Virnig V50 Auger Drive Unit for Skid Steers🔵 Mid
🟢 Standard Flow
✓ Runs on standard auxiliary flow
✓ Fits most skid steers, including small-frame
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Overview
Virnig Manufacturing's V50 auger drive is a standard-flow hydraulic auger drive unit for mid-size skid steers that accepts standard hex-drive auger bits. Part of Virnig's V50 series for standard-flow machines, this drive unit handles the common drilling tasks encountered on Canadian construction sites — fence posts, sonotube holes, and utility work. Available through authorized Virnig dealers in Canada.
Canada Availability
Available in Canada through authorized Virnig Manufacturing dealers.
Key Facts
- Type: hydraulic auger drive unit (standard flow)
- Model series: V50
- Accepts: standard hex-drive auger bits
- Application: fence posts, sonotube holes, utility drilling
- Mount: universal skid steer quick attach (SSQA)
- Typical bit weight: 35–60 lbs
✅ Specs sourced from virnig.com · Last verified: March 2026
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
Best suited to large-frame machines (S750+ class or equivalent CTL). Verify your machine's rated operating capacity (ROC) before ordering.
About Virnig in Canada
Virnig Manufacturing is a Minnesota-based producer known for consistent build quality and a wide model range. Their attachments ship to Canadian dealers regularly and are a common sight on Western and Prairie job sites.
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/virnig-v50-auger-drive/
