Drilling depth
30 in
Model
160A-TP2
Shaft material
Solid stress proof steel
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Description
🏭Made in USA since 1981
🔒1-year warranty
🔨Solid stress proof shaft
📘 Overview
The Star Industries 160A-TP2 is a T post auger — a narrow 2 inch bit that drills a hole sized to the T-post rather than to a fence post, so the post drives into a pilot hole instead of being fought into undisturbed ground. It cuts dirt, clay, compacted soils, frozen ground, fractured rock, solid rock and concrete on a 2 inch diameter replaceable carbide pilot. The shaft is 1 5/8 inch by 38 inch overall length in solid stress proof steel, giving a 30 inch drilling depth. The carbide pilot, part 160A-P10, is replaceable, so a worn bit is a part rather than a new auger.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries 160A-TP2 T-Post Auger
- 2 in diameter replaceable carbide cutting head, part 160A-P10
- Shaft 1 5/8 in diameter by 38 in overall length
- Solid stress proof steel shaft — not tube
- Drilling depth 30 in
- Cuts dirt, clay, compacted soils, frozen ground, fractured rock, solid rock and concrete
- Fits the same auger drives as every other Star 160A bit
- Standard 2 in hex drive connection
- A fence post auger for T-post work, and a post driver auger pilot for hard ground
- A t post hole auger sized to the post rather than to a fence post hole
- One of the Star skid steer auger bits — a carbide auger bit on the shared 2 in hex drive
- 1-year warranty on auger bits, made in the USA since 1981
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries 160A-TP2 T-Post Auger
- A pilot hole is what stops a T-post bending — driving a post into frozen or rocky ground bends the post and wastes the driver. A 2 inch pilot to 30 inches lets the post go in straight, first time, in ground that would otherwise stop you.
- Solid stress proof shaft, not a tube — a 2 inch bit on a full-size auger drive sees more torque per square inch of shaft than any larger auger. A solid stress proof bar is what survives it.
- It cuts concrete and solid rock, which a dirt auger will not — the carbide head means the same bit that pilots posts in soil also gets through frost, fractured rock and slab.
- The head is replaceable — when the carbide wears, order the 160A-P10 cutting head rather than a new auger. On a fencing crew drilling hundreds of holes, that is the difference in running cost.
- It runs on the auger kit you already own — standard 2 inch hex connection, same as every Star 160A bit, so no separate drive or adapter is needed.
📊 Star Industries 160A-TP2 T-Post Auger Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | 160A-TP2 |
| Cutting head diameter | 2 in, replaceable carbide |
| Shaft | 1 5/8 in diameter x 38 in overall length |
| Shaft material | Solid stress proof steel |
| Drilling depth | 30 in |
| Drive connection | 2 in hex |
| Suitable ground | Dirt, clay, compacted soil, frozen ground, fractured rock, solid rock, concrete |
🔗 The Replaceable Carbide Head and What Else Fits
The 160A-TP2 arrives with its 2 inch carbide cutting head fitted and ready to drill. When the carbide wears, the head is replaced on its own — order part 160A-P10, the 2 inch carbide cutting head for the T-post auger. The bit connects on the standard 2 inch hex, so it runs on any Star auger drive and shares the drive with the 160A-HDSF dirt augers and 160A-R rock augers. Fixed length shaft extensions from 24 to 72 inches are available if you need to pilot deeper than 30 inches.
🚜 Which Auger Drives Fit This T Post Auger?
The 160A-TP2 connects to the auger drive rather than to the machine, on the standard 2 inch hex output shared across the Star 160A bit range. It runs on Star 160D drive units and on other makes with a 2 inch hex output, and adapters 160A-AD01 and 160A-AD02 convert between 2 inch hex and 2.5 inch round if your drive differs. Because the bit is only 2 inches in diameter, any drive in the range has ample torque for it — the constraint is ground hardness rather than drive size.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drive connection | 2 in hex standard; optional round drive available by adding suffix B to the model number |
| Adapters | 160A-AD01 converts 2 in hex drive to 2.5 in round bit; 160A-AD02 converts 2.5 in round drive to 2 in hex bit |
| Compatible drives | Star 160D auger drive units, and other makes using a 2 in hex or 2.5 in round output |
| Machine types | Skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, mini skid steers, mini excavators and backhoes running a Star auger drive |
| Hydraulics | Supplied by the auger drive unit, not by the bit itself |
❓ Star Industries 160A-TP2 T-Post Auger Questions, Answered
What is a T post auger for?
A t post hole auger drills a narrow pilot sized to the post, so it drives into disturbed ground rather than being forced into undisturbed soil. The Star 160A-TP2 cuts a 2 inch hole to 30 inches deep, which is what lets a post go in straight in frozen, rocky or heavily compacted ground.
How deep does the T post auger drill?
Drilling depth is 30 inches, on a shaft 1 5/8 inches in diameter by 38 inches overall length. For deeper piloting, fixed length shaft extensions are available in 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72 inch lengths.
What ground will the T post auger cut?
Dirt, clay, compacted soils, frozen ground, fractured rock, solid rock and concrete. The 2 inch replaceable carbide pilot is what makes the harder materials possible — a steel dirt tooth would glaze immediately in rock or slab.
Can I replace the cutting head?
Yes. The 2 inch carbide cutting head is part 160A-P10 and is replaced on its own when the carbide wears. On a fencing crew drilling hundreds of holes a season, replacing the head rather than the auger is the whole running cost argument.
Why is the shaft solid rather than tube?
A 2 inch bit concentrates the drive torque into a very small shaft section, far more per square inch than a large-diameter auger. Star uses solid stress proof steel rather than tube because that is what survives the load.
Will the T post auger fit my existing auger drive?
As an auger bit for skid steer drives it uses the standard 2 inch hex connection shared by every Star 160A bit, so it runs on Star 160D drives and other makes with a 2 inch hex output. Adapters 160A-AD01 and 160A-AD02 convert between 2 inch hex and 2.5 inch round if needed.
Do I need a large auger drive for a 2 inch bit?
No. At 2 inches diameter the bit needs very little torque compared to a 24 or 36 inch auger, so any drive in the Star range has ample capacity. What limits progress is ground hardness, not drive size.
What warranty comes with the T post auger?
The Star Industries 160A-TP2 carries a 1-year warranty, the band Star applies to auger bits, and is made in the USA.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the auger to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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