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Description
📘 Overview
The Digga 13DDS is a high-flow single-speed excavator auger drive for 13–16T excavators machines — delivering the torque and flow handling required for large-diameter foundation, pile, and caisson drilling. Built around Digga's compact high-torque planetary gearbox with Digga-designed Eaton motor and integrated pressure relief valve, the 13DDS eliminates bulky external valve blocks. 2-piece shaft design. HALO alignment system compatible. Warranty: 5-year gearbox / 3-year motor / lifetime shaft pull-out. Made in Dyersville, Iowa, USA by Digga.
⚙️ Key Features
- Model 13DDS | High-flow single-speed excavator auger drive
- For 13–16T excavators class excavators
- Compact high-torque Digga planetary gearbox
- Digga-designed Eaton motor with integrated PRV
- 2-piece shaft design — maximum side load without bearing overload
- HALO alignment system compatible
- Warranty: 5-year gearbox | 3-year motor | Lifetime shaft pull-out
- Made in Dyersville, Iowa, USA | Digga — attachments since 1981
🔑 Benefits
- Purpose-built for 13–16T excavators class machines — not an undersized drive rated-up for a larger machine — using an underpowered drive on a large excavator limits drilling performance to the drive's rated capacity, not the machine's. The 13DDS is engineered specifically for this machine weight class.
- Integrated PRV eliminates the most common excavator drive failure point — external PRV blocks create additional connections and potential leak points. Integrated design reduces leak risk and simplifies installation.
- 5-year gearbox warranty far exceeds the 1-year industry standard — reflects Digga's engineering confidence and manufacturing quality.
- HALO compatibility ensures straight holes in precision foundation work — on large excavator drilling for commercial foundations, hole deviation causes significant rework cost. HALO provides real-time plumb feedback from the cab.
📊 Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 13DDS |
| Speed | Single speed (DDS suffix = high-flow) |
| Drive | Digga Planetary drive + Eaton motor with integrated PRV |
| Shaft | 2-piece design — max side load, bearing protection |
| HALO | Compatible — optional LED plumb alignment |
| Machine Class | 13–16T excavators |
| Warranty | 5-year gearbox | 3-year motor | Lifetime shaft pull-out |
| Origin | Made in Dyersville, Iowa, USA |
🔗 Attachment Compatibility
Requires auxiliary hydraulic circuit on excavator. Confirm machine hydraulic output (GPM and PSI) meets drive requirements. Mounting bracket and auger bit required for full operation — sold separately. Contact eskidsteer.com for mounting bracket options for your specific excavator model.
🚜 Machine Compatibility
Compatible with excavators in the 13–16T excavators class:
| Caterpillar | Komatsu | Volvo | Doosan |
| John Deere | Hitachi | Kubota | Yanmar |
Confirm excavator auxiliary hydraulic output and pin dimensions for mount compatibility before ordering.
❓ FAQs
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Q: What is the difference between 13DDS (DDS) and the DDT version?
DDS = single-speed high-flow drive. DDT = two-speed version of the same drive — allows switching between high-torque/low-speed and high-speed/lower-torque modes for different drilling conditions. For most foundation and pile drilling, DDS single-speed is standard. DDT provides additional flexibility for variable ground conditions on the same job. |
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Q: What mounting bracket do I need?
The 13DDS requires an excavator-specific mounting bracket for your machine's dipper arm pin configuration. Digga manufactures brackets for most excavator brands. Contact eskidsteer.com with your excavator make, model, and year for bracket selection. |
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Q: What auger bits are compatible?
The 13DDS is compatible with Digga auger bits in the appropriate hub size for this drive class. Contact eskidsteer.com for bit selection — larger machine drives use different hub outputs than skid steer drives. |
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Q: How does HALO work?
HALO is an optional LED plumb alignment system that attaches to the auger drive. It uses LED lighting visible from the cab to indicate when the auger is plumb (vertical). The operator adjusts the boom until HALO indicates plumb before beginning each hole, ensuring straight foundation holes without a ground spotter. |
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Q: Can this drive be used for helical anchor installation?
The 13DDS can be converted for anchor/screw anchor use with the addition of Digga's ECV (Energy Control Valve / Anti-Kickback Valve). Using it for anchoring without an ECV voids the gearbox warranty. Contact eskidsteer.com for ECV options for the 13DDS. |
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