Rippa Pro-Series Excavator Auger – High-Torque Precision Drilling
Stop fighting with hand-held augers and inconsistent holes. The Rippa Pro-Series Auger Attachment is engineered to transform your excavator into a professional-grade drilling rig. Designed to handle the high hydraulic pressures of the Rippa R-Series, this attachment delivers massive torque to chew through clay, roots, and rocky soil with ease.
Whether you are setting fence posts, planting large trees, or drilling footings for a new deck, the Rippa Auger provides the vertical precision and power needed to get the job done in seconds, not minutes.
Key Features & Selling Points
High-Torque Planetary Drive: Unlike direct-drive systems, our planetary gearbox multiplies the engine's power into massive rotational torque. This ensures the bit keeps turning even in the heaviest "gumbo" clay or root-filled soil.
Non-Dislodgement Shaft: Safety and reliability are built-in. Our unique shaft design is a single piece that cannot fall out of the drive unit, providing a safer work environment and preventing expensive downtime.
Heavy-Duty Forged Teeth: Equipped with replaceable, heat-treated steel teeth and a hardened pilot bit. These are designed to lead the auger into the ground, ensuring your holes stay perfectly vertical and centered.
Multi-Directional Cradle: The heavy-duty hitch allows the auger to swing in all four directions. This "gravity-leveling" ensures your holes are plumb even when your excavator is parked on uneven terrain or a slope.
Standard 2" Hex Drive: Built with the industry-standard 2-inch hex output shaft. This makes it compatible with a wide range of bits and extensions, and it’s significantly more durable than round-shaft designs that can shear under high stress.
High-Pressure Hydraulic Motors: Precision-matched to work seamlessly with the hydraulic flow of the R13, R18, R22 and R32 PRO models, ensuring peak performance without overheating your machine.
The "Driller’s Choice" Package
Your Rippa Auger arrives ready to hit the dirt:
High-Torque Drive Head: Sealed planetary unit for maintenance-free operation.
Hydraulic Lead Hoses: Includes 1/2” flat-face couplers with anti-abrasion sleeves.
Custom Excavator Hitch: Precision-fabricated to fit your specific Rippa model pins.
Replaceable Wear Parts: Pilot bit and teeth are designed for fast field replacement.
Industrial Finish: High-durability powder coat to resist scratches and rust.
Ideal For:
Fencing Contractors: Setting miles of fence posts with consistent depth and speed.
Deck & Patio Builders: Drilling deep footings for piers and structural supports.
Agricultural Use: Planting orchard trees and installing vineyard trellises.
Sign Installers: Rapidly setting foundations for commercial signage and bollards.