John Deere develops more durable planetary augers

MOLINE, Ill. – Expanding its lineup of Worksite Pro attachments, John Deere introduced upgrades to its planetary auger models. The new PA15B and PA30B augers are designed for longer product life to better meet customer needs and application uses. These solutions are optimized to work with John Deere skid-steers, compact track loaders, compact excavators and compact four-wheel-drive loaders, along with most competitive models.

The B-Series augers offer new motor and planetary designs for improved toughness and longer attachment life. The hydraulic motors have a higher-rated operating pressure for better raw digging power. An upgraded integral motor and planetary gearbox housing bring the planetary gear set closer to the motor, decreasing motor stress. A five-gear gearbox with an updated input shaft and shaft seal allow for increased durability. For heavy-duty work in terrains such as rock and clay, the maximum torque rating on the PA30B has been increased from 4,166 feet-pounds to 4,500 feed-pounds.

The PA15B and PA30B models maintain the reverse rotation feature of their predecessors, which allows quick back-out, and sheds dirt from the auger when working in wet conditions. In addition, the universal, self-cleaning Quik-Tatch easy attachment system enables operators to switch from one type of attachment to another. Both models are compatible with a variety of auger bit styles and diameters, including the standard 4- 6-inch, 9- to 12-inch rock and frost, and 18- 36-inch tree and shrub.

To learn more, visit the company’s website or contact a John Deere dealer.