Bobcat Auger Attachment for Skid SteersPremium
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Overview
The Bobcat Auger is an OEM auger drive attachment for Bobcat skid steers, compact track loaders, and excavators. Engineered for exceptional torque and reliable drilling performance, it handles post holes, tree planting, and light footing work in varied soil conditions. As an OEM Bobcat product, it integrates seamlessly with Bobcat's hydraulic system for smooth, consistent performance. Auger bits are sold separately in a range of diameters. Available from Bobcat Canada's dealer network, including Nortrax and other Bobcat dealers across the country.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Bobcat Canada's national dealer network. Nortrax is a major Bobcat dealer across western and northern Canada. Dealers in every province.
Key Facts
- Attachment type: auger drive unit
- Compatible machines: Bobcat skid steers, compact track loaders, excavators
- Hydraulic integration: OEM-spec for seamless performance with Bobcat machines
- Auger bits sold separately — available in multiple diameters
- Application: post holes, tree planting, footings, sign poles
- Bobcat quick attach mount
- Typical bit weight: 35–60 lbs
- Hydraulic flow: determined by auger drive unit (typically 15–30 GPM standard flow, 30–45 GPM high-flow for large drives)
Is This Right For You?
✅ Buy if…
- You already have an auger drive unit and need the right bit for your soil type or hole diameter
- You drill specific hole sizes for fence posts, footings, or tree planting and need diameter variety
⛔ Skip if…
- You don't have an auger drive unit — a bit alone does nothing without a compatible drive motor
- Your soil is solid rock or hardpan — standard earth bits fail fast, you need a dedicated frost/rock bit
🔍 Also consider…
- Rock or frost auger bit if your ground is caliche, Shield rock, or frozen Prairie soil
- Auger drive unit if you don't yet have one compatible with your machine's hydraulic flow
🔧 Machine Compatibility
Designed for Bobcat machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About Bobcat in Canada
Bobcat is one of the most recognized skid steer brands in Canada, with a dealer presence in every province. Their OEM attachments are engineered specifically for Bobcat machines but use universal SSQA mounts for cross-brand compatibility.
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
✅ Last checked: March 2026
Source: skidsteerattachments.ca/catalog/augers/bobcat-auger-skid-steer/
