Carver_Bill
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- Nov 10, 2005
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- Tractor
- Masey Ferguson GC2310
Comments, suggestions welcome!
Getting ready to use my MF900 post hole digger to install a new fence with about 40 posts (4x4x10' cedar). I got the MF900 with a 6" auger when I bought my GC2310 at the end of 2005.
I've read a number of posts that recommend a 9" auger for 4x4 post although at least one post recommend 6" to minimize lose soil..... Hopefully I can deal with the 6" auger - fingers crossed. BTW the wood will be delivered next week.
A bigger issue is the depth of the post hole. I planned to dig 48" hole, 4" gravel and the posts app. 44" in ground, 6' 4" above ground (10 ft. posts). Also plan to backfill with gravel. The auger is ONLY 42" long and I doubt I be able to get it to dig that deep??? Anyone know if "auger extensions" are available for MF900s/augers? I've seen extensions on the Northern Tools website but the parts fit a specific brand "power-head".
My dealer and they were not aware of any extensions for the auger. Also, if the 6" auger doesn't work, the dealer will sell me a 9" standard auger for $116 or heavy duty for $186.
I guess worst case is digging with the auger to max depth and then finishing the "old fashion way", by hand (argh!!).
Getting ready to use my MF900 post hole digger to install a new fence with about 40 posts (4x4x10' cedar). I got the MF900 with a 6" auger when I bought my GC2310 at the end of 2005.
I've read a number of posts that recommend a 9" auger for 4x4 post although at least one post recommend 6" to minimize lose soil..... Hopefully I can deal with the 6" auger - fingers crossed. BTW the wood will be delivered next week.
A bigger issue is the depth of the post hole. I planned to dig 48" hole, 4" gravel and the posts app. 44" in ground, 6' 4" above ground (10 ft. posts). Also plan to backfill with gravel. The auger is ONLY 42" long and I doubt I be able to get it to dig that deep??? Anyone know if "auger extensions" are available for MF900s/augers? I've seen extensions on the Northern Tools website but the parts fit a specific brand "power-head".
My dealer and they were not aware of any extensions for the auger. Also, if the 6" auger doesn't work, the dealer will sell me a 9" standard auger for $116 or heavy duty for $186.
I guess worst case is digging with the auger to max depth and then finishing the "old fashion way", by hand (argh!!).