Flow Range
10 – 35 GPM
Torque at 2,000 PSI
1,420 – 2,459 ft lb
Models available
3 variants
Guaranteed Fit
Fast Shipping
Hassle-Free Returns
Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒6-year drive warranty
🔨Planetary drive, heavy wall frame
📘 Overview
A Star Industries skid steer auger attachment is a three-part system, and this listing lets you buy it either as a complete kit or as the drive alone. The complete assembly includes the universal skid steer mounting frame, the hose kit and a planetary drive unit in your choice of three flow ranges — 10 to 20, 15 to 30, or 20 to 35 GPM. If you already run a Star frame and hoses, the same three drives are available on their own. All are the current New Style single ear housing. Auger bits are ordered separately so you match diameter to the hole rather than to the kit.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Skid Steer Auger Kit
- Complete assemblies include mounting frame, hose kit and drive unit
- Three drive flow ranges: 10-20 GPM, 15-30 GPM and 20-35 GPM
- Drive units also sold separately for machines already running a Star frame
- Current New Style single ear housing on all drives
- Universal skid steer mounting frame, 160QT-SS, in heavy wall tubular steel
- Mounting frame includes a weatherproof tube for storing the operations manual
- Largest and strongest cradle on the market, per Star Industries
- Hose kit 160HK includes two 1/2 in x 96 in hoses in a protective sleeve with flat face quick couplers
- Rugged planetary drive with heavy duty components
- Torque from 1,420 to 4,303 ft lb depending on drive and pressure
- Maximum intermittent pressure 3,000 PSI, maximum continuous pressure 3,500 PSI
- Rated for augers up to 30 in dirt / 24 in rock (1020B) or 36 in dirt and rock (1530B and 2035B)
- Frames also available for mini skid steer, telehandler and backhoe or mini excavator mounting
- A skid steer auger drive and auger kit skid steer operators can build to their own machine
- A planetary auger drive sold as a complete skid steer auger assembly or drive only
- Works as a post hole digger skid steer setup for fencing, decking and sign work
- 6-year industry-leading warranty on the drive
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Skid Steer Auger Kit
- Buy the kit once, then only buy bits — frame, hoses and drive are the durable part of an auger system; the bit is the wear part. A complete assembly means every future job costs only the auger diameter you need.
- Flow range is the one specification that must match your machine — a drive fed below its minimum turns slowly and stalls; fed above its maximum it overheats. Check your auxiliary flow on the machine data plate before choosing between 10-20, 15-30 and 20-35 GPM.
- The drive is sold separately for a reason — frames and hoses outlast drives, so a yard replacing a worn unit buys the drive alone rather than a second complete kit.
- A weatherproof manual tube built into the frame — a small thing that means the torque figures and service intervals are still on the machine in year three, rather than in a drawer in the office.
- One drive moves between machine classes — frames are available for universal skid steer, mini skid steer, telehandler quick-tach and backhoe or mini excavator boom tips, in any combination with any drive unit.
📊 Star Industries Skid Steer Auger Kit Specifications
| Drive | Flow Range | Max Auger Dia. Dirt/Rock | Torque at 2,000 PSI | Torque at 3,500 PSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160D-1020B | 10-20 GPM | 30 in / 24 in | 1,420 ft lb | 2,486 ft lb |
| 160D-1530B | 15-30 GPM | 36 in / 36 in | 2,041 ft lb | 3,572 ft lb |
| 160D-2035B | 20-35 GPM | 36 in / 36 in | 2,459 ft lb | 4,303 ft lb |
🔄 Auger Drive Speed Output by Flow
| Flow | 160D-1020B | 160D-1530B | 160D-2035B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 GPM | 43 RPM | — | — |
| 15 GPM | 65 RPM | 45 RPM | — |
| 20 GPM | 86 RPM | 60 RPM | 50 RPM |
| 25 GPM | — | 75 RPM | 62 RPM |
| 30 GPM | — | 90 RPM | 75 RPM |
| 35 GPM | — | — | 87 RPM |
📋 Auger Kit Options at Checkout
| Option as shown at checkout | What you get |
|---|---|
| Skidsteer Auger Assembly - Incl. Frame, Hose Kit, & 10-20 GPM Drive | 160D-1020B-SS-ASSY — complete kit, 10-20 GPM drive, universal skid steer frame |
| Skidsteer Auger Assembly - Incl. Frame, Hose Kit, & 15-30 GPM Drive | 160D-1530B-SS-ASSY — complete kit, 15-30 GPM drive, universal skid steer frame |
| Skidsteer Auger Assembly - Incl. Frame, Hose Kit, & 20-35 GPM Drive | 160D-2035B-SS-ASSY — complete kit, 20-35 GPM drive, universal skid steer frame |
| 10-20 GPM Auger Drive Unit for Standard SS Frame | 160D-1020B — drive unit only, New Style single ear |
| 15-30 GPM Auger Drive Unit for Standard SS Frame | 160D-1530B — drive unit only, New Style single ear |
| 20-35 GPM Auger Drive Unit for Standard SS Frame | 160D-2035B — drive unit only, New Style single ear |
| Skidsteer Auger Mounting Frame - Universal SS QT | 160QT-SS — universal skid steer mounting frame only, heavy wall tubular steel |
🔗 What the Auger Kit Includes, and What to Add
A complete assembly arrives ready to drill apart from the bit: the 160QT-SS universal skid steer mounting frame in heavy wall tubular steel, the 160HK hose kit with two 1/2 inch by 96 inch hoses in a protective sleeve and flat face quick couplers, and your chosen planetary drive unit. Auger bits are ordered separately by diameter — the 160A-HDSF single flight range from 6 to 36 inches for soil, and the 160A-R carbide range for rock. Shaft extensions from 24 to 72 inches add depth, and adapters 160A-AD01 and 160A-AD02 convert between 2 inch hex and 2.5 inch round connections.
🚜 Which Machines Fit This Skid Steer Auger Attachment?
The complete assemblies on this listing use the 160QT-SS universal skid steer mounting frame, which fits skid steer loaders and compact track loaders running the standard universal quick attach coupler — Bobcat, Caterpillar, John Deere, Case, New Holland, Takeuchi, Kubota, Gehl and others. Your machine needs an auxiliary hydraulic circuit, and its flow output is what decides which drive to order. Star also builds frames for other machine classes: 160QT-MSS for mini skid steers, 160QT-FL for specified telehandler quick-tach, and 160QT-BH as a boom tip attachment for backhoes and mini excavators, in any combination with any drive unit.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mount type | Universal quick attach (SSQA) via the 160QT-SS frame |
| Machine types | Skid steer loaders and compact track loaders |
| Hydraulics required | Yes — auxiliary circuit; flow output determines which drive to order |
| Flow options | 10-20 GPM, 15-30 GPM or 20-35 GPM |
| Other frames available | 160QT-MSS mini skid steer, 160QT-FL telehandler, 160QT-BH backhoe and mini excavator |
| Bits | Ordered separately by diameter — 160A-HDSF for soil, 160A-R for rock |
❓ Star Industries Skid Steer Auger Kit Questions, Answered
What is included in a complete auger assembly?
A complete skid steer auger attachment: the mounting frame, the hose kit and the drive unit. Specifically the 160QT-SS universal skid steer frame, the 160HK hose kit with two 1/2 inch by 96 inch hoses and flat face quick couplers, and your chosen planetary drive. Auger bits are ordered separately so you can match diameter to the job.
Which drive flow range do I need?
Match it to your machine auxiliary hydraulic output, which is on the machine data plate. Three ranges are offered: 10-20 GPM, 15-30 GPM and 20-35 GPM. A drive fed below its minimum flow turns too slowly to dig; fed above its maximum it runs hot.
How much torque does each auger drive produce?
At 2,000 PSI the 160D-1020B produces 1,420 ft lb, the 160D-1530B 2,041 ft lb and the 160D-2035B 2,459 ft lb. At 3,500 PSI those rise to 2,486, 3,572 and 4,303 ft lb. Maximum intermittent pressure is 3,000 PSI and maximum continuous pressure is 3,500 PSI on all three.
What is the largest auger each drive will turn?
The 160D-1020B is rated for a 30 inch auger in dirt and 24 inch in rock. The 160D-1530B and 160D-2035B are both rated for 36 inches in dirt and 36 inches in rock. Sizing a bit above the drive rating stalls the auger and overloads the drive.
How fast does the auger turn?
Speed depends on flow. The 160D-1020B runs 43 RPM at 10 GPM up to 86 RPM at 20 GPM. The 160D-1530B runs 45 RPM at 15 GPM up to 90 RPM at 30 GPM. The 160D-2035B runs 50 RPM at 20 GPM up to 87 RPM at 35 GPM. Higher speed suits soft soil; lower speed with higher torque suits rock and compacted ground.
Can I buy just the drive unit?
Yes. The 160D-1020B, 160D-1530B and 160D-2035B drive units are sold separately for machines already running a standard Star skid steer frame. Frames and hoses generally outlast drives, so replacing the drive alone is the usual route.
Are auger bits included with the kit?
No, bits are ordered separately by diameter. That is deliberate — one kit runs every bit in the range, so you buy the diameters the job needs. The 160A-HDSF single flight range covers 6 to 36 inches in soil, and the 160A-R carbide range covers rock.
Can I use the same drive on a mini skid steer or a backhoe?
Yes, by changing the frame. Star builds the 160QT-SS for universal skid steer, 160QT-MSS for mini skid steer, 160QT-FL for specified telehandler quick-tach and 160QT-BH as a boom tip attachment for backhoes and mini excavators. Any drive unit pairs with any frame.
What is in the hose kit?
The 160HK hose kit includes two 1/2 inch by 96 inch hoses in a protective sleeve, fitted with flat face hydraulic quick couplers. It is included in every complete assembly and available separately.
What warranty covers the auger drive?
Star Industries publishes a 6-year industry-leading warranty on the auger drive unit, which is longer than the 5-year factory guarantee that covers the rest of the Star range.
What does New Style single ear mean?
It describes the current drive housing design. It matters for parts: the housing pin for New Style single ear drives is 160D-113117 with snap ring 160D-111241, where older double ear drives used housing pin 160D-113034 with lynch pin 160D-HLP044.
How deep can I drill with this auger attachment?
Star auger bits are 48 inches overall length, so usable depth is somewhat less once the drive and coupler are accounted for. Fixed length shaft extensions in 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 inch lengths fit between the drive and the bit for deeper holes.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the assembly or drive to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online, entering your machine make and model on the order page so eskidsteer can confirm the coupler and your auxiliary flow. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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