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Get Attached to Your Drill

Sep 17, 2025

Horizontal boring kitWhether you’re a contractor or taking on DIY landscaping projects, efficiency, precision and safety are essential for a successful job. However, tackling different horizontal boring jobs typically means investing in multiple specialized machines and costs can add up quickly.

But we have you covered.

Designed for the Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drill, our horizontal boring attachment packages allow you to handle a range of jobs from landscape lighting to sprinkler systems and drain tile, all with one machine. Here’s how our horizontal boring kits for the Mechanical Earth Drill help you do more with less.

 

Earth drill horizontal boring kitsA Versatile Machine

Our horizontal boring attachments are designed to work with Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drills, the top choice for rental store owners, fencing contractors and other professionals who need a one-man auger that’s safe, efficient and easy to operate. The lightweight Mechanical Earth Drill packs a punch with a high-speed auger reaching drilling speeds of 360 rpm, providing faster and cleaner drilling than competitive models. We offer various auger sizes, from 1.5-inch-diameter for soil sampling to 16-inch-diameter nursery augers, ensuring your earth drill is properly equipped for the task at hand. The drills feature a steel torque tube to protect users from dangerous kickback, allowing for safe one-man operation for fence installation, planting trees and other landscaping projects.

 

Mechanical earth drill horizontal boring driveway attachmentSidewalk or Driveway?

We offer two horizontal boring kits which easily pair with the Mechanical Earth Drill by simply replacing the auger with the boring attachments. True to its name, the Sidewalk Boring Kit allows you to quickly bore up to 5 feet under sidewalks, paths or drainage ditches to easily install electrical, water and plumbing lines. Utilizing a 3-inch-diameter auger and wiggle joint extension that are lightweight and easy to install, the Sidewalk Kit allows you to bore underneath the concrete without damage, preserving surface integrity and eliminating the need for restoration and repair.

If you’re taking on a bigger job, the robust Driveway Boring Kit can bore up to 50 feet under wider spaces such as driveways, roads and parking lots. Its extended reach equips you to do more complex underground installations like irrigation systems, electrical conduit or communication cables. The Driveway Kit’s expandable design gives you the flexibility to adjust the setup based on the desired bore length. This kit features a water drill bit, swivel adapter, swivel assembly and a horizontal drill key. To complete the setup, you’ll also need a garden hose, water pipe for the length of the bore plus 15 feet and necessary couplings. The water from the hose runs through the water pipe to flush out the cuttings for a clean result. Like the Sidewalk Kit, our Driveway Kit saves time and money by keeping concrete and asphalt surfaces intact.

 

More Bang for Your Buck

So, whether you’re a homeowner taking matters into your own hands for those yard upgrades, or a contractor taking on summer landscaping jobs, our horizontal boring kits can turn your Mechanical Earth Drill into a multifunctional workhorse. Instead of needing multiple machines to tackle horizontal boring and drilling jobs, investing in attachments for your earth drill is a cost-effective solution with rapid ROI.

Ready to get to work? Contact us to learn more about how our Mechanical Earth Drill and horizontal boring attachment offerings can save you time and money.

A Formula for Increased Fencing Profit

A Formula for Increased Fencing Profit

May 22, 2025

Mechanical Earth Drill for Fencing

There’s a lot of math involved in running a fencing company. Calculating the time required to complete a job, the number of crew members that will be needed on site, how many jobs the operation can take on and the cost of materials is just the beginning to ensure the business will be profitable. Every opportunity to reduce the time spent on the installation process and maximize resources on the jobsite has a direct impact on the bottom line.

A significant line item in any fencing operation’s calculation is its equipment cost. Most residential fence installers invest in an earth drill to speed up the posthole digging process.

This key piece of equipment has a big impact on a fencing crew’s productivity, and, with the right features, this expense can lead to a big boost in the bottom line.

 

Hydraulic earth drill fencing

One is Less Than Two

There are many portable earth drill options on the market, but most require two-man operation for safety. When an earth drill hits an obstacle underground, it can jerk and jar the operator with enough force to result in injury. Because this is so dangerous, most drills require two operators to hold the drill steady and combat these effects. However, Little Beaver’s torque tube makes one-man drilling possible with both our Mechanical and Hydraulic Earth Drills by redirecting kickback to the engine carriage as opposed to the handles.

When you can subtract one operator from the drilling process, the labor cost for that step is cut in half. Multiply that by dozens of postholes for a single fencing job and the savings add up. The second crew member can be reassigned elsewhere, such as following behind and placing the fence posts, to optimize the workforce on the jobsite.

 

Double Drilling SpeedLittle Beaver fencing- decrease labor. Increase Profits.

Ready for more math? One of the key advantages of our Mechanical Earth Drill is its operational speed — the auger can rotate at up to 360 RPM. Most other drills can’t meet this speed in a one-man drilling package and it’s common to see competitive drills operating at half that pace.

The Mechanical Earth Drill can create a posthole in less than one minute, cutting down on drilling time and speeding up the installation process. The fast rotation speed also creates a smoother, cleaner hole than other posthole digging options, reducing time required to prepare the hole for the fence post. By cutting back on time spent digging, contractors can complete more projects in less time, bringing additional income into the equation.

 

Do The Math

The common denominator leading to one-man drilling and increased drilling speed is Little Beaver’s Mechanical Earth Drill. With reduced labor requirements and improved safety features, our earth drills provide both short- and long-term financial benefits.

Calculate your potential savings! Learn more about how Little Beaver earth drills can increase fencing revenue with faster drilling today.

Small Spaces, Big Insights

Small Spaces, Big Insights

Dec 17, 2024

Soil sampling in confined spaces is a critical step in construction, urban agriculture and foundation repair projects. However, not every project has the space to accommodate a big soil sampling rig. For projects in confined spaces — such as a basement, backyard or on a sensitive historical site — finding equipment that can dig deep enough while fitting into these tight areas can be a challenge.

A Big Beaver Earth Drill makes soil sampling easier in restricted access locations by offering a compact, maneuverable design that is precise to control and safe to run with only one operator.

Maneuverability in Tight Spaces

Big Beaver foundation repair drill

The Big Beaver excels at foundation repair, efficiently drilling pier holes up to 16″ in diameter. A simple crank mechanism lets you align the mast in any position up to 15 degrees from vertical.

The right equipment can make or break a soil sampling project with space limitations. Handheld samplers might seem like a good solution for tight spaces, but they don’t always reach deep enough to procure the samples you need. Alternatives, such as automated options, can be costly while truck- or trailer-mounted rigs can’t fit into small work areas.

Another challenge is that these projects often take place in urban developments, near or beside houses and fences. Contractors need portable, gentle equipment that doesn’t damage turf, sod or landscaping with its tires or heavy weight.

The Big Beaver is only 26 inches wide and 80 inches tall, making it compact enough to fit into an elevator and through a doorway or gate and short enough to stand upright under the eaves of a house or other areas with low overhead clearance. The auger tilt angles up to 15 degrees to get as close to a structure as possible. At 675 pounds, the drill is light enough to minimize damage to lawns and landscaping.

Depth Precision

Each soil sampling project requires the soil to be collected at a different depth. Some projects, like soil sampling for a home garden, only require sampling to about 4 inches deep. This can be completed with a simple hand sampler, but many projects require deeper digging. Construction and foundation repair projects can vary between 3 feet deep up to 100 feet deep.

  • Utility: 3-10 feet deep
  • Foundation Repair: 3-30 feet deep
  • Construction: 10-100 feet deep

These depths vary based on soil type, what project is being carried out and local regulations. Some local agencies require certain soil sampling depths to be tested before construction takes place. The Big Beaver can dig to 30 feet with a 16-inch auger and up to 100 feet with a 6-inch auger, depending on the soil conditions.

Safe Drilling

The Big Beaver is a standalone auger drill rig that allows for safe one-man operation. It features a torque tube that redirects dangerous kickback away from the operator to the power source. The torque tube connects to the drill at three different points on the frame, which allows for nine different torque tube positions. This lets operators position the drill in the most convenient way possible.

In basements or other enclosed spaces, operators should place the engine carriage outside with an extension hose running to the drill. Removing the engine from the room protects against dangerous fumes while working in close quarters. When doing so, operators should anchor the drill to the floor with screw or concrete anchors. This protects the operator from counterrotation by preventing the drill from jerking or tipping when encountering an underground obstacle.

Soil Sampling with the Big Beaver

Restricted spaces shouldn’t hold up your soil sampling project. When automated, trailer- and truck-mounted options just don’t work, a Big Beaver earth drill makes projects easier, safer and more precise. Check out our Big Beaver Earth Drill and soil sampling options to learn more.

Learn How to Set Up the Big Beaver

Anchoring Made Easy: 90-Minute Mobile Home Stabilization

Anchoring Made Easy: 90-Minute Mobile Home Stabilization

Nov 27, 2024

Hydraulic earth drill mobile home anchoring adaptor

Strong winds and other extreme weather events are potentially frightening, no matter where you live. This is especially true for mobile home owners, who are often more susceptible to storm damage. Mobile home anchoring is one way to secure peace of mind. But depending on the method used, it can be a time-consuming and cumbersome project. There are two main options to complete the work — an earth drill or a pipe thread machine powered by a generator.

While a pipe thread machine is precise, it’s also expensive, slow and exhausting, resulting in several hours of work to anchor a single home. A Little Beaver Hydraulic Earth Drill, on the other hand, has the torque to punch through tough ground with ease and the maneuverability to do it efficiently and quickly.

Safe and Efficient Anchoring

A Little Beaver anchoring attachment offers three substantial benefits: power, precision and safety. Operating at low speeds with high torque, our hydraulic earth auger consistently delivers quick, accurate results. If you hit a rock or other obstacle during the drilling process, you can easily circumvent it by using the drill’s convenient reverse setting. This work is also made safer thanks to Little Beaver’s steel torque tube, which absorbs kickback and eliminates the need for a second operator.

Save Time and Money

Anchoring a mobile home shouldn’t take longer than watching a standard movie. By pairing the Hydraulic Earth Drill with Little Beaver’s anchor adapters, you can install each anchor in less than two minutes and complete an entire mobile home in as little as 90 minutes.

Check out our website to learn the five easy steps of anchoring a mobile home. Contact us with any questions regarding the process or equipment needed. For additional information on anchoring requirements, consult an experienced installer or your local building inspector.

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Augers, Points & Blades Wear Issues

Augers, Points & Blades Wear Issues

Nov 22, 2024

Maximize Drill Performance

Earth auger blade replacement

Operators sometimes forget that points and blades need regular maintenance just like an earth drill does. Too often, these small pieces are forgotten in the day-to-day shuffle of drilling projects. However, forgoing routine maintenance on these critical parts can lead to a decline in drilling performance or even a complete breakdown on the jobsite.

Proper maintenance and replacement of common wear parts keeps your earth auger operating at peak performance. Like the drills they are mounted on, augers, points and blades require routine maintenance.

  • Check the placement of the points and blades every day. Misalignment might cause the auger to vibrate excessively or “walk” during use.
  • Ensure you’re using the right points and blades for the soil. Standard options work for loamy soils or areas with few rocks while hard clay or frozen ground requires carbide blades. Having the right points and blades will protect the auger from damage and make your drilling project easier.
  • Replace worn attachable points and blades before they reach the auger flighting. Operators can replace these parts quickly with basic hand tools, such as a wrench or ratchet set. To learn more, check out our video below.
  • If the blades wear down far enough to damage the flighting, operators will need to repair the auger flighting by welding the material or replace the entire auger.
  • A good rule of thumb is to never operate a drill with damaged or missing parts, which includes the auger.
Heavy-Duty Auger Point

Heavy-Duty Auger Point

Our earth augers feature abrasive-resistant steel and hard surfacing on the edges of the points and blades. Another benefit of working with Little Beaver is that our points and blades are reversible, which means you get twice as much work out of one point or blade.

The time put into maintaining smaller wear parts protects against larger repair costs if the drill is damaged or breaks. Keep an eye on maintenance schedules to prolong the life of your Little Beaver earth drills.

 

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