I recently purchase 1000 lineal feet of vinyl fence and I need a PHD that will dig a 36" hole for the posts. I would appreciate any input on a PHD that would work for me. I know Landpride makes a PD10 specifically for the subcompact tractors, but I hate to buy specifically for the bx as I hope to trade for a b7800 or b2910. Thanks, Paco
bx 2200 and post hole digger
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Bob_Skurka
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Paco . . . Actually you might want to post in the ATTACHMENTS forum not in any of the specific tractor forums for a question like this.
However, to answer your question, you should be able to use a standard PHD with your sub-compact BX but you will find some inconveniences with it. First, I won't lift quite high enough so you MAY find that will have to get out of the seat (with the tractor turned OFF) and manually position the auger bit for each hole.
There has been some discusson on TBN specifically about Post Hole Diggers on Sub Compacts. Basically it seems like they do work, you just have to futz around with them a bit.
To eliminate some of the messing around, the other option would be to buy a standard PHD and standard auger bit, then CUT a few inches off the auger bit, re-drill new holes for the shear pins and use the now slightly shortened bit. Most bits are about 42 inches long, you need to drill 36 inch holes. You probably could take 3" off the bit lenth and easily use it with a sub-compact???
Maybe HENRO can step up with a better answer???
However, to answer your question, you should be able to use a standard PHD with your sub-compact BX but you will find some inconveniences with it. First, I won't lift quite high enough so you MAY find that will have to get out of the seat (with the tractor turned OFF) and manually position the auger bit for each hole.
There has been some discusson on TBN specifically about Post Hole Diggers on Sub Compacts. Basically it seems like they do work, you just have to futz around with them a bit.
To eliminate some of the messing around, the other option would be to buy a standard PHD and standard auger bit, then CUT a few inches off the auger bit, re-drill new holes for the shear pins and use the now slightly shortened bit. Most bits are about 42 inches long, you need to drill 36 inch holes. You probably could take 3" off the bit lenth and easily use it with a sub-compact???
Maybe HENRO can step up with a better answer???
PeterT
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I think with the standard phd you should be able to make something like(2 or 3 ft.) 2x10 lumber stacked up to park the back wheels on while drilling. Not real high just a couple of these. This would give you the 3 extra inches of clearance you need. Good luck PeterT