We Test 4 Post Hole Diggers So You Don't Have To

Which post hole diggers are right for you? Today we test 3 common types of diggers and the Simpole hammering post hole digger. The Simpole is so much fun we test it in both Florida dirt and Wyoming clay!

Contents:
00:00 - Wood
01:33 - Fiberglass
02:52 - Steel
04:31 - Simpole Diggers
05:44 - The Wyoming Test

[fishsquishguy]

We have a lot of potato sized, leftover glacial stones in New England. After digging over 30 post holes last week replacing a fence, I think a combination of diggers worked best. A heavy straight one for cutting roots and getting a straight hole started. An articulated set as the hole gets deeper so you don’t need to make it wider. These also help plucking big stones out as well. A heavy digging rod with a chisel tip for loosening soil and cutting roots.
I was replacing a bunch of fence I had installed about 25 years ago. I wasn’t as particular about the tool back that but in my late 50s now, I need all the advantage I can get! Had all 3 of them, ready to go at each hole.

[donthomas]

There's a post hole digger for every situation. Not the same works great for each application. Personally I use my clam chowder a lot the number Boston. Love it.

[daveallen]

Those Simpole look pretty handy. The PHD I use, is a set I acquired from my Dad. He had them made, all steel; they resemble the Seymour Buckeye style, just with longer handles. My Dad was a fan of deeper holes, especially if I was doing the work ! 😆
Y'all keep up the good work!

[gsftom]

If I have ever seen an ad, this is an ad.

[ClassyNeons]

If that works for you then awesome. The lighter pair won't necessarily make work easier or quicker, though. It'll be easier to move around and less physically straining for loose soil but the trade-off is less power. A heavier head/frame translates to more kinetic energy which is what you really want for cutting through denser soil like clay. I also find that the heavier thicker heads hold an edge longer before needing a touch up.

[jlbathome]

I am interested. We dig postholes every day the fiberglass suck the wood suck, the metal ones just end up bending at the head point and bending back and forth they break. We use stainless steel 1.25in poles with a solid core at the shovel head about 18in long. It adds weight to the head, but you can slam hard and can't bend the pole. This is modified by us. The only downside is breaking the shovel head. Rocks, sandstone, clay, mud, and just hard ground. All year round, the rock breaker is a must. I will be looking into this product. Our team can break any posthole digger on the market. Tree roots are just cut out with a sawsaw.

[akstylez]

Nothing compares to steel diggers. Not only do you get great momentum with it, it's also a great full body work out.

[dsulli]

I’ve bought a few different post hole diggers including steel handles. The best I’ve found is an old one that my dad has had sitting around my whole life. Wooden handles that are square at the bottom. They aren’t too heavy but they are still very rigid. They also absorb the shock of impact better.

[littlejenny]

Really liking the graphics! I inherited wooden post hole diggers. Glad to hear I'll be able to get a bit of use out of them! Thanks!

[davidkeppler]

I bought these simpole diggers and they lasted about 4 months.
1. I initially they worked great in harder dirt and clay.
2. They are heavy so they will wear you out quickly.
3. The handles would be better if they had a grip with knuckle protection because when you hammer, you WILL hurt your hands. If the handle had a grip with a guard it would be much better.
3. It takes a minute to get the hang of digging, twisting the handles to grab and pull.
4. I stopped using them because the nubs that catch and release the handle basically fell out and when I went back to my standard diggers, they worked better and were light and inexpensive.

The simpole is a Decent idea but in practice is definitely NOT WORTH THE COST.

[liamboland]

Insulated shovel holders are the best hole diggers I've ever used. Not all are created the same. Had to weld two back together last week. Want to make a forged pair or atleast something alot more solid. The more weight the better

[gulashonu]

Razorback have the cantilevered type. Can dig an 8" diameter hole probably as deep as they are long.

[alizod]

This is not an ad but you should definitely check out the "Nu Boston" post hole digger. It's on a hole another level (cheesy pun intended) 🤗 I love mine for digging a deep straight hole without needing to make the top any bigger than the bottom.

[Ellis]

Looks like I will be renting an auger to do my job! 😂😂😂 I’ve learned so much from your videos!

[joerodriguez]

I use post hole diggers the round end ones are good for sand digging the flat end ones are good for dirt digging make a video on this different ones

[comingtofull-ageinchrist]

I've used wood handled ones; I've used fiberglass one, and I own a pair of Kobalt diggers, and I do like them; they dig a hole fast. Mark should throw you the Kobalt ones from Florida real quick so you can compare them! The Simpole diggers look heavy, but I don't think the Kobalt diggers are that heavy, and they do cut through Oklahoma sandstone pretty good! Just make sure to get out of the way when Mark throws them to you from Florida, because they are heavy!

[NoahDevine]

Great video as always and that’s Funny I was just informed about those diggers recently, they are very interesting. Hope you guys have a great dang day

[sirensynapse]

Roughneck makes a much better one, fits in narrower holes with less work, dual cam action.

[isaiahhuntington]

Man! Is that what thirty years of fence building experience does for you? It makes you be able to throw diggers from Florida to Wyoming. My new goal in my fencing business.

[ApothecaryRdy]

Awesome editing on video, was fun to watch, thanks for sharing!