Storing 3 pt post hole digger

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I recently used my PHD for the first time in a few years. It has been "stored" outside just laying on the ground. I would like to see some pictures of how you guys store yours. By the way, I added "3 pt" in my title because I kinda figure some wise*** would post a pic of a hand held one hanging on the wall...hahaha

I know there have been numerous threads about this subject, and I also know one of the first responses I get is going to be "search and you will find numerous threads." I find no harm in starting a new one, and if it offends you, I apologize. I don't think it is bad to rehash old subjects.

 

[bcp]

Most I've seen, that were not just laying on the ground, were upright in a hole of their own digging. Some were tied to a barn post or fence post. Others (probably the bad ones) were hung from gallows.

Bruce

 

[Shaneard]

We had ours in a hole that was dug with it then just unhooked, it works but it will eventually rust a lot being as how you probably won't be using it much and the water getting in the hole. My dad had one with a complicated hanging device bolted to a wall with a top link, I would highly suggest not doing that way. If you think it is hard to hook one up by your self off the ground you should have tried to get it out of that contraption, lol.

 

[scdeerslayer]

The only one I've dealt with is stored standing up and tied to a couple of posts that hold the shed up. Was like that before I knew anything about it and hasn't been touched in probably 5 years. If you're strong enough you could hook it up by yourself but it really requires 2 people.

 

[Sysop]

I've honestly found the best method for me is to drop the auger bit and driveshaft off the unit. Pulling the shear bolt on the driveshaft and the two bolts holding the auger bit on takes only a couple minutes. I leave the bolts in the bit and shaft when storing so they don't get lost. It is much easier to handle with just the gearbox and frame to mount/dismount on the 3 point. It also stores a lot easier, in a lot more places.

 

[George2615]

Right now mine is stored outside. It is sitting on boards. I also welded a lift point on the top so I could hang it from a tree branch.
Box blade and most other attachments sit on pallets.

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

I've honestly found the best method for me is to drop the auger bit and driveshaft off the unit. Pulling the shear bolt on the driveshaft and the two bolts holding the auger bit on takes only a couple minutes. I leave the bolts in the bit and shaft when storing so they don't get lost. It is much easier to handle with just the gearbox and frame to mount/dismount on the 3 point. It also stores a lot easier, in a lot more places.

That was pretty much my solution when I finished using it last week. I remember from old threads some pretty ingenious storage racks/hanging devices. One fairly simple one involved two 4x4s stood up in the ground with a top cross member to hang the PHD on. I intended to make one but never got around to it.

 

[KYErik]

Lean it up against/tie it to a tree or heavy fence post. I also like the "hole" idea.

 

[Thomas]

Drill hole for easy 3pt. hitch line up,cover/ from tarp from weather.

 

[coolreinfarm]

I set the auger on a piece of wood back up to a pole in the pole barn and tie it off with some rope unhook and lower the arms down. Done it that way for 12 years, out of the weather and still looks like new.