Little Beaver Earth Drill, 6 HP B&S Vanguard - MDL-5B5
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Little Beaver Earth Drill, 6 HP B&S Vanguard - MDL-5B5
Little Beaver earth drills are incredibly fast. Operating at 360 RPMs, our augers rotate much faster than competitive units. Not only does this increase your drilling productivity, but it also results in cleaner holes. The mechanical earth drill gets into areas inaccessible to skid-steer loaders. When traveling over manicured turf areas, the easy-rolling wheeled carriage leaves no marks, eliminating costly turf restoration. This is a great one-man hole digger for so many different uses. If you install a fence or use the horizontal boring option to dig under a driveway, the possibilities are endless. This auger is a one-of-a-kind mechanical hole digger that will last you a lifetime.
Little Beaver builds their own heavy-duty transmissions that feature cooling fins for quick heat dissipation, o-ring seals, and heat-treated shafts and bearings mounted in an oil bath. The engine throttle control and the on/off switch are conveniently located on the left handle. Padded handles are ergonomically designed for less fatiguing operations. A reliable, centrifugal clutch slips when a buried object is encountered, or the auger is overloaded. This protects the flexible drive cable, transmission gears, and shafts from damage. A convenient snap button securely holds the auger to the transmission adapter and lets you connect or remove augers and extensions without pins or tools. We offer a complete line of 36" and 42" snap-on augers. Diameters range from 1.5" to 16". We also offer snap-on extensions in both full-flighted and tube configurations. Auger is sold separately.
Key Features:
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
- Engineered To Last
- Manufactured In The United States
- Operates At 360 RPMs
- Works With Little Beaver Augers
- Snap-On Auger Design Allows You To Quickly Change Augers
Engineered to Last
Little Beaver builds its own heavy-duty transmissions that feature o-ring seals, heat treated shafts and bearings mounted in an oil bath, and cooling fins for quick heat dissipation.
Engine throttle control and the on/off switch are conveniently located on the left handle. Padded handles are ergonomically designed for less fatiguing operation.
A reliable centrifugal clutch slips when a buried object is encountered or the auger is overloaded. This protects the flexible drive cable, transmission gears, and shafts from damage.
Little Beaver offers a complete line of snap-on augers in both 36' and 42' lengths. Diameters range from 1.5' to 16'. Little Beaver also offers snap-on extensions in both full flighted and tube configurations.
Little Beaver's horizontal boring options easily convert your earth drill into a cost-effective horizontal boring machine. Sidewalk auger kits and water drilling kits available.
A convenient snap button holds the auger securely to the transmission adaptor and lets you easily connect or remove augers and extensions without pins or tools.
Little Beaver Earth drills are incredibly fast. Operating at 360 RPM, our augers rotate much faster than competitive units. This increases your drilling productivity and results in cleaner holes.
Customize your Little Beaver with a variety of engine, wheel, and carriage options, including roll cages and rick-sha carriers.
Tips for Every Use
Standard augers are equipped with hard-faced, replaceable points and cutting blades. Most blades are reversible for added value.
Use Little Beaver's carbide blades when drilling hard clay, frozen ground, asphalt, or hard pan soils. The carbide blade replaces both the standard point and cutting blade.
Heavy-duty blades quickly cut through rocky soils. These augers operate most efficiently at a slower RPM speed and are recommended for 20:1 or 13:1 gear ratios.
Specifications
| MDL-5B | MDL-5H | MDL-8B | MDL-8H | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Brand/Model | B&S Vanguard OHV | Honda GX160 OHV | B&S Vanguard OHV | Honda GX240 OHV |
| Engine Horsepower | 5.5 hp (4.8 hp net) | 5.5 hp (4.8 hp net) | 8.0 hp (7.9 hp net) | 8.0 hp (7.9 hp net) |
| Oil Alert System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque Tube | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Centrifugal Clutch | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 7' Flexible Drive Shaft | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Snap-On Auger Adaptor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Gear Reduction Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | 10:1 | 10:1 |
| RPM* | 360 | 360 | 360 | 360 |
| Wheel Size | 8" | 8" | 10" | 10" |
| Wheel Type** | Semi-pneumatic | Semi-pneumatic | Pneumatic | Pneumatic |
| Dry Shipping Weight | 125 lbs | 132 lbs | 147 lbs | 167 lbs |
* 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.
| SKU | MDL-5B5 |
|---|---|
| Engine Brand | B&S Vanguard |
| Manufacturer | Little Beaver Inc. |
| Product Type | Earth Drill |
| Engine | 6 HP B&S Vanguard OHV |