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Spring-Loaded Piston Earth Auger

The spring piston soil auger is a machine that can be easily mounted to tractors with a three-point hitch system and is powered by the PTO (Power Take-Off) shaft. This machine delivers excellent performance, especially for planting tree saplings, and olive, fruit, and hazelnut saplings, as well as for installing fence posts. Thanks to its hydraulic piston system, it can effortlessly drill deep holes even in hard and rocky soil conditions. During the drilling process, the hydraulic control lever should be adjusted gradually according to the hardness of the soil for optimal performance.

Installation and Operation

The soil auger is mounted to the tractor via the three-point hitch system and operates through the PTO shaft. The spring piston system allows easier drilling in hard soils. It is ideal for tasks such as planting saplings, including olive, fruit, and hazelnut saplings, and installing fence posts. With the correct drill bit selection, this machine operates at maximum efficiency.

The transmission speed is 80 RPM, and SAE 140 transmission oil is used to ensure smooth operation. It is important to check the oil level before use and refill if necessary.

Applications and Advantages

The spring piston soil auger offers versatile usage in various applications. It can be used for the following tasks:

• Tree sapling planting: Provides a reliable solution for planting tree saplings.

• Olive, fruit, and hazelnut sapling planting: Ensures high efficiency in planting these saplings.

• Fence post installation: Allows for quick and efficient installation of fence posts.

This machine is durable and efficient, suitable for both small and large agricultural projects.

Drill Bit Capacity and Performance

The drill bits are selected according to soil hardness to optimize drilling performance. The drilling capacity for different diameters is as follows:

• 20 cm diameter, 100 cm depth: 80 holes/hour

• 30 cm diameter, 100 cm depth: 70 holes/hour

• 40 cm diameter, 100 cm depth: 60 holes/hour

• 45 cm diameter, 100 cm depth: 50 holes/hour

• 60 cm diameter, 100 cm depth: 40 holes/hour

This wide range of performance capacity allows for flexible use in different projects.

Maintenance and Usage Tips

To ensure long-lasting and smooth operation of the machine, the following maintenance steps should be followed:

• Before starting, check the transmission oil level using the dipstick and refill with SAE 90 oil as needed.

• Grease the shaft guard tube generously with grease.

• After every 300 holes, check and tighten all bolts.