If you could move the controls for the leveling rams and the augers so you don't have to squat down (for those of us who's knees have some miles on them) that would make this much easier on the operator. I'd also look at having a rod rack that was a part of the whole mast system that tilted up with the rams, if you made the rod rack horizontal when the rams were laid down they'd still be on enough of an angle that they'd stay in place while being accessible to the operator. One other thing would be great if you could make a battery powered one, not having to breath in the fumes or listen to the engine all day would be so much nicer.
If you could move the controls for the leveling rams and the augers so you don't have to squat down (for those of us who's knees have some miles on them) that would make this much easier on the operator. I'd also look at having a rod rack that was a part of the whole mast system that tilted up with the rams, if you made the rod rack horizontal when the rams were laid down they'd still be on enough of an angle that they'd stay in place while being accessible to the operator. One other thing would be great if you could make a battery powered one, not having to breath in the fumes or listen to the engine all day would be so much nicer.
It all looks pretty easy when you're not a foot deep in mud, and you don't anchor the machine.