Skidder or Mini for an auger

CottageMaker · Jan 24, 2014

Hi: We have a number of telephone pole sized holes to dig. I don't have any experience with machine mounted post hole diggers. We have a S185 and a Model 331 mini, which platform would be the best suited to use for an auger? More importantly, what are the pros and cons for using a Skid steer and for using a mini excavator for running an auger? Any recommendations on models of augers/drive units for these sized machines? Any input is very much appreciated. Thanks, Tim

frogfarmer · Jan 24, 2014

I have used an auger on a skid extensively and they do very well in soft ground and can put holes in hard ground as well just takes longer due to limited down pressure. If you can get the rear of the machine braced so you can put the pressure down they work very well. Have only used an auger once on a mini X. It was a Deere 50D and Im not sure how that would compare to your machine. It was very impressive because you have so much more control to hog out the hole. Down pressure was not an issue with the X. If I had a bunch of holes on very uneven ground I would use the X but I own skids and have always gotten by for what I needed. The augers I use for the skids are BCat and Bradco and the auger on the X was a Deere unit.

CottageMaker · Jan 30, 2014

frogfarmer said:
I have used an auger on a skid extensively and they do very well in soft ground and can put holes in hard ground as well just takes longer due to limited down pressure. If you can get the rear of the machine braced so you can put the pressure down they work very well. Have only used an auger once on a mini X. It was a Deere 50D and Im not sure how that would compare to your machine. It was very impressive because you have so much more control to hog out the hole. Down pressure was not an issue with the X. If I had a bunch of holes on very uneven ground I would use the X but I own skids and have always gotten by for what I needed. The augers I use for the skids are BCat and Bradco and the auger on the X was a Deere unit.

Thank you.

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