This gives much better control over the auger in rocks, roots or soft ground. Movement is not multiplied by leverage of slack in a linkage. A person is much less likely to corkscrew the auger through a root or in soft ground. The gearbox is protected by an automatic torque limiter within the P.T.O. shaft which instantly relieves torque when overloaded and automatically resets itself as soon as P.T.O. speed is reduced. This eliminates troublesome shear pins and down time because of broken P.T.O. shafts and cross kits.
Pressure is controlled by an adjustable relief valve.
Allows operator to back into existing fence for mending or installing new fence while the old fence is still in place.