3 pt post hole digger

tp · Mar 19, 2009

I have been looking around for a 3pt post hole digger. Can purchase new Leinbach with one auger for a bit over 500. TSC may be same and is about same price. I've seen a couple used Ford/Dearborn 22-59 models for 300-400 range or Bush Hog 500+ range. I'm not a fan of new off brands but finding a good old one can be a crapshoot. Are the 22-59's a decent digger for 150 less than a new cheapie? Any advantages with the newer ones that wasn't available with the oldies?
Your opinions will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
TP

CWL · Mar 19, 2009

We have a Leinbach that was purchased new and it has been a good unit for us. We don't have much in the way of rocks to deal with though. Just a tree root here and there.

thurlow · Mar 19, 2009

How many holes you digging? If you're serious, get one with a hydraulic motor. If you're just fooling around, any of 'em will probably do. Way back when, the Ford diggers (don't remember model numbers) were considered the 'cadillac' of diggers.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 19, 2009

If you can find a used Danheuser(sp)go for it

TimPa · Mar 20, 2009

if you don't have down pressure on you 3ph, you may consider going with the heavier model you're looking at, usually the older one.

johns48jdb · Mar 22, 2009

i welded some arms on my digger and found some weights to slide on and off of them as needed. i stored mine from a rafter and it made it real ease to hook up. i always store all my drive shafts inside. things are geting so tight and so many drug addicts around that i don't leave anything laying around any more. i had some gas stored for emergerncy use under my car port and somebody got 8 gallons of it. i think a little more gas and a special additive like sugar will put a stop to that.

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