Blueflint
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I picked up a 3 point auger (tractor supply...on sale) to install some fence posts. I got it assembled and on the tractor and did a few test holes tonight. I have a 6" auger, this is mounted on my Deere 1020. The biggest problem I see is the auger wants to screw into the ground pretty quickly. The soil is slightly moist but not wet and I am not into heavy clay, mostly topsoil. I was surprised how fast it would suck into the ground once you got past 8" deep. I am running the engine at 1,000 rpm or slightly above, I can't imagine how fast it would suck into the ground at a faster rpm. Is this normal? What do I need to try to keep it from screwing in so fast?
Thanks, Tony
Thanks, Tony