About this product
📘 Overview
A Star Industries mini skid steer auger turns a compact loader into a post hole digger, and this listing covers both the complete kit and the drive on its own. Complete assemblies include the mounting frame, the hose kit and a planetary drive in one of two flow ranges — 6 to 15 GPM or 10 to 20 GPM. Two mounts are offered and they are separate standards: the Dingo-style quick-tach for Dingo, Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Boxer and Ramrod machines, and the Mini Bobcat quick-tach. The 6-15 GPM drive turns augers to 18 inches; the 10-20 GPM drive turns 30 inches in dirt and 24 in rock. Bits are ordered separately.
⚙ Key Features of the Star Industries Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit
- Complete assemblies include mounting frame, hose kit and drive unit
- Two flow ranges: 160D-615M at 6-15 GPM and 160D-1020M at 10-20 GPM
- Two mounts: Dingo-style quick-tach (160QT-MSS) and Mini Bobcat quick-tach (160QT-MSSBC)
- 160D-615M rated for augers up to 18 in in both dirt and rock
- 160D-1020M rated for augers up to 30 in dirt and 24 in rock
- Torque 1,008 to 1,764 ft lb on the 615M and 1,165 to 2,038 ft lb on the 1020M
- Maximum intermittent pressure 3,000 PSI, maximum continuous pressure 3,500 PSI
- Speed 31 to 91 RPM on the 615M, 53 to 105 RPM on the 1020M, depending on flow
- Mounting frames in heavy wall tubular steel with a weatherproof manual storage tube
- Hose kit 160HK includes two 1/2 in x 96 in hoses with flat face quick couplers
- A mini auger kit and compact auger drive that shares bits with the full-size range
- A mini skid steer auger attachment and mini auger drive on the mount your machine uses
- Works as a mini skid steer post hole digger for fencing, decking and sign work
- 6-year industry-leading warranty on the drive
🔑 Why Buyers Choose the Star Industries Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit
- The two mounts are not interchangeable, so the mount is the first decision — a Dingo-style frame does not fit a Mini Bobcat machine and the reverse is also true. Get it right at order and the rest of the kit follows.
- Flow range decides the drive, and it is on your machine data plate — the 6-15 GPM 160D-615M suits smaller mini loaders, the 10-20 GPM 160D-1020M suits the larger ones. Below minimum flow the auger will not turn under load; above maximum it runs hot.
- The 1020M turns a 30 inch auger where the 615M stops at 18 — if you drill anything above 18 inches, the flow range is not a preference, it is the limit on what the kit can do.
- Bits are shared with the full-size range — the same 160A-HDSF dirt augers and 160A-R rock augers fit, on the same 2 inch hex connection, so a yard running both machine sizes stocks one set of bits.
- Frames and hoses outlast drives — the drive units are sold separately for exactly this reason, so replacing a worn unit does not mean buying a second frame and hose kit.
📊 Star Industries Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit Specifications
Drive Flow Range Max Auger Dia. Dirt/Rock Torque at 2,000 PSI Torque at 3,500 PSI 160D-615M 6-15 GPM 18 in / 18 in 1,008 ft lb 1,764 ft lb 160D-1020M 10-20 GPM 30 in / 24 in 1,165 ft lb 2,038 ft lb🔄 Mini Auger Drive Speed Output by Flow
Flow 160D-615M 160D-1020M 5 GPM 31 RPM — 10 GPM 61 RPM 53 RPM 15 GPM 91 RPM 79 RPM 20 GPM — 105 RPM📋 Mini Auger Kit Options at Checkout
Option as shown at checkout What you get Mini SS Auger Assembly - Includes Dingo Style QT Frame, Hose Kit, & 6-15 GPM Drive 160D-615M-MSS-ASSY — Dingo-style frame, hose kit, 6-15 GPM drive, augers to 18 in Mini SS Auger Assembly - Includes Dingo Style QT Frame, Hose Kit, & 10-20 GPM Drive 160D-1020M-MSS-ASSY — Dingo-style frame, hose kit, 10-20 GPM drive, augers to 30 in dirt Mini SS Auger Assembly - Includes Mini Bobcat QT Frame, Hose Kit, & 6-15 GPM Drive 160D-615M-MSSBC-ASSY — Mini Bobcat frame, hose kit, 6-15 GPM drive Mini SS Auger Assembly - Includes Mini Bobcat QT Frame, Hose Kit, & 10-20 GPM Drive 160D-1020M-MSBC-ASSY — Mini Bobcat frame, hose kit, 10-20 GPM drive 6-15 GPM Auger Drive Unit for Mini SS Frame 160D-615M — drive unit only, augers to 18 in, for a machine already running a Star mini frame 10-20 GPM Auger Drive Unit for Mini SS Frame 160D-1020M — drive unit only, augers to 30 in dirt, for an existing Star mini frame🔗 What the Mini Auger Kit Includes, and What to Add
A complete mini assembly arrives ready to drill apart from the bit: the mounting frame for your machine standard, the 160HK hose kit with two 1/2 inch by 96 inch hoses and flat face quick couplers, and your chosen planetary drive. Auger bits are ordered separately by diameter and are shared with the full-size Star range — the 160A-HDSF single flight bits for soil and the 160A-R carbide bits for rock, on the standard 2 inch hex connection. Shaft extensions from 24 to 72 inches add depth for deeper footings.
🚜 Which Mini Loaders Fit This Mini Skid Steer Auger?
The kit mounts by mini quick-tach, and the two standards are separate. The 160QT-MSS frame fits the Dingo-style quick-tach used by Dingo, Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Boxer and Ramrod machines. The 160QT-MSSBC frame fits Mini Bobcat machines. Neither fits a full-size skid steer, which uses the larger 160QT-SS frame. Your machine needs an auxiliary hydraulic circuit, and its flow output decides which of the two drives to order — check the machine data plate before choosing.
Requirement Detail Dingo-style mount Dingo, Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Boxer, Ramrod — frame 160QT-MSS Mini Bobcat mount Bobcat mini loaders — frame 160QT-MSSBC Hydraulics required Yes — auxiliary circuit; flow output determines which drive to order Flow options 6-15 GPM (160D-615M) or 10-20 GPM (160D-1020M) Bits Shared with the full-size range — 160A-HDSF for soil, 160A-R for rock❓ Star Industries Mini Skid Steer Auger Kit Questions, Answered
Which mini auger drive do I need, the 615M or the 1020M?
Check your machine auxiliary flow on the data plate. The 160D-615M covers 6 to 15 GPM and the 160D-1020M covers 10 to 20 GPM. Bit size also matters: the 615M is rated for augers up to 18 inches, while the 1020M handles 30 inches in dirt and 24 in rock.
Which mount does my mini loader use?
A dingo auger kit and the other Dingo-style machines — Ditch Witch, Vermeer, Boxer and Ramrod — share the same quick-tach and take the 160QT-MSS frame. Bobcat mini loaders take the 160QT-MSSBC frame. The two are separate standards and do not interchange.
How much torque do the mini auger drives produce?
The 160D-615M produces 1,008 ft lb at 2,000 PSI rising to 1,764 ft lb at 3,500 PSI. The 160D-1020M produces 1,165 ft lb at 2,000 PSI rising to 2,038 ft lb at 3,500 PSI. Both have a 3,000 PSI maximum intermittent and 3,500 PSI maximum continuous pressure rating.
What is the largest auger a mini kit will turn?
The 160D-615M is rated for 18 inches in both dirt and rock. The 160D-1020M is rated for 30 inches in dirt and 24 inches in rock. Fitting a bit larger than the drive rating stalls the auger and overloads the drive.
Are auger bits included with the mini kit?
No, bits are ordered separately by diameter. As a mini skid steer attachment the kit shares bits with the full-size Star auger kits — the 160A-HDSF single flight range for soil and the 160A-R carbide range for rock, both on the 2 inch hex connection.
Can I buy just the mini drive unit?
Yes. The 160D-615M and 160D-1020M drives are sold separately for machines already running a Star mini frame and hose kit. Since frames and hoses generally outlast drives, that is the usual replacement route.
How fast does a mini auger turn?
Speed rises with flow. The 160D-615M runs 31 RPM at 5 GPM, 61 RPM at 10 GPM and 91 RPM at 15 GPM. The 160D-1020M runs 53 RPM at 10 GPM, 79 RPM at 15 GPM and 105 RPM at 20 GPM.
What is in the hose kit?
The 160HK hose kit includes two 1/2 inch by 96 inch hoses in a protective sleeve with flat face hydraulic quick couplers. It is included in every complete assembly and is also available separately.
What warranty covers the mini auger drive?
Star Industries publishes a 6-year industry-leading warranty on the auger drive unit.
How do I order and how is shipping calculated?
Add the assembly or drive to your cart on eskidsteer.com and complete checkout online, entering your mini loader make and model on the order page so eskidsteer can confirm the mount and your auxiliary flow. Shipping is calculated at checkout once you enter your delivery address.
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