Considering a PHD, need recommendations...

[Tonester]

Well, got a couple more projects from the CFO. Need to build two 16'X72' horse run-in sheds, one now and the other paddock in the spring. We're always runnin' fence around here so I'm thinkin' (of course) more toys.... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Can you folks recommend a decent PHD that will do a good job on mostly 6X4 & 4X4 posts, not too many rocks here, old dairy farm. Don't care what color it is either!

Any comments on use etc.? I've never had the pleasure.... I know they are a pain to mount, but that's about it!

 

[Inspector507]

I have a SpeeCo from TSC. Have the 9" and 12" augers, suits me just fine /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[sweettractors]

Hello Tony--Lot of good diggers out there--We offer the Greenline with the 9 or 12 inch auger and also with both augers-shipping to a business in your area will be under $90--No Sales Tax applies--Picture of diggers below--From our experience, I would suggest the 12 inch auger to give you the easiest post line up capabilities in your holes I just added a 36 ft shed on a building this week using this method--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment Co *Our Second Store Opening in 10 days*

 

[Henro]

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Actually, IF you hang the post hold digger from something it is probably the easiest of all implements to attach to your tractor. That is my experience anyway.

Now I have only used a tree and a loft floor joist in my shed, but both worked equally well...

My PHD is a Rhino, but I think the cheaper ones would work just as well in an area like you descibed.

A nine inch auger seems to work well for placing 4x4 posts if you have and eye like mine... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

I have a 14" auger that I used for 6x6 posts...and one or twice I was glad I did...when I got the hole off center somehow...

In the end if you are not digging holes day after day, you probably can get by with an inexpensive unit. I spent a little more because I got this mindset that if it has a gear box or moving parts I want something a little better...even though I realize that for my needs I don't need anything better...

 

[_RaT_]

Tonester, I have a post hole attachment tat has power down, incredibly useful for tough soils like hard pan or clays. It was given to me. It is a Danuser. My personal preference would be the hydraulic auger that attaches to the front loader. Easy to power down, easy intall/removal and decent reach. A local fence builder uses his Kubota L4310 this way, its very slick. A bonus is no shear bolts to break.

 

[ronjhall]

Tonester
I have a TSC PHD with a 12" auger.

Does the job well and allows for my inability to drill holes in a straight line. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

My neighbor and I split the costs on a Speeco unit from TSC. We've got 9 and 12 inch augers and it works for us in clay soil. Its been used for a few deck projects and planting saplings. For the price it is a nice unit. Greenline is also supposed to be a good unit on the lower end of the price scale. I think with any implement you need to ask yourself how much you will use it. The more you use it the better/heavier duty you should probably buy. I figure we are going to drill a couple hundred holes with the Speeco over the next dozen years, that is not a lot of use. On the other hand if I was drilling 100 holes a year for several years, I might buy a heavier duty unit.

I just sold an old lightweight rear blade and replaced it with a heavy duty model from Corriher (Midwest brand). But I use it a lot and so that justified the upgrade. I guess I try to look at all my equipment that way. Get the best I can justify based on the usage I plan now and in the future.

 

[Tonester]

Thanks guys!

Great help, I think the Speeco sounds like what we're looking for. All I need now is for 'em to build a TSC store within a hundred miles.... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Quigly]

Curious... what did you pay for the SPeeco PHD? The bits?

Know if there is a TSC anywhere near Los Angeles, CA?

Thanks.

 

[Slamfire]

Billings, MT and San Angelo, TX look to be about the closest TSC's to me Roy. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif