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Do post hole diggers come in different sizes?
Most gas-powered post hole diggers have interchangable augers available in sizes from 2″ through 10-12″ diameter, depending on the size of hole you need to dig.
What size auger is needed for 4×4 post?
6″ diameter
Post Holes- If you plan to secure your posts with cement or by tamping dirt, you will need spacing around the post to do so. For example: A 4×4 post (actual size 3.5″x3. 5″) has a maximum width of just over 5″ (diagonally). Therefore, the 4×4 post will likely fit into a hole drilled by a 6″ diameter auger.
How deep will a 3 point auger dig?
40 inches
Simply attach the post hole digger to your 3-point hitch for heavy duty hole digging, and get your jobs done fast. You can dig deep, too, since this equipment can drill to a depth of 40 inches. This rugged equipment comes complete with a shielded PTO shaft with a pin protected shear.
What is the difference between a post hole digger and an auger?
The difference between the two is in how they dig holes. You thrust a traditional post hole digger into the ground and remove the soil between the scoops. An auger “screws” into the ground and transports dirt along the blade up to the surface.
How big of an auger do I need?
To choose the auger that best fits your needs, consider how you’ll use it. If you plan on only using your auger to plant plugs, for instance, then a 2- or 3-inch auger will fit your needs. If you anticipate the need to bury stakes or set small posts, then you may prefer a 4-inch auger or another, larger size.
How deep can a one man auger dig?
about 3 feet deep
Most augers dig about 3 feet deep, but an extension rod can be used to gain another 12 inches of depth.
What size auger should I buy?
For gas or electric augers, choosing the largest you can afford is usually your best bet. Ten-inch is the most common size and will tackle every situation or species you may target. A 4 1/2 inch hand auger is perfect for chasing panfish during early ice.
How deep do post hole augers go?
about 3 ft. deep
Most augers dig about 3 ft. deep, but for deeper holes, ask for an extension rod (Photo 5), usually for no extra fee. Deeper holes are typically required for footings for decks or other structures attached to houses located in very cold climates where frost depths exceed 3 ft.
What is the easiest way to dig a post hole?
How to Dig a Hole: Pro Tips
- Step 1: String your line and pound the stakes.
- Step 2: Carve out a soil divot with a spade.
- Step 3: Loosen earth with a tile shovel.
- Step 4: Use your clamshell digger.
- Step 5: Use a reciprocating saw on large roots.
- Step 6: Dislodge rocks with a digging bar.
- Step 7: Tamp the soil with the other end.
Do augers work in rocky soil?
Augers are very powerful machines with a lot of torque that can throw you like a sack of potatoes if the auger bit encounters a rock or a root. If your soil is loamy or sandy, you too can drill 30 holes in a day’s worth of rental. But rocky ground or heavy clay can stymie even the most powerful auger.