The safe and simple Little BeaverMechanical Earth Drills are aproductive solution for one-manhole digging.
The drills feature a360-rpm operating speed providingfaster digging and cleaner holesthan competitive units. They’rereliable, powerful and lightweight forapplications such as fencing, signinstallations and landscaping, makingthem an ideal unit for rental centers,contractors and parks and recreationdepartments.
Designed for easytransport and maneuverability. Thecompact design allows operators toaccess areas that skid steer-mountedaugers can’t reach, and the easyrolling wheeled carriage does notleave marks on the turf. TheMechanical Earth Drills are backedby Little Beaver’s one-year warranty.
Features and Benefits
Extended Life
Extend equipment life with transmissions that feature cooling fins for quick heat dissipation and powder coating for improved strength and durability.
Easy Connections
Save time and effort with a convenient snap button that easily connects and removes augers and extensions without pins or tools.
Enhanced Safety
Minimize dangerous kickback with the steel torque tube, which transfers digging torque from the drill head to the engine carriage.
Reduced Wear
Protect the flexible drive cable and the transmission gears and shafts from damage with a centrifugal clutch that slips when the unit encounters a buried object or the auger is overloaded.
Better Ergonomics
Enjoy comfortable padded handles that make operation less fatiguing and provide easy access to the throttle control and on/off switch.
Reduced Turf Damage
Glide over delicate turf without damage with the semi-pneumatic and pneumatic wheels.
Engine
The line features four models, each powered by an overhead valve gasoline engine. The MDL-5B and MDL-5H are available with a Briggs & Stratton or Honda 5.5-horsepower engine mounted on a chassis with 8-inch semi-pneumatic tires. The MDL-8B and MDL-8H offer the choice of an 8-horsepower Briggs & Stratton or Honda engine and come mounted on a chassis with 10-inch pneumatic tires. All engines are backed by three-year manufacturers’ warranties.
Optional Kits and Accessories
Roll Cages
Heavy duty roll cages provide enhanced protection to the engine and can be added to all models.
Sidewalk Auger Kit
Ideal for drilling under sidewalks up to 1.2m wide, the Sidewalk Auger Kit includes a 5m extension with a universal wiggle joint, a 5m auger and a horizontal drill key.
Wet Drilling Kit
The Wet Drilling Kit includes a water swivel and adapter, a water drill bit and horizontal drill key to facilitate horizontal drilling up to 12m feet. This unit is ideal for plumbing, electrical and water line installation projects.
Ricksha Carrier
The specially designed Ricksha Carrier features large, 500mm, semi-pneumatic wheels, a convenient pull handle and transmission cradle for enhanced mobility on rough terrain.
Augers
Easily connect the auger to the transmission adaptor with the convenient snap button. We offer a complete line of snap-on augers, and each is available in both 0.9m and 1m lengths with diameters ranging from 38mm to 400mm. Snap-on extensions are available in both full-flighted and tube configurations.
