3pt linkage hole boring machine

[NH-James]

Just wondering what people's views are on these cheap (£500/£600) 3pt linkage hole borers. I'm sure they're brilliant in light sandy soils but how well do they work when the going gets tough (stones/roots etc)? And also how durable are they in these conditions? I know there's not a lot to them but at £500, I'm suspicious about the gearbox! Also, how long do the augers last before they wear? Any comments from anyone who's bought one would be much appreciated!

 

[Kevtherev]

Got an opico/danuser here those cheap ones are shite.

 

[NH-James]

Thought they might be, what sort of money are the decent brands?

 

[Sebastian]

Retail on the Danuser PTO post hole borer "farm range" is £1231 ex VAT
Retail on the "contractor range" is £1952 ex VAT

I would expect real prices to be below that.

http://www.opico.co.uk/info/downloads/price-list/opico-price-list-2015.pdf

 

[Mouser]

Little better than a spade in all but perfect conditions, use your 1200 as deposit on mini digger.

 

[Sebastian]

Little better than a spade in all but perfect conditions, use your 1200 as deposit on mini digger.

This one does a pretty good job in clay with stones in it:

Uses no diesel and only requires a bit of water.