I have recently purchased a BX1870 and am thrilled with it. I would like to purchase a PTO powered post hole digger that is capable of 48" deep holes. Is that possible with size of tractor? I have seen a few PHD that I know will work but they only had around 32" augers.
Post Hole Digger for BX?
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jesseb3@att.net
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I used a buddy's Leinbach "Jr." on my BX. The Jr. is sized for subcompacts. I checked their site, and they state all augers are 48" long, except the four inch diameter model. I can't remember if I was able to lower the 3PT hitch low enough to make use of the entire length, but I think you can. Worst case, you'd have to adjust linkage halfway through drilling, maybe?
EverythingAttachments
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Our ETA Compact Tractor Post Hole Digger is made for subcompact tractors like the BX.
They come with 48" augers, so you should get close to the desired depth.
Here's a video about our PHDs:
They come with 48" augers, so you should get close to the desired depth.
Here's a video about our PHDs:
jesseb3@att.net
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LOL, I was just going to correct my post... I realized that when you click the link for Jr. on Leinbach's site, they send you to Everything Attachments' site. I do know it's a quality PHD. Two of us guys borrowed it from the owner, digging enough holes for a few fenced pastures/lawns. When I had it, I completely trashed the auger and bought the owner a new one. I probably broke half a dozen shear bolts before the holes in the auger shaft were so elongated that it was tearing up the bolts under normal load.
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Thanks a lot TED!!!! My finger was already on it's way to post the link to Everything Attachments.:laughing:
Love your videos!!!!!!!!!!!:cool2:
Thanks Ted. I received an email from Rick from your site, he thought 48" might be tough to do with my tractor. He was thinking 36-39" at most. Might mean readjusting the 3PT as I dig as Jesse is suggesting? I need 48" in my location to get below the frostline.
Fallon
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Leinbach went out of business last summer. I have a Leinbach (don't remember the model, think it was the middle sized one, got it used from a friend & it had very faded stickers) for my L3200 & it barely fit, the bottom of the augur would usually drag even when fully raised & properly adjusted. Now moot as I chopped it up to make it QH compatible http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/327212-quick-hitch-3-point-hole-5.html#post4004229, but I was going to weld extensions onto the arch to make it taller. A taller arch would have given it more lift, although could limited the depth, depending on the 3pt size & geometry.
I believe Ted mentions a taller arch in one of the ETA PHD videos for better compatibility with modern smaller SCUT tractors. Sounds about like what I was thinking about doing more or less.
I believe Ted mentions a taller arch in one of the ETA PHD videos for better compatibility with modern smaller SCUT tractors. Sounds about like what I was thinking about doing more or less.
jesseb3@att.net
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Upon further thought, adjusting linkage "may" work,but it would probably be quicker and safer to finish the hole manually. Trying to realign with the auger in a fixed position would probably result in cursing and bashed fingers. How many holes do you need to drill?
There's a pic of a BX 1500 on EA's site. I wonder what length auger is in that pic?
More like 10s of holes as opposed to 100s. Cleaning them up by hand would be feasible.
EverythingAttachments
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The auger in that pic is a 48". It's really hard to tell what the exact depth will be. Some tractors will bury the auger up to the gearbox, but some do not have enough travel.
For max depth, I'd adjust it so you barely have it off the ground or slightly dragging when your lift is all the way up.
Travis
Yes, I am wondering about setting it to drag some, and I would rather dig the first six inches by hand (a little wider than the auger diameter) than the last six inches down in the hole.
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I had to make a ~18in auger extension to hit 48"
it requires digging down then stopping (disengage PTO)
disconnecting the auger, adding the extension
then complete the depth digging
then remove the extension then recouple to the auger
then pulling the auger outta the hole (screw full of dirt)
it's a bit of a pain but gets you to the frost line..
I've since rethought the surface landscaping and will often add ~12" of topsoil/earth afer the hole and posts are set.. using just the single step 36" auger.
it requires digging down then stopping (disengage PTO)
disconnecting the auger, adding the extension
then complete the depth digging
then remove the extension then recouple to the auger
then pulling the auger outta the hole (screw full of dirt)
it's a bit of a pain but gets you to the frost line..
I've since rethought the surface landscaping and will often add ~12" of topsoil/earth afer the hole and posts are set.. using just the single step 36" auger.
Thought I should follow-up to my thread. I ended up buying a used Greenline EM5000. I had to drill another hole on the boom, to get the right adjustment. It sits about 6" above grade in the upright position and if I lift the front end of the tractor up withthe loader I can dig a full 4ft. And of course when Kubota spray paint came on sale I had to make it match. 
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