Erskine 1025PD Heavy-Duty Skid Steer Earth Auger🔵 Mid
🟡 High Flow
⚠ High-flow machine required
✓ Compatible with high-flow CTL
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
Erskine's Model 1025PD is their heavy-duty skid steer earth auger drive unit, rated to 3,297 ft-lbs of maximum torque with a maximum speed of 72 RPM. It handles bit diameters up to 48 inches and works on both standard and high-flow machines (10–25 GPM). Erskine is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has distributed through Canadian dealers including GLC Equipment in Alberta and Timberland Supply in Edmonton. Compatible with 2-inch hex or 2-9/16-inch round drive shafts.
Canada Availability
Available through Erskine dealers in Canada including GLC Equipment (BC/Alberta) and Timberland Supply (Edmonton, AB).
Key Facts
- Model: 1025PD
- Maximum torque: 3,297 ft-lbs (4,471 NM)
- Maximum speed: 72 RPM
- Hydraulic flow: 10–25 GPM
- Maximum pressure: 3,500 psi
- Maximum bit diameter: 48 inches
- Drive shaft: 2" hex or 2-9/16" round
- Operating weight: 317 lbs
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
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 Erskine in Canada
Erskine is a US attachment brand with Canadian dealer coverage, known particularly for augers, soil conditioners, and specialty attachments. Erskine products are available at equipment dealers across Canada and are respected for quality build and reliable performance.
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
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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/erskine-1025pd-earth-auger/
