Berlon Industries Skid Steer Auger Drive Unit🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
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Overview
Berlon Industries' hydraulic auger drive for skid steers is a Canadian-made drive unit that accepts standard hex-drive auger bits. Alberta-manufactured, Berlon's auger drive handles the full range of Prairie soil conditions from sandy loam to hardpan clay. Compatible with most standard auger bits. Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer channels.
Canada Availability
Canadian-manufactured by Berlon Industries (Alberta). Available through Berlon's Canadian dealer network.
Key Facts
- Type: hydraulic auger drive unit
- Manufacturer: Canadian-made by Berlon Industries, Alberta
- Accepts: standard hex-drive auger bits
- Application: fence posts, utility holes, foundation work
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Hydraulic flow: determined by auger drive unit (typically 15–30 GPM standard flow, 30–45 GPM high-flow for large drives)
✅ Specs sourced from berlon.ca · Last verified: March 2026
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You drill post holes, footings, or tree holes regularly enough that buying beats renting
- Your skid steer's hydraulic output is matched to the drive unit — verify GPM range before buying
⛔ Skip if…
- You only drill occasionally — renting an auger package for $250–$400/day often wins over ownership at $3,000–$8,000 investment
- Your machine's GPM is outside the drive unit's rated range — running outside spec damages the motor
🔍 Also consider…
- A rental package first to confirm the right drive unit spec for your soil and machine
- Auger bits in multiple diameters — the drive unit investment only makes sense if you have the right bits to go with it
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with all skid steer brands and compact track loaders via universal SSQA quick attach. Mid-frame machines (S450–S650 class) are the most common fit.
About Berlon in Canada
Berlon Industries builds attachments in Alberta, making them one of the few truly Prairie-made brands. Berlon products are engineered for Canadian conditions with local dealer support across Western Canada.
Care & Maintenance
- Grease the drive unit gearbox per the manufacturer's schedule — typically every 8 hours of operation; a starved gearbox is the most common cause of drive unit failure
- Inspect bit carbide teeth after every use in rocky or abrasive soil — worn or chipped teeth increase drive unit load and reduce penetration
- Replace a worn pilot bit before the main teeth wear — the pilot centers the bit and prevents wobble that stresses the drive unit gearbox
- Check hydraulic hose connections at the drive unit before each use — hose chafing in tight soil is a common failure point
- Store bits vertically or with exposed carbide protected — storing lying flat with unprotected carbide causes chipping from incidental contact
How to Connect
- Attach auger drive head using Bob-Tach
- Connect high-flow hydraulic couplers (colour-coded on most brands)
- Verify rotation direction — auger should rotate clockwise when viewed from above
- Lower auger to ground and test rotation at idle before digging
⚠ Safety NoteAugers typically require 15-35 GPM — verify your machine's aux hydraulic flow before connecting
Ready to Buy in Canada?
Pricing varies by region and dealer stock levels change seasonally. For current availability and a real quote, contact a local dealer.
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✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/augers/berlon-auger-drive/
