MECHANICAL EARTH DRILLS
Engineered to Work…And to Last
The versatile Little Beaver Mechanical Earth Drill is the #1 choice of rental store owners, fencing contractors, and other professionals who require a one-man auger that is safe and simple to operate. Thanks to our innovative torque tube, we’ve eliminated the kickback found in competitive one-man and two-man augers, making one-man drilling safe and productive.
Earth Drill Features & Benefits
- Lightweight, powerful, reliable
- High-speed auger rotation digs holes quickly and cleanly
- Torque-free digging eliminates kickback and the need for two-man operation
Brochures/Manuals
Maintenance Videos
Mechanical Earth Drill Maintenance Quick Tips
How to Replace the Clutch
Replacing the Transmission, Oil Bath or Gearbox
Throttle Maintenance Tips
How to Replace the Core of the Flex Shaft
Auger Assembly
Related Articles
Carriage and Wheel Options
Customize your Little Beaver with a variety of engine, wheel and carriage options. Both the MDL-5 and MDL-8 models are available with Honda OHV or Vanguard engines. 10″ pneumatic wheels are standard on MDL-8 models, and optional on 5.5 hp units. Engine protecting roll cages are optional on all models. With its 20″ semi-pneumatic wheels, the specially designed rick-sha carrier is ideal for navigating over the rough terrain often associated with geophysical job sites. A convenient pull handle and transmission cradle makes it easy to smoothly move the earth drill to your exact drilling location.
Specifications
Engine brand /model
Engine Horsepower
Engine Torque
Oil Alert System
Torque Tube
Centrifugal Clutch
7′ Flexible Drive Shaft
Snap-on Auger Adaptor
Gear Reduction Ratio*
RPM*
Wheel Size**
Wheel Type**
Dry Shipping Weight (lbs)
Additional 10lbs for Torque Tube Weight
MDL-5B
Vanguard 12V332 OHV
6.5 hp (4.8 KW) Gross
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
10:1
360
8-inch, Optional 10-inch flat-free
Semi-pneumatic
135 + 10
MDL-5H
Honda GX160 OHV
4.8 hp (3.6 KW) Net
7.6 lb-ft (10.3 Nm) Net
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
10:1
360
8-inch, Optional 10-inch flat-free
Semi-pneumatic
130 + 10
MDL-8B
Vanguard 19L132 OHV
10 hp (7.5 KW) Gross
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
10:1
360
10-inch
Flat-Free
175 + 10
MDL-8H
Honda GX240 OHV
7.9 hp (5.9 KW) Net
13.4 lb-ft (18.3 Nm) Net
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
10:1
360
10-inch
Flat-Free
173 + 10
* Optional 13:1 or 20:1 gear reduction transmissions generate 277 or 180 RPM’s, respectively.
** Optional 10″ pneumatic wheels are available for MDL-5B and MDL-5H.
