Baumalight RC720 Skid Steer Auger Drive
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Overview
The Baumalight RC720 is a mid-range auger drive unit from Ontario-based Baumalight, designed for skid steers handling moderate to demanding soil conditions. Between the entry-level RC360 and the heavy-duty RC780, the RC720 suits operators who need more torque than a standard-flow unit provides but don't face the most extreme soil conditions. Baumalight augers are available through Tag Equipment and Baumalight dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through Tag Equipment (tagequipment.ca) and Baumalight dealers. Ontario-based Canadian manufacturer.
Key Facts
- Drive unit: mid-range auger drive
- Application: moderate to demanding soil conditions
- Bit compatibility: earth, frost, carbide bits available
- Universal SSQA skid steer quick attach mount
- Made by Baumalight, Ontario, Canada
- 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 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 Baumalight in Canada
Baumalight is a Canadian manufacturer based in Ontario, producing forestry and land clearing attachments for Canadian conditions. Buying Baumalight means buying Canadian — local warranty support, parts, and engineering.
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/tag-baumalight-rc720-auger/
