NEW FROM GROUND HOG
ONE-MAN OPERATED, HAND-HELD HOLE DIGGER
Features:
•Reliable Honda GX35, 360 Degree 4-Stroke Engine
•Sealed, Grease Lubricated, Transmission with Hardened Steel Gears
•Heavy-Duty Ball Bearings
•Heavy Wall Handlebars
•Centrifugal Clutch Allows Slippage on Obstacles
•Very Low Maintenance
•Compact Design is Easily Transported
•Trigger-Type Return-Style Throttle
•Heavy Wall Steel, Powder Coated Handlebars
•Handles up to an 8″ Auger
•Augers Available in 2″, 4″, 6″, & 8″
•Augers Have Reversible Blade Design for Twice the Life
•Made in the USA
The C-71-5 Earth Drill is the work-horse of the Ground Hog line, tried and tested for over 30 years. It’s straight forward design promotes durability and requires very little maintenance.
The C-71-5 comes equipped with a centrifugal clutch and a finger operated, return-style throttle. It is also equipped with a stop switch at both operator positions. The C-71-5 uses Ground Hog’s proven gear box, which incorporates Timken tapered roller bearings for years of trouble-free service. The gear box uses Ground Hog’s 7/8″ square drive output shaft, an industry standard.
Features:
•Low Maintenance
•High Profitability
•Well Balanced
•Heavy Wall Handlebars
•Easily Transported
•7/8″ Square Auger Drive
•Heavy Duty Aluminum Castings
•Ground Hog’s Time Tested Transmission
•Heavy Duty Industrial Cog-Type Drive Belt
•Trigger-Type Return-Style Throttle
•Centrifugal Clutch With All Metal Shoes and Drum, With Needle Bearings
•Easily Digs With A 12″ Auger
•Will Handle The Hardest Soils
•Three Engine Options: Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Robin
•Efficient Worm Drive Transmission
•Auger Speed 180 RPM @ 3600 Engine RPM (no load)
•150 ft. lbs. torque (approx.)
The Ground Hog model, 1M5C One Man Earth Drill, is designed to put the power of a Two Man Machine in the hands of one. The unique right-angle design minimizes operator fatigue by eliminating torque kick-back to the operator. Our One Man Earth Drill is setting the industry standard with features such as a 7/8 square drive, tubular drive shaft, and time tested gearbox. Heavy gauge steel is used throughout the manufacturing process, as well as Timken tapered roller and ball bearing, to produce a durable, low maintenance, and high quality piece of equipment that you would expect from Ground Hog.
The 1M5C is equipped with a centrifugal clutch and all operating controls are located on the handlebars for the operator’s convenience. The handlebars swing to three positions for: Normal Drilling, Close Up Drilling, and ease of moving the unit at the job site with the auger attached.
Features:
•Highway Rated Tires and Wheels
•Powder Coated For a Durable Finish
•Tubular Steel Drive Shaft
•Low Maintenance
•Easy To Manuever on Rough or Soft Terrain
•7/8″ Square Auger Drive
•Light Weight
•Improved Digging Head Bushings
•No Torque To Operator
•Easy To Use Operator Controls
•Ground Hog’s Time Tested Transmission
•Easy To Load Into Truck or Trailer
•Easily Digs With a 12″ Auger
•Will Handle The Hardest Soils
•Auger Speed: 180 rpm @ 3600 Engine rpm (No Load)
•150 ft. lbs. torque (approximate)
•Honda, Briggs & Stratton, Robin Engines
•Weight: 195 lbs.
•Length: Normal Drilling-82″, Close Up Drilling and Transport-73″
Features:
•Variable Speed, forward and reverse auger rotation
•Three handlebar position: Two for normal drilling and One for close up drilling and towing
•Drilling head pivots from side to side for drilling on uneven terrain
•No torque to operator
•Engine frame swivels to keep engine level for optimum performance
•Replaceable steel bushings at pivot points
•Auger lock up out of the way for easy maneuvering
•Durable powder coated paint
•Large 5.70 x 8 pneumatic highway rated tires for easy maneuvering and towing
•Towable. Includes towbar with 2″ hitch
•7/8″ square auger drive
•9hp (6.75 kw) Honda Engine
•275 ft. lbs. of torque and 140 rpm apprx. max auger speed
•6 gpm pump
•High pressure hydraulic swivels for free movement and longer hose life
•Hoses protected within the frame
•Weight: 295 lbs. with fluids
•Length: Normal drilling-100″, Close Drilling and Towing-75″
•Width: 34″
•Height: 38″