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Auger Attachments: Ultimate Tools for Ranchers, Farmers, and Contractors

Jun. 2 2021 Buying Guide By Johnson Fleet & Farm

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In much of the Southern U.S., including Northern Florida, jobs that involve digging postholes and planting can be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive. Manual tools have a difficult time getting through the smectite (pipe clay) soil found throughout the southern part of the country. Fortunately, Johnson Fleet and Farm has a handy solution in the form of Mahindra auger attachments that can transform this arduous task into a quick and easy job. For more information, visit one of our locations in Yulee or Fernandina Beach, Florida, or Homerville, Georgia; we also serve Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida.

Why Is Clay Soil so Difficult?

When the subsoil consists of large amounts of clay, it can feel closer to concrete than dirt when you start digging. Clay is equally challenging regardless of moisture level. When dry, the clay hardens, creating almost a solid layer, and when wet, it exhibits heavy, sticky properties. To combat clay soil, you can add an auger digging attachment to your backhoe or tractor for a convenient solution.

Backhoe and Tractor Auger Attachments

With their ability to dig through nearly anything, including rocky soil, Mahindra auger attachments on your backhoe or tractor provide an efficient means to get digging projects done. Some of the features on these Mahindra auger attachments include:

  • Three different hole widths: 6, 9, and 12 inches.
  • Tough high-carbon steel digging edges that are replaceable.
  • Compatibility with CAT I and 2 machines.

Not only do these attachments provide a range of options depending on the job, but these tools can also dig up to 4 feet deep.

Additional Benefits of Auger Attachments

When you need to cordon off a pasture, build a property fence, or plant several trees and shrubs, you could waste time and money without the right tools. Using hand tools by yourself or even with a helper could take valuable time and energy away from other projects. If you decide to hire a crew of workers to get the holes dug, this could be quite an out-of-pocket expense. Utilizing an auger attachment could provide a time- and money-saving solution for specific digging projects.

The Right Tools Make All the Difference

For ranchers, farmers, and contractors, we understand that digging projects are common and can be vastly more challenging with clay subsoil. Since most Southern states feature clay, breaking ground without the proper tools is less efficient and costly. However, you can put your backhoe or tractor to use with impressive Mahindra auger attachments by contacting us at Johnson Fleet and Farm. To find out more about our products, visit one of our locations in Fernandina Beach or Yulee, Florida, or in Homerville, Georgia, serving Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida.