Post Hole Diggers & Augers · Arlington, TX
Where Can I Rent an Auger to Dig Fence Post Holes?
Family owned since 1959 · 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012
Quick Answer
Moore Rental Service in Arlington, TX rents a Little Beaver hydraulic post hole digger for $125 per day, a Little Beaver cable-drive unit for $95, and a manual digger for $10. Four-hour rates start at $75. Call 811 before digging, then (817) 277-1141.
- Little Beaver Hydraulic
- $125 / day • $500 / week
- Little Beaver Cable Drive
- $95 / day • $360 / week
- Two-Hour Rate
- from $55.00
- Manual Post Hole Digger
- $10 / day • $20 / week
Little Beaver hydraulic and cable-drive post hole diggers from $95 a day — the difference between a fence line built in a weekend and a fence line abandoned on Saturday afternoon.
Why an Auger Is Worth It in Arlington Clay
People underestimate this job every single time. A residential fence line is commonly fifteen to twenty-five post holes, each roughly 10 to 12 inches across and 24 to 30 inches deep. In North Texas clay, hand-digging one hole with clamshell diggers takes a fit person fifteen to thirty minutes and leaves them wrecked. Twenty holes is not a weekend; it is a weekend plus a Monday of regret.
The Little Beaver hydraulic post hole digger at $125 a day is the better of the two powered units. Hydraulic drive means the auger keeps torque when it hits hard clay or a root instead of stalling, and critically, the hydraulics absorb the kickback. That last part is the real safety story with augers: when a bit catches, the machine wants to spin, and a hydraulic unit handles that far more forgivingly than a direct-drive one.
The cable-drive Little Beaver at $95 a day is $30 cheaper and works well in normal soil. It is the reasonable choice for a shorter fence line in ground you know is not full of rock and roots.
The manual post hole digger at $10 is not a joke entry — it is genuinely the right tool for three or four holes, for cleaning out the bottom of a machine-dug hole, and for the corner post that sits somewhere the machine cannot reach.
Sizing, Depth and the Concrete That Goes In
Depth
The usual guidance is one third of the post above ground buried below it. A standard 6-foot fence on 8-foot posts means roughly 24 to 30 inches in the ground. Corner and gate posts go deeper — they carry the load.
Diameter
About three times the post width. A 4x4 post wants a 10 to 12 inch hole. Wider than that just costs concrete; narrower does not leave room for a proper collar.
Concrete
A 12-inch hole 30 inches deep takes roughly 0.06 cubic yards. A quarter yard of U-Cart concrete at $120 sets about four posts; a full yard at $260 covers a fence line of fifteen to twenty.
Arlington clay is expansive — it swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which is what heaves fence posts over the years. Belling the bottom of the hole slightly wider than the top helps resist that upward movement, and it is worth the extra thirty seconds per hole.
Running an Auger Safely
- Call 811. This one matters more than most. An auger goes straight down at speed into exactly the depth where gas and electrical services run. Texas811 is free and legally required; place the request with the required lead time.
- Two people on the powered units. These are two-operator machines by design. One person on an auger that catches is how wrists get broken.
- Know where the kill switch is before you start. Not after the bit binds.
- Back the auger out periodically. Lift it clear every foot or so to clear the flights. Packed clay on the auger is what turns a smooth hole into a stuck machine.
- Slightly damp ground is best. Baked clay is punishing on both the machine and you; soaking the fence line the evening before genuinely helps. Saturated clay, on the other hand, just smears and sticks.
- No loose clothing, no gloves with cuffs, nothing dangling. A rotating auger catches anything it can reach.
- Consider the four-hour rate. At $75 to $85, a twenty-hole fence line with the route marked and cleared beforehand can finish inside the window.
Equipment & Rental Rates
| Equipment | 4 Hour | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
POST HOLE DIGGER HYD LITTLE BEAVER
|
$85.00 | $125.00 | $500.00 |
POST HOLE DIGGER LITTLE BEAVER CABLE
|
$75.00 | $95.00 | $360.00 |
| POST HOLE DIGGER, MANUEL | — | $10.00 | $20.00 |
CONCRETE U-CART 1/4 YARD
|
— | $120.00 | — |
CONCRETE U-CART 1 YARD
|
— | $260.00 | — |
Rates shown are from the Moore Rental Service catalog and are subject to change. Tax, damage waiver and delivery are not included. Call (817) 277-1141 to confirm current pricing and availability.
Where We Rent: Arlington and the Surrounding DFW Cities
Moore Rental Service has operated from 1010 W. Division St., Arlington, TX 76012 as a family-owned business since 1959. Customers pick up equipment here and put it to work across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, North Richland Hills and Fort Worth, along with the surrounding Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.
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How Renting From Moore Rental Service Works
Call and Reserve
Tell us what the job is, not just what machine you think you need. Call (817) 277-1141 and we will confirm availability and hold the equipment for your date.
Pick Up or Have It Delivered
Come by 1010 W. Division St. in Arlington, or ask about delivery. Every renter gets a full walkthrough of the controls, safe operation and shutdown before leaving.
Get the Job Done
Rent by the two-hour block, four-hour block, day or week, whichever fits the work. Questions mid-job? Call us — we would rather answer than have you guess.
Bring It Back
Return the equipment during store hours and you are done. No membership, no subscription, no long-term commitment.
Renting a Post Hole Auger in Arlington — Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a post hole digger in Arlington, TX?
A Little Beaver hydraulic post hole digger is $125 per day ($85 for four hours, $55 for two, $500 per week). The cable-drive Little Beaver is $95 per day, and a manual digger is $10. Rates are subject to change — call (817) 277-1141 to confirm.
How deep should fence post holes be?
Bury roughly one third of the post height. For a standard 6-foot fence on 8-foot posts, that means 24 to 30 inches. Corner posts and gate posts carry the load and should go deeper than line posts.
What size hole do I need for a 4x4 fence post?
About three times the post width, so a 10 to 12 inch diameter hole for a 4x4. That leaves room for a proper concrete collar all the way around. Going wider than 12 inches mostly just costs you more concrete.
How much concrete does each post hole take?
A 12-inch hole at 30 inches deep takes roughly 0.06 cubic yards. A quarter yard of U-Cart concrete at $120 sets about four posts, and a full yard at $260 covers a typical residential fence line of fifteen to twenty.
Do I need two people to run a post hole auger?
For the powered Little Beaver units, yes — they are designed as two-operator machines. When an auger bit catches on a root or a rock the machine wants to spin, and a single operator absorbing that torque is how injuries happen.
Do I have to call 811 before digging post holes?
Yes, and this is one of the jobs where it matters most. An auger drives straight down at speed into precisely the depth range where gas and electrical services run. Texas811 is free and legally required — place the request with the required lead time before your rental date.
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Call Moore Rental Service and talk to someone who knows the equipment. We have been renting to homeowners, contractors and event hosts across Arlington and the DFW Metroplex since 1959 — tell us about the job and we will make sure you leave with the right gear.
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