Posthole Digger PTO-driven post hole auger suggestions

[bullbreaker]

We don't have Agri-Supply but we do have Tractor Supply. Does anyone have any opinions about the King Kutter brand for a PHD? I would guess most opinions to be negative, but curious anyway.

Here at least where I live TSC sells the Speeco'(Farmforce) PHD's.I might be wrong but I don't think King Kutter/County Line make PHD's.


King Kutter Incorporated

BTW:Whatever PHD you decide on check oil in gearbox before using some are shipped with no oil(80/90 wt.).However every Lienbach I've seen came w/gear box oil.(but still check)

Boone

 

[rustedduck]

I recently purchased a county line from tsc. PHD is actually made by
speedco. Unit was $100 off, so picked up Phd and 9 inch auger for
$450.

PHD seems fairly well made. I only used for only a dozen holes, but it
seems to work well.

 

[Dargo]

I think the 7300 is a little more stout (look at top tabs) but doesn't come with the metal pole to position (tilt/lean) the auger (look bottom right). I like the "guide" pole but it's bent several ways, I would go with the 7300.

I had, until yesterday, a 7400. I really, really, really dislike it. Not because it's junk; it's not. It's simply a PIA to put on, take off, store and use. The dang thing bounces all around, snaps shear bolts like they are match sticks and is more trouble than it's worth. That's why I sold it.

Although it takes 2 people to operate it, I sure wish I had the Tanaka hand held one I had years ago. Even when I used the 2 person machine by myself, it was 10X easier to use than a 3 pt. PHD. There is no way I'll ever consider purchasing a 3 pt. post hold digger again in my life!

 

[teg]

I had, until yesterday, a 7400. I really, really, really dislike it. Not because it's junk; it's not. It's simply a PIA to put on, take off, store and use. The dang thing bounces all around, snaps shear bolts like they are match sticks and is more trouble than it's worth. That's why I sold it....

yea... it is a PHD... should have been spelled POS... If it's less then 10 holes, I'll dig them by hand. Some day, I'm going to try a longer point to see if that helps... So far the PHD works great for digging holes for trees... if I have lots of trees to do. I hang mine from the rafters and have not had major PITA's but it takes plenty of time.

 

[foggy1111]

I had, until yesterday, a 7400. I really, really, really dislike it. Not because it's junk; it's not. It's simply a PIA to put on, take off, store and use. The dang thing bounces all around, snaps shear bolts like they are match sticks and is more trouble than it's worth. That's why I sold it.

Although it takes 2 people to operate it, I sure wish I had the Tanaka hand held one I had years ago. Even when I used the 2 person machine by myself, it was 10X easier to use than a 3 pt. PHD. There is no way I'll ever consider purchasing a 3 pt. post hold digger again in my life!

Don't hold back Dargo.....tell us how you really feel. :laughing:

That PHD is one machine I would like to own....but have not yet succumbed to the temptation to buy one. I can well remember just what you said....in time gone by.

 

[Chilly807]

We're pretty happy with the Kubota PHD we have, it's saved us a lot of digging over the past 6 months.

Mine hangs on 2 4x4 posts buried vertically in the ground, with a removable top rail to sit the boom on. You back up to it, hook up the PTO, lift arms and pin, lift the PHD and remove the top rail, then drive away. 5 minutes tops. Same with removing it, I got the idea from mountainviewranch.

Sean

 

[Chilly807]

Nebraska, can I ask what you paid for your Woods 65? And given the three tractor's horsepowers (30, 32, and 35), do you think the 65 is too much machine (say, vs. the 35)?

The difference between the 35 and 65 is metal thickness, gearbox rating, and boom diameter. It's simply more rugged and stronger, takes no more power to run.

Sean

 

[jedjoe]

I used someone else's PHD (a Wood's, I think) last year to dig about 45 holes for some fencing. Even in our stony soils, it was a helava lot easier than hand digging. I agree that the worst part of the chore is getting the darn thing attached to the tractor. Given that none of us are younger than 50 or so, I may petition the partnership to consider looking seriously at any PHD brand that offers the stand....that way, any of us can hitch and go without needing a friend or risking more pulled back muscles....Keep it coming, guys!

 

[jedjoe]

Sean, can you post a photo of your custom hanger? I know I'd like to see it, and I think the other posters could also put it to good use!

 

[Steelstring]

We're pretty happy with the Kubota PHD we have, it's saved us a lot of digging over the past 6 months.

Mine hangs on 2 4x4 posts buried vertically in the ground, with a removable top rail to sit the boom on. You back up to it, hook up the PTO, lift arms and pin, lift the PHD and remove the top rail, then drive away. 5 minutes tops. Same with removing it, I got the idea from mountainviewranch.

Sean

:thumbsup: Got any pix of that setup?