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Read articles →Focuses on a loader-mounted hydraulic auger from IronCraft, walking through first-time setup: connecting Pioneer couplers, purging air and topping hydraulic fluid, adding an extension, greasing the unit, and correcting a reversed spin direction. Tony then argues why front-mounted beats rear PTO augers on accuracy and hookup ease. Best for homesteaders considering the switch from a 3-point auger who want to see the real setup process, mistakes included.
An owner-operator channel where the host documents hands-on homestead projects, so expect candid first-person experience rather than polished promotional content.
Hook up the Pioneer couplers, run the unit forward and reverse to purge air, check hydraulic fluid level, add an extension if needed, and grease the pivot points before use.
It is more accurate with better flexibility and visibility, while a rear-mounted PTO digger has lateral movement and is the hardest implement to hook up.
Swap the Pioneer connectors (or hoses) so the right joystick button digs in and the left button reverses out, rather than leaving it backwards.
Yes, there are grease points on the pivot, and the transcript notes no grease appeared to be applied from shipping.
