Posthole Digger What RPM for PHD?

[Ridgewalker]

What RPM should I use to drive my new Leinbach PHD? I have a TC29 9X3.

Thank you.

 

[rambler]

Idle.

Or slower.....

Only time I ever speed upis after the hole is dug & the auger is out, to spin the dirt off the screw.

Slow, slow, slow for digging.

--->Paul

 

[radman1]

Very slowly. Idle speed or just keep tractor from lugging at too slow of a rpm. If you hit an object, hopefully it will just kill the tractor rather than break something.

 

[PhilVA]

Idle speed is just fine. I've drilled over 250 holes for fence posts that way and no problems with any of them. Fortunately where I live I don't have to worry about rocks and such in the ground.

Phil in VA

 

[weldingisfun]

Idle speed is just fine. I've drilled over 250 holes for fence posts that way and no problems with any of them. Fortunately where I live I don't have to worry about rocks and such in the ground.

Phil in VA

That is why you have been able to dig 250 holes without problem.
You are a lucky man. My place specializes in rock production.