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Fencing of any kind; whether you’re installing a security fence, garden privacy fence, flagpole or replacing old fence posts, will need you to dig out post holes. Using a shovel is time-consuming and labour intensive; you will possibly make your hole larger than you need and most probably do your back in. Digga has a range of attachments and tools to make digging post holes easy when fencing. Suitable for attaching to a mini loader, tractor, skid steer or excavator whether you’re in a garden, on the farm or on building site – we have the attachment for you and/or your team. Don’t have a machine? We have a one-man post hole digger. Digga ramdrills: If you’re working with a tractor, Digga manufactures a range of ramdrills . Digga ramdrills use the 3 point linkage at the rear of the tractor to connect and each option offers different levels of power suited to the different levels of usage and requirement; Digga manufacture 3 options of ramdrill: PHD ramdril l - the safes...

When you’re drilling in clay it can be difficult to remove the spoil off of the auger. It’s tempting to alternate the drive from forward to reverse to flick the clay off, but this can cause serious torque related stress on the drive gearbox which will lead to premature failure and subsequently expensive repairs. Hitting the auger against the ground can also create side load on the shaft which could in turn damage the shaft seal and gear box. In our previous blog post we explain the best way to remove spoil from your auger; using a forward, stop, forward, stop control pattern. This can often take a long time when working in clay and time costs money… Here are a number of tips to help remove the spoil from your auger when drilling in clay: Drilling another hole with the clogged auger and then reversing out of the hole will remove soil from the flights Using a single carry flight auger to avoid the clay becoming compacted between the flights Choose a steep pitched auger flig...

Even though a key feature of the 4in1 bucket is low maintenance, there are a couple of checks you can do before each use to make sure you work efficiently and safely. We recommend you carry out the following steps on a regular basis to ensure the best performance of your 4in1 bucket: Check if all your safety stickers are in place, understood and followed correctly. If you are unsure about the signage, all the correct information is provided in your operator’s manual of the 4in1 bucket. Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened on your linkages and pins. Check the bucket’s hydraulic fittings and hoses for any leaks and make sure that no leaks are present. Check for any wear and tear on your pins, linkages and cutting edges of your 4 in 1 bucket. If you find excessive play in your pins and linkages or you have a worn-down cutting edge you can refer to your operator’s manual or get in contact with us to replace or repair any damage or excessively worn parts. Simply...

Diggas range of trenchers are ideal for digging trenches for pipes, road repairs and general construction. The range includes the mini trencher, Bigfoot trenchers and Hydrive trenchers and every model ins manufactured in-house to the highest industry quality at our facility in Queensland, Australia. They feature an Eaton motor and Digga made gearbox enquiring reliability and performance, but how do you know which trencher is suitable for you? Here we go over the key differences between the Bigfoot and the Hydrive and machine suitability.                                                                        KEY DIFFERENCES Bigfoot Trencher Ideal for inexperienced or experienced operators. The Bigfoot trencher has a skid foot which makes getting the correct consistent depth easier. The foo...

Digga’s range of screw anchor and auger drives are the ultimate in performance, quality and cost effectiveness. With over 30 years of design and development, working in the field and listening to the needs of our customers to exceed their expectations. All Digga drive units are manufactured in Australia, by Digga - from the hood on the drive to the gear box and Eaton motor. Our drives feature key design modifications to stand them apart from the competition: Integrated motor and output housing unit Our custom designed hydraulic motors were developed in conjunction with Eaton, using Eaton Geroler technology. Not satisfied with an off-the-shelf motor we developed the design specifically for the earth moving industry; significantly reducing the weight and overall length of the drive unit by integrating the hydraulic motor into the actual housing. Merging the motor with the input housing creates a direct connection to the gearset and eliminates the need for several gearbo...

Save this EOFY with Digga and the ATO’s $20k instant asset write off. Who could benefit: You’re an Australian business with a turnover of less than $10million/ year and, You purchase eligible assets that cost less than $20,000 before the 30th June 2018 You could save thousands this EOFY. If you’re working in earthmoving, agriculture, landscaping, screw piling or general earthworks you could purchase any Digga machinery attachment with a value less than $20k and benefit from the ATO’s instant asset write off provision. You can write-off as many individual items as you like, provided they are less than $20,000 and you claim the deduction through your tax return, in the year the asset was first used or installed ready for use. What are you waiting for? View the Digga range of machinery attachments here . For full terms and conditions visit the ATO's website .  It is important for you to seek professional tax advice from a licensed agent before you make any fina...

New to our range of buckets is the GP or 'general purpose' bucket. A general purpose bucket benefits from a lighter weight design over a 4 in 1 bucket thanks to it's simpler construction. This gives operators greater lifting capability with a greater option of bucket widths suitable for their machines lift capacity. Suitable for grading, scraping, dozing dirt and spreading material the GP bucket is available for skid steer loaders. Full range of sizes available from 1450mm to 2200mm. Features & benefits of the new Digga GP bucket  It's super low profile design gives the operator clear vision of the bucket edges A lightweight design offers a greater option of bucket widths suitable for the machines lifting capacity.  Heavy duty wear strips across the front edge and bucket floor for added bucket life Convenient steps for added safety and easy access to the cab  Optional bolt-on cutting edges to extend the lift of your bucket floor Design...

With less than 1 week to go until the show starts, the Digga team are almost ready to depart down to Penrith, New South Wales for Diesel, Dirt and Turf 2018 . Now in its third event, Diesel Dirt and Turf has quickly become the country's largest and most anticipated earthmoving event of the season and this year will be no letdown. Find Digga on stand 46 to be one of the first to see our 4 new product concepts plus we have exclusive show specials and prizes to be won. We'll also have our technical experts on site to help you with any of your Digga product and application queries.  Event details: Diesel, Dirt & Turf 13th -15th April 2018 Friday & Saturday 9.30am - 5.00pm / Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith, NSW 2750 The event is FREE entry and there is free parking on site. View the map below to find the Digga stand (number 46).

A powder coat finish offers greater resistance to chipping, scratching, fading and general wear to the surface than other finishes. All our attachments are powder coated which gives them better protection and durability. Powder coating can give a much cleaner coverage of the bucket than a standard wet coat paint. Here we tested that by sticking two buckets out in the weather for 4 weeks. We chose buckets because they have a lot of angles and are easily comparative when on display in dealer showrooms and yards. So, we set up a test of 2 buckets.  The experiment. We chose 2 Digga buckets that were the exact same product only we powder coated one and gave the other a standard wet coat paint finish. To start with the buckets appeared pretty identical and it isn't obvious which finish is which. We left the buckets outside for 4 weeks. We didn't use them, we simply left them open to the elements of the Australian weather - similar to buckets left on display in the y...

In our latest video, Queensland Sales Manager Anthony Wieckmann talks to us about the benefits of using the Digga 2 speed drive unit. For more information on the Digga 2 speed drive unit have a read of our other blog posts: Why choose a 2-speed drive over a single speed drive Customer review: Drilling expert uses Digga 2-speed auger drives  Digga tips - best practice for removing spoil from your auger Alternatively, visit the Digga website www.digga.com 

For Digga Australia, keeping manufacturing in Australia and continually developing jobs and trades within the country is key to our success. We believe that Australian manufacturing means quality made… We understand the importance in supplying you, our customers, with the tools you can put to work day in day out and strive to continually supply reliable, durable and Australian manufactured products. Being familiar with the diverse Australian landscape means we understand the power you need. We know how to engineer our attachments so that they work for you.  But don’t just take our word for it, read what some of our customers have to say: “It’s the peace of mind in knowing that the guys at Digga are local and helpful and totally dedicated to their products and services” -  Mitch Wetton, Summit Landscapes “Digga products are engineered for the Australian job site - from the steel used to manufacture the buckets to the overall quality of the manufacturing”-...

This weekend, Digga  Australia were awarded the 2017 category award for Manufacturing at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. Digga took the annual category win for Manufacturing for the third time and became the only company in 22 years to win the same category three times. The Gold Coast Business Excellence awards launched in 1996 and honours businesses in the Gold Coast region who lead and shape specific industry sectors. The 2017 Manufacturing award recognises Digga’s ongoing commitment to providing the most innovative machinery attachments on the market with a dedication to local manufacture and teamwork. Following the devastating fire that occurred at the Digga Australia head office and factory just over 2 years ago, the award highlights the dedication of the team at Digga. Also known as the Diggaholics, the hard working team have rebuilt their workplace and the main manufacturing facility to be able to continue providing Australian made products...

In recent years Australian manufacturing has being said to be in decline with retailers, producers and end users opting for cheaper, foreign imported goods. Some of Australia’s largest brands are fighting cheap international ‘copycat’ brands and competition from low-cost competitors in China, India, Vietnam and Thailand has sent many Australian manufacturers into decline. Ford, General Motors Holden and Toyota have closed their Australian plants, costing many jobs at local component and accessory makers and suppliers. For Digga Australia, keeping Australian manufacturing alive and continually developing jobs and trades within Australia, is key in keeping customers loyal to the brand and pivotal in future success of the business. Following the devastating fire at the facility and head office in Queensland almost 2 years ago, the company could have easily turned to outsourcing manufacturing overseas. Instead the owner’s dedication to Australia manufacturing and keeping jobs loca...

The durable, strong and 100% Australian made Digga 4 in 1 bucket features a ‘wear plate standard’ hardened steel floor and comes complete with a heavy duty, fully welded grill to provide clear vision of bucket front edge. With cutting widths from 880mm to 2200mm, the Digga 4 in 1 bucket is available for mini loaders, skid steers and tractors. Models from 1450mm are available with optional reversible bolt on cutting blades which fit on all 3 edges of the bucket. As the side edges of your bucket will naturally wear faster, why replace the whole blade when you can just replace the worn sections? With the optional Digga reversible cutting blades for your 4 in 1, you can replace wear parts section by section saving you time and money. With our 7 day money back guarantee ou can put your trust in Digga 4 in 1 buckets. We're so confident in the quality and durability of our range, that if you try it and don't like we'll give you your money back! For more information and to re...