Haoleguy
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My largest phd job is coming up in a week or so, 1200 holes with the 12" auger to full depth. Digging holes to start grape vines for our new vineyard. I am wondering how long this is going to take? Will be using my hyd. auger on my backhoe for this. Hoping I can make three rows at a time with 6' spacing between the plants. May have to make two rows at a time. Betting I will be sick of this before it is all done.
For large gate posts I recommend a spotter but for small posts I agree with the others just make a hole large enough to be able to set the post plumb. Thankfully this won't be an issue for the vines. Straight rows is the concern.
We used a Dingo TX427 with auger head and 9 inch bit to do 4200 holes in 10days for our vineyard. Here's a link to that ..... EnoViti: Trepanning with the Dingo . We have another 1500 plants coming in this year and I will be able to comfortably do that in 5 days. My soils are sandy loam with lots of stones and occasional rocks. If you have any questions let me know.