Augers
Helical drilling tools cut ground and carry spoil from bored holes. Flights, pilots and teeth need matching to the material and drive.
When to choose it
- Drilling holes in soil and clay
- Selected rock drilling with suitable pilots and cutting teeth
- Holes needing different diameters within the drive and carrier limits
When it’s not the right call
- Unassessed hard rock. An earth auger cannot be assumed suitable for hard rock. Cutting teeth and pilot need to match the ground.
- Collapsing holes. An auger removes ground but does not support an unstable bore.
- Unknown services. Service locations and the permitted drilling method must be confirmed first.
Sizes we work with
0.8T - 35T carriers
Carrier weight is a starting point, not a fit confirmation. The attachment, mounting and operating requirements need to suit your machine.
Using your own machine or hiring ours? Include that in your enquiry.
The Right Setup Starts Here
Tell us what you need to get done. A few key details about your job help us specify, configure and commission the right attachment for your machine, application and site requirements.
- Holes: Diameter, depth and quantity.
- Ground: Logs, soil or rock, groundwater and contaminants.
- Drive: Drive model, shaft/hub, extensions and spoil-removal needs.
- Carrier and access: Machine make/model, operating weight, hitch, reach, working platform and relevant hydraulic circuits.
Tell us about your project.
Complex scope. Tight timeline. Compliance-critical. That's where we start.
Scope your job
Common questions
Which auger do I need for clay, soil or rock?
Flights, pilot and cutting teeth are chosen for the ground. Soil and clay augers differ from rock augers with harder-wearing teeth and pilots. Send us the ground information and hole size so we can recommend the tooling.
Can an excavator auger drill through rock?
Selected rock drilling is possible with suitable pilots and cutting teeth, but harder rock may need a core barrel or a different method. Feasibility depends on rock strength, the drive's torque and the carrier.
What auger diameters are available?
Diameter has to sit within the limits of the drive and carrier as well as suit the hole specification. Tell us the diameters and depths you need and we will confirm what matches your machine.
Why does my auger hole need a hole cleaner?
Augers can leave loose material at the base. Where a clean, flat base is specified, such as for footings and piers, a hole-cleaning tool can be used to help prepare it.
Will a auger fit my excavator?
Supply the excavator make, model, operating weight and hitch details, plus available hydraulic flow, pressure and auxiliary circuits for powered tools. We check the auger against the carrier before anything mobilises, so the setup arrives matched to the machine and the task rather than being sorted out on site. The auger, its adaptor and the drive need to match as well.