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Installing fences with Digga machinery attachments

- January 23, 2020

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...

Digga drive key features (up to PD50)

- August 08, 2019

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...

Digga tips - servicing and changing the oil of your Digga drive unit.

- July 29, 2019

It is important to service your Digga drive unit and change the oil regularly as per the owners manual. This will ensure longevity and performance of your drive. The oil in your drive unit is independent to your hydraulic system. Oil from your machine does not lubricate your drive unit. As a result your auger drive requires regular oil changes to remain in perfect working condition. The images below illustrate the importance of regular servicing of your auger drive in accordance with the owners manual. The 3 drive units were tested in our Hydraulic Cyclic Testing Unit where 10 years of wear and tear was simulated. Oil was changed in the drives at different intervals illustrating the wear caused by neglect. Changing the oil and a regular service of your Digga drive unit is crucial to its longevity and performance. For more information on the Digga Service offering visit www.digga.com/service-spares

Benefits of the Digga cradle hitch

- July 15, 2019

The Digga excavator cradle hitch was designed and manufactured to improve operator and workers safety when manoeuvring around sites whilst also providing a simpler connection to augers and piles. The double pin hitch with drive unit cradle allows the operator to angle the drive up to 90 degrees with greater support given by the cradle so it is easier and more stable when connecting to augers or anchors. The cradle also acts as a support mechanism when manoeuvring around the work site allowing the drive unit to rest on the cradle, stopping it from swinging around over uneven terrain. Designed and manufactured to suit the size of the different drive units available, the hitch can be ordered with loose or fixed pin options and suitable for use with PD3 – PD50 Digga drive models . When drilling you should lift the cradle up and away from the drive unit. Do not drill with the cradle resting against the drive unit. This will damage the cradle hitch and your auger drive. See the co...

The Digga 4 in 1 Bucket is more than just a bucket.

- June 20, 2019

A Digga 4 in 1 bucket is arguably one of the most versatile earth moving attachments available for both construction and agricultural users alike. As the name suggests, a 4 in 1 bucket enables you to perform 4 different functions which Digga reference as standard bucket operation, grappling, levelling and dozing. A 4 in 1 bucket adds great value to the operators business and machinery over a standard bucket: Standard bucket operation When the bucket is fully closed the Digga 4 in 1 bucket can be used as a general purpose bucket for moving dirt and material etc. Digga tip: If you are dumping into a truck you can dump at a greater height than a standard bucket by opening the floor to release the material. Grapple operation With the bucket above an object, open the floor sufficiently and lower the bucket down so that the object is between the jaws. When you close the floor, the object will become clamped between jaws so you can lift and move. Digga tip: Always u...

Understanding Digga excavator hitches

Digga manufacture a range of excavator hitches for machines up to 90 tonne. They were designed and manufactured to improve operator and workers safety when manoeuvring around sites whilst also providing a simpler connection to augers and piles. All our hitches are custom made to your machines requirements and vary in suitability depending on your use. Here are some key advantages of each of our excavator hitches and an explanation on how to submit an order. Digga excavator hitches Choosing from Digga’s range of excavator hitches will vary based on the application and attachment, and your machine. Below are 4 of Digga’s excavator hitches which are fully engineered and manufactured at our Yatala facility in Queensland. Digga single pin hitch The single-pin hitch is suitable for excavators using smaller drives. It is a light weight, non-bulky option for smaller machines. This hitch can be used to fit Digga PDD to PD3 drive units on micro or mini excavators up to 3 to...

Why choose a 2-speed drive over a single speed drive?

If you’re working with multiple sized augers or often in different ground conditions you’ll understand the expense and time wasted that comes with needing multiple drive units for the different applications. When the ground is soft you want a higher speed to get the hole drilled quickly and then move onto the next one. When the ground is hard or you’re using a large auger you need torque to get the job done efficiently. Speed and torque are always a trade-off; when you increase your speed you lose power and when you increase your power, you lose speed. Similar to a manual car, fourth gear allows speed but struggles with the power required to get the vehicle up the hill Standard, single speed drives are typically manufactured as a cost effective solution to provide a speed and torque to suit most applications but will give you one or the other. 2 speed auger drives have grown in popularity over the last few years and, as leading manufacturers, we can understand why. We unde...

Custom builds to meet customer requirements

- July 17, 2018

Hypower Hydraulics are a Digga reseller from New South Wales. They specialise in hydraulics, but they often have a customer requirement for drilling and screw anchor drives with high power and high torque – although never the ‘standard’ requirements. Manual Geldes, the business owner, explained that his customers often call up for the “weird and wonderful” and it is his long-standing relationship with Digga Australia and his trust in our manufacture that allows him to meet their requirements. Hypower Hydraulics request custom drives for different ground conditions or specific screw anchoring applications. They most recently called upon Digga when they needed a drive with a specific gear ratio that would allow their customer to achieve the desired speed and torque output to complete a job. In this instance, they opted for a custom drive which features a custom gearset configuration tested to achieve the specification. In the past, they have relied on the team at Digga for varia...

EOFY savings

- June 13, 2018

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...

Digga gear oil - now available!

- June 13, 2018

Do you need to service your Digga drive but not located near one of our service centres? You can now purchase Digga gear oil in 1l, 2/5l and 5l bottles so you can service your Digga attachments from the convenience of your yard or shed. The oil in your drive unit is independent of your machines hydraulic system. As a result, your auger drive requires regular oil changes to remain in its optimal working condition - just like your car or motorbike. Failure to change the oil will reduce the life of your attachments. Digga gear oil is specially designed for Digga gearboxes; tried and tested with Digga attachments working in earthmoving applications, in the diverse Australian climate. Our 320 extreme pressure gear oil is now available to purchase in 1l, 2.5l and 5l bottles. Changing the oil is simple. Just follow our step by step video guide: While there are no provisions to check the level of your gearbox oil on your Digga drive; if you are working in moder...

Go from drilling to mixing in under 2 minutes with the Digga mixer attachment.

- June 08, 2018

Installing a new fence or refitting fence posts? Don’t buy or rent a dedicated cement mixer when you can turn your auger drive into a cement mixer! The Digga mixer attachment is a practical tool for the farm, building site or general maintenance. Whether you need to mix cement, post fix, fertilizer or mulch; with the Digga cement mixer, you can change from drilling to mixing in under 2 minutes. It’s popular thanks to its ease of connection to your Digga auger drive - simply pin the cradle into your existing auger frame and add the mixer bowl. It will attach to all Digga drives, post-2017 manufacture. Available in 2 size options to give you a max struck capacity of 4 cu ft/ 112 litres the Digga mixer bowl can add real value to your fleet – saving you time and money. See the change over in action here .

New product - telehandler lifting jib

- April 20, 2018

Our latest product, the telehandler lifting jib is designed for transporting and placing heavy loads such as beams or frames. It has a 6-tonne working load limit and available in two different sizes to increase the forward reach: 600mm and 1400mm reach. This machinery attachment is currently certified for lifting with JCB machinery only. It can be used on other machinery but it is not certified for lifting at this time. Please contact us if you would like further information on this. For more information on the telehandler lifting jib please click here to visit our website .

New product - general purpose bucket

- April 20, 2018

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...

Level Cut Excavations approve the Digga PD12 drive unit

- February 01, 2018

Level cut excavations Doug Sparkes is the owner of family run business Level Cut Excavations in Hastings, Victoria. His company can do any kind of earth moving or excavation and specialise in screw piles and bored piers. Doug uses the Digga PD12 fitted with a standard double pin hitch connected to his 5.5 tonne Kubota excavator. To install screw piles to a max torque of 11,268Nm Doug had the Digga ECV retrofitted to his drive. Digga ECV Also known as the swoosh valve, the ECV turns a standard auger drive into a screw anchor drive. In doing so, it protects the gearbox and motor in your drive from the rapid decompression of oil and pressure build up after achieving required torque. By the time installation torque is reached and the operator stops the machine, the screw pile has built up rotational energy - similar to a rubber band on a wind up model aeroplane. This can cause the pile to momentarily 'kick back' and force the energy back up the screw pile through...

Anthony Wieckmann explains our Slasher promotion for October 2017.

- October 10, 2017

Free set of replacement blades with Digga Slashers!

- October 04, 2017

If you buy a Digga Slasher before the 31st October 2017 you will get a free set of replacement blades! Click here to register your details and we'll put you in touch with your local dealer.

Check out our range of vegetation management and forestry machinery attachments.

- September 27, 2017

It's slashing season!

- September 13, 2017

With much of Queensland already at very high risk on the fire danger ratings, slashing overgrown vegetation, mowing grasses and trimming back low-lying branches is imperative at this time of year. While back burning is the preferred method of bushfire prevention, it is not always possible and reducing the fuel for fire is critical in helping keep communities safe, making bushfires easier to control and helping to prevent the spread to residential areas. Digga have a range of forestry and vegetation management attachments ideal for use in minimizing the risk of fire hazard. Built for slashing and clearing grasslands and low level shrubbery the Digga Slasher is the introductory offering in the Digga range of forestry and vegetation management attachments and is perfect for smaller property maintenance, clearing scrub, tidying fence lines, general landscaping, roadway maintenance and parks maintenance. Available to suit mini loaders, skid steers, excavators and tractors the Dig...

New excavator cradle hitch for Digga augers.

- August 31, 2017

Digga's new excavator cradle hitch has been designed to make safe manoeuvring around work sites even easier and provide a simpler connection to Digga augers and screw piles. The double pin hitch with drive unit cradle makes it ideal for use in all ground conditions giving you better control when moving from hole to hole. Available with loose pin or fixed pin options. Suitable for use with PD3-PD50 drive models. For more information visit www.digga.com

New product - connect multi-fit skid steer attachments to your euro hitch tractor

- August 07, 2017

Now you can get even more attachment options for your euro hitch tractors with Digga's new adapter frame for euro hitch tractors. Designed to take the headache out of needing different attachments for your skid steers and tractors, our new euro hitch adaptor frame allows you to attach all your multi fit skid steer attachments to your Euro hitch tractor. For more information please contact your local Digga dealer or check out this flyer www.digga.com