Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Attention Forum Users: On the 28th of December 2023 at 9:00am Central Time, we will be taking the forums down for maintenance while we prepare the new forums for your use. Please click here for more information.

Implement Alley Discussion Forum

post hole digger use and sandy soil questions

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
Cormac

11-09-2005 02:39:40




Report to Moderator

In a few weeks I plan to use my post hole digger for the first time. I have a couple of questions? I plan to use 2 7/8", 3 1/2". and 4 1/2" OD pipe. For 4.5" post is my 9" auger acceptable or should I also invest in a 12" auger? I will use concrete to secure. Another question arose when a neighbor recently had someone dig some post holes for him. I looked at them the next day and they were 3/4 of the way full with loose soil. As I type this I am recalling that there was very little soil on the perimeter of the hole, so could he have just left it in there to prevent the sides from caving in? In any event, please offer some guidance for a novice post hole digger on use and when dealing with sandy soil. Thanks

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
John Schneider

11-09-2005 10:04:25




Report to Moderator
 Re: post hole digger use and sandy soil questions in reply to Cormac, 11-09-2005 02:39:40  
Well...for what its worth, we have the same type of soil and putting in posts was a little tricky. Honestly, you might be better off without the concrete if you can't get a big enough hole dug and clear of the loose soil.? I drilled a smaller hole than what I needed and then simply drove the slightly larger post into the hole with a sledge. It went quickly and solidly with undisturbed soil around it for support. Don't know if this will help you or not.

[Log in to Reply]  [No Email]
[Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy