Post Hole Digger for Kubota B7100D Tractor

[benne]

I recently purchased a time capsule of a tractor. It's an 81 Kubota B7100D that only had 24hrs on it. I'm looking to buy a 3pt post hole digger that it can handle. I'm mostly looking to use it to dig 10-12inch holes for planting saplings. Looking for suggestions on what brand and size to buy that my 16hp tractor can handle. Does anyone out there currently own my tractor and a post hole digger that has operated well for you?

thanks,
Ben

 

[76_Bronco]

I recently purchased a time capsule of a tractor. It's an 81 Kubota B7100D that only had 24hrs on it. I'm looking to buy a 3pt post hole digger that it can handle. I'm mostly looking to use it to dig 10-12inch holes for planting saplings. Looking for suggestions on what brand and size to buy that my 16hp tractor can handle. Does anyone out there currently own my tractor and a post hole digger that has operated well for you?

thanks,
Ben

Welcome to OTT! And congrats on such a low hour tractor. I know nothing about what hole digger you will need, I just want to see some pics of this time capsule of a tractor.

 

[benne]

Here it is, even before washing it up.

 

[stuart]

Beautiful machine.

There are a few companies that make augers specifically for small tractors. These have a higher mount, to allow for the 3pt being closer to the ground on the small units. I suggest you start with ebay to get the manufacturers names. I have the direct links around here somewhere but I know I have seen the same products on ebay.

Stuart

 

[76_Bronco]

Here it is, even before washing it up.

That's a beauty! It should last you a lifetime.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

I have a B6100 and have powered a standard size post hole digger and ran up to a 12 inch bit with no problems what so ever.

 

[benne]

Well I bought an old Greenline brand post hole digger today. It is a model 15000 that can handle up to a 12" bit, but came with only a 6". This was a barn find that was sitting in the dirt for God knows how long. Brought it home, lubed everything up well and it worked. I dug a couple of practice holes and everything seems in order. Only $200 on Craigs, I took a gamble on it as the 80yr old lady seller didn't have any information on it or even when it was last operated.