Backhoe Post Hold attachment for Backhoe?

[jedens]

Is there such a thing as a post hole attachment for a backhoe? I've not seen anything like this but it seems like it would make sense to be able to remove the bucket and put on a post hold attachment. I've got a bradco 509 backhoe so I looked at the bradco website but the site doesn't have much info.

 

[ScottAR]

I saw one on a bobcat mini excavator once. It would need a hyd. line out to the boom to run it.

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Lowes makes one. In fact the motor for my auger is recommended for backhoes, thirty gpm. Look up Lowes augers and you'll find their website.

 

[mdbarb]

There most definetly is. I remember wanting that option when I bought my tractor, but the dealer talkined me out of it for some reason that I forget. Maybe it wasn't as powerful or much mor expensive something... Just thinking... I wouldn't want anything like hydraulics or attchements down near the business end of a backhoe Sure would be nice to have that flexibility though - one cound drill post holes up on terraces or in narrow spots that you couldn't back the tractor to

 

[DocHeb]

Check out the <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.danuser.com/products/hydraulic_diggers/8200.htm>Danuser Model 8200</A>, which is designed for backhoes and excavators.

 

[centex]

Do a Google search on "hydraulic post hole digger" and you will find all kinds of options.

 

[Tags]

Yes they do make em',it is basically the same thing you would see on a skid steer but instead of a skid steer plate,there would be brackets for a hoe.The problem I have seen with the hydraulic powered augers is they seem to "stall out" if you encounter a rock or root,where the PTO driven augers seem to have more snot cause they are direct driven,at least till you break a shear pin.I would suggest before you spend all the money to get the auger and all the hydraulic valves,and plumbing,try a hydraulic one and see if it does the trick if not stick with the 3 point hitch model.