View the Before You Dig website and check for any services located in the area of trenching operations prior to any trenching or digging.
​
Hire a battery powered Earth Auger for setting fence posts, deck footings and even planting mature trees. Start-up and operations are simpler with no fuel, exhaust fumes, spark plugs, pull cords and much less noise.
​
For safe operation, this digger comes with a thigh-activated kickback bar to protect you if the auger hits a rock or tree root.
​
This post hole Auger is only suitable for soft soil or sandy ground. For compacted soil, consider the
Cantilever post hole Auger​​​​
Features
​
-
One-person operation
-
Safety stop or auger brake to reduce kickback
-
Suitable for use in soil and clay conditions
-
Easy to operate
-
Light weight
-
Battery powered
-
Supplied with a 250mm or 200mm auger
Applications
​
-
Post holes for fence and gate posts
-
Planting trees and shrubs
-
Digging footings for decking and pergolas
-
Digging holes for landscaping projects
-
Pier holes for foundations
-
Post holes for signposts
-
Soil sampling and test holes
Specifications
​
-
Voltage - 18V
-
Motor - Brushless
-
Auger Size - 200mm or 250mm
-
Auger Speeds - 100/150/200rpm
-
Fwd./Rev. - Yes
-
Kickback Protection - Yes
Transport​
​
​Suitable Hatchback or ute required


Delivery available
Required Safety Equipment

POST HOLE DIGGER
1 PERSON - BATTERY
INCLUDES AUGER
AND BATTERIES
Easy Hire Rates (Incl. GST)
4 hour hire - $80
1 day hire - $120
1 week hire - $480
​Weekend hire $120
​
Rates are Inclusive of GST, Damage Waiver & all other fees. Excludes delivery, view Delivery Rates here.
​
Hire Rate includes a 200mm or 250mm diameter auger and a pair of 5Ah batteries and chargers.​
Details
Suitable for setting fence posts, deck footings and even planting mature trees. Start-up and operation are simpler with no fuel, exhaust fumes, spark plugs, pull cords and much less noise.
​
For safe operation, this digger comes with a thigh-activated kickback bar to protect you if the auger hits a rock or tree root.
​
Features:
-
Powerful 36V Fusion Brushless Motor
-
Adjustable speeds with forward/reverse option
-
Thigh Activated Kickback protection
-
Accommodates either a 200MM or 250MM Auger Size
-
Durable steel frame
Specifications:
-
Voltage: 18V
-
Motor: Brushless
-
Auger Size: Up to 250mm
-
Auger Speeds: 100/150/200rpm
-
Fwd./Rev.: Yes
-
Kickback Protection: Yes
-
Tool Overload LED: Yes
Supplied with either a 200mm or 250mm auger
​
Additional Auger can be supplied for $30 a day
​
Extra pair of batteries can be supplied for $40 a day



