Hydraulic PHD ID and questions?

[Hammy75]

Thanks for the new info/opinions guys. I think i am just a bit too concerned about not knowing the make and model of the hydraulic auger. We will be using what ever we buy for many years and don't want to spend the cash on something that is garbage and/or ha huge hassle when it needs to be fixed. I really like the idea of the pounder as it won't require any concrete or tamping to set the posts. This will save time and money, both of which are at at premium right now. I got the guys number and will try to call him tomorrow.

Incase neither of these work out any opinions on a Land Pride PH15? The Woods PHD35 is $300 more so I am leaning towards the Land Pride if I have to go new if it's about the same quality as the Woods. Thanks for the info so far.

 

[buickanddeere]

Buy it quick

 

[oldnslo]

On most if not all augers or pounders less flow just makes them run slower but they still do the same job. The size of the pounder, shape and size of posts, size of rocks, your patience.. all determine how well the post can be driven.

 

[buickanddeere]

Flow means little to a PHD . Nobody wails it at high rpm more than once . A pounder is a hydraulic hog.

 

[Hammy75]

I talked to the guy with the pounder and it hasn't been used for about 25 years. It was on an International 656 that from the quick google search I did does. It have a standard 3 point hitch and has a hydraulic flow of 12gpm (mine only has 8.2gpm). He also said it only has 1 quick connect and can't remember how the other hose hooked up. Sounds like a bit out of my league for rigging it up and he said it is very heavy... Almost lifted the back fires off the ground when he lifted it with the FEL on his 32HP Kubota. Thinking this might be a bit heavy to haul around with my Mahindra.

Buickanddeere are you thinking I should just go for the hydraulic auger? I also had a response to my wanted add from a guy who said he had a heavy duty Land Pride but no other details. I replied back this morning with questions but haven't heard back. Thanks for all the responses so far guys.

 

[varmint]

I'm thinking the hydraulic auger might be your best bet. If it isn't leaking, it should be pretty bullet proof and trouble free, plus it would be nice and heavy, a handy feature.

PTO driven PHD's certainly work, but if you are dealing with lots of rocky soil, then expecting to replace shear bolts should be part of the equation. And controlling them isn't as easy a tweaking a valve lever.

The hydraulic would have "power reverse", unlike a mechanical one?

 

[r porter]

get the driver [pounder], driving 50 posts before lunch is priceless. but you must drive them when it is wet, if summer dries out the ground you may not be able to drive them. that means drive now! the best time is right after the spring thaw.

i put in a bunch with an ol farmall 300 with a shaver mounted on it. i still have the shaver- it paid for itself in a week.

 

[Rustyiron]

I talked to the guy with the pounder and it hasn't been used for about 25 years. It was on an International 656 that from the quick google search I did does. It have a standard 3 point hitch and has a hydraulic flow of 12gpm (mine only has 8.2gpm).

All that means is that just as the auger would be slower, so will the hammer. as far as the single hose set up, I'm sure that the cyl is single acting and the 2nd hose is a secondary "dump" or "return to sump" line that can just be put into your trans fill with no "qc" on the end. This allows a faster return of fluid for a faster hammer drop.
I wouldn't give up on it yet, 3 pt. tractor PHD's are not the answer that they look like they should be, and unless you think you might need reverse, a mechanical phd can be had for a lot less money. If you've never use a 3 pt PHD, see if you can rent or borrow one, you'll see.

 

[Hammy75]

Thanks rustyiron. I really have no idea how they work nor do I know anybody who does. My own ignorance with these implements is what's got me concerned about buying them. I was buying hay at my buddies dairy farm yesterday and is a big fan of his hydraulic auger. He has the 3rd function installed on his loader for it but I am thinking about pricing a couple 15' extensions to run to my rear remotes. Any feedback on doing something like that?

 

[Jkott]

He has the 3rd function installed on his loader for it but I am thinking about pricing a couple 15' extensions to run to my rear remotes. Any feedback on doing something like that?

Running hoses to my rear remote is exactly what I did and it worked really well for me. Stock fleet farm hoses were pretty cheap and I just put the correct quick connects on.