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Post Hole Digger advice?

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Stephen Horton

07-11-2002 08:54:22

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Hi folks,
I'm looking at buying a post hole digger to use with my '59 Ford 861. I've come across a new Lienbach with 9" auger for $400, but I've also seen the diggers that Tractor Supply sells (around $425-450 with auger). Does anyone have any experience with these brands?
thanks,
Stephen

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John Kamfonik

01-17-2005 18:31:43

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

Sorry dont have any advice but need info where can I get parts for a Lienbach poshole digger.missing the main gear in drive head and bearing . thxs guys if you have any info on this please let me know . fo 50$ this one looks worh fixing .Looks to be in good shape but for the gear.

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John Kamfonik

01-17-2005 18:03:05

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

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bbott

07-13-2002 19:47:57

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

IMHO Stuff. For real serious work, the best setup is hydraulic drive. Fine control and reversability are a big plus.

Costs more though and your rig may not be set for one (I often see these side mounted on a loader bucket with a quick/detach).

Worth it? Depends on how many holes you have to dig and what your conditions are.

I think the best diggers are made by Danuser... it's a family owned company.. making them since the 40's. Still sell parts and support their models going waaay back.

-- bbott

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Glenn Danuser

10-10-2002 08:25:51

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Re: Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to bbott, 07-13-2002 19:47:57

Thank you for the comments on Danuser Equipment. Danuser always strives to be the best in customer support, sales and service. Is there any other types of equipment that you would like to see Danuser produce? The best way to come out with new products is to see what the customers want, you folks are the people that are buying and using our equipment.
Thank you,
Glenn Danuser

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Big Jim

07-12-2002 09:21:26

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

My vote would be with the other posters. Those cheapo brands aren't worth buying.

I bought a used Bush hog heavy duty digger for about the same price as those units sell for new, except I have twice the digger. If you have any kind of heavy clay soils, you'll be sorry if you buy one those brands. It's real headache to nurse them along, you have to be so careful with them that you'll wonder if it isn't just easier to use a hand post hole digger. My .02 worth.

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Robert in W. Mi.

07-11-2002 16:15:45

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

I had a cheapy post hole digger, and after seeing how much better my brothers Bush Hog brand auger worked i got rid of mine!! I now own a BH model, and it starts in tough conditions better, and will keep right on digging no matter what!!! The cheapo unit sucked in heavy sod ect.. My vote is to buy an auger of at least BH quality, and have it for the rest of your life!! Robert

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Phil (VA)

07-11-2002 10:53:02

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

Sheer bolts should not be higher than grade 5, to be safe.

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hay

07-11-2002 10:09:42

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

i would stay with a good name brand. most of the junk that tractor supply sells is just JUNK.

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RobertTX

07-11-2002 09:27:14

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Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to Stephen Horton, 07-11-2002 08:54:22

I have a Leinbach, it has done OK. Don't use it a whole lot, but every time it bottoms a hole I am very glad to have it. They are not real heavy duty. When operating one of these (or any of them really) keep helpers away and sit on the tractor with your hand on the PTO clutch or kill switch. If the digger catches on a root or muddy soil and begins to corkscrew, the normal reaction is to pull up on the lift. This is wrong because if the auger doesn't come free, either the front of the tractor will come up or you will bend the beam on the digger. Best to kill power going to the auger and assess the situation rather than trying to jerk it out while it is turning. Worst than can happen if you stop it is you unhook from PTO and back it out with a wrench on the shaft. Much better than turning over or bending the beam.

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Burrhead

07-14-2002 11:43:57

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Re: Re: Post Hole Digger advice? in reply to RobertTX, 07-11-2002 09:27:14

You're wasting your breath Robert. These fellers that replied don't know a Lienbach auger from a Mitsubishi pickup truck.

Lienbach is one of the older more reliable brands but these fellers class it with a Howse brand.

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