Post hole digger for FEL

[Steve_Miller]

Anyone ever build one? What are the ramifications of mounting on the FEL, I would think you could have better maneuverability on the FEL. I have a brand new hydraulic motor at my disposal and have the itchin' to build something I've never built. I already have hydraulics at the FEL as well. Forget exactly what the ratings on the motor were but they seemed reasonable at the time I looked it up for torque and speed mated with the flows I had. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Steve

 

[Rio_Grande]

I want to do this as well. We have a 3 point digger and want to use it on the front of the skid steer.

 

[George2615]

post hole diggers are available for skid steer quick attach. if the tractor has front hydraulics and a QA setup it should work. I know there are members that have built 3 pt PH diggers but don't know of anyone who has built one for the FEL .

 

[ace10]

If accuracy is important (as in the placement of the hole), then FEL is not ideal. Low, front, center is a blind spot. Not like on a Bobcat, where the bit is in clear view only about five feet away.

My order of preference:

1. Skidsteer Auger
2. Tractor 3Pt, with downforce.
3. Tractor FEL


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[buickanddeere]

If accuracy is important (as in the placement of the hole), then FEL is not ideal. Low, front, center is a blind spot. Not like on a Bobcat, where the bit is in clear view only about five feet away.

My order of preference:

1. Skidsteer Auger
2. Tractor 3Pt, with downforce.
3. Tractor FEL


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FEL mounts I've seen . They clamp onto the side of the bucket, in full view of the operator.
I can't purchase the parts for less money than outright purchasing a new FEL hydraulic post hole digger.

 

[ZAR2USA]

Used a truck differential.

 

[Bison]

I build this one from scratch about 6 years ago, the 12" auger part is the only thing i bought.
I dug at least a hundred 4-5' deep holes with it without an isue
I can mount it on any of the 3 front end loaders i have.

The yellow thingy on the bottom of the pic is an adapter to mount the auger on my CTL

 

[Bison]

Anyone ever build one? What are the ramifications of mounting on the FEL, I would think you could have better maneuverability on the FEL. I have a brand new hydraulic motor at my disposal and have the itchin' to build something I've never built. I already have hydraulics at the FEL as well. Forget exactly what the ratings on the motor were but they seemed reasonable at the time I looked it up for torque and speed mated with the flows I had. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Steve

Th visabillty is rather poor on a front end loader unless you hang it on a corner.
I prefer my articulated CL for this job.

 

[Steve_Miller]

I build this one from scratch about 6 years ago, the 12" is the only thing i bought.
I dug at least a hundred 4-5' deep holes with it without an isue
I can mount it on any of the 3 front end loaders i have.

The yellow thingy on the bottom of the pic is an adapter to mount the auger on my CTL

I was in Peace River a few years back to a Jr B playoff game between Peace River and Whitecourt. Was a fun trip but that 3 1/2 hr bus ride to and from Whitecourt was a killer. Thanks for the picture, have any more of the way it mounts to the FEL?

Steve

 

[Bison]

whitecourt to Peace River!!...what was the killer part??
A twinned highway with hardly any traffic, how more relaxing can it get?,..just watch for moose crossing

I have a 2 prong bale fork,the auger has a piece of 2 3/8" pipe welded to the top, i just slide the pipe over one of the prongs and secure it with short chain to the forks frame.