Browns329
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2009
- Messages
- 65
- Location
- Southern New Jersey
- Tractor
- Kubota L4240, HST, LA854 Loader with QA bucket
I am looking for a post hole digger to install about 200-300 fence posts. Some are vinyl split rail posts (5" square) and the rest will likely be wood pressure treated round posts (5-6" diameter) for woven wire field fence. I have seen some ads state that a shorter boom is needed for "compact" tractors, but I'm not sure if my Kubota L4240 would be considered compact in this case. The Kubota has about 40 PTO HP. Will any PHD work well with this tractor?
Soil in my area in NJ should be pretty good with minimal rocks...maybe some roots.
I have looked at the following and could use some input on quality, price, durability, etc. I don't think I need something super heavy duty, but I don't want to save $100 and end up with something that is poor quality. (All prices are with 9" or 12" auger bit.)
- New Woods at dealer - $925
- Used Bush Hog (Craigslist) - $700 (very good condition)
- New Leinbach 7200 Jr. at Smart Farmer online - $630 incl. shipping (they recommended this model for my tractor via e-mail)
- New County Line at Tractor Supply - $615
- New Leinbach at local farm supply yard with bit - $500 (not sure of model)
- Used (Craigslist) - $400 (owner thinks it is a Woods)
Also, what size auger bit should I use for the post holes? I guess I should have a few inches areound the posts to plumb them up and add concrete.
Soil in my area in NJ should be pretty good with minimal rocks...maybe some roots.
I have looked at the following and could use some input on quality, price, durability, etc. I don't think I need something super heavy duty, but I don't want to save $100 and end up with something that is poor quality. (All prices are with 9" or 12" auger bit.)
- New Woods at dealer - $925
- Used Bush Hog (Craigslist) - $700 (very good condition)
- New Leinbach 7200 Jr. at Smart Farmer online - $630 incl. shipping (they recommended this model for my tractor via e-mail)
- New County Line at Tractor Supply - $615
- New Leinbach at local farm supply yard with bit - $500 (not sure of model)
- Used (Craigslist) - $400 (owner thinks it is a Woods)
Also, what size auger bit should I use for the post holes? I guess I should have a few inches areound the posts to plumb them up and add concrete.