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.

Rugged Mounting Bracket

Exclusive Cat® mounting bracket for superior structural reinforcement, positioning flexibility, easy transportation, and near vertical storage. Also includes serrated step to allow safer and easier access into the cab.

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Specs

Overview

Long Name:
A68 Auger
Name:
A68
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
5034.6 lb/ft / 6826 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Drive
Mounting Bracket Design
Skid Steer Loader Coupler
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
23.5 in / 598 mm
Overall Height
38.5 in / 978 mm
Housing Diameter
9.9 in / 252 mm
Swing Range
102 degrees
Swing Range (fore/aft)
120 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
102 degrees
Weight
401.2 lb / 182 kg
Motor Displacement
3 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
5034.6 lb/ft / 6826 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Double Planetary Drive
Mounting Bracket Design
Skid Steer Loader Coupler
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
23.5 in / 598 mm
Overall Height
38.5 in / 978 mm
Housing Diameter
9.9 in / 252 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
120 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
102 degrees
Weight
401.2 lb / 182 kg
Motor Displacement
3 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm
Augers
A41
Studio Shot
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Drive Shaft Torque at Maximum Pressure
3038.8 lb/ft / 4120 N·m
Drive Method
Gerotor Motor - Single Planetary Reduction
Mounting Bracket Design
5 Ton Mini Excavator Pin On
Required Hydraulics
Standard Flow
Optimal Hydraulic Flow
42-83 L/min (11-22 gpm)
Optimal Hydraulic Pressure
145-235 bar (2100-3400 psi)
Overall Width - With Bracket
11.4 in / 289 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
14.2 in / 361 mm
Overall Height
34.4 in / 875 mm
Housing Diameter
11 in / 280 mm
Swing Range (fore/aft)
72 degrees
Swing Range (L/R)
76 degrees
Weight
207.2 lb / 94 kg
Motor Displacement
15.26 in³ / 250 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
71 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
5 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
11.4 in / 289 mm
Overall Length - With Bracket
14.2 in / 361 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
233.7 lb / 106 kg
Motor Displacement
2.67 in³ / 44 cm³
Bit Speed at Maximum Flow
81 rpm
Hex Output Shaft Size
2 in / 51 mm