Using a manual style posthole digger is one way to dig a single hole. But if you are digging more than one hole for building a fence or a deck, it can take you forever to dig your holes using a manual digger. Our powered earth augers were conceived right from the start for medium and heavy-duty earth drilling projects. From industrial to commercial jobs, our post hole diggers readily handle any drilling task. Our earth augers are low maintenance and high quality pieces of equipment. The transmission is made with hardened gears for longer life. Our design utilises an 89mm centrifugal clutch delivering more than enough torque to the earth drill. There are grips for operator comfort and control and a kill switch located at the operator's fingertips for extra safety. Our earth augers are designed for years of trouble free service and are built tough to last and perform beyond your expectations.

Digging postholes using a post hole borer

Before you dig:
As with any project that requires digging beneath the soil, check with your local authority and utility companies to verify you are not digging into a gas, utility, sewer or other buried cable or line. You will likely be held liable for any damages you incur by digging if you have not had these areas properly marked. Also, be sure to obtain any necessary approvals or permits before you dig. Always read and understand the owner's / operator's manual prior to using any power tool.

Planning your dig:
You will need to lay out the perimeter of your project so you can establish the location of your postholes. Although this is not labour intensive, the success of your project relies heavily on locating and marking the post hole locations accurately.

How do you dig a post-hole with our post hole digger?
When starting a new post-hole, drill about 75mm deep, then shut off and remove all clumps of sod from the auger teeth. This sod will prevent the auger from digging properly. Place the auger back in the hole and proceed. About every 250 to 300mm you should release the throttle and pull it out of the hole and tap the auger on the ground to remove the dirt from your hole. Repeat this process until the desired depth is reached. Always make sure the auger has stopped before you insert or remove it from a hole. And as with any power equipment, the owner’s manual should be completely read and understood prior to using your post hole borer.

One Man Powered Earth Borer

Digging made easy!
The PH980E is a one-man auger powered by an 85 cc / 3 HP American made Tecumseh® engine. It will take earth augers from 50mm to 250mm in diameter and each is 762mm tall. There is an optional 457mm extension available. Great for building decks, installing fences, and digging tree planting holes or digging mailbox holes.

• PH980E, 3 HP, 85 cc engine 2 cycle
• Weight 14kg (30 lbs.).
• Bores any type of soil
• Drills down to 1.2m (4’) deep
• Drill 50mm (2"), 100mm (4"), 150mm (6") or 250mm (8”) diameter post holes, depending on auger size.
• 24 oz. fuel tank
• Vented fuel cap
• Automatic return throttle
• 18:1 gear reduction transmission
• Tillotson carburettor
• Shear pin and cotter pin for easy auger removal
• 25.4 mm (1") diameter output shaft
• Heavy duty flighting
• Full wrap around handle
• Easy to start and transport
• Made with hardened gears for longer life
• 89mm (3½) inch centrifugal clutch
• Rubber handle grips for operator comfort and control
• Kill switch located at the operator's fingertips
  for extra safety

One man borer power head, without auger (see below for augers) 12 month warranty $995.00 inc GST for power head only.
Freight NI $25.00 SI $35.00

Two Man Post Hole Borer

Our PH2000E is a two man auger powered by a 4 cycle, 5 HP American made Tecumseh® engine. It will take earth drills from 50mm to 300mm in diameter and each are 762mm tall. There is an optional 457mm extension available. Great for planting large shrubs, installing fences, building decks and digging mailbox holes.

• PH2000E, 4 cycle, 5 HP Tecumseh® engine with 24 oz. fuel tank
• Drills down to 1.2m (4’) deep
• 50mm (2"), 100mm (4"), 150mm (6"), 200mm (8"), 250mm (10”) and 300mm (12”) diameter holes
• Removable handlebars - Our post hole diggers are easy to store and transport (engine stand supplied)
• Vented fuel cap
• Automatic return throttle
• 18:1 gear reduction transmission
• 89mm (3½") heavy duty centrifugal clutch
• Shear pin and Cotter pin for easy auger removal
• 23.4mm (1") diameter output shaft
• Heavy duty flighting
• Anti-Vibe rubber grips
• Kill switch located at the operator's fingertips for extra safety

Two man borer power head, without auger (see below for augers) 12 month warranty $1595 inc GST.
Freight NI $30.00 SI $45.00

Accessories

Extension

Extension 457mm (18 “) Extension $135.00.
Freight NI & SI $10.00

Augers

Auger 200mm (8”) $312.00.
Freight NI $20, SI $30.00
Auger 250mm (10”) $380.00.
Freight NI $25, SI $35.00
Auger 300mm (12”) $410.00.
Freight NI $25, SI $35.00