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Screw piles or helical piles are installed to an engineered torque specification. 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 energy that is stored in the anchor needs to be released before the drive unit is disconnected. The ECV bypasses the stored energy allowing the anchor to “unwind” in a controlled manner. Without this valve, the pressure contained when holding the pile in place would be forced up the pile and into the drive unit resulting in potential damage & costly repairs for the motor and gearbox. See the diagram below, the red arrow demonstrates the force of the energy up the screw pile. Digga's flow reversal bypass valve (Energy Control Valve - ECV) is fitted as standard to Digga Screw Anchor Drives and can be retro fitted to drilling drives as required. The Digga ECV effectively protects the motor in your dr...

Machinery and earthworks-enthusiast Ron Bates from Ron’s Landscaping tells us he’s been involved in the industry over 30 years. Being a very brand-loyal Aussie bloke, Ron swears by two brands he has stuck with over the years - Bobcat for Skid Steer Loaders and Digga for machinery attachments. “The reason I chose Digga was because I couldn’t justify the price of the other attachments on the market compared to the quality. And seen my Digga attachments are still running today, it was well worth it! I started off with a PD3 and an auger to fit my machine 30 years ago. Not long after purchasing another few augers, I bought a trencher and a slasher – which are now over 20 years old too.” Being involved in the industry for so long, he sure has some great experience and likes to get the most out of his attachments. “I do all types of machine-work now, from digging dams to clearing, rural fencing, trenching for farmers, plumbers, electricians – basically anyone who needs some help diggi...

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 Australia have been announced winners of the 2019 September Manufacturing Award by the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards! We’re passionate about manufacturing and this award is a result of an ongoing commitment to keeping manufacturing in Australia. Digga is a global leader within the earthmoving industry, with over 70 different types of machinery attachments and their distribution to over 50 countries worldwide. As an Australian manufacturer, we strive for the highest quality, world-class standards for our products. We believe this can only be achieved by investing in both our people and the best quality manufacturing equipment available. Digga currently employs 229 people globally, 165 of which are based at our main manufacturing facility on the Gold Coast. The 12,500sqm purpose-built factory in Yatala, features one of the largest and most advanced machine shops in Queensland, which supplies over 85% of the componentry used by our other facilities across Australia, t...

“What a day we had at DDT” – Fiona from Albury, Wodonga told us the funny story about the day she won the 10K Digga Voucher at the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo. “My partner Dan, who owns an earthmoving and tree-logging business spontaneously decided to head up towards Sydney to take a look at a second-hand truck, so I said, why don’t we make a few-days trip out of it? That’s how we ended up at the DDT, since Dan then also wanted to check out some equipment for his business. As soon as we entered the show a guy approached us with two hats, which we should wear for a chance to win a $50 petrol voucher. I told Dan, let’s do it – we put on the hats and started walking around – it was a horrible rainy day – but there was plenty of stuff to look at. Somebody then told us about the large Machines4U & Digga prize draw. Seeing as I wanted to keep myself busy throughout the day, while Dan was looking at all the machinery, I decided to go ahead with it and collect all necessary stamps on our ...

Only $792 to reach our goal of $100,000 in donations for the Ovarian Cancer Research foundation in 2019. Through combined efforts with the very generous earthmoving industry, Digga Australia together with Kanga Loaders, so far, we’ve been able to raise over 99K.  The fundraising started in March when we sponsored and helped organise the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo Golf Day. Over 30K was raised through charity auctions and the generosity of everyone involved. This was followed by the donation of a Kanga Loader which was auctioned off at the DDT Expo in May. In June we donated a second machine which was auctioned at the Hire 19 tradeshow in Melbourne in June. Finally, a few dedicated Digga employees participated at the Bridge to Brisbane Charity run last month, where another $3,740 was raised in donations. The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation was chosen as a partner charity of Digga, a foundation dedicated to developing and implementing an early detection program and impro...