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The Digga TPE Skid Steer Auger Drive combines Digga’s 1DSS–4DSS auger drives with a telescopic extension frame for jobs that require more drilling depth and reach. The TPE telescoping frame allows the auger drive to extend farther below the skid steer, reducing the need to stop and manually add or remove separate auger extensions. It’s a practical setup for deep post holes, piling, footings, and other drilling work where a standard auger frame can come up short. Choose from the 1DSS, 2DSS, 3DSS, or 4DSS to match hydraulic flows from 6–30 GPM and the torque your ground conditions require.
Each TPE auger package includes the telescopic extension frame, universal skid steer mount and linkage, 87″ hydraulic hoses, and flat-face quick disconnects. All four drives use a 2″ hex output shaft and work with Digga’s A4 and RC4 auger bits. HALO is also available for an in-cab visual guide to auger alignment, with an optional magnetic battery and zero function for cordless operation and angled drilling.
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2DSS
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What is a TPE telescopic auger frame?
TPE is Digga’s telescopic extension frame for auger drives. The frame telescopes to extend the auger drive farther below the skid steer, providing additional drilling reach without requiring the operator to rely entirely on separate auger extensions.
Why choose the TPE version instead of a standard skid steer auger drive?
The standard frame is the simpler, less expensive option for everyday drilling. The TPE telescoping extension frame is intended for jobs where deeper drilling is a regular part of the work. Having additional reach built into the frame can reduce the amount of stopping and handling involved when drilling deeper holes.
Does the TPE replace an auger extension?
The telescopic TPE frame provides additional reach at the attachment, reducing how often a separate auger extension may be needed. The total depth you can achieve still depends on the auger, extension setup, carrier geometry, and conditions of the job.
Which TPE auger drive should I choose?
Start with your machine’s auxiliary hydraulic flow. The 1DSS is designed for 6–16 GPM, the 2DSS for 10–26 GPM, and the 3DSS and 4DSS for 10–30 GPM. From there, consider your typical hole diameter and ground conditions. Moving up through the drive range provides more torque for larger holes and tougher drilling.
What’s the difference between the 3DSS and 4DSS?
Both are designed for 10–30 GPM, but the 4DSS produces more torque. At 3,000 PSI, the 3DSS produces 2,829 ft-lbs., while the 4DSS produces 3,276 ft-lbs. The 4DSS is the better choice when you want additional digging force for demanding ground conditions.
How large of a hole can I drill?
Digga rates the 1DSS for up to 24″ in earth and 12″ in clay or shale. The 2DSS, 3DSS, and 4DSS are rated for up to 30″ in earth and 24″ in clay or shale. Actual performance depends on ground conditions, hydraulic output, auger selection, and drilling depth.
What comes with the TPE skid steer auger package?
The package includes the selected Digga auger drive, TPE telescopic extension frame, universal skid steer mount and linkage, 87″ hydraulic hoses, and flat-face quick disconnects. Auger bits are selected separately.
What auger bits work with the TPE auger drives?
The 1DSS through 4DSS use a 2″ hex output shaft and are designed to work with Digga’s A4 and RC4 auger bits.
What is the optional HALO Auger Alignment System?
HALO is built into the auger-drive hood and uses red and green LED indicators to help the operator monitor auger alignment from the cab. If the auger begins to move out of alignment, the lights guide the operator back toward the target position.
How is HALO powered?
HALO-equipped auger drives include an extension cable and an in-cab 12V power plug as standard. Digga also offers an optional $330 magnetic battery kit that mounts to the machine’s boom or attachment mounting plate, eliminating the need to run a power cable back to the cab. The kit includes the magnetic battery, a 1 m cable, and USB charging cable.
What does the HALO magnetic battery’s zero function do?
Normally, HALO uses vertical plumb as its reference. The optional magnetic battery adds a zero function that lets the operator position the auger at the desired angle and set that position as the new reference. HALO’s red and green indicators can then guide the operator back to that angle if the auger begins to drift.
Is HALO available on all four TPE auger drives?
Yes. HALO is available with the 1DSS, 2DSS, 3DSS, and 4DSS TPE packages.
The Digga TPE Skid Steer Auger Drive combines Digga’s 1DSS–4DSS auger drives with a telescopic extension frame for jobs that require more drilling depth and reach. The TPE telescoping frame allows the auger drive to extend farther below the skid steer, reducing the need to stop and manually add or remove separate auger extensions. It’s a practical setup for deep post holes, piling, footings, and other drilling work where a standard auger frame can come up short. Choose from the 1DSS, 2DSS, 3DSS, or 4DSS to match hydraulic flows from 6–30 GPM and the torque your ground conditions require.
Each TPE auger package includes the telescopic extension frame, universal skid steer mount and linkage, 87″ hydraulic hoses, and flat-face quick disconnects. All four drives use a 2″ hex output shaft and work with Digga’s A4 and RC4 auger bits. HALO is also available for an in-cab visual guide to auger alignment, with an optional magnetic battery and zero function for cordless operation and angled drilling.
1DSS
2DSS
3DSS
4DSS
What is a TPE telescopic auger frame?
TPE is Digga’s telescopic extension frame for auger drives. The frame telescopes to extend the auger drive farther below the skid steer, providing additional drilling reach without requiring the operator to rely entirely on separate auger extensions.
Why choose the TPE version instead of a standard skid steer auger drive?
The standard frame is the simpler, less expensive option for everyday drilling. The TPE telescoping extension frame is intended for jobs where deeper drilling is a regular part of the work. Having additional reach built into the frame can reduce the amount of stopping and handling involved when drilling deeper holes.
Does the TPE replace an auger extension?
The telescopic TPE frame provides additional reach at the attachment, reducing how often a separate auger extension may be needed. The total depth you can achieve still depends on the auger, extension setup, carrier geometry, and conditions of the job.
Which TPE auger drive should I choose?
Start with your machine’s auxiliary hydraulic flow. The 1DSS is designed for 6–16 GPM, the 2DSS for 10–26 GPM, and the 3DSS and 4DSS for 10–30 GPM. From there, consider your typical hole diameter and ground conditions. Moving up through the drive range provides more torque for larger holes and tougher drilling.
What’s the difference between the 3DSS and 4DSS?
Both are designed for 10–30 GPM, but the 4DSS produces more torque. At 3,000 PSI, the 3DSS produces 2,829 ft-lbs., while the 4DSS produces 3,276 ft-lbs. The 4DSS is the better choice when you want additional digging force for demanding ground conditions.
How large of a hole can I drill?
Digga rates the 1DSS for up to 24″ in earth and 12″ in clay or shale. The 2DSS, 3DSS, and 4DSS are rated for up to 30″ in earth and 24″ in clay or shale. Actual performance depends on ground conditions, hydraulic output, auger selection, and drilling depth.
What comes with the TPE skid steer auger package?
The package includes the selected Digga auger drive, TPE telescopic extension frame, universal skid steer mount and linkage, 87″ hydraulic hoses, and flat-face quick disconnects. Auger bits are selected separately.
What auger bits work with the TPE auger drives?
The 1DSS through 4DSS use a 2″ hex output shaft and are designed to work with Digga’s A4 and RC4 auger bits.
What is the optional HALO Auger Alignment System?
HALO is built into the auger-drive hood and uses red and green LED indicators to help the operator monitor auger alignment from the cab. If the auger begins to move out of alignment, the lights guide the operator back toward the target position.
How is HALO powered?
HALO-equipped auger drives include an extension cable and an in-cab 12V power plug as standard. Digga also offers an optional $330 magnetic battery kit that mounts to the machine’s boom or attachment mounting plate, eliminating the need to run a power cable back to the cab. The kit includes the magnetic battery, a 1 m cable, and USB charging cable.
What does the HALO magnetic battery’s zero function do?
Normally, HALO uses vertical plumb as its reference. The optional magnetic battery adds a zero function that lets the operator position the auger at the desired angle and set that position as the new reference. HALO’s red and green indicators can then guide the operator back to that angle if the auger begins to drift.
Is HALO available on all four TPE auger drives?
Yes. HALO is available with the 1DSS, 2DSS, 3DSS, and 4DSS TPE packages.
Note: The TPE telescopic extension frame adds reach and changes the attachment setup compared with a standard auger frame, so carrier capacity matters in addition to hydraulics. Match the TPE auger drive to your machine’s auxiliary hydraulic flow, pressure, lift capacity, couplers, and universal skid steer mount. The 1DSS requires 6–16 GPM, the 2DSS requires 10–26 GPM, and the 3DSS and 4DSS require 10–30 GPM.
Common Compatible Skid Steers & Compact Track Loaders
Bobcat: S450, S510, S530, S550, S570, S590, S64, S66, S70, S76, T450, T550, T590, T595, T64, T66, T76
Caterpillar: 216B3, 226D3, 232D3, 236D3, 242D3, 246D3, 250, 255, 260, 265
John Deere: 316GR, 318G, 320G, 324G, 325G, 330G, 331G
Kubota: SSV65, SSV75, SVL65-2, SVL75-3, SVL97-3
CASE: SR160B, SR175B, SR210B, SR240B, SV185B, SV280B, TR270B, TR310B, TV370B
New Holland: L316, L318, L320, L321, L328, C327, C332
JCB: 155, 190, 215, 225, 270, 2TS-7T, 3TS-8T
GEHL: R135, R165, R190, R220, R260, V210, V270, RT165, RT185, RT210, RT215
Manitou: 1350 RT, 1650 RT, 1850 RT, 2100 RT, 2150 RT, 1650 R, 1900 R, 2200 R
Wacker Neuson: SW16, SW17, SW20, SW21, SW28, ST27, ST31, ST35, ST45
ASV: RS-75, RT-40, RT-50, RT-60, RT-65, RT-75, RT-75 HD
Takeuchi: TL6R, TL8R2, TL10V2, TL12R2, TL12V2
Yanmar: TL65RS, TL75VS, TL80VS, TL100VS
Digga auger drives are covered by a 5-year gearbox warranty, 3-year motor warranty, and lifetime shaft pull-out warranty. If you run into a warranty issue, contact Echo Eqpt and our team will connect you with Digga’s warranty department to get the process started.
Get More Reach from Your Auger
The TPE telescopic extension frame extends the auger drive below the carrier, giving you additional drilling reach when a standard skid steer auger setup comes up short.
Spend Less Time Handling Extensions
For repetitive deep-hole work, the telescoping TPE frame can reduce the stopping, connecting, and disconnecting involved with separate auger extensions.
Choose the Drive That Fits the Work
Four drive options cover hydraulic flows from 6–30 GPM, letting you match the TPE setup to your carrier and the torque demands of your drilling work.
Start with a Complete TPE Setup
The telescopic extension frame, universal skid steer mount, linkage, 87″ hydraulic hoses, and flat-face quick disconnects are included in the package.
Make Alignment Easier with HALO
Optional HALO gives the operator a visual alignment reference from the cab, while the magnetic battery adds cordless operation and the ability to set a custom drilling angle.
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