Digger derricks are used mainly in the electrical, telecommunications, and cable fields, as well as in the construction industry. Derrick trucks feature an auger that drills the hole, and pole clamps to grasp the pole as it is being inserted. The main components of a digger derrick are the pedestal, the turntable, the booms, the cylinders for boom control, the outriggers or stabilizers, the digger motor, the auger and auger teeth, and the controls. From digging to lifting, these trucks are designed to literally do it all. The rotating hex-shaft auger is specifically designed to … [Read more...]
When It Comes to Augers, Size Matters!
Very simply, augers dig holes. And there are many types of augers available -- from hand-held devices for digging post holes to the gigantic foundation augers that are available as large as 96” in diameter. We’re going to focus on the augers that attach to your digger derrick. We’ll call them utility augers. There are many things to consider when choosing an auger. First, what kind of soil are you working with? Pengo offers the following soil chart: The type of soil will determine which type of auger you need. Let’s break it down step by step. Diameter – what size do you want … [Read more...]