Anyone ever tried one of these?

[Goodyguy]

I recently got a two box detector and since it detects deep, maybe I need more than just a shovel.
Has anyone tried one of these? Harbor Freight sells it for $2995.00
Says it will dig to 7 feet deep.

 

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[Kentucky Kache]

I want to go hunting with you.

 

[The Digger]

No but it looks cool! I don't think it will fit in my pouch! LOL

 

[Cynangyl]

Oh man! I think I need one of those! Have not tried one although we did have a bobcat hoe when I was still living at home on the farm. Digs some mighty big holes!

 

[camperlee]

hey my kind of guy.

 

[boogeyman]

Looks like the Chinese bought a set of plans from Popular Science! They've been selling plans for a do it yourself back hoe like this for years. I'd buy myself an Orange safety vest & a hardhat, get a couple of buddies to lean on their shovels. If anyone wanted me to quit digging, I'd just tell em we're looking for the old county sewer

 

[Goodyguy]

Looks like the Chinese bought a set of plans from Popular Science! They've been selling plans for a do it yourself back hoe like this for years. I'd buy myself an Orange safety vest & a hardhat, get a couple of buddies to lean on their shovels. If anyone wanted me to quit digging, I'd just tell em we're looking for the old county sewer

Good thinking, I already have the vest and hard hat and friends who lean on shovels.
I even keep a roll of yellow caution tape in the truck. Got the little flags on a wire too.
(They sell all that stuff at harbor freight)

Goodyguy~

 

[boogeyman]

You got it made!!!! No ones gonna break your concentration if they think you're a county guy contemplating where the next shovelful goes!

 

[Keppy]

I will say that i buy from Harbor freight and never had any bad buys yet . I like the tools i get from them . I was looking at that also it is a neat tool and cost less than a lot of detectors. Could be a good investment... I like it.......

 

[Dcoop]

I've use something similiar,when i was doing Construction,these were good for tight spots when we had to Dig footers and such.I would say the one you show is probably a little weak for Boulders and stuff being its light but should be workable!

 

[davew0710]

Dynamite would be faster

 

[Keppy]

I've use something similiar,when i was doing Construction,these were good for tight spots when we had to Dig footers and such.I would say the one you show is probably a little weak for Boulders and stuff being its light but should be workable!

Yes if i had one i would not be looking for boulders i would be looking for treasure....

 

[Keppy]

Dynamite would be faster

But if you use dynamite this small back hoe would come in handy ...Unless you like diggin with a shovel and if you use dynamite that would be a lot of diggin............

 

[boogeyman]

Still, if your pockets deep enough, it'd be a pretty cool to have! Weld a box to the tongue to hold the dynamite & you got it all covered.

 

[trikikiwi]

It's all very well to use a cool tool like that

Just remember to fill in the holes

Mike

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Have Case will travel! (cannot backpack)

B

 

[mlayers]

man that is for some serious digging....Matt

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Sorry, didn't realize the picture was that big.

She ain't purdy to look at - but, boy, can she dig!!!!!!!!!

Mechanically, she starts up on a dime and gives you 5 cents change. I do want to re-do the outside, though.

B

 

[OPUS1]

My Bounty Hunter QD II goes pretty deep so I use this.

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Now, THAT'S A KNIFE - er - I mean "digger"!!!!!!!!!!!!

B