BX and Post hole digger

bx_new_2_me · Jul 16, 2001

I would like to purchase a 3pt post hole digger from either Agri-Supply or Northern Tools.
Does anyone have experience with either of these implements when used on the BX2200?
I have read about problems with the BX2200 3pt configuration with some post hole diggers
and hoped to get some feedback from BX owners about installation and use of these products.
Thanks, Dave

JonLeonard · Jul 16, 2001

I was told by a Kubota dealer a few weeks ago that Kubota does not recommend that you use a post hole digger with the BX series tractors. Cant say if they were being honest, or just trying to see me a larger tractor though since I told them I need to dig a bunch of holes.

RPM · Jul 16, 2001

Considering that my dealer has had BXs set up with PHDs on the back it's probably just your dealer. Couple other threads on this subject are at:

1. BX2200 and Post Hole Auger

2. Couple of questions on the BX Series - read down a bit ...

3. re BX2200 vs B-series - also a long thread

I think the consensus is that it can be done and it works fine - but watch out for long augers. A post hole digger is also on my short list (which seems to be getting longer), so I'm interested in real world use stories on the BX myself.

Patrick

JonLeonard · Jul 16, 2001

What would you think would be considered a long auger? The holes I need to put in are for a high-tensile fence. The 8 ft long posts need to be 4 ft in the ground.

Most of the post hole diggers Ive seen advertised would need an extension to reach that depth.

RPM · Jul 16, 2001

I honestly don't know - all I know is that there have been reports that longer augers can drag on the ground ... I'm interested to hear what the guys who use the augers on their BXs come back with. It's been many months since those original threads were posted.

Patrick

tcarter1 · Jul 17, 2001

I have the Worksaver 300 with 9" x 30" auger. My BX2200 handles with no problem. Have dug many holes with it, from hard clay to boggy mud. Make sure to change pins from Cat.0 to Cat. 1. Due to the low position of the BX, I think you will have trouble digging 4' holes. Checkout www.worksaver.com.

TresCrows · Jul 17, 2001

Your dealer is trying to sell you more tractor than you want. In the brocure and the manual it lists post hole diggers and size range. Some units may not be suitable for the BX but Kubota has a unit listed for the BX and I too have seen them on the units at the dealer. Not sure what brand but they had plenty of ground clearance and looked just spiffy on the BX. J

bx_new_2_me · Jul 23, 2001

Well, I borrowed my cousin-in-law's post hole digger. He say's it is equivalent to a Worksaver 500. I got it attached (had to reverse the lower pins) and it worked perfectly. I had over a foot of clearance in the full up position and could dig a 4 foot hole with no problem. I hit some softball sized rocks and it spit them out without any strain on the engine. In fact, I was suprised how little effect the digger had on the motor.
My only problem now is convincing my wife to let me buy my own when I can borrow her cousin's. However, she wasn't the one who had to load/unload it from my truck - not alot of fun.

NYTrainer · Jul 23, 2001

Good feedback on the post hole digger. That is the real world usage we (BX'ers) need to hear about instead of the speculation there always seems to be concerning the capabilities of the BX. Thanks.
David