Digging Holes in the Ground Made Easy with a Dirt Hole Auger
Dirt Hole Auger A dirt hole auger is a power tool attachment or manual tool used to drill holes in soil, earth or other loose materials. Through the continuous rotary motion and helical blades along its shaft, a dirt hole auger efficiently bores circular openings with relative ease compared to other digging methods. Types There are two main types of dirt hole augers - power augers and manual augers. Power augers are powered by gas- or electric-powered engines or drills for quicker digging in larger soil volumes. Manual augers require human force to turn the auger and create smaller holes. Power Augers Power augers are the heavy duty workhorses of the Dirt Hole Auger world. With engine horsepower between 3.5-15 HP, power augers make quick work of digging postholes, utility trenches, drainage ditches and more. They commonly attach to the 3-point hitch of tractors, skid steers or compact excavators for operating convenience. Blade diameters range from 6-36 inches depending on the intende...