Tractor PTO Post Hole Diggers can intimidate a new tractor owner. Hooking the Post digger up to the tractor can be a challenging thing. Once it is hooked up, we hope this video helps with tricks and tips to make post digging as accurate as possible. Accuracy is not as important on an old fence on the back side of the property, but you will need accuracy in installing posts on pole barns and decorative fencing. This inexpensive tool and a good tractor are a must on the Homestead. @TYM Tractors #tymtractors
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Really well done video Tony. You covered most of the tips I’ve accumulated using mine on my JD 1025r. About the only thing I’ve seen to add is how decent sized roots can impact you. I’ve drilled post holes in wooded areas or just cleared areas and when that auger grabs one it’s awfully hard to keep it from drilling in and not wanting to come back out. Especially with weak lift arms like mine. Eventually you start to get a feel for when it’s starting to grab one and you can catch it early enough to rock forward and back a bit and try to get back out before you don’t have a choice but to screw it out. It can be a tough implement to use in some conditions.
Sure beats using the old fashioned kind. Thanks for the tips Tony! 👍 As the saying goes, "Slow and steady wins the race"
Not lever! PLUMB
Good work
Very informative Chief, as many have stated. I try to wait a few hours before commenting as I learn from others experience as well. You covered it better than an other post IMO. I have one w a couple augers from a tractor buy out E of Nashville. Dangerous if you don’t know and respect it. Your safety message is more important than many realize. One of my first if not the first PTSD experiences was a young hired hand tried to clear a jam in a grain auger on our rice/soybean farm. Half the foot gone in mili seconds. Blood, panic, screaming, traumatic on every one. He lived thanks to lots of folks and God. The only thing more dangerous is mining. (well the Infantry has its moments).
Thanks Tony great video
Haven’t dug a hole yet but many to dig. You already saved me time with the hitch drop rate adjustment.
Great video – appreciate the tips and information
Loved the detailed explanation and demonstrating your experience. Please keep posting… Subscriber!!
This past Sunday I was trying to dig some holes for a new mailbox. Totally forgot about the limiter valve and screwed that sucker into the ground all the way to the hilt…not by choice. Went through 3 shear pins trying to break it free. Also tried rocking it back and forth to help loosen the surrounding dirt. Ended up breaking out the pipe wrench and cheater bar and all it did was break the pipe wrench. Now I've got a larger steel pipe wrench and time to get busy. *Side note: After all was said and done, I think rocking the tractor back and forth to help break the tension on the auger has cracked the housing surrounding my hydraulics. I now have decent amounts of fluid leaking out of my tractors rear end because of this. Be forewarned!*
Heavy clay when dry can be extremely hard as you video has shown. Also when we hit the desired depth of hole, we usually dump a bucket of water in the hole it makes the clay plastic and provides a clean bottom. we are in an area of deep frost and heavy clay so holes are normally 4ft deep. Nice video and some very good tips. Thank you.
Great information Tony. In Florida we often used to dig the corner post holes and fill them with concrete. Then we would set the posts on a steel saddle. The kept them out of the termite infested Florida soil and kept them from rotting so fast.
That was a great instructional video. Lots of people complain about using a post hole digger. I never thought it was that bad and it’s much better than digging by hand. Even after using mine many times I still learned a few things from you. Your explanation of straightening out the auger left to right was very good. Also, I never thought of adjusting the 3 point drop rate to keep from screwing into the ground. I always just pull up occasionally but that is a pain and if you pull up too far you widen the hole front to back because of the change in angle. Screwing into the ground is a nightmare. I have only done it once and with the help of a pipe wrench and a cheater bar I got it out. Once was enough. I hope I never do it again. Thanks again for the great video and tips.
Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. God Bless! Have a great day.
Very informative and helpful video. As you noted, those post hole diggers can be dangerous if not respected.
Also, I was wondering if you have done a video reviewing your deck over trailer? I did a search on your channel and didn't see one right off. I know the trailer has been in several of your videos and was looking for your thoughts (pros/cons) and if you would buy the same trailer again? What limits you have found? (Can you tell that I'm trailer shopping.)
Great tips, I have yet to use my auger that came with my tractor. But will revisit this video the night before I do.
Man, thank you for this Tony. 💯
Tony,
Long term subscriber here.
Excellent video and great presentation of "how to" with the post hole digger. I personally do not own one, but should I ever buy or rent one for my 25hp Kioti …I will certainly review this video.
I don't know how your channel is not growing by leaps and bounds but it should be with all the great content and honest approach to practical operation of mechanical equipment!
I know Tanya is great behind the camera, but I think she would be very interesting in front of the camera and she would bring another dimension to your channel. You with the great mechanical know-how, and she with the softer side of hopes, dreams, and planning. I say this because most of the larger subscriber base channels have a husband/wife team that have great chemistry. I also believe you have that chemistry…but perhaps haven't used it to your advantage fully.
Wishing you the best!
Pastor Floyd
Some great tips Tony. Enjoyed this video.
Good informative video tony hope you guys are doing good. Can't wait to see the finished fence. Hope you both are doing well and staying cool with this hot weather lately
Yep, first day trying out my new post hold digger, she screwed in. Discovered how to adjust the lift pressure. But just as important, I had the lift pin on the digger set to the bottom hole. Set that way, my little tractor didn’t have enough leverage to lift the digger property. Anyway, great teaching video Tony.
Awesome explanation… Very informative, and a really good job with the highlight lines showing where the auger should be in reference to where it was sitting. You and Tawnya (sorry if misspelled) always do a fantastic job. Have a great day and God Bless.
Hy Tony