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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...

Digga's dedicated rock augers (DR) require constant maintenance to remain effective. The teeth must be free to rotate inside the pocket. Teeth that stop rotating will be inefficient and wear out faster causing damage to the tooth pockets and flights. In the video below, Queensland Sales Manager Anthony Wieckmann talks to you in detail about our dedicated rock augers – the tool you need if you’re drilling into hard fracturable grounds. Tips when drilling in rock When drilling in rock for extended periods of time air is trapped in the hole creating an “oven”. This can cause the face of the rock to glaze over and become even harder. For this reason, you should stop drilling and allow fresh air back in the hole approximately every 5 minutes. As you stop drilling, bring the auger to the surface and allow fresh air back down the hole. Remove any spoil from the auger and inspect the teeth and pilot for wear and that they can turn freely in their pocket. For more informat...

The Digga cement mixer is a valuable attachment to own thanks to its versatility - doubling up your Digga drive unit. It attaches simply to your Digga drive in a matter of minutes so you can switch from drilling to mixing quickly and easily. How to attach you Digga cement mixer: With your Digga auger drive attached to your machine, remove any Digga augers from the auger drive unit.  Secure the drive cradle onto the frame using supplied pin. Place mixer bowl on the drive unit. Fasten pin and lynchpin to secure mixer bowl. Set the angle to 45 degrees and the unit is now ready for use. This video shows the Digga mixer being attached to one of our drive units to install posts.  If you have any queries or concerns regarding the fitting or operation of your Digga mixer, contact your local Digga dealer.

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...

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 

Digga drilling drives. Digga's range of premium drilling auger drives are the ultimate is performance, quality and cost effectiveness.  Ideally suited to drilling and auguring applications in most ground conditions, the Digga drive range is completely manufactured and assembled by Digga in Yatala, Queensland. Maintenance for your Digga drive unit. In this video, Mark talks you through the maintenance checks you can make to your Digga drive unit. Before each use you should check the following: Make sure all nuts and bolts are in place and secured tightly Make sure all other fasteners are in place and secured  Check all hydraulic connections are tight and that there are no leaks  Ensure all your safety signs are in place and visible  Check externally for oil leaks  Check the pins, bushes and linkages for wear and tear If you need to make any repairs or maintenance to your drive unit please refer to your user manual for guidance or contact your ...