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Efficiently prepare your land for fencing, planting, or construction with our durable range of excavation tools. Whether you are hunting for cheap hole diggers for a weekend DIY project or a heavy-duty petrol auger for professional landscaping, we provide reliable options for every budget. When selecting your equipment, consider the soil type, as sandy or loamy ground is often manageable with a manual tool, while tough clay or rocky terrain demands the high torque of a powered motor. At Factory Buys, we offer cheap hole diggers that deliver impressive boring power without the typical retail markup, all backed by fast delivery to your door. To complete your project, you can also explore our range of power tools for assembly or find the perfect site marking gear in our outdoor lighting collection. Reviewers consistently praise the value for money and the class-leading performance of our digging equipment, highlighting how easy they make even the most backbreaking tasks.

How to Choose Affordable Hole Diggers for Your Property

Finding the right tool starts with understanding the scope of your project and the physical effort required. For small, occasional tasks like setting a single mailbox or garden sign, an affordable manual clamshell digger is often the most economical and straightforward choice. However, if you are planning a full backyard fence or a deck foundation requiring 10 or more holes, a budget-friendly petrol-powered auger is a smart investment to save your back and your time. You can pair your digging equipment with a sturdy ladder for overhead work or find additional site maintenance gear in our home improvement range.

Power and Precision for Fencing and Decking

A successful fencing project relies on straight, cylindrical holes that provide the best support for your posts. Our low-cost petrol augers, featuring engines ranging from 62cc to 92cc, provide the necessary torque to break through dense clay and compacted soil with ease. These value-driven machines work perfectly alongside our farming accessories and electric fence supplies to help you secure your perimeter quickly. To keep your equipment in top condition, ensure you store your auger bits and maintenance tools in a dedicated tool box.

Specialised Tools for Gardening and Landscaping

Hole diggers are not just for posts; they are also an unexpected ally for planting shrubs and trees. Using an economical auger allows you to create perfectly sized holes for one-gallon pots with minimal soil disturbance. For larger landscape projects, you might integrate your digging tasks with other property care tools like leaf blowers for clearing debris or water pumps for new irrigation lines. If your project involves remote areas, having a portable power supply or additional battery power supplies ensures your smaller electronic tools stay operational throughout the day.

  • Soil Type Compatibility: Petrol augers are essential for clay or rocky ground, while manual tools suit soft, sandy soils.

  • Auger Diameter: Choose 150mm to 200mm bits for standard fence posts, and 300mm+ for larger structures or tree planting.

  • Depth Requirements: Standard auger lengths of 1.6m to 3.4m provide the depth needed for deep, sturdy post installation.

  • Safety First: Always use protective gear like gloves and safety glasses, and consider a model designed for low vibration to reduce fatigue.

Why Shop at Factory Buys

Factory Buys is 100% Australian owned and operated, providing factory-direct savings to help you get more for less on your property maintenance gear. We are committed to offering the most affordable deals on high-quality tools, backed by a team that genuinely cares about your DIY success.

  • Fast Australia-Wide Shipping: We offer prompt delivery services to ensure your cheap hole diggers arrive when you need them.

  • Proven Quality Standards: Our products are consistently praised for matching their descriptions and exceeding quality expectations.

  • Exceptional Customer Support: Our responsive team is always happy to assist with inquiries about your order or technical specifications.

  • Flexible Payment Options: Manage your tool budget with ease using Afterpay, Zip, or Laybuy to shop now and pay later.

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What is a Post Hole Digger?

As its name suggests, a hole digger is a device for digging holes in the ground. Before this tool, people would need to manually dig the soil with just their shovels. Proving to be a convenient alternative, a hole digger can easily bore through the ground and create a space for installing fences, plumbing, or new trees. 

What are the Main Types of Post Hole Diggers?

Various post hole diggers are available in the market.

  • Traditional post hole digger. This tool has two sharpened metal prongs or rounded blades joined at a pivot.

  • Split handle digger. More suitable for rocky soil, this version of a manual digger features handles that intersect like scissors.

  • Double pivot digger. This take on the traditional digger has an additional pivot operating in the opposite direction. The goal is to create deeper, narrower holes.

  • Petrol post hole digger. This modern version of the tool is powered by engines and is designed to boost efficiency and make digging less physically taxing.

What are the Advantages of Using a Post Hole Digger?

Convinced to finally buy a fence hole digger? Here’s why adding this to your array of garden tools and accessories is a wise move.

  • It will save you time and energy. Not a fan of manual labour and tedious digging tasks? Your hole digger will help you quickly excavate holes for fence posts, garden stakes, and more.

  • It will give you professional-looking results. One downside of manual digging is the difficulty of achieving consistently precise and neat holes. If you want to ensure tidiness and uniformity, a hole digger is your best friend.

  • It will let you dig deep more cost-effectively, minus the back pain. Hole diggers are smart investments, letting you dig the soil with a more ergonomic approach. Our affordable products come with a quality rubber hand grip — helping you accomplish your digging without breaking the bank and your back.

How Deep Can a Post Hole Digger Dig?

Typically, a post digger can dig holes at a maximum depth of around ¾ of its length. At Factory Buys, we offer diggers that can go deeper. Thanks to an 80-centimetre extension pole, even a 1.02-metre-long digger can reach depths up to 1.8 metres. 

What Diameter Holes Can a Post Hole Digger Create?

A post hole digger can create holes that range in diameter — from a few inches (typically starting around six inches or 15 cm) to about a foot (around 30 cm). This range allows various uses, including setting fences and signposts or planting saplings.

Can Post Hole Diggers be Esed in Different Types of Soil?

Yes, you can use post hole diggers in various soil types. Whether you’re boring holes in tough terrains like hard clay or rock soil or working with a softer one, heavy-duty diggers are tools you can depend on. Especially as they’re powered by an engine, they can penetrate the ground and overcome obstructions like rocks and roots. 

Can Post Hole Diggers be Used for Other Purposes?

Post hole diggers, including stump hole diggers, go beyond drilling holes. For example, you can use them for soil aeration and fertilisation. Moreover, you can employ them when installing irrigation systems, helping you simplify the process of installing pipes or tubes fo water distribution.