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King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger, With 12in. Auger, Model# PHD-12-SC-YK

Item# 48403
King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger, With 12in. Auger, Model# PHD-12-SC-YK

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King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger, With 12in. Auger, Model# PHD-12-SC-YK

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$1316.99

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  • Uses PTO power to dig holes in very little time
  • Aggressive cast-steel split-tip auger rips through tough, compacted soil
  • Strong, durable design
  • Quik-Tach threaded auger design, safer than a bolt-on auger
  • Butterfly flighting has rounded edges, safer than spiral flighting

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Product Summary

The New King Kutter Post Hole Diggers are the latest in post hole digger innovation from King Kutter Inc. This post hole digger features a 3-point Cat. I Hitch, a unique Quick-TachTM threaded auger, a slip clutch driven gearbox and 6in., 9in. or 12in. augers with "Butterfly Flighting". King Kutter's post hole digger features a heavy duty, square tube formed frame and is designed and built for safety. King Kutter's post hole diggers are designed with the farmer, contractor, and the landscaper in mind.

What's Included

    (1) Digger

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Features + Benefits

  • Uses PTO power to dig holes in very little time
  • Aggressive cast-steel split-tip auger rips through tough, compacted soil
  • Strong, durable design
  • Quik-Tach threaded auger design, safer than a bolt-on auger
  • Butterfly flighting has rounded edges, safer than spiral flighting
  • Integrated safety shield
  • Replaceable heat-treated cutting edges
  • Slip clutch PTO does not require a sheer pin to operate
  • Square tube frame
  • Tractor horse power rating: 20-50 HP
  • All post hole diggers operate at 540 RPM
  • Approximate hole depth 40in.
  • CAT. I, 3-point hitch

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

48403

Brand

King Kutter

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

350.0 LB

Auger Bit Diameter

12 in
AttributeSpecification

Digging Depth

36 in

Product Type

Digger

Auger Diameter Capability

12 in

Material

Steel

Max. RPM

540

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  1. Where is this product made?

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    1. The King Kutter Posthole Digger is manufactured in the United States.

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  2. Is there an extantion available to dig deeper then 3 feet?

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    1. The is no extension available for this King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger.

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  3. Cat 1 or cat 2

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    1. This King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger is setup with a category 1 hitch.

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  4. PTO HP required

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    1. There is not a PTO HP requirement for this posthole digger. But, the manufacturer does recommend at least a 35 HP Tractor engine and it is designed to be used on tractors with 540 RPM power take off.

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  5. are other auger sizes available and interchangeable with this head?

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    1. The augers are interchangeable on the King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger. The manufacturer offers a 6 inch and a 9 inch auger.

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  6. How deep a hole can it dig, or what is length of auger?

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    1. This unit can dig a hole 3 feet deep.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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King Kutter PTO Posthole Digger, With 12in. Auger, Model# PHD-12-SC-YK

Item # 48403

$1316.99