I'm looking at the TS Country Pro 18-100 HP 3-Point Post Hole Digger for my BX25D. I don't have a ton of posts to do, but having something available when needed would be great. Are there better options out there or are they all mostly the same? Anyone have any experience with post hole diggers on a BX25?
Post Hole Digger for my BX25D
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My experience from when I had a similar PHD years ago for my BX22 is that you will be happier if you have something on the tractor like the Pat's quick attach system as it extends the 3pt arms a little bit and that helps with a fixed configuration device like the PHD and getting it high enough when raised to accommodate the auger better. They are not generally designed for the sub-compact tractor geometry. Otherwise, they work great within the power available at the PTO. Relative to that, you'll be happiest with the smaller diameter augers because you don't have a "yuge" amount of power back there and larger augers demand that.
alexpops
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Depends on your soil conditions too. Easy, sandy soil (FL) you could use wider augers w/o a problem. Heavy clay & rocks? what Jim^^ said. Also, be careful how fast you're dropping the auger & clear the hole often. Those don't have a reverse, so they can screw themselves into the ground if you aren't watching. As light as your tractor is, you don't want to grab & lift the front end either. Maybe get some weight in the bucket.
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Read the owner's manual for the PHD before you buy it. I think the manual for mine says 35hp is the minimum recommended and it can vary depending on the auger size. Don't know what the manual says for the one you are considering.