Skid Pro Planetary Drive Skid Steer Auger
🟡 High Flow
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Overview
Skid Pro's skid steer auger uses a planetary drive system producing over 3,000 ft-lbs of maximum torque, backed by a 4-year warranty on the drive unit. Compatible with bit diameters from 6 to 36 inches, with tree-style, HD, and rock bit options. The dual-pivoting mount levels the auger vertically and horizontally to assure straight holes on uneven terrain. Skid Pro ships to Canada.
Canada Availability
Ships to Canada direct from Skid Pro in northern Minnesota. Available through select Canadian dealers.
Key Facts
- Drive type: planetary gear
- Maximum torque: over 3,000 ft-lbs
- Compatible bit diameters: 6 to 36 inches
- Bit types: earth, tree-style, HD, rock
- Dual-pivoting mount for plumb holes on slopes
- Bidirectional motor for self-cleaning
- 4-year warranty on planetary drive
- SSQA universal quick attach
- 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
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 Skid Pro in Canada
Skid Pro manufactures attachments in the USA and has a strong Canadian distribution footprint. Their catalog covers most common attachment types with a focus on durability and value for everyday contractor use.
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/skid-pro-auger-drive/
