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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...

The evolution of screw piling.

- August 07, 2019

It is said that the first recorded use of a screw pile was by Alexander Mitchell, a brick maker and engineer from Ireland who coined the term ‘screw-pile’ in 1833. Initially the concept of screw piling was used to provide solid foundations for lighthouses in soft soil and provided enough holding power to safely moor ships in the harbour. The original screw pile concept cannot be officially confirmed but in the April 1848 issue of the Civil Engineer and Architects Journal the article highlights the mechanics of the bearing power of screw moorings and screw piles which Alexander Mitchell is argued to have introduced: "The origin of the screw-pile was the screw mooring, which was designed for the purpose of obtaining, for an especial purpose, a greater holding power than was possessed by either the ordinary pile or any of the usual mooring -anchor blocks, of however large dimensions.... whether this broad spiral flange, [or ’ground screw,’ as it may be termed] were fixed...

Digga tips - the importance of vertical alignment when drilling.

- August 07, 2019

Having trouble drilling? The correct vertical alignment of your auger into the ground is essential to ensure efficient & effective drilling with your excavator. The natural arc movement of the boom causes the dipper arm to move out of alignment as it is raised or lowered, which is why constant operator adjustments are required to maintain vertical alignment. Please consider, that failure to do so will create significant side load on the auger drive and auger! As Digga auger drives are pendulum drills designed to hang freely from the excavator mount - excessive side load may result in bent auger flights, pipe and hubs as well as potential damage to the auger drive shaft, seals and gearbox. When you are drilling especially into hard ground this may also cause socket and pilot breakage. So make sure to align your auger and drive correctly, to avoid damager and drill which much better performance. You can find more info and tips for drilling in harder grounds such as rock or...

G'day Digga - An article by the Earthmovers Magazine

- August 01, 2019

Digga is as Aussie as the phonetically spelt name suggests. Solidified as our country’s leading machinery attachment manufacturer and exporter, the company still remains proudly Australian owned and operated. Let’s dig a little deeper into this national treasure as we salute a true blue Industry Leader. The company experienced extreme progression and growth in their first decade as their range of products steadily increased, including the manufacture of their own world-class gearboxes. While Stewart continued to build a strong team of expert professionals around him, he also improved Digga’s internal manufacturing processes with the introduction of computerised machining, robotic welding and more advanced steel cutting equipment to their assembly line. After establishing themselves in Australia, Digga began exporting their quality products and gaining a reputation overseas, firstly in New Zealand and Europe in 1997 and then in the US in ’99. In 2006 the company moved into their ow...

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...

BGL Solutions favourite Digga Attachment - The Digga Power Rake

- July 08, 2019

Bruno from BGL Solutions has worked with Digga Attachments for a long time, take a look at which attachments he uses for his Landscaping business and find out why the Digga Power Rake is his favourite tool: “I’ve been involved in Landscaping at an early age back in Portugal, where I grew up, and always used to work with Digga attachments there too. When I moved to Australia in 2008, I started my business BGL Solutions in Katanning WA as a garden maintenance business. As we grew over the years, we started buying more and more machinery and equipment for landscaping. Today the business has grown to a reasonable size with a mini loader, an excavator, a skid steer loader and big industrial mowers. The Digga Attachments that we own are the Digga Power Rake for our skid steer as well as 250mm, 600mm, and 900mm augers, a bucket broom, a stump grinder and a trencher for our mini loader. The first attachment I purchased for BGL Solutions was a Digga Stump Grinder. I’ve been ...