Hydraulic auger recommendations for my FEL

[dieselscout80]

I wonder if one of these mini excavators augers would work for a tractor FEL auger?

My TC45DA has 9.8 gal per minute flow rating.

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[In.the.Piñons]

That setup should work fine. 18 GPM fits right in the EP1530’s range, and routing from the rear remotes usually only loses a small amount of flow if you keep hose runs clean and the right size. I’d definitely fit a cross-port relief — it’s cheap protection if the bit binds up.

For sandstone and heavy clay, a rock bit or combo bit with carbide teeth will dig slower but handle abuse better.

To my surprise, the rear remote lever that I use to run the auger seems to pop out of it's 'continuous detent' position, effectively turning itself off, when the bit stalls.

I guess that's not exactly the same level of protection that a cross-port relief provides, right?

 

[In.the.Piñons]

I wonder if one of these mini excavators augers would work for a tractor FEL auger?

My TC45DA has 9.8 gal per minute flow rating.

Amazon.com

That looks interesting for $500. Maybe I missed it, but no mention of what GPM it needs.

 

[dieselscout80]

That looks interesting for $500. Maybe I missed it, but no mention of what GPM it needs.

That particular one doesn’t list it, but it’s for a small gas powered mini excavator.

This one lists 53 liters per minute which converts to 14 gallons per minute.

Amazon.com : 12"/300mm Mini Excavator Auger, Small Excavaror Attamentchs, Drilling Diameter of 12" Depth of 40", 2 Hydraulic Hose with M14 x 1.5, Hydraulic Drive Suitable for Drilling Digging Planting : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : 12"/300mm Mini Excavator Auger, Small Excavaror Attamentchs, Drilling Diameter of 12" Depth of 40", 2 Hydraulic Hose with M14 x 1.5, Hydraulic Drive Suitable for Drilling Digging Planting : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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[jkeys]

I wonder if one of these mini excavators augers would work for a tractor FEL auger?

My TC45DA has 9.8 gal per minute flow rating.

Amazon.com

Yes. They work. I posted one earlier in a different thread.

 

[In.the.Piñons]

That particular one doesn’t list it, but it’s for a small gas powered mini excavator.

This one lists 53 liters per minute which converts to 14 gallons per minute.

Amazon.com : 12"/300mm Mini Excavator Auger, Small Excavaror Attamentchs, Drilling Diameter of 12" Depth of 40", 2 Hydraulic Hose with M14 x 1.5, Hydraulic Drive Suitable for Drilling Digging Planting : Patio, Lawn & Garden

Amazon.com : 12"/300mm Mini Excavator Auger, Small Excavaror Attamentchs, Drilling Diameter of 12" Depth of 40", 2 Hydraulic Hose with M14 x 1.5, Hydraulic Drive Suitable for Drilling Digging Planting : Patio, Lawn & Garden

a.co

That's a pretty attractive price. Most of us only use an auger everyone once in a while and that price is competitive with PTO augers. Just run some hoses from your rear remotes up to the front and you're good to go.

 

[dieselscout80]

Yes. They work. I posted one earlier in a different thread.

Thanks

 

[dieselscout80]

Yes. They work. I posted one earlier in a different thread.

Can you post a couple pics of the mount you built for your auger.