Post hole digger

[Swblack1216]

I purchase oversized post hole digger TMG TPD12 rated for 35 to 65 hp got a good deal couldn’t pass .Now I’m scared Putting it on my CK25 .It’s class 1&2 auger .CK25 is class 1 25 hp Opinions.TIA

 

[DJ54]

Are you meaning the lift pins on the digger are category 2, and you tractor is cat. 1 ?? If so, just get cat. 1 pins at a farm store TSC/ Rural King etc. and switch them out. As long as you can lift it high enough for the auger to clear the ground when transporting you should be fine. Depending on your soil just drill down at a time maybe 10"-12" at a time, lift and let it clean the auger out then drill more. Don't just drop it and try to dig a full depth hole all at once, depending on the soil it may just pull itself down and you'll not be able to pull it back up. Just go about 1/3 the total depth (I'm assuming 30" - 36" deep) pull out & clean then go again. If you have rocky soil, it'd be a good idea to have a large pipe wrench in case the auger pulls itself under a rock or wedges itself. About the only way to back them up is with a pipe wrench on the auger.

 

[Torvy]

Better to get implements that are rated for your tractor. The pins part is fine 1-2 just means it can work with either.

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. The potential for long-term damage is not worth whatever savings you had. Even if there is no damage, you will likely deal with frustrations because your tractor is under powered for this implement. The mfg will simply refer you back to their minimum HP and you will be SOL.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Worth a shot, since you bought it already.

Run it at moderate-slow speed, don't just give it it's head and let it drill down at an uncontrolled rate.

Certainly DON'T use the hydraulic ram to push the auger down harder:

TMG Industrial 48” Hydraulic Assist Post Hole Digger, 12” Auger, Category 1 & 2, PTO Shaft Included, TMG-TPD12

 

[Swblack1216]

Worth a shot, since you bought it already.

Run it at moderate-slow speed, don't just give it it's head and let it drill down at an uncontrolled rate.

Certainly DON'T use the hydraulic ram to push the auger down harder:

TMG Industrial 48” Hydraulic Assist Post Hole Digger, 12” Auger, Category 1 & 2, PTO Shaft Included, TMG-TPD12

Thank you that’s what I was hoping I wouldn’t use the hydraulic to push it down harder but what about to pull it up if it gets stuck

Better to get implements that are rated for your tractor. The pins part is fine 1-2 just means it can work with either.

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. The potential for long-term damage is not worth whatever savings you had. Even if there is no damage, you will likely deal with frustrations because your tractor is under powered for this implement. The mfg will simply refer you back to their minimum HP and you will be SOL.

thanks your right bought at auction site didn’t think I’d win whoops. i’ve been using my Neighbors category 2 with my 6 inch bit. I just don’t like borrowing stuff so I have my own will be careful.low and slow.

Better to get implements that are rated for your tractor. The pins part is fine 1-2 just means it can work with either.

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done. The potential for long-term damage is not worth whatever savings you had. Even if there is no damage, you will likely deal with frustrations because your tractor is under powered for this implement. The mfg will simply refer you back to their minimum HP and you will be SOL.

Worth a shot, since you bought it already.

Run it at moderate-slow speed, don't just give it it's head and let it drill down at an uncontrolled rate.

Certainly DON'T use the hydraulic ram to push the auger down harder:

TMG Industrial 48” Hydraulic Assist Post Hole Digger, 12” Auger, Category 1 & 2, PTO Shaft Included, TMG-TPD12

Thanks I will run it low and slow probably won’t even use the hydraulics. If I get a bigger tractor, I’ll put it on just to use it to lift out if it gets stuck.

 

[Torvy]

If you don't mind sharing, what did it run you? My tractor is a bit bigger (55 HP) and I'd like one of those, but the price difference between those and a 3pt digger is hard to swallow.

 

[Swblack1216]

If you don't mind sharing, what did it run you? My tractor is a bit bigger (55 HP) and I'd like one of those, but the price difference between those and a 3pt digger is hard to swallow.

I won it at Ritchie Bros auction in Chehalis for 600 out the door with fees, 750. They give you the hoses the hydraulic cylinder 12 inch bit and a nice long driveshaft. I like that long driveshaft for my PTO Generator. I figured that’s what I would pay for a standard one at Wilco or tractor supply. someday when I grow up, I’ll have a bigger tractor.hoses are 5’ quick release on one end.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Thanks I will run it low and slow probably won’t even use the hydraulics. If I get a bigger tractor, I’ll put it on just to use it to lift out if it gets stuck.

I was under the impression from reading the description on the website that the hydraulic ram was for additional downforce only.

From the product description:

Hydraulic cylinder assist to drive the auger into harder ground; oversized 3-point hitch A-frame with additional reinforcement

 

[Swblack1216]

I was under the impression from reading the description on the website that the hydraulic ram was for additional downforce only.

From the product description:

Hydraulic cylinder assist to drive the auger into harder ground; oversized 3-point hitch A-frame with additional reinforcement

You might be right I just noticed it has two hoses, so proves how much I know about hydraulics

 

[Swblack1216]

You might be right I just noticed it has two hoses, so proves how much I know about hydraulics

Worth a shot, since you bought it already.

Run it at moderate-slow speed, don't just give it it's head and let it drill down at an uncontrolled rate.

Certainly DON'T use the hydraulic ram to push the auger down harder:

TMG Industrial 48” Hydraulic Assist Post Hole Digger, 12” Auger, Category 1 & 2, PTO Shaft Included, TMG-TPD12

 

[Swblack1216]

The thing weighs about 500 pounds. I don’t think I need any more down pressure. It’s a beast. I’ll probably leave the frame on just for the weight instead of my sandboxes.

 

[Torvy]

I won it at Ritchie Bros auction in Chehalis for 600 out the door with fees, 750. They give you the hoses the hydraulic cylinder 12 inch bit and a nice long driveshaft. I like that long driveshaft for my PTO Generator. I figured that’s what I would pay for a standard one at Wilco or tractor supply. someday when I grow up, I’ll have a bigger tractor.hoses are 5’ quick release on one end.

That's about the same as a TSC standard PHD. Good find.

 

[Swblack1216]

That's about the same as a TSC standard PHD. Good find.

I don’t think they include the bit

 

[Swblack1216]

I was under the impression from reading the description on the website that the hydraulic ram was for additional downforce only.

From the product description:

Hydraulic cylinder assist to drive the auger into harder ground; oversized 3-point hitch A-frame with additional reinforcement

I have the manual and it says that if you attach it to the hydraulics, it will both push it down and lift it up. They actually say once the hydraulics is there that’s what you should use to do the lifting and pushing I am not going to use that at this time, I think the 500 pounds of weight is good enough we’ll see how it lifts if I have the power to lift it I will send a picture of that page. Thanks again.

 

[sheamus]

That auger is $2500CAD here, so I would say you got it for roughly 50% off retail. Nice find.

I have not used one of these, but I don't think the hydraulic help with the lift too much, your 3pt hitch system will handle that, and would be more powerful than the ram, I assume.

Post augers don't take much HP to run, so I think your 25HP will be fine, you like won't even need many RPM's. As others have mentioned the big thing will be not going to fast and getting into a state where you can't lift it back out of the hole because you screwed it in, or have to much material. But you will have control of that, just go down slow and clean out the hole often.

Do you have rear remotes to run the downforce hydraulic? You will likely be able to run it without even hooking that part up, not sure. But I suspect there may be the odd time it comes in handy, such as the top 1 foot of soil being fronzen, etc. As mentioned before, just go really slow, as that downforce will enable to you get stuck faster.

 

[Swblack1216]

That auger is $2500CAD here, so I would say you got it for roughly 50% off retail. Nice find.

I have not used one of these, but I don't think the hydraulic help with the lift too much, your 3pt hitch system will handle that, and would be more powerful than the ram, I assume.

Post augers don't take much HP to run, so I think your 25HP will be fine, you like won't even need many RPM's. As others have mentioned the big thing will be not going to fast and getting into a state where you can't lift it back out of the hole because you screwed it in, or have to much material. But you will have control of that, just go down slow and clean out the hole often.

Do you have rear remotes to run the downforce hydraulic? You will likely be able to run it without even hooking that part up, not sure. But I suspect there may be the odd time it comes in handy, such as the top 1 foot of soil being fronzen, etc. As mentioned before, just go really slow, as that downforce will enable to you get stuck faster.

Thanks for your input. I won’t be hooking up the hydraulics right now I don’t have rear remotes but I am going to be installing a diverter switch if I need that in the future but I don’t think I’ll need it. It’s a 500 pound unit it will go down easy enough, I used another heavy duty and it came up pretty easy too. thanks again.I got it for about 700 out the door US$ very happy