| MACHINE | HOW MANY HOLES? | MAX AUGER SIZE | DEPTH | TRAILER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 PERSON MINI | Soft ground for tree planting | 150mm | 500mm | No |
| 1 PERSON HYDRAULIC | Up to 20 holes on softish ground | 350mm | 1 metre | Yes |
| KANGA KID | Lots of holes – hard ground | 350mm | 1 metre | Yes |
| DINGO HIRE / KANGA MINI LOADER | Lots of holes – hard ground | 600mm | 2 metres* | Yes |
| 1 & 1.5 TONNE EXCAVATOR | Lots of holes – hard ground | 600mm | 2 metres* | Yes |
| 3 TONNE EXCAVATOR | Lots of holes – hard ground | 600mm | 2 metres* | No |
| 5 tonne | Lots of holes – hard ground | 600mm | 2 metres* | No |
* We have extensions to go down 2 metres but they require the auger to be removed for each hole. If you need the extra depth – hire an excavator post hole digger.
Choosing an auger for the post hole digger:
The auger should bigger than the posts so you can ram the soil back in. Or, a size smaller so you can hit the posts in for a snug fit. An auger which is like “just right” will see the posts wobble after a short period and you’ll be grumpy with us.
What about a 2 person post hole digger?
If you really need one because of access we can help – but they’re hard work. We’d use a hydraulic one person post hole digger unless you can’t get it into the job.
