MINI EXCAVATOR AUGER, ACCESSORIES AND AREAS OF USE
The mini excavator auger is a practical and versatile tool that is ideal for those working in the construction and public works industries. This attachment easily adapts to mini-excavators of different sizes, allowing accurate and deep drilling on various types of soil.
The auger facilitates complex operations such as building foundations, installing piles or creating drainage systems, making it an indispensable choice for those working on construction sites. In this article, we will discover the different types of augers offered by QM and analyze the features of this accessory in more detail.. In this way, you will be able to understand whether you should use it to optimize certain processes of the work you have to do.
What is a mini-excavator auger?
The mini-excavator auger is a tool for turning a mini-excavator into a powerful drilling machine. It is a tool equipped with a rotating shaft and interchangeable bits.
The auger is widely used in construction, gardening and public works, where it is used to install piles or make pipe trenches. Its versatility allows it to adapt to a variety of soil types, from the softest to the most compact.
What is the purpose of the mini-excavator auger?
The mini-excavator auger is mainly used to drill into the ground and make holes of different sizes. Typically, in the construction industry, it is used in foundation construction, where it is necessary to create deep and accurate holes for the installation of piles or supports.
This attachment also finds use in gardening work, such as planting trees or creating holes for irrigation systems. Also in this area, it can also be used for creating drainage systems and civil engineering works.
Main features of the mini excavator auger
QM’s mini-excavator auger is made of a high-quality steel material, precisely so that it can withstand heavy use. The cylindrical frame houses advanced mechanics and is attached via a specific attachment, adapted to the excavator model being used. The main components of the auger include:
- Shockproof valve: essential in intensive work to protect the motor from damage caused by tool blockage and to handle excess pressure in severe situations.
- Reversing valve: Very useful for one-way machines, with this system allowing the tool to rotate in both directions.
- Planetary gearbox: increases the force of the hydraulic motor input, increasing the power output and achieving high torque by a reduction ratio.
- Flow Reducer: essential for drills used with high-flow Skid Loader, it manages and reduces oil flows, preventing damage such as overspeeding and seizing of the hydraulic motor.
- Steel casing: protects auger components and provides excellent accessibility for quick and safe maintenance.
- Heavy Duty Support: Increases resistance to radial loads due to lateral oscillation, essential for attachments such as concrete mixer, screw splitter, and shredder.
When to choose the mini excavator auger?
If you have to do foundation work, installing piles or creating drainage systems, this tool becomes indispensable. In case you have to handle work on construction sites where time is a critical factor, the auger allows you to optimize your time a lot.
Should you instead have to work on difficult terrain where rocks or compacted soil are present, the auger allows you to harness its power to minimize physical fatigue. We at QM also recommend the use of this tool for gardening work, such as planting trees or making irrigation systems.
What are the application areas of excavator drills?
Excavator drills are used in a variety of areas, as they are versatile and easily adaptable tools. In construction, they are used for drilling foundations and installing piles, which is essential to make structures perfectly stable.
In the agricultural sector, they are used for clearing undergrowth, grafting, and safeguarding plantations, activities that need to be carried out regularly by those involved in green maintenance.
They also find use in securing railroads and roads, because here drills facilitate the installation of signs and fences. They are also used to carry out land reclamation works and prepare land for irrigation or cultivation systems.
What accessories can be combined with excavator drills?
Excavator drills can be combined with various attachments to make the tool even more efficient. In the next section we will see what attachments excavator drills can be combined with for better and even more manageable use.
The extension cord
The extension drill is an essential accessory that serves precisely to increase the depth of drilling. It is particularly useful in all those foundation projects where it is necessary to reach deeper layers of soil. Using it avoids the use of additional equipment, consequently making the work more efficient.
The excavator stump grinder
The stump grinder is used to shred the remaining stump planted in the ground into small pieces making it disappear from the ground safely. It is usually used when soil reclamation work needs to be done or for green area preparation work, where removal of stumps can facilitate seeding or planting.
The screw splitter
The screw log splitter is an essential accessory for those who have to handle large amounts of wood, such as logs or stumps. This accessory allows you to split wood quickly and efficiently, making manual work much easier.
The rotary harrow for excavator
The rotary harrow is used to work and refine soil, keeping weeds under control This attachment improves soil structure and promotes good plant growth. It differs from other attachments in its ability to break up and level the soil in a single operation. Its mechanical action makes it possible to break up clods, mix the soil with fertilizers, bring roots and stones to the surface, and prepare the seedbed optimally.
Excavator drill bits
Drill bits come in different shapes and sizes to make sure they fit perfectly in any context of use. With this accessory, precise and clean holes can be obtained, which is essential for installing posts or fences.
The excavator concrete mixer
The excavator concrete mixer is an essential accessory, suitable for a variety of operating environments: from construction sites and road infrastructure to urban settings. It has a volume that allows mixing of small and medium quantities of cementitious material and can also be used for transporting and discharging mortar.