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Front mount post hole digger


Todd B

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I bought a 2016 John Deere 3046R with a H165 Loader and I am looking for a post hole digger that would mount to the loader in the front.  I talked with my JD dealer and he is not aware of anything that would mount to my tractor.  He thinks there is not enough flow in the hydraulics compared to a skid-steer unit.  Anybody have any ideas.  I would like an 18 or 24" auger. 

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Does this tractor have a detaching bucket? And do you have an Auxiliary hydraulic circuit to run the auger head?

I did some quick research and found that your tractor's hydraulic pump is rated at 14.4 gpm, with 5.9 gpm for the steering and 8.6 for the implements, and 2500 psi max pressure. I also did a quick search on hole augers for skid steers. Many are rated between 10 and 30 gpm, but I did find one that has a 5-10 gpm spec, at 1500-3500 psi. I know nothing about this company, but it appears that you can also get a bucket mount for it that would bolt to the side of your loader bucket to hang the auger head from. Here's the link to this unit. These seem to be marketed to the compact tractor market. http://www.landpride.com/ari/attach/lp/public/manuals/317-076m.pdf  or http://www.landpride.com/product-search/field_dirtworking/post-hole-diggers-16

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I received a quote from the local dealer.  Not as bad as thought for a price. Has anyone out there used Land Pride Model HD25 before mounted to the front loader?  I am concerned about the quality because it will be used often. 

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