Course: SLF 155 Small Farm Maintenance and Operations

Reading & Audio Visual

Excavator & Post Digger/Auger
Excavator & Post Digger/Auger

Excavator
While an excavator is not necessarily a must-need piece of farm equipment if you know you will need to do some larger scale dirt work to build up your farm infrastructure  it may be a good investment. You can also borrow or rent this machine.  Maintenance includes keeping joints greased, fluids changed and buckets clean.

There are manual and hydraulic style post hole diggers that assist in digging post holes for permanent livestock enclosures.  The type you choose depends on your specific needs for your specific operation. For an in-depth look into operating a hydraulic post hole digger see the Unit Two assignment video “Post Hole Digger.”

Preventative maintenance includes following recommended maintenance listed  in your user manual and keeping it clean and stored in a dry place away from outside elements.
Post Digger/Auger