We had to take out a line of shelter trees that had died (some canker disease or other). It has left us very exposed to the southerly wind, so today Josh and Chook put up a new fence so we can plant a new row of shelter trees. I have been teasing them, as they used the digger for a 'post rammer' and the fence isn't up to the usual high standard!
@maggiemae the previous trees were Leyland Cyprus and were a good shelter until they all died. This time we are planting karo which are salt/wind hardy.
I think the equipment is more than up to the task of digging post holes, ha! Hope your fence and new trees provide the shelter you want. It may be a few years before the trees are tall enough though.
( We cycle for fun and for the excise.)