Posthole Digger looking for hydraulic post hole digger

SmokyMtnMan · Nov 1, 2002

I have about 75 acres mostly clay, some areas rocky soil in need of some fencing and some guard-rail type posts for some ridge roads. I've been looking into hydraulic post hole diggers rather than PTO models. I have a Kubota 4610 46 hp, 39 pto hp...with 9.6 gpm hydraulic flow.
Seems most hydraulic phd has higher flow rate. Anyone know of a hyd. phd that would be ok with this tractor on a FEL?

MikePA · Nov 1, 2002

Check out <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.danuser.com/products/all_products.htm#h-diggers>Danuser</A> Models 8300 (FEL mount) or 8800 (3ph) hydraulic diggers. Each model has two submodels that need from 5 - 10 or 10 - 20 gpm.

wroughtn_harv · Nov 1, 2002

I have a Lowe that requires 30gpm for my JCB.

I bought it over the smaller models because I figure if I ever did move up to a larger tractor I'd want to already have the posthole digger.

My tractor puts out 14.6 gpm. But I also have a high flow set of auxillary hydraulics. That line kicks out 28+gpm.

The difference between the two in use is the low side doesn't spin as fast. I use it most of the time. The reason for that is the high flow ciruit is in one direction and the low side operates from a pedal on the floor and is reversable. In heavy clay that is a very good thing to have.

Belltec makes a posthole digger that attaches to your front loader bucket. A bud of mine has one and loves it to pieces. It's on a Ford 445 and he fills the bucket with sacks of concrete mix when he needs additional down pressure.

SmokyMtnMan · Nov 2, 2002

Thanks for the info. I have checked out the posts on here referring to this and visited several websites. It seems most hyd. phd that are reasonable to me seem to be made more for skid loader, Bobcat machines or have higher hydraulic flow rate than my Kubota 4610 has. And I've seen so much negative about chain rolers as compared to planetary gear, they seem kind of rare in my price range of under $1500
I wanted to mount on the side of my loader bucket.

ScottAR · Nov 2, 2002

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.shavermfg.com/>Shaver manufactering</A>

Found this while surfing yesterday... HTH

MikePA · Nov 2, 2002

What was wrong with the Danusers?

HayDR · Nov 2, 2002

All the Gearboxes come from <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.itg-usa.com/gearboxes.htm>ITG</A>
so buy the Leinbach it's the cheapest one.

SmokyMtnMan · Nov 3, 2002

Mike, I don't see a thing wrong with the Danusers...they're probably the best made, I guess. But....my problem is in my post, I mentioned all the negative posts I find about not getting a chain drive but to try to get a planetary gear. From what I see, the only one of the Danuser that has planetary gear was the one designed for a skid steer.
another factor is price
another factor is the fact that the nearest place for me to get a Danuser is 3 hours away

MikePA · Nov 3, 2002

Don, thanks for the info about Danuser. How many posts do you anticipate having to drill holes for? That would be a long drive to buy one.

HayDR · Nov 3, 2002

You can purchase the Rhino, Walton, & Lienbach in your area and they all have this specification: For Systems Delivering 5-12 GPM at 1500 to 3000 PSI 700 Ft. Lbs. Max. Torque at Spindle, at 2500 PSI
Carter & Carter Machinery, Johnson City,TN 423-282-6969 has them in stock if you can not find one close to you.