Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit Complete Assembly - Star Industries

📘 Overview

The Star Industries Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit is a complete auger drive system for Toro Dingo / Ditch Witch / Vermeer / Boxer / Ramrod mini skid steers and Bobcat MT series, available in two drive sizes: 160D-615M (6–15 GPM) and 160D-1020M (10–20 GPM). Each kit includes the planetary drive unit, matching mini quick-tach mounting frame (Dingo-style or Bobcat MT), and hose kit — everything needed to start drilling on arrival. At 2,000 PSI the 615M produces 1,420 ft-lbs of torque; the 1020M produces 2,041 ft-lbs. Drive-only versions (without frame and hose) are also available. 5-year factory guarantee. USA made since 1981.

⚙️ Key Features

• 160D-615M: 6–15 GPM planetary drive | 1,420 ft-lbs @ 2,000 PSI
• 160D-1020M: 10–20 GPM planetary drive | 2,041 ft-lbs @ 2,000 PSI
• Complete assembly includes: drive unit + mini QT frame + hose kit
• Two mount options per drive: Dingo-style (MSS) or Bobcat MT (MSSBC)
• Drive-only SKUs available: 160D-615M and 160D-1020M
• Planetary gear drive — high torque, high efficiency
• 5-year factory guarantee | USA made since 1981

🔑 Benefits

• Complete assembly eliminates compatibility guesswork for first-time auger buyers — matching a drive unit, frame, and hose kit from separate sources requires verifying GPM compatibility, frame interface, and hose fitting sizes across three separate components. The Star assembled kit is pre-matched — every component works together as a certified system, reducing return risk and installation time to minutes.
• Planetary drive delivers 2× the torque of chain-drive units at the same GPM — chain-drive auger systems are mechanically inefficient, losing significant power to chain friction and sprocket engagement losses. The Star planetary drive transmits motor output directly to the auger shaft through an efficient gear reduction, producing approximately double the output torque of chain-drive units at equivalent hydraulic input.
• 10–20 GPM option handles heavier soil conditions that the 6–15 GPM unit struggles with — the 615M drive produces 1,420 ft-lbs at 2,000 PSI, which handles standard soil and light clay. The 1020M produces 2,041 ft-lbs at the same pressure — 44% more torque — which is the difference between stopping in heavy clay or compacted soil and powering through. If your work involves any hard-ground or clay drilling, the 1020M is worth the additional investment.
• Mini-specific mounting frame prevents the torque reaction failures that damage generic adapters — adapting a full-size auger system to a mini skid steer using aftermarket adapter plates creates unforeseen load paths and stress concentrations at the adapter joints. The Star machine-specific mini QT frame is engineered for the exact load geometry of mini skid steer boom attachment points, preventing the frame cracking and pivot wear that occur with generic adapters under hard-ground drilling torque loads.

📊 Specifications

🔗 Attachment Compatibility

Match the drive model (615M or 1020M) to your mini skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic output in GPM. Check your machine spec sheet for "auxiliary hydraulic flow." The 615M suits most mini skid steers with 6–15 GPM aux output. The 1020M suits machines with 10–20 GPM. Running an oversized drive on a low-flow machine starves the motor; running an undersized drive on a high-flow machine risks over-speed. Auger bits (T-post, dirt, rock) sold separately — see Star Industries auger bit listings.

🚜 Machine Compatibility

Designed for mini skid steer loaders with auxiliary hydraulic capability. Select frame mount for your machine:

Requires aux hydraulic capability on your mini machine. Confirm GPM output matches selected drive model before ordering. Contact Star Industries at 1-800-541-1797 for compatibility with other mini loader brands.

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📥 Downloads

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