TMG-SAG12 12-Inch Skid Steer Post Hole Auger💚 Budget
✓ No hydraulics required
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
The TMG-SAG12 is a 12-inch diameter skid steer post hole auger from Canadian manufacturer TMG Industrial, with a 48-inch drilling depth on standard hydraulic flow. This auger handles tree planting, sign pole installation, fence post holes, and light footing work. The 12-inch diameter is one of the most common post hole sizes for fence and signage work across Canadian farms and construction sites. TMG Industrial ships direct from Canadian warehouses.
Canada Availability
Available direct from TMG Industrial (tmgindustrial.ca) with Canadian shipping. TMG operates Canadian distribution warehouses — free shipping to select locations.
Key Facts
- Auger diameter: 12 inches
- Maximum drilling depth: 48 inches
- Hydraulic flow requirement: standard flow
- Application: post holes, tree planting, sign pole installation, light footings
- Universal SSQA skid steer quick attach mount
- Ships from TMG Industrial Canadian distribution locations
- Typical bit weight: 35–55 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 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
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/tmg-sag12-auger/
