Prepare a fence with a Challenge post hole digger

Post Hole Diggers

Challenge post hole digger design and features

The Challenge post hole digger drive unit is operated by a third service from the front-end loader to drive whichever size auger is fitted. The operator controls the front-end loader arms to provide downward pressure while drilling the hole, or by raising the loader arms to lift the auger out of the hole. The Challenge post hole digger is supplied with a one piece attachment carriage. The drive unit can be positioned to the left, right or centre of the carriage to suit individual needs.

  • Five models available to best match your tractors’ hydraulic capacity
  • Choose from ten augers and two auger extensions to suit the job
  • All wear parts are easily replaced

Electric third service required…

The Challenge post hole digger requires a third hydraulic control circuit to activate the rotating portion of the attachment; the electric third service feature comes standard with the Challenge CLXâ„¢ series front-end loaders.

Challenge drive unit comparison

The figures shown below are theoretical and provided as a guide only.

Flow vs Speed...

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35PHD50PHD100PHD200PHD300PHD
L/minr/minL/minr/minL/minr/minL/minr/minL/minr/min
15 38  20  44 30 51 40 56 50 55.5
18 45  23  52 35 60 45 63 55 61
21 53 27 60 40 69 50 70 65 71
24 60 30 68 45 78 55 77 75 83
27 68 34 76 50 87 60 84 85 94
30 76 38 84 55 96 65 91 95 104
32 81 41 92 57 99        
    44 98            

Torque vs Pressure...

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35PHD50PHD100PHD200PHD300PHD
BarNmBarNmBarNmBarNmBarNm
30 189 70 511 100 915 100 1141 100 1460
50 315 90 657 120 1097 120 1369 120 1752
70 440 110 803 140 1279 140 1597 140 2044
90 566 130 949 160 1461 160 1825 160 2336
110 692 150  1095 180 1643 180 2053 180 2628
130 818 170 1241 200 1825 200 2281 200 2920
150 944 190 1387 220 2007 220 2509 220 3212
185 1164 205 1490         240 3504

Note: Challenge accepts no responsibility/liability for any direct or indirect loss caused to person(s) who use this information which is only intended as a guide. Suitable test equipment must be used to obtain accurate values.

Challenge post hole digger specifications

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Drive Unit Model 35PHD 50PHD 100PHD 200PHD 300PHD
Flow rate range 15-32 L/min 20-44 L/min 30-57 L/min 40-65 L/min 50-95 L/min
Torque 1164 Nm @ 185 Bar 1495 Nm @ 205 Bar 2010 Nm @ 220 Bar 2510 Nm @ 220 Bar 3500 Nm @ 240 Bar
Max Auger 250ATC 350ATC 350ATC 350ATC 600ATC
Weight 114 kg 125 kg 126 kg 127 kg 139 kg

Flow rate range refers to the flow rate delivered to the attachment. To determine the appropriate drive unit model to suit your tractor, check the tractor hydraulic specifications from your tractor manufacturer.

Note that hydraulic oil flow at the attachment may not always be equal to the total oil flow indicated in the tractor specifications.

Challenge post hole diggers can be used on Aus or Euro hitch front-end loaders