Posthole Digger Leinbach PHD Information

[bls8433]

I recently purchased a used Leinbach PHD in pretty good shape and found they went out of business in about 2014 so there is not a lot of information for support.
This is a model L7400. I have found information on the L7200, L7200jr and L7300 but nothing on the L7400.
Does anyone know how this model is different than the others?

It would be nice to locate a copy of the manual as well.

I will be using it on a 1956 Oliver Super 77 but have not mounted the unit yet. Planning to use it for putting in a few footings and some posts. It came with a 12" and 9" augers.

I contacted 'Everything Attachments' as they used to sell these but they were not aware of this model. The previous owner purchased it from 'The Smart Farmer' but it appears they are no longer in business. A lot of dead ends so looking at this forum for help!!

Thank you,
Bryan

 

[sd455dan]

i bought the Jr model from the smart farmer years ago. Was the best priced phd around at the time.

iirc the JR had a shorter boom than the others and believe one model,- although I can't remember which one, had a higher hp rated gear box?

I will try and find my manual and see if it mentions all the other models and differences.

Found the manual

it does group the 7300 7200 and 7200 Jr together and in one part mentions that these models have safety guards on the driveline and metal that covers the auger connection plus safety labels

says (older) models can be brought up to current standards.

Thinking maybe the 7400 is the predecessor of the 7300 before the safety labels and shields were required?

 

[bls8433]

I have seen another model's manual where they reference the L7400, plus L7400 is painted on the boom so I know it is a valid model. They seem to group the manual for the L7200, 7200jr and 7300 in one manual but it did not include the L7400 so it must be different or older or something.
Thanks for looking!

 

[teg]

Manuals

oddly, no L7400????

 

[bls8433]

Hmmm.
I did a forum search and found that at one time there were four members who owned this model:
Killer_B
QueBota
Mountain_man
Dargo

I have sent them personal emails to see if they might respond and provide information. These forum notes were from over 7 years ago so who knows.
Thanks for looking,
Bryan