TMG Industrial High Flow Skid Steer Auger DriveBudget
🟡 High Flow
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Overview
TMG Industrial's high-flow auger drive is designed for large-frame skid steers with high-flow auxiliary hydraulics. The higher hydraulic flow rating delivers more torque for drilling in tough Canadian soils including clay, hardpan, and rocky ground. TMG Industrial ships nationally in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available from TMG Industrial Canada (ships nationally).
Key Facts
- Brand: TMG Industrial
- Type: high-flow hydraulic auger drive
- Drive: high-flow hydraulic motor
- Mount: universal SSQA quick attach
- Application: tough Canadian soils, clay, hardpan, rocky ground
- Typical bit weight: 35–60 lbs
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 TMG Industrial in Canada
TMG Industrial imports and distributes a broad range of construction attachments from its Canadian warehouses, offering competitive pricing with delivery across Canada. A popular choice for contractors who want solid value without long lead times.
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/tmg-auger-high-flow/