Posted by Tony in SD on August 29, 2021 at 04:37:12 from (142.202.133.4):
In Reply to: Post hole auger for 8n posted by cruxthedog on August 28, 2021 at 19:57:25:
Short answer: none.
Long answer: With the 3 pt hydraulics dependent on the PTO being engaged it is difficult to control the corkscrew action of the auger in wet soil. Dont ask me how I know. Once that happens you will not be able to unscrew since there is no reverse PTO. That requires manual unscrewing help. Dont ask how I know. The 8N has no down pressure, so in hard, dry soil it wont dig. Dont ask how I know. In the event of hitting a rock and stopping the PTO, remember, no PTO equals no hydraulics. Dont ask me how I know. Once you start drilling you do not have the ability to make small vertical adjustments to keep the auger plumb as you drill.
Best advice I can give, is to rent a skid steer with a PHA. Much easier to control, on the fly vertical (plumb) adjustments, down pressure if needed, much more up pressure when needed, work is in front of you. One man can dig more, cleaner, straighter holes faster with a skid PHA than a 2 man crew with a 3pt PHA any day. Ive used both. While I would never sell my 8N, Id never use it for digging post holes.
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