Posthole Digger Post hole digger for deere 990

[Mnfarm7]

We are putting in a fence around about 4 acres. we have a deere 990. I am looking at a leinbach l7300 ($425) or a rotomec from the dealer about ($800). Anything I should know before I get the cheaper one?

 

[Farwell]

Go to Ebay and check out this auction New 12" Post Hole Digger 3 Point Cat I/II. The construction of this post hole digger looks much better than most that I have seen. I have this site saved as one of my favorites so when I get in the market for a post hole digger, this is the one I am going to buy. The price includes the 12 inch auger, if the auger is too big, the seller has other sizes.
Farwell

 

[rozett]

I've got a Leinbach 7300 and I am very pleased with it. In our very rocky soil, I could use a better tip, but it works well and seems rugged enough. After you pay for shipping, eBay will be no better than the price you've gotten locally.

 

[Keith_B]

I'd go with the Leinbach, unless you don't want to have $375 to spend on other equipment or to keep in your pocket.

 

[EddieWalker]

I have the Leinbach post hole digger. The gearbox and other parts are plenty strong, but the tip is a problem.

My soil is mostly clay with some sand and small gravel in places called iron ore. The factory cutting edge totoally wore off after a couple dozen holes. I welded on some half inch steel with an edge to replace the cutting edge.

When sharp, it digs fine, but the metal wears off in less than a day.

Now I've bought some carbide tips from a Pengo and Lowe bit. I'm combining the two and hope to create a super cutting edge that will last.

If I had to do it over again, I'd pay the extra money and get a bit with the good tip on it!!! Pengo or Lowe seem to be two good choices, but I'm sure there's others.

Also be sure to get a 12 inch auger as the very smallest. You will always have to adjust your holes after you dig them, and the bigger the hole, the less adjusting you'll have to do.

Eddie