Post Hole Diggers

Since 1910, family-owned Danuser has been known for quality and innovation. OPICO have been selling Danuser post hole diggers for over 40 years in the UK. Each post hole digger or hole borer is constructed of high-grade material and machined to precise tolerances to handle all of your rigorous digging needs.

Danuser post hole diggers are built to stand the test of time, and the gearbox design proves that. The gearbox is built strong to last. All manufactured to the same quality standards, Danuser augers are built to perform. A selection of auger points and cutting edges are available for different digging needs. All PTO Danuser post hole diggers are mounted via the 3-point hitch.

For over 40 years, landscapers, farmers and contractors have looked to OPICO, as one of the industry leader's in digging equipment.  The J20/80 is most suitable to farmers, with the heavy duty F8 range more suitable for heavier contracting work

A full range of replacement genuine wearing parts is available from OPICO. 

The Farm Range is designed for tractors from 20 to 80 hp, consists of one model and takes augers to suit a 2" (50mm) solid round output spindle.

The Contractors' range has a heavier duty boom and lower gear ratio and is designed to take augers to suit a 29⁄16" (65mm) solid round output spindle.

Gearboxes
Danuser gearboxes are cast in the USA. Strong and long lasting, these castings are made from high-quality materials and machined by Danuser to tight tolerances. The ring gear and pinions are mounted in Timken tapered roller bearings.

Drivelines
540 RPM Weasler drivelines for PTO models feature "Spline Finder" and "Quik Lok". All drivelines are fully guarded.

Booms, Yokes and Adapter Kits
Booms and yokes are high strength, thick walled, tubing. Adapter kits allow mounting Danuser equipment to a wide variety of machines.

Augers
Double flight construction. Hole depth 40 inches. Diameters from 4 to 36 inches. The maximum diameter and hole depth is dependent on model specifications. Cutting edges, teeth, and points are all heat treated and replaceable.

Accessories
Down force kits, extensions with guards, plain and serrated cutting edges with teeth, and a selection of points are available.

Safety Guards
Auger adapter guards, fully guarded drivelines, pinion guards, and auger extension guards are all standard.

All Danuser post hole borers come with a 5 Year Gearbox Warranty

The J20/80 Farm Range is designed for 20 to 80 hp tractors and take augers to suit a 2" (50mm) solid round output spindle.


GEAR BOX: Danuser design with a gear ratio 3.1:1. Heat treated forged steel gear set and a limited 5 year warranty
BEARINGS: Timken tapered roller
SEALS: Dual lip high quality, spring loaded
OUTPUT SPINDLE: 2" (50mm) solid round
BOOM: 3 1/2" (89mm) OD Boom
YOKE: 3" (75mm) OD tubing with Category 1 pins
WARRANTY: Limited 5 year gear box warranty

The F8 range is designed for contractors with a large helical cut bevel gearbox to take the higher torques generated by larger diameter augers and larger tractors and work day in day out.

The Contractors' range has a heavier duty boom and lower gear ratio and is designed to take augers to suit a 2 9/16" (65mm) solid round output spindle.


GEAR BOX: Danuser design with a gear ratio of 4.125:1
BEARINGS: Timken tapered roller
SEALS: Dual lip high quality, spring loaded
SPIRAL GEAR: The spiral or helical gears ensure more tooth area is in contact at any one time than with smaller models, this ensures reliability under heavier loading
OUTPUT SPINDLE: 2 9/16" (65mm) output shaft
BOOM: 3 1/2" (89mm) OD Boom
YOKE: 3" OD tubing for Cat. I or II mounting
WARRANTY: Limited 5 year gear box warranty

A full range of genuine wearing parts are available from OPICO. Please contact us by calling 01778 421 111 for replacement parts.