Tractor Post Hole Diggers

Tractor Post Hole Diggers

Building a deck for hosting family get-togethers? Maybe you’re raising fencing to confine livestock, or planting crops in a garden. A tractor post hole digger can take a lot of the effort out of creating the holes you need, saving you plenty of time in the process. Find the ideal tool for your needs at Tractor Supply.

Get the Right-Size Hole for Any Building or Landscaping Task

Also called an earth auger, a tractor post hole digger can create holes consistently wide and deep enough to make driving fence posts or planting trees, shrubs and other greenery in them easier. It provides more leverage and digging power for going deeper into denser, more compacted and debris-ridden soil than a manual post hole digger or gas- or battery-powered hand auger.

How They Work

Installable on farm equipment with a three-point hitch, a tractor post hole digger features a gearbox and rotating auger set in a frame with a boom. They both connect to and run off a power take-off (PTO) system. The gearbox transfers power from the PTO to the auger, enabling the bit to cut into the soil, and the frame and boom give it the reach and stability to reliably dig holes to the proper depth.

What to Look For

You will need one that is compatible with your tractor's PTO and hitch specs and right for breaking up the type of soil you plan to work in. The tougher the ground, the more horsepower the digger will need to be able to handle. The depth and diameter of the holes you need to dig are also factors, so choose a digger that supports augers of the proper size.

Gearboxes often include shear bolts that help protect them from damage caused by obstructions such as rocks and roots. Auger bits are available in different diameters and can be swapped out depending on size of the hole you want to dig.

FAQs About Post Hole Diggers for Tractors

What do I need to do to install the post hole digger on my tractor?

Steps and required tools may vary, so start by consulting the manufacturer’s instructions. Generally, you’ll begin by parking the tractor on level ground. Then, lower its hitch, lining up the digger's hitch points with the tractor’s lower lift arms. Secure the digger to the tractor with hitch pins, and then connect the PTO driveline.

How do I use my tractor post hole digger?

Raise the hitch, lifting the point of the auger bit off the ground, and position the tractor so that the auger is over the spot you want to dig a hole in. Activate the PTO and begin slowly and at short intervals, lifting the auger occasionally about every 6-12 inches, to clear the hole of debris. If the auger binds or stalls, turn off the PTO and reverse it.

Set Your Machine Up with Post Hole Diggers from Tractor Supply

Whether you plan to build an orchard fence, sow a small field or otherwise, make digging the holes for posts and plants hassle-free. Shop our selection of tractor post hole diggers online, or head over to your local Tractor Supply store today.