I have dug a <font color="blue">few </font> post holes with mine (on B-2910) but have lost count on how many shrubs and trees I've planted. It is also great for breaking up new (hard) ground for flower beds and the like. If I had to rent or borrow one I'd probably just go another route. Picking the thing up and getting it hooked up to 3PH the first time was difficult for me. Now I have it hanging by a chain so I just back up swing it into place and am ready to go in short order.