Buying a Augers & Post Hole Diggers

Earth augers for drilling holes, fence posts, and foundation work.

$1,500-$8,000

New Price Range

$800-$3,500

Used Price Range

10-25 GPM

Hydraulic Flow Required

Spec Benchmarks

Hydraulic Requirements

Flow Required

10-25 GPM

Pressure Required

2500-3500 PSI

Standard Flow Compatible: Most mid-to-large frame skid steers and CTLs (17-25 GPM) can run this attachment.

Brand Recommendations

Premium
Danuser

5-year warranty and lifetime spindle

Value
Eterra Attachments

Budget-friendly option

New vs Used Pricing

Tier Price Range
Budget New $1,500-$3,000
Mid-Range New $3,000-$5,000
Premium New $5,000-$8,000
Used (Good Condition) $800-$3,500

Used prices estimated at 40-65% of new for items in good condition. Auction prices typically 30-55% of new.

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Canadian Buying Considerations

Import Costs: US attachments face a 45-90% effective markup in Canada when factoring exchange rates (CAD ~1.35-1.40/USD), potential 25% steel surtax, GST, and cross-border shipping.

Cold-Rated Steel: Canadian-built equipment uses cold-rated steel (CSA G40.21) suitable for -40C. Cheaper imports may use steel that becomes brittle in extreme cold.

Domestic Options: Consider Canadian manufacturers like HLA (Listowel, ON), Conterra (Strathmore, AB), Baumalight (Wallenstein, ON), and Denis Cimaf (Roxton Falls, QC) to avoid import costs.