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\Coates offers both petrol-powered auger hire, including single-operator or double-operator post hole diggers, or manual post hole diggers. For efficient digging without the strain, powered post hole digger hire is recommended. </p>A post hole digger uses a rotating spiral (auger) to dig clean, evenly sized holes for wooden or steel posts. They allow for quick and precise digging, ensuring posts are placed at the right depth and alignment for stability. Manual models are also available.
Star picket drivers are used to drive metal stakes (or star pickets) into the ground, saving time and physical effort compared to hammering stakes by hand. They're ideal for setting up temporary fencing, marking boundaries, or supporting safety barriers on work sites.
Coates offers both petrol-powered auger hire, including single-operator or double-operator post hole diggers, or manual post hole diggers. For efficient digging without the strain, powered post hole digger hire is recommended.
Whether it’s a small DIY job or a large-scale commercial project, Coates’ star picket driver or post digger hire is a must-have for reliable ground preparation.
A manual post hole digger features two shovel-like blades that you squeeze together to remove soil, making it ideal for smaller, shallow digging tasks. A powered post hole digger uses a rotating spiral (auger) to quickly and efficiently drill deeper, larger holes. Auger hire is ideal for bigger projects or tougher ground conditions.
Yes, you can use post hole diggers in rocky or hard soil, but powered models handle tough ground better than manual diggers. Auger hire is ideal for various soil types, even those that are compacted or high in clay. In very dense or rocky areas, pre-loosening the soil or using a crowbar may be necessary. Contact our team for advice on post hole digger hire.
A one-person petrol post hole digger is simple to use, easy to manoeuvre and can dig holes up to 200mm in diameter. If you need to dig larger holes, opt for a two-person petrol post hole digger that can dig holes up to 350mm in diameter. For advice on post hole digger hire, contact our team.