulic-powered one would not be as effective as a PTO-driven on that's on a 3pt hitch?
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B2650 in Messick's video has 8.7 gpm hydraulic pump flow capacity relative to your BX24 with 6.3 gpm.

How many post holes do you foresee digging on your four acres?

Describe your Pennsylvania soil.