Recommended flow
10-30 GPM
Torque @ 3,000 PSI
2,829 ft-lbs
Model
3DSS
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
Made in USA
5-yr warranty
Overview
This skid steer auger attachment is built around the Digga 3DSS drive and covers the same five machine classes as the 2DSS package, suiting machines with more hydraulic flow to give. The 3DSS is worth choosing over the 2DSS only if your carrier can actually feed it — a drive that never reaches its rated flow never reaches its rated torque. Note that Digga publishes different carrier weight ranges for the 3DSS depending on class: heavier for a mini excavator than for a skid steer.
Key Features of the 3DSS Auger Package with Mount for 10 - 30 GPM Machines
- Torque @ 3,000 PSI: 2,829 ft-lbs — as published by Digga for the 3DSS
- Max torque @ 3,500 PSI: 3,294 ft-lbs — as published by Digga for the 3DSS
- Recommended flow: 10-30 GPM — as published by Digga for the 3DSS
- Standard output shaft: 2" Hex — as published by Digga for the 3DSS
- Complete package — drive, hoses, flush-face quick disconnects and the mount for the machine you choose
- 5 machine types and 9 mount configurations on one listing
- Compact high torque Digga manufactured gearbox
- Digga designed Eaton motor with integrated PRV eliminates the need for bulky valve blocks and reduces potential leak points
- 2 Piece shaft design ensures maximum side load ratings without increasing load on bearings
- 5 year gear box and 3 year motor warranty / lifetime shaft pull-out warranty
Why Buy This Skid Steer Auger Attachment as a Package
- Digga rates the 3DSS differently by carrier — a heavier band for mini excavators than for skid steers, which is why the machine-type table below matters more than a single headline figure.
- Same mounts, hoses and A4/RC4 bits as the 2DSS package, so stepping up within the range strands nothing.
- Complete package rather than a drive plus a shopping list — hoses and disconnects arrive sized to the drive.
- TRU-CUT cutting geometry holds the nominal hole diameter instead of cutting oversize.
- 2-piece shaft takes side load without pushing it into the bearings, which is what off-plumb drilling does to a one-piece shaft.
Digga 3DSS Drive Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 3DSS |
| Torque @ 3,000 PSI | 2,829 ft-lbs |
| Max torque @ 3,500 PSI | 3,294 ft-lbs |
| Recommended flow | 10-30 GPM |
| Motor type | Orbital Geroler |
| Max horsepower | 34 HP |
| Standard output shaft | 2" Hex |
| Recommended auger bits | A4 / RC4 |
| Weight | 123 lbs |
| Overall length | 25.9" |
| Diameter | 9.4" |
| HALO auger alignment | Optional |
3DSS Package by Machine Type
| Machine Type | Carrier weight range (Digga) | Mount packages offered |
|---|---|---|
| Backhoe | — | Backhoe Mount |
| Mini Excavator | 3-5T (6,600-11,000 lbs) | Double Pin Mount, Single Pin Mount |
| Mini Skid Steer | — | Bobcat Mount Package, Mini Universal Quick Attach Mount Package |
| Skid Steer | 2.5-3.8T (5,500-8,400 lbs) | Extension Frame (TPE) Package, Universal Quick Attach Frame Package |
| Tractor | — | Bucket Mount Package, Slide Frame Package |
Across all 18 configurations above, the 3DSS drive itself does not change — only the mount does. Where a carrier weight range shows a dash, Digga publishes no figure for the 3DSS in that class, so the mount is what decides fitment.
Choosing Your Mount Package
| Mount Package | Fits | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Backhoe Mount | Backhoe | Backhoe cradle mount with linkage and pin, for the dipper of a backhoe loader. |
| Bobcat Mount Package | Mini Skid Steer | Built for the Bobcat MT series interface, which is not interchangeable with a full-size SSQA. |
| Bucket Mount Package | Tractor | Agricultural bucket side mount, fixing to the side of a front-end loader bucket. |
| Double Pin Mount | Mini Excavator | Two-pin excavator mount with linkage — the usual arrangement on a standard dipper. |
| Extension Frame (TPE) Package | Skid Steer | Telescopic piling and drilling extension frame, for reach and depth beyond a fixed frame. |
| Mini Universal Quick Attach Mount Package | Mini Skid Steer | Mini quick attach plate, sized for compact utility loaders. Does not fit a full-size SSQA plate. |
| Single Pin Mount | Mini Excavator | Pins direct to a single-pin dipper. Pin diameter and spacing must match your machine. |
| Slide Frame Package | Tractor | Slide-shift frame letting the drive offset laterally — useful for drilling close to structures and fence lines. |
| Universal Quick Attach Frame Package | Skid Steer | SSQA frame with linkage and cradle, giving side-shift capability on a full-size loader. |
Every 3DSS configuration can be ordered with the HALO Auger Alignment System. HALO sits in the hood of the drive and shows green when the auger is plumb and red when it is not, so the operator can correct without a spotter — worth adding on fence lines, structural piers and anywhere an out-of-plumb hole means rework or extra concrete. Select Include HALO Auger Alignment System to have it factory-fitted, or No HALO for the standard drive.
What Comes in the 3DSS Package
- The 3DSS drive unit itself, identical across every machine-type configuration
- Hydraulic hoses and flush-face quick disconnects
- The mount package you select, matched to your machine type
- Auger bits are sold separately — the drive takes any Digga bit on its output shaft
Which Machines Fit the 3DSS Package?
The 3DSS package lists the Machine Type first: pick the one that matches your carrier, then the Mount Package that goes with it. Mounts are machine-specific and do not interchange between classes.
Bobcat
Caterpillar
John Deere
Case
New Holland
Takeuchi
Kubota
Gehl
Those are the common quick-attach loaders; pin-on and bucket-mount configurations are matched by dimension rather than brand. Add your machine make and model at checkout and we confirm the mount fits before the order ships.
3DSS Auger Package with Mount for 10 - 30 GPM Machines Questions, Answered
Should I buy the 2DSS or 3DSS package?
Compare your machine’s auxiliary flow against the recommended range in the table above. The 3DSS reaches higher but needs more flow to do it; on a machine that cannot supply it, a 2DSS will out-drill an under-fed 3DSS. Mounts and bits are shared either way.
Which mount package do I need?
Match it to your machine class. Pin-on mounts — single pin and double pin — are for excavators; quick attach frames and TPE extension frames are for skid steers; the mini quick attach and Bobcat MT mounts are for compact utility loaders; bucket and slide frame mounts suit tractor loaders; and the backhoe mount fits a backhoe dipper. They are machine-specific and do not swap between classes.
What is included in the package?
The drive unit, hydraulic hoses, flush-face quick disconnects and the mount package you select. Auger bits and extensions are separate — the drive takes any Digga bit matching its output shaft.
What is HALO and is it worth adding?
HALO is Digga’s LED auger alignment system, built into the hood of the drive. Green means the auger is plumb, red means it is not, so the operator corrects without a spotter. It earns its cost on fence lines, structural piers and any high-volume drilling where an out-of-plumb hole means rework or extra concrete.
Does the 3DSS need a case drain?
No. The 3DSS is a single-speed drive running on a standard two-line auxiliary circuit. Only Digga’s two-speed DDT drives need a case drain.
What warranty comes with the 3DSS?
Five years on the gearbox, three years on the motor, and a lifetime shaft pull-out warranty for drilling use, subject to maintenance per the operator’s manual.
What hydraulic flow does it need?
This one is rated for 10-30 GPM. Check that figure against your machine’s auxiliary hydraulic output before choosing — a machine that cannot supply the rated flow will never reach the rated performance, and one that exceeds the limit will run the attachment hot.
Will this fit my machine?
Check three things: and it needs 10-30 GPM. Add your machine make and model at checkout and we confirm the fit before the order ships.
How is shipping calculated?
Shipping is calculated at checkout — add the item to your cart, enter your delivery address, and the shipping charge is shown before you complete your order. Lift gate service is available for residential deliveries and can be selected at checkout.
How do I order?
Add the item to your cart and check out online — the order page asks for your machine make and model, so there is no need to call ahead. We check the mount against your machine after the order and come back to you if anything needs changing. If you would rather ask first, email support@eskidsteer.com or use the chat button on your screen.
People reach this listing looking for a skid steer auger, an auger drive with mount, or simply a skid steer post hole digger for a machine they already own. Because the 3DSS configures across several machine classes from one page, it also comes up when someone is comparing a mini excavator auger against a tractor auger attachment. Every configuration is genuine digga auger equipment built in Dyersville, Iowa.
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