A68

A68 Auger

Studio Shot

DESCRIPTION

Cat® Augers are used to drill holes for footings, fencing, sign posts, trees and shrubs in construction, agricultural and landscaping applications.Cat® Augers are used for drilling holes for footings, fencing, signs, trees and shrubs in construction, agricultural, and landscaping applications. They are designed with the right amount of speed and torque for maximum productivity in a broad range of soil types.

Application

Cat® Augers are used to drill holes for footings, fencing, sign posts, trees and shrubs in construction, agricultural and landscaping applications.

Multiple Drive Systems

Three different drive systems, all designed with the right amount of speed and torque for working in a broad range of soil types.

  • A23 feature a variable speed, bi-directional, gerotor style hydraulic motor that generates optimal bit speed and output torque for light to moderate duty work.
  • A41 features a variable speed, bi-directional, single reduction planetary drive gerotor style hydraulic motor mounted to a planetary gear box for optimal bit speed and output torque for moderate to heavy-duty applications.
  • A68 features variable speed, bi-directional, double reduction planetary drive hydraulic gear motor mounted to a planetary gear box for optimal bit speed and output torque for moderate to heavy-duty, high performance drilling requirements.

Rugged Bits for Every Application

Rugged bits are adaptable to a number of projects. Standard bits, tree bits, industrial bits and standard rock drill head bits (bolt-on) are offered to cover a wide variety of applications and ground conditions.

Bit Extensions and Adapters

Various extensions allow for digging deeper and adapting to round or hex shaft bit designs. Retention pin reduces time to auger flight changes.

Articulated Joint

Articulated joint ensures auger hangs straight, independent of machine positioning.

Mechanical Swing Stops

Mechanical swing stops protect from auger over swing.

Variable Speed

Variable speed, bi-directional, double reduction planetary drive hydraulic gear motor mounted to a planetary gear box for optimal bit speed and output torque for moderate to heavy-duty, high performance drilling requirements.

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Specs

Overview

Long Name:
A68 Auger
Name:
A68
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5037.5 lb/ft / 6830 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
415-444 Backhoe Loader Pin On
Required Hydraulics
High Flow XPS
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
95-130 L/min (25-34 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
207-290 bar (3002-4206 psi)
Overall Width - With Bracket
14.1 in / 358 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
25.6 in / 650 mm
Overall Height
39.6 in / 1006 mm
Housing Diameter
11 in / 280 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
117 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
76 degrees
Weight
403.4 lb / 183 kg
Motor Displacement
2.67 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm

SEE HOW A68 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Augers
A68
Studio Shot
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5037.5 lb/ft / 6830 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
415-444 Backhoe Loader Pin On
Required Hydraulics
High Flow XPS
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
95-130 L/min (25-34 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
207-290 bar (3002-4206 psi)
Overall Width - With Bracket
14.1 in / 358 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
25.6 in / 650 mm
Overall Height
39.6 in / 1006 mm
Housing Diameter
11 in / 280 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
117 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
76 degrees
Weight
403.4 lb / 183 kg
Motor Displacement
2.67 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm
Augers
A68
Studio Shot
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5034.6 lb/ft / 6826 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
8 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On
Required Hydraulics
High Flow XPS
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
95-130 L/min (25-34 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
207-290 bar (3002-4206 psi)
Overall Width - With Bracket
13.9 in / 354 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
17.5 in / 445 mm
Overall Height
36.1 in / 916 mm
Housing Diameter
11 in / 280 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
60 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
76 degrees
Weight
324.1 lb / 147 kg
Motor Displacement
2.67 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm
Augers
A68 Pin Lock
Studio Shot
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5037.5 lb/ft / 6830 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
Backhoe Loader 1/4 yd Pin Lock
Required Hydraulics
High Flow XPS
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
95-130 L/min (25-34 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
207-290 bar (3002-4206 psi)
Overall Width - With Bracket
45.4 in / 1152 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
26.3 in / 668 mm
Overall Height
43.2 in / 1097 mm
Housing Diameter
11 in / 280 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
160 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
105 degrees
Weight
443.1 lb / 201 kg
Motor Displacement
2.67 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm