{"product_id":"earth-auger-bit","title":"Eterra Earth Auger Bit for Skid Steer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEterra Earth Auger Bit for Skid Steer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEterra earth auger bits\u003c\/strong\u003e are built for all-around earth drilling in soil, clay and mixed ground. Every bit ships with a \u003cstrong\u003e2\" hex drive\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it mounts directly to any Eterra auger drive without an adapter. Available in \u003cstrong\u003eeight diameters from 4\" to 36\"\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eSkid Steer Store\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing Your Bit Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eMinimum Drive\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil sampling, small stakes, irrigation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard wood fence posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy fence posts, sign posts, small footings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeck footings, pergola posts, tree planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStructural footings, larger trees, light poles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial footings, mature tree planting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-diameter footings and pilings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum diameter work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3500 or 4500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Eterra 2500 turns bits up to 30\"; the 3500 and 4500 handle up to 36\". Larger diameters in hard or rocky ground draw more torque, so size the drive to the worst conditions you expect, not the average.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\" hex, standard on all bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEterra 2500, 3500, 4500 — skid steer, mini and excavator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOther Manufacturers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse an Eterra hex auger adapter to convert to 2\" or 2-9\/16\" round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Auger Accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHex auger extensions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 24\" to 72\" plus telescopic, for depth beyond the bit's own reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHex auger adapters\u003c\/strong\u003e — convert between 2\" hex, 2\" round and 2-9\/16\" round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuger stump planer\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10\" and 14\" heads for stump removal on the same drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCement mixing bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e — mix the footing you just dug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStinger spiral splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e — turns the drive into a log splitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my auger drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll Eterra bits use a 2\" hex drive, standard across every Eterra auger drive. 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