What size auger for chainlink fencing?

[BamaRob]

Long story short...

My mother has offered to purchase a posthole digger for my tractor if I'll dig the holes for installing chainlink fencing around my sister's lawn. Of course, I agreed! It'll be a KingKutter brand and they offer 6", 9", and 12" augers. I'm assuming the 6" is what I'll need for installing the posts for chainlink fencing, correct? Or, should I go with one of the larger augers and just use more concrete/fill around the posts?

Thanks for any advice,

BamaRob

 

[RobJ]

I'd stick with a 6", smaller, faster, less concrete.

 

[BamaRob]

I'd stick with a 6", smaller, faster, less concrete.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I found a fencing site that recommends digging the hole 3 times the diameter of the posts. So, a standard 2" diameter fence post would call for a 6" diameter hole. The 6" auger sounds like what I need.

Thanks,

BR

 

[Timber]

do your self a favor and get a 9 inch< you will regret the 6 inch when you go to put in a 4x4 or 6x6 post. post hole digger has a lot of uses. Don't limit yourself with a 6 inch

 

[Jeremy_R]

Depending on your soil type and room you could use the loader to push them in. We've done many times with Tpost.

Jeremy

 

[InlineDieselFan]

Jeremy is correct, soil type will be the big factor, red Alabama clay 6" is great.

I have a 6" and 12" auger and I can see uses for 9" and 18" augers, tractors take a lot of yor money.

steve