BX2380 will have plenty of power. Since a 3ph doesn't have down force, the auger depends on its weight alone for drilling, so it depends on soil conditions. If a second person tries to assist, it can cause a dangerous situation.I want to plant some small trees.
Would a post hole auger be good for this?
I'm thinking about a 6" but maybe an 8" would be a better size. Will a BX2380 power an 8" auger?
Thanks!
This is very true.not only power and auger width but put some thought into auger length.
I had to shorten an auger for a guy who had a BX cause the auger was too long and not only dragged on the ground when 3pt fully raised it also wouldn't go vertical without digging a pilot hole first. Would have been a real pain in the arse if we didn't shorten it.
While I really wanted to justify a nice PTO auger, I had a hard time passing up the HF 2 cycle gas one for 175 bucks. My use was exactly the same as yours- trees. We planted 8 Green Giant Arborvitae, 5 Sugar Maple and one Blue Spruce. The biggest root ball required three bores and I just shoveled out the loose dirt.I want to plant some small trees.
Would a post hole auger be good for this?
I'm thinking about a 6" but maybe an 8" would be a better size. Will a BX2380 power an 8" auger?
Thanks!
I think I’ll make a 12” extension for my (same as yours) PHD set up as well. Just to have the ability to go a little deeper on big posts.I have a Land Pride PD10 with a 9” auger for my BX24. Due to the short auger it comes with, it would only drill 24” deep. I made an 8” extension so that it will now drill 32” deep. View attachment 95748
Damn! Dude must have stolen the concrete. Lol!Last fence I did, needed 16 posts, 8' apart. It was CHEAPER for me to have a guy come, use his machine to drill the holes and use his concrete to put my poles in ! He drilled the holes in less time than I'd have taken to get a rental machine.
100% agree.1. yes ... extensions are common
2. more difficult. PTO does not have a reverse so most would decouple the auger from its head then use a "beaker bar" / 4x4 wooden post or whatever you design to torque it in reverse. Best solution to a stuck auger is not to get it stuck .... seriously as you learn how it works don't treat it like a screw/screw gun and drill it as deep as you can in one push.. In material you think is possible stick risk then dig a little down (few inches) then lift the spinning auger with 3 pt to clear auger then go again. Little bits then clear etc..... Keep your foot on the clutch and your right hand on the 3 pt lift lever and if you hear / feel its sticking then clutch in / lift up / spin to clear vanes. the old practice makes perfect is very true when digging post holes. Creep forward (small) helps keep hole vertical on these smaller machines..
cheers
edit: and if stuck and 3pt hitch will not pull it out and a long 4x4 won't twist it out..... then you could always break out the shovel / pick-ax and rescue to bit that way as well!!
Wow! I’m impressed. 100 holes in 120 minutes! Amazing!I know the ground here in N Idaho is fine and powdery with lots of rock in places. I can run a 100 post fence line in a couple hours with the Land Pride PD10 on my BX25D. It takes longer to move to the next drill location than it does to bore the hole.
Very easy to plant trees too, which we do every spring. Poke a dozen holes or more, mix up some planting mix and pop in trees. I may only use it a few times a year, but it works great, especially when I’m working alone.