Skid Steer-Auger Drive Combo Packs

Earthmoving Warehouse provides a wide variety of comprehensive auger drive combo packages designed specifically to transform skid steer loaders into efficient and powerful earth-drilling machines. These "plug and play" packages simplify the process of equipping a skid steer for projects like fencing, planting, and post-hole drilling by including the auger drive unit, frame, hoses, couplers, and a selection of augers.

Tailored for Skid Steer Performance

The range of combo packages is carefully curated to match different sizes and hydraulic flow rates of skid steer loaders, ensuring optimal performance and longevity. Key brands like Digga and EarthQuake are prominently featured, offering models scaled for various horsepower and flow capacities:

• For Smaller Skid Steers (up to 50Hp): Packages featuring units like the Digga PDX or PDX2 are ideal, matched to lower flow rates (e.g., 30-50 Lpm).

• For Mid-Range Skid Steers (up to 75Hp): Packages such as the Digga PD3 or EarthQuake AD3500 offer increased torque for tougher ground, typically suiting flow rates between 45-75 Lpm.

• For High-Performance Skid Steers (up to 120Hp): Larger drives, like the Digga PD4-2 or EarthQuake AD4500, are available to handle the high hydraulic power and demanding applications of larger machines.

Components of a Combo Package

Each skid steer auger drive combo package is a complete solution, generally including:

1. Auger Drive Unit: The core component, featuring a planetary gearbox and a powerful hydraulic motor (often Digga/Eaton bell motors) designed for high torque and durability. A common feature of Digga drives is their design that allows the gearbox to go down the hole, maximizing drilling depth without the need for extensions.

2. Mounting Frame: These packages typically include a frame that bolts directly onto the skid steer's universal hitch. Options often include a Fixed Centre Mount Frame or a Bolt-On Slide Shift Frame, the latter allowing the operator to adjust the drive unit left or right for greater drilling flexibility and precision.

3. Auger Selection: The packages come with a set of augers in common diameter combinations (e.g., 200mm & 300mm, 300mm & 450mm). Customers can also select the appropriate tooth type for their common ground conditions:

   • Multi Facet Tungsten (MFT): A popular all-rounder for hard grounds, including clay.

   • Earth (E) / Tungsten Carbide (TC): Suitable for softer ground and sand.

   • Earth/Rock Combo (RC) or Dedicated Rock (DR): For fracturable rock, asphalt, and concrete.

4. Hoses and Couplers: All necessary hydraulic hoses and couplers are included to ensure immediate and seamless connection to the skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic system.

Innovative Features: The HALO Alignment System

A significant innovation available in many Digga skid steer packages is the HALO light-guided alignment system. This feature uses a ring of LED lights fitted to the auger drive's hood. When the lights turn fully green, the operator knows the auger is perfectly plumb (straight).

The HALO system offers substantial benefits on-site:

• Eliminates the need for a spotter or spirit level, improving efficiency and safety.

• Ensures straighter holes, which prevents oversized holes, reduces concrete usage, and minimizes damaging sideload on the auger and drive unit.

• The system operates with high accuracy and can be powered by a battery pack or connected to the in-cab power outlet, offering flexibility and convenience.

In summary, the skid steer auger drive combo packages at Earthmoving Warehouse offer a robust, integrated, and machine-matched drilling solution. By combining powerful drives from leading brands with application-specific augers and frames—and the option for advanced alignment technology like HALO—these packages provide contractors and serious operators with the tools to tackle earth-drilling tasks quickly, accurately, and with maximum productivity.