County Line 100 Post Hole Digger Doesn't Fit the Kubota BX!!! Here's How to Make it Work.

In this video we assemble our new County Line Post Hole Digger and find out that it doesn't fit the Kubota BX until we make some modifications.

[@rogered5499]

You live across the street from a Dollar General Store! Wow, you really live out in the country! Lol

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

😂🤣

[@bradleystannard3492]

Ah yeah I’ve been driving forklifts with 20 inch screw on forks for 86 years brother, your issue was the sun and moon didn’t align properly

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. Maybe next time!

[@charliesmith9528]

How much oil did you actually need to fill..im dead in water until local tractor supply finds my hardware i need to mount my new toy

[@nevinleiby]

I used about 1.75 quarts of 80-90W oil. I filled up until bleed screw started to dump oil, then tipped auger towards tractor to dump overflow. I also found it much easier to remove guard, attach PTO shaft, reattach guard, then attach PTO shaft onto tractor. That allows maximum ability to attach the shaft, which even when fully lubed, was an absolute bear to get onto crankcase.

[@christophergallagher531]

In your drilling vid, it looks like the control arm was beating on the clevis pin. May be go in from the other side?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

You are spot on! I mentioned that when I was recording, but the video didn’t turn out so I couldn’t include it in the video….

[@christophergallagher531]

The little things. Man, I would go for one in a skinny min, except there is almost no place inside of 20 miles from here, where it would work out. I built production pole barns for years. One of the guys picked up a pensioned off powery company auger. Even that beat it self up digging here. It had hydraulics to control vertical. Lines blew! The new power company units, don't stop for any thing. Keep having fun! Chris

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Finally graduated with a PHD! You will love it. Pro Tip: Buy an extra point and set of teeth now. Tractor Hard! 🚜💪!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Oh yeah! We are already tearing up the ground with it!

[@maryvt3075]

I got my post hole digger from Everything Attachments. They have multiple attachments that are made for the Kubota BX 23 S

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Nice!

[@sevanson1]

SLOW DOWN you don't need all of that throttle on that tractor when doing things such as the unloading! and carry to the shop!

[@kyleschlee348]

You couldn’t drill at least one hole after spending 20 min watching don’t you think that’s what we were all waiting for not how well it looks lmao

[@cdoublejj]

you forked it fine. you could have taken the extra step to put a ratchet strap on it continue to haul it length ways. not sure it matters much?

[@rickeysharp7888]

I would have e dragged it out and let it hit the ground, since u wanted how I would do it lol. You ain’t going to hurt it none .

[@chrishalter6106]

lost me at the pipe wrench for nut tightening.

[@charliesmith9528]

After finally getting my new auger all installed it works as it should but its very JUMPY when going up and down,,are others having same issues,,whats the fix,,there is adjustmment under seat for lift control for fast or slow,,saw one post about greasing pivot points,,

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

What I usually do is make sure I idle down the tractor before raising and lowering. That makes it less sensitive.

[@donellison6445]

I'm one to say when you doun good ill say it ( you doun good 😊

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you!

[@donellison6445]

Buy the way I have a2003 L 3130,great tractor. In shop now getting full service and once over never did anything but regular maintenance, would not trade for new one.

[@lcswartz49]

Hey look you have your own oil ha ha😂😂😂

[@landrace2010]

They’re on sale for $649 right now. Debating whether I should buy one or not.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I am very happy that I did. 👊

[@sevanson1]

Good video. wouldn't it be best to temporarily remove the shaft guard and move the tractor onto a slope to enable the 3PT. toFULLY drop while being able to actually see the PTO drive shaft extend/retract limits?

[@christophergallagher531]

Hey, When I watched this the first time, I felt bad for your tail gate cables. Funny, joke on me the next day, one of mine gave up! The first time they went, the Dodge was almost old enough to vote. From Mopar $30.00 each. This time at 23 years old $15.00 for the pair, thanks to Amazon. Your crate was too long to get the gate off. Some times life is easier with out it all around. When towing it is easier to see back there for one. Reaching over it is a drag. Have fun! I'am in hiding from the sun! Chris

[@joshuaroberts7511]

My brother had the same problem with his howes brand post hole his top link also had to be ground to fit his lx, Kubota must be narrower than others

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, no major deal overall. It works great now.

[@BigDaddyKrapper]

Price on those sure has gone up since I bought mine! Mine was $149 from Farm and Fleet in 2008. When I need more weight on the end for some down push, I have a couple of old suitcase weights I ties onto the frame. A lot safer than a body playing the PTO game. Not being critical (Much Anyway) but I don't want to see the video where you have to untwist yer kid from the PTO Shaft :)

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

No doubt! Suitcase weights are a good idea.

[@dragonslayr]

There's not nearly enough room here. Good job like it!

[@thekycoffeebean]

You got it out of the truck in one piece and you still have a tailgate LOL I would have put straps around it and the bucket but you did alright. We never had forks on our equipment so we made do.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, definitely could have handled it easier with straps! Thanks for watching! 👍

[@tomnielsen3661]

You got it out of the bed of the truck and did not break anything so big deal, Yes you could have space to forks a little closer or further apart and not picked it up on the legs of the box. Oh well there are always people that have other ideas and it is east to say thing after the work is done. Hind sight is 20-20.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I get by. I don’t mind the critics much though. Sometimes I get good ideas from them…. Thanks for commenting!

[@jwschroy1]

When unloading it from the back of the truck, I might have stopped where you had it hanging out but still parallel to the ground, put a 2x4 or 4x4 under the portion out of the truck and then driven around like you did. At that point you would have be "snatching it out of the air" instead of trying to pick it up at an angle. All in all, grabbed it just fine though.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

That’s a pretty good idea. 👍

[@sktech76]

As always, great video! I have the BX23s as well so I always wondered if that model would work with the BX. I have a similar PTO PHD that is probably from the same manufacturer as countyline. Ive used it with my 78 Ford 2600 tractor but wasn’t convinced it would fit the BX. So now i know! I know you are safety oriented so please heed me when I say please make sure no is around that PHD other than the operator in the seat while it’s in action. Those can hurt someone in a real hurry. And nice and steady on the augering-my PHD has been more than enough to pull the front end of that old ford 2600 off the ground if digging too fast And definitely a southeast Kentucky thing to see a DG across the road 😉 😂 From Bell county so i know all about the power of the DG! Haha Appreciate the videos, looking forward to seeing the PHD in action!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I appreciate you sharing your experience. I can definitely see the dangers. Oh, and the DG was a cow pasture when I moved here. 😂🤣

[@LordBLB]

Awesome video. Been looking at these too. I'd like to point out, that if my father had seen you use the back of those pliers as a hammer, he'd have smacked ya in the back of the head... 🤣

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. I probably need smacked in the back of the head. 😂

[@rotaryenginepete]

I have been running that same post hole digger on my BX-25D for 7 years now and it fit great the first time, no grinding required...

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

What kind is it?

[@donelias1981]

What I’ve done in the past is use a ratchet strap and strap it down to the forks so it won’t cantilever over and if it’s really long and awkward I’ll drop it and reposition. But if it works without issue then your fine.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, that’s a good idea. 👍

[@macdawg6403]

I got the same post auger and it worked great. Installed a fence for my son. Just be-careful not to screw yourself into the ground. hahah

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Lol. For sure!

[@aleccornell2959]

Think there would be enough lift to fit a 48" long auger? Up in NY I need to get deeper for the frost line

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I would say no. I feel like the 36” is even a little tight at times. I have to fold it up out of the way often while driving around.

[@charliesmith9528]

Where were your big pins for the arms in box..lust bought exact one and dont see the big pins,,only have some bolts and small pins in round storage holder

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I don’t remember specifically but they were definitely in the box…

[@charliesmith9528]

I found the pins i needed to complete install but am having a HARD time getting pto shaft to go on splines on tractor,,my understanding was shaft should slip on a little before pulling back sleeve to lock it,,the guard on the shaft makes it hard to get to,,did you have same issues

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I did. I tipped the PTO guard up on the tractor and the collar pretty much has to be pulled back from the beginning. It was really tight in the beginning but after some use it has gotten easier.

[@charliesmith9528]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead I wish i could figure out a way to keep the collar pulled back until i get it lined up..i might have to engineer something i can snatch out once i get it on the shaft,,problem is im trying it alone,,so called christian friends who actually work on tractors are too busy or have many excuses to help me for 5 minutes,,i looked online and the older ones had a button to push to release collar,,that would make it alot easier..hopefully today i will have some success,im 67 and always done my own work,,i have found that its best sometimes to just quit with a problem repair until next day when im rested and not frustrated..i also noticed the ball inside the main arm that attaches to tractor has different size holes,,,i had to grind down my arm at the attach point on bottom so it would line up,,i noticed that it was easier to put pin in larger hole,,do you think it matters whicjh hole,,thanks for responding,im hoping to be drilling soon,,i been using a cordless ryobi auger and its a wrist breaker,,itd powerful and great until i hit a root then it jerks,,.i have 2 acres i have to fence in because of new neighbors who have pit bulls,,already lost 2 old yard cats,,not losing anymore,,

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Man, I hate to hear you lost animals, I’ve dealt with that same problem. So I had to grind on mine to attach the top link point as well. The larger hole is meant for category 2 three point hitch. So the larger hole will leave some slip in it which might cause it to wear quicker. If you aren’t using it a ton that way it probably won’t hurt it, but the small hole is for category 1 which is what the BX is. Good luck. Sometimes stepping away is the answer. 👊

[@earlyriser8998]

good job ...maybe fit could be a little better with no grinder required....but it certainly fits now

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, for the money, I’m not too worried about having to grind a little. I’m pleased overall.

[@lcswartz49]

Hi Lucas, when I first got my BX 2360 looked into getting a post hole digger for the tractor. Kabota 🚜 said they do not recommend you put one of those on your tractor. They said it was too dangerous for that size tractor so I had to rent a post hole digger and put 97 post in the ground. Just thought you’d like to know.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’m not sure what they would consider too dangerous about it. The PHD is rated for 18hp and up. Either way, it handles it really well. I had borrowed one to set all of my posts for my shop and that convinced me I needed one. Also, the one I borrowed is from a guy running a BX25D.

[@lcswartz49]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead good luck I’ll keep watching your videos to see what happens. Just thought you’d like to know.

[@bobkelly5254]

What length auger did you get 3 or 4 foot. Didn’t seem tall enough for 4 foot. I need to get to tractor supply myself!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I got the 3 foot.

[@bobkelly5254]

Thanks. And thanks for showing how much to trim. I’ve never seen anyone show that before.

[@bobburck803]

Unloading that crate was fine..no autopsy no foul .

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

😂🤣. Thanks for watching!

[@theelectricianguy]

Good video Lucas, gonna make digging holes easier.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

For sure! 👊

[@cdoublejj]

did it come with the auger?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

It did.

[@nevinleiby]

Normally doesnt. Today mine was ~ $850 for kit and 9” auger. Another $300 for 3 point hitch kit which wasn’t included in my BX23

[@smeefamily54]

Lucas: looks good. Great instructional and safety tips. I would not be able to use one here because I live beside a gravel pit. I have huge underground rocks here and I would end up breaking it. Will be nice to see your next video of you drilling holes for the cabin. Be even better if you strike oil. 🤓 Take care and stay safe.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Black Gold! Lol. Thanks, Buddy! Good to hear from you as always!

[@faulltw]

I live beside a quarry as well.

[@smeefamily54]

@@faulltw The gravel from the pit here, Petawawa Ontario, went to Mexico and Japan. We pay a good price for it here. I wonder what they were paying for it there. It was called "Petawawa Red". Had quartz and black granite mixed in.

[@faulltw]

@@smeefamily54 Interesting, ours just makes big rocks into small ones and hauls them out in dump trucks, but there is granite all around our house especially at the bottom of our creek.

[@watershedoverlook]

Dang, I've been looking at these post hole diggers....wish I had seen that sale! Good stuff Lucas.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Yeah, I was excited to get a deal! Super handy!