MAINTENANCE AND EXTRACTION OF POLES

摘要

An apparatus for excavation of earth around a pole embedded in an earth surface comprises a hollow auger (19) in the form of a cylindrical drum (21) with a helical flight (22) about the outer wall thereof. The hollow auger (19) is constructed in two halves to enable movement between an open position and a closed position embracing the pole. The hollow auger (19) is rotatably journalled in a support frame (15) and is driven by a drive motor (20) engaging a spur gear (26) around the upper position of the auger (19). The support frame (15) is slidably mounted on a frame (10) to enable extension and retraction of the auger (19).