John Deere Worksite Pro EA72 Earth Auger🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
✓ Runs on standard auxiliary flow
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
John Deere's EA72 earth auger is a standard-flow auger drive unit in the Worksite Pro line. The EA72 is designed for common post hole and light foundation work in soil conditions typical of Canadian farm and construction sites. Works with John Deere's range of auger bits for different soil types. For frozen ground or glacial till, upgrade to a frost or carbide bit — the drive unit handles the torque, but the bit needs to match the soil.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Brandt / John Deere Worksite Pro — dealer locations in BC, AB, SK, MB, and ON.
Key Facts
- Drive type: standard-flow hydraulic auger drive
- Hydraulic flow requirement: standard auxiliary flow (approximately 13–20 GPM range typical for standard-flow units)
- Auger bit compatibility: accepts John Deere Worksite Pro bit range in 6", 9", 12", 18", and 24" diameters
- Application: post holes, tree planting, light footing work, fence installation
- Bit selection: upgrade to frost or carbide bit for frozen ground, glacial till, or caliche
- SSQA mount
- Compatible with John Deere skid steers and compact track loaders
- Typical bit weight: 18–28 lbs
✅ Specs sourced from deere.com · Last verified: March 2026
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 John Deere machines but mounts to any skid steer or CTL with a universal SSQA quick-attach plate.
About John Deere in Canada
John Deere attachments are available through an extensive Canadian dealer network, ensuring local service, parts availability, and warranty support coast to coast. Designed to pair with JD machines but compatible with any skid steer via universal quick attach.
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/john-deere-ea72-auger/
