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.
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
Applications
- Fencing
- Decks
- Landscaping
- Sign erection
- Horizontal boring
Centrifugal Clutch
Fast Operation
Snap-On Augers
Auger Release Snap Button
Heavy-Duty Transmission
Engine Throttle Control
Deck post installation is made easy with Little Beaver mechanical earth drills.
Use a mechanical earth drill for everything from installing a sign to planting a row of shrubs.
Little Beaver Mechanical Drills feature a steel torque tube that allows operators to use large-diameter augers without fear of dangerous kickback.
Horizontal boring attachments make simple work out of installing landscape lighting, irrigation systems or underground pipe.
Mechanical earth drills can be used in a variety of applications. From tree planting to fencing and horizontal boring. This multi-functional drill is very versatile.
Mechanical vs. Hydraulic – How do you choose?
Carriage & 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
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