Seymour DG-16 6-1/2-Inch Post Hole Digger
- 6-1/2 inch digger per the title
- Steel pipe handles welded to square shanks
- High carbon steel blades, square cut
- Digger and wire stretcher in one tool
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
An all-steel post hole digger that also stretches wire, built for heavy and rocky soil. Handle length and weight are not in the listing.
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ASIN: B00002N8OOModel: DG-16Category: Post Hole Diggers
Overview
On a fence line in rocky ground, this all-steel digger works with square-cut high carbon blades. Pipe handles are welded to square steel shanks and a yoke, and the tool doubles as a wire stretcher.
Welded steel parts and square-cut blades suit hard, stony soil, and the wire-stretching use adds value on a fence job. The listing leaves out handle length, weight and blade size beyond the title.
Who it's for
Ranchers and fence builders in tough ground will find the welded steel build suited to the job. Users near power lines, or anyone who wants a light tool, should note the handles are steel pipe.
Pros and cons
- Welded steel pipe handles
- Square-cut high carbon blades
- Doubles as a wire stretcher
- Built for heavy and rocky soil
- Handles are conductive steel
- Handle length not listed
- Weight not listed
- Blade width only in the title
Performance notes
The square cut edge goes through compacted and stony soil, while welded joints between handles, shanks and yoke avoid bolts that can loosen. The all-steel build adds weight, which helps in dense ground and tires the arms over a long day.
Specifications
| Brand | Seymour Mfg. Co. Inc. |
|---|---|
| Model | DG-16 |
| Blade Material | High carbon steel, square cut |
| Handle Material | Steel pipe |
| Hole size | 6-1/2 inches |
| Construction | Handles welded to square steel shanks and yoke |
| Extra use | Wire stretcher |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Seymour DG-16 a fiberglass-handled digger?
No. The handles are steel pipe welded to square steel shanks.
Can the Seymour DG-16 stretch fence wire?
Yes. The copy calls it a heavy-duty digger and wire stretcher.
Does the Seymour DG-16 work in rocky ground?
The blades are square cut high carbon steel for heavy and rocky soils.
How wide is the hole the Seymour DG-16 digs?
The title names a 6-1/2 inch size. The listing gives no other blade measurements.