MECHANICAL EARTH DRILLS

Engineered to Work…And to Last

For over 50 years, the versatile Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drill has been the #1 choice of rental store owners, fencing contractors, and other professionals who require a one-man auger that is safe and simple to operate. Thanks to our exclusive torque tube, we’ve eliminated the kickback found in competitive one-man and two-man augers, making one-man drilling safe and productive.

Features & Benefits

Lightweight, powerful, reliable
High-speed auger rotation digs holes quickly and cleanly
Torque-free digging eliminates kickback and the need for two-man operation

Applications

Fencing
Decks
Landscaping
Sign erection
Horizontal boring

Brochures/Manuals

Little Beaver Mechanical Drills are ideal for a variety of industries, including rental centers, fence and sign installers, landscape and building contractors, and parks and recreation departments.

little beaver steel torque tube auger — Little Beaver Mechanical Drills feature a steel torque tube that allows operators to use large-diameter augers without fear of dangerous kickback.

little beaver auger used in a playground — Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drills offer a small footprint for easy access in any area and can be used on lawns, golf course greens and other delicate surfaces without causing damage.

earth drill used for planting a tree — Mechanical earth drills can be used in a variety of applications. From tree planting to fencing and horizontal boring. This multi-functional drill is very versatile.

mechanical earth drill for decking — Deck post installation is made easy with Little Beaver mechanical earth drills.

sign install with mechanical earth drill — Use a mechanical earth drill for everything from installing a sign to planting a row of shrubs.

horizontal boring with an earth auger — Horizontal boring attachments make simple work out of installing landscape lighting, irrigation systems or underground pipe.

Maintenance Videos

Auger Assembly

How to Replace the Clutch

Replacing the Transmission, Oil Bath or Gearbox

Throttle Maintenance Tips

How to Replace the Core of the Flex Shaft

Mechanical vs. Hydraulic – How do you choose?

Carriage and Wheel Options

Customize your Little Beaver with a variety of engine, wheel and carriage options. Both the MDL-5 and MDL-8 models are available with Honda OHV or Vanguard engines. 10″ pneumatic wheels are standard on MDL-8 models, and optional on 5.5 hp units. Engine protecting roll cages are optional on all models. With its 20″ semi-pneumatic wheels, the specially designed rick-sha carrier is ideal for navigating over the rough terrain often associated with geophysical job sites. A convenient pull handle and transmission cradle makes it easy to smoothly move the earth drill to your exact drilling location.

Specifications

Engine brand /model

Engine Horsepower

Engine Torque

Oil Alert System

Torque Tube

Centrifugal Clutch

7′ Flexible Drive Shaft

Snap-on Auger Adaptor

Gear Reduction Ratio*

RPM*

Wheel Size**

Wheel Type**

Dry Shipping Weight

MDL-5B

Vanguard 12V332 OHV

6.5 hp (4.8 KW) Gross

Not Available

Standard

10:1

360

8-inch, Optional 10-inch flat-free

Semi-pneumatic

135 lbs

MDL-5H

Honda GX160 OHV

4.8 hp (3.6 KW) Net

7.6 lb-ft (10.3 Nm) Net

Standard

10:1

360

8-inch, Optional 10-inch flat-free

Semi-pneumatic

130 lbs

MDL-8B

Vanguard 19L132 OHV

10 hp (7.5 KW) Gross

Not Available

Standard

10:1

360

10-inch

Flat-Free

175 lbs

MDL-8H

Honda GX240 OHV

7.9 hp (5.9 KW) Net

13.4 lb-ft (18.3 Nm) Net

Standard

10:1

360

10-inch

Flat-Free

173 lbs

MDL-8H

Kohler CH395 OHV

9.5 hp (7.1 KW) Gross

13.4 lb-ft (18.8 Nm) Gross

Standard

10:1

360

10-inch

Flat-Free

169 lbs

* Optional 13:1 or 20:1 gear reduction transmissions generate 277 or 180 RPM’s, respectively.
** Optional 10″ pneumatic wheels are available for MDL-5B and MDL-5H.