powler Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hi, Has anyone any views or reviews on the petrol post hole borer machines, there is a lot of fencing needing doing on one of the perms I shoot and even though some posts can be pushed in with the tractor bucket the straining posts and gate posts need digging in. Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 One in the sales section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 post hole borers are brilliant..........unless you are a professional fence putter upper...................rent one..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 We have a Stihl one that runs a 6" auger no problem, but it's an arm or leg breaker if it bites a root or stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 41 minutes ago, kennett said: We have a Stihl one that runs a 6" auger no problem, but it's an arm or leg breaker if it bites a root or stone. Does the Stihl one not have a clutch safety? Or is it still a little brutal? Im looking at the one in the sales section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Does the Stihl one not have a clutch safety? Or is it still a little brutal? Im looking at the one in the sales section. Don't confuse with the Chinese tat, this is a well designed and well built product that works! Has a safety brake which prevents twisting should the auger catch on something. according to this off the sales it sounds ok, but I've never used one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 If you have a tractor why not a pto hole borer? Even if you buy new and sell 2nd hand after a few jobs it will pay for itself in saved time and energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted March 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, 243deer said: If you have a tractor why not a pto hole borer? Even if you buy new and sell 2nd hand after a few jobs it will pay for itself in saved time and energy. This is something I was thinking about which would be safer but its hard getting a farmer to part with his money, some of the fencing is down through a steep wood and I put the posts in with a hand rammer and used a tree to strain off, so if I can finish off the woodland fencing this way then a PTO driven would be easier in the fields. Reading up if a petrol driven borer was to be bought then it would need to be a geed safety brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
243deer Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Just now, powler said: hard getting a farmer to part with his money I get that, I did not realise that this was not a contracted job. Maybe ask him if any of his farmer mates have one you could borrow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 31 minutes ago, powler said: This is something I was thinking about which would be safer but its hard getting a farmer to part with his money, some of the fencing is down through a steep wood and I put the posts in with a hand rammer and used a tree to strain off, so if I can finish off the woodland fencing this way then a PTO driven would be easier in the fields. Reading up if a petrol driven borer was to be bought then it would need to be a geed safety brake. Out of curiosity how many posts are you talking about? Would it be cheaper and easier to have everything laid out ready then have someone come in and bore the holes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted March 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Mice! said: Out of curiosity how many posts are you talking about? Would it be cheaper and easier to have everything laid out ready then have someone come in and bore the holes? At a guess 130/150 posts for the farm border fencing but many many more for internal fields but no rush for the internal fencing, its mainly the straining and gate posts that will need boring or digging in, most of the four inch posts can be pushed in with the front loader on the tractor. Maybe I could try and get him to buy one with his brother who has a farm next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 51 minutes ago, powler said: At a guess 130/150 posts for the farm border fencing but many many more for internal fields but no rush for the internal fencing, its mainly the straining and gate posts that will need boring or digging in, most of the four inch posts can be pushed in with the front loader on the tractor. Maybe I could try and get him to buy one with his brother who has a farm next door. I was thinking the cost of the borer might be dearer than a day or two's labour, but that's a lot of posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 If they have a tractor get the proper attachment and then sell after, it's what farmers I know do. Either the auger or the proper knocker in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benthejockey Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 They're brilliant machines but very painful even with the safety brake. If the catch a root it can be unpleasant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 27, 2021 Report Share Posted March 27, 2021 Forget it for that much work. A borer is a problem solver for occasional use. A clonk-on-top type of machine is what's needed so have a look at them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennett Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 22 hours ago, Jaymo said: Does the Stihl one not have a clutch safety? Or is it still a little brutal? Im looking at the one in the sales section. It has a knock off safety bar, which is designed to hit your leg on the way past, but still a quick, sharp twist to get that far, and doesn't work if it misses you on the way round. Good bit of kit though and makes life a lot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powler Posted March 28, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Jim Neal said: Forget it for that much work. A borer is a problem solver for occasional use. A clonk-on-top type of machine is what's needed so have a look at them Yer I agree after the feedback from you guys and doing more research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 20 hours ago, Benthejockey said: They're brilliant machines but very painful even with the safety brake. If the catch a root it can be unpleasant. Not as unpleasant as digging yards and yards of fencing holes, Neater holes too, i used to have an old 08S it was always a 2 man job though, if you did get it stuck solid you could have a good old swing round on it. Obviously not allowed to play now due to H&S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Fortunately have a contractor friend with a serious post bumper which drives 9inch gate posts in like they are going in butter. There is an Aussie petrol hand held model now for standard fencing posts but a bit expensive. Gotta be someone in your area with a post bumper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 If access is a problem maybe one of these hired for a one off https://www.hirestation.co.uk/tool-hire/Landscaping/Post-Driver-Hire/140081/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 Surely there is a Slo-Mo video they could supply to help us envisage proper use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, WalkedUp said: Surely there is a Slo-Mo video they could supply to help us envisage proper use? I think I know what ur thinking 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) If I ever need to remember how to use a drill in reverse then I always reach for this educational video. Edited March 28, 2021 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymo Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 28 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: If I ever need to remember how to use a drill in reverse then I always reach for this educational video. Classic.... followed by the EricPrydz video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 28, 2021 Report Share Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Jaymo said: Classic.... followed by the EricPrydz video EricPrydz’s ‘Call on Me’ and that are both on our Pervy Playlist 😎 alongside Boogie Pimps ‘Somebody to Love’ Edited March 28, 2021 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.