Does a post hole digger fit a John Deere 5060E?
On paper, the John Deere 5060E clears 2 of 5 curated post hole digger classes in our catalog and 3 incompatible. Checks use verified hitch/PTO overlays and lift Facts — we never invent PTO horsepower.
- compatible
- 2 compatible
- partial
- 0 partial
- incompatible
- 3 incompatible
Open in Fit checker →Implement hub →Fit guide →Tractor profile →
Before you buy
- John Deere 5060E is utility class — more frame mass and lift than compacts, but implement sheets and PTO still govern the buy.
- Verified hitch: Category II. Implements must name that class explicitly — adapters do not add lift.
- Verified PTO rating: 42.9 PTO HP. Size PTO implements from this number — not from engine HP.
- Catalog rear lift: 3,192 lb @ 24″. Heavier post hole digger tools need headroom over shipping weight (we screen with ~20% margin).
- 2 curated class(es) clear on paper — still confirm serial-year OEM sheets and ballast.
- Next step: open the Fit checker with John Deere 5060E and a specific post hole digger model, or read the fit guide for this implement type.
Results by implement class
Land Pride PD25 Post Hole Digger
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 42.9 PTO HP meets the implement’s 25 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~224 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride PD35 Post Hole Digger
Looks like a fit on paper- Hitch size: Category II matches implement hitch options.
- PTO power: 42.9 PTO HP meets the implement’s 30 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~280 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 42.9 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~144 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Land Pride PD15 Post Hole Digger
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 42.9 PTO HP meets the implement’s 20 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~194 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Post hole digger (compact class)
Not a fit on paper- Hitch size: Tractor hitch (Category II) is not in the implement’s supported categories.
- PTO power: 42.9 PTO HP meets the implement’s 15 PTO HP minimum.
- PTO speed: 540 RPM PTO matches the implement.
- Rear lift capacity: 3192 lb lift @ 24″ clears ~336 lb required (weight + 20%).
- Sub-compact size: Sub-compact geometry check not applicable.
Attachment numbers come from the manufacturer specification sheet linked below. Confirm your serial year before purchase.
FAQ
- Which post hole digger classes clear on paper for the John Deere 5060E?
- 2 of 5 curated classes pass hitch, PTO, and lift checks — including Land Pride PD25 Post Hole Digger and Land Pride PD35 Post Hole Digger. Still confirm serial-year OEM sheets.
- What does Partial mean?
- A Fact is missing — usually PTO horsepower or hitch category. Engine HP is not a substitute. We mark gaps instead of inventing numbers.
- Which post hole digger classes fail on the John Deere 5060E?
- 3 class(es) fail — including Land Pride PD10 Post Hole Digger, Land Pride PD15 Post Hole Digger, and Post hole digger (compact class) — usually on hitch category. Narrower tools or hitch-rated variants may differ.
- How do I check a specific post hole digger on the John Deere 5060E?
- Open the Attachment Fit checker with the John Deere 5060E and post hole digger type, open a result row below, or follow the source link on each implement.