[AT] Post Hole Digger
charliehill
charliehill at embarqmail.com
Tue Jun 30 04:52:57 PDT 2009
Roy, if it does turn out to be an Allis Chalmers model (it sure looks
similar to the picture in one of my books) let me know. I might be able to
point you to some guys that would give you a little return on your money or
perhaps trade you for a more modern model.
Charlie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Roy Morgan" <k1lky at earthlink.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 8:40 PM
Subject: [AT] Post Hole Digger
> Folks,
>
> We are buying a sturdy post hole digger found on Craig's list:
> Here's the ad with some pictures:
> http://syracuse.craigslist.org/grd/1243481850.html
>
> I have some questions:
>
> - How much of this thing can I expect to get apart? It's reported to
> be a two-man job to move it. (We'll have me, my wife and a 7-year
> old.) It looks like the auger fastens to the gearbox shaft by a big
> flange with bolts through them. With luck and some PB Blaster, I may
> get them loose.
>
> -Does the PTO shaft come off in a normal way? Through bolt/shear pin?
>
> - It looks like the rear ends of the frame fasten to the gearbox
> horizontal tubes with bolts. Is it fixed at that point or is there a
> pivot action there?
>
> -Can anyone identify this thing so I can get some information online
> perhaps?
>
> I'll be bringing:
> - tools
> - come-along
> - rope with multiple pulley for hoisting/pulling
> - furniture dolly - hand truck
> - portable ramps
> - Ford F-250
>
> Thanks for any information.
>
> Roy
>
> Roy Morgan
> k1lky at earthlink.net
> 529 Cobb St.
> Groton NY, 13073
> Home: 607-898-3607
> Cell: 301-928-7794
>
>
>
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