# Post Hole Borer Motorised One Person

Used to create postholes for fencing, building piles and plant holes etc.

- **Item code:** 412Y
- **Category:** Landscaping
- **Subcategory:** Post Hole Borers

## Hire rates

Default national retail rates, including damage waiver and GST. Rates vary by branch and hire duration.

- $69.52 for 4 hours (normally $95.59)
- $86.88 for 24 hours (normally $119.47)
- $348.32 per week (normally $478.95)

Promotion: Online Exclusive, ends 5 November 2026

## Specifications

- **Make:** Various

- **Model:** Various

- **Compatible auger diameters:** 100 - 200mm

- **Compatible auger lengths:** 1000mm

- **Compatible auger extensions:** 500mm

- **Engine type:** Petrol

- **Fuel tank capacity:** 0.53 - 1.1lit

- **Noise level:** 95 - 105dB

- **Length:** 380 - 420mm

- **Width:** 510 - 550mm

- **Height:** 340 - 390mm

- **Weight:** 8 - 10kg

## Safety

### Recommended safety equipment

- **Hearing Protection**: To guard against excessive noise and prevent hearing loss, wear earplugs or ear muffs of the appropriate grade when using this equipment.
- **Eye Protection**: Suitable eye protection is required when operating this equipment.
- **Hand Protection**: Suitable hand protection appropriate to the specific hazards must be worn when using this equipment (e.g. PVC for chemicals, cotton fordirt and dust etc.)
- **Foot Protection**: Firm footwear providing support for the foot and ankle is required with good tread allowing for solid grip on surfaces. Full safety boots should be considered for maximum foot protection.
- **Toxic Materials**: WARNING TOXIC GASES CAN BE HARMFULL OR FATAL. Engine/Heater exhaust gases are toxic: Do not operate in enclosed or confined spaces such as tanks, pits and other enclosed areas. Use only in well ventilated areas outside downwind from working site.

### Transport safety notes

- **Carry**: You can carry this.
- **Car**: This will fit in a four door car.

## Related gear and accessories

### Recommended items

- AUGER BIT POSTHOLE 90-100MM 1MAN (413100)
- AUGER BIT POSTHOLE 150MM 1MAN (413150)
- AUGER BIT POSTHOLE 200MM 1MAN (413200)
- AUGER EXTENSION 500MM 1MAN (413500)
- [Two stroke fuel per litre (2STROKE)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/fuel/2stroke-two-stroke-fuel-per-litre-1.md): $5.54 each
- [Fuel container 5 litre (PC5)](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/consumables/containers/pc5-fuel-container-5-litre.md): included at no charge

## Documents and guides

### Instructions for use

- [One Man Post Hole Borer - Instructions For Use](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/instructions/one-man-post-hole-borer-instructions-for-use.md)

### Operators Manual

- [Operators Manual - Epco TR1540](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/3qgcusm4/15-20191111132927_pts_136.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Husqvarna 143AE15](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/rmzh43zf/15-20191111132950_pts_136.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Oleo Mac MTL51](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/yhjlro32/15-20191111133025_pts_136.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Stihl BT130](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/gtke1ge1/15-20191111133056_pts_136.pdf)
- [Operators Manual - Stihl BT131](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/53ln3wmw/15-20191111133428_pts_136.pdf)

### Specifications Sheet

- [Specifications Sheet - Epco TR1540](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/hsvgbfv0/15-20191111133819_pts_136.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Husqvarna 143AE15](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/3lnfikzv/15-20191111133828_pts_136.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Oleo Mac MTL51](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/3tjbjsh1/15-20191111133835_pts_136.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Stihl BT130](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/edkcm0bu/15-20191111133844_pts_136.pdf)
- [Specifications Sheet - Stihl BT131](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/media/bixnthkh/15-20191111133903_pts_136.pdf)

### Guides and videos

- [How to Dig Post Holes](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/how-to-dig-post-holes.md)
- [6 Tips & Tricks for Using a Post Hole Borer](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/6-tips-tricks-for-using-a-post-hole-borer.md) (video)
- [Post Hole Borer Range at Hirepool](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/post-hole-borer-range-at-hirepool.md) (video)
- [Cut Posts to Height](https://www.hirepool.co.nz/guides/diy/cut-posts-to-height.md)

## Delivery and pickup

### Delivery instructions

- If you wish for this item to be delivered, please provide your information.
- We aim to deliver within 2 hrs of your selected delivery time.
- All deliveries and pickups must be in a safe area to unload, demonstrate the equipment and complete paperwork.
- Any delivery amount displayed is 'one-way' and for one load only.
- If multiple vehicles are required for delivery, we will contact you prior.

### Pickup your gear up?

If you're coming to pick your gear up, please have the following information ready with you.

- Make sure you have a form of ID on you.
- We provide demonstration of the gear. Please set some time aside if you can.

Full details, availability and branch pricing: https://www.hirepool.co.nz/products/equipment/landscaping/post-hole-borers/412y-post-hole-borer-motorised-one-person