Patent ID: 6155359
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: E21B

Abstract:
A hole digger system, comprising:a spaced apart pair of adjustably extendible support braces;said support braces each having a forwards end;an elongate base having a pair of opposite ends;;said base being pivotally coupled to said forwards ends of said support braces;a telescopic boom arm having a pair of opposite ends and a longitudinal axis extending between said ends of said boom arm;a first of said ends of said boom arm being pivotally coupled to a first of said ends of said base;a motor being pivotally coupled to a second of said ends of said boom arm;said motor having a rotating shaft outwardly extending therefrom;an elongate auger having opposite mounting and digging ends, said mounting end of said auger being attached to said rotating shaft of said motors;said boom arm having a lowered position wherein said boom arm and said base are extended substantially parallel to one another; andsaid base having a boom rest forwardly extending therefrom, said boom arm being rested on said boom rest when said boom arm is positioned in said lowered position.