Overview
Digging pits by hand is heavy work, and a plantation of a few hundred saplings can occupy several labourers for days. An earth auger drills each pit in under a minute, at a consistent diameter and depth, which also helps saplings establish evenly. Bit size decides the application: narrow bits for fencing and saplings, wider bits for orchard and tree pits. Two-man handles are common where soil is hard.
Applications
- Digging plantation and orchard pits
- Making fence post holes
- Tree planting and sapling pits
- Soil sampling and drainage holes
- Placing poles for shade nets and support structures
Suitable crops and uses
- Orchards
- Plantation crops
- Nursery plantings
- Farm fencing and structures
Key benefits
- Hundreds of pits dug in a fraction of the manual time
- Uniform pit diameter and depth for even sapling growth
- Interchangeable bits cover different pit sizes
- One or two operators replace a digging gang
- Useful for fencing and farm structures, not only planting
Company product sheet
All Earth Auger models
Select a model and contact our team for availability, specifications, demonstration, EMI and subsidy guidance. Prices are not displayed online.
Soil Planter / Earth Auger
- RAPL-SPP-5210
- RAPL-SPP-6310
- NB-SPP-5250
- NB-SPP-6350
- NB-SPP-6370
- NB-SPP-6380
- 2.5-inch Single Spiral
- 4-inch Single Spiral
- 6-inch Single Spiral
- 8-inch Single Spiral
- 10-inch Single Spiral
- 12-inch Single Spiral
- 2.5-inch Double Spiral
- 4-inch Double Spiral
- 6-inch Double Spiral
- 8-inch Double Spiral
- 10-inch Double Spiral
- 12-inch Double Spiral
Attachments and accessories
- 4" to 10" auger bits
- Extension rod
- Two-man handle
Who should use it?
- Orchard and plantation developers
- Farmers installing fencing or shade structures
- Nurseries doing repeat plantings
- Custom operators serving plantation projects
How to choose a earth auger
- Choose bit diameter based on your sapling or post size
- Hard and stony soil needs higher engine capacity and a two-man handle
- Check the maximum drilling depth supplied with the bit
- Confirm that safety clutch and handle guards are provided
- Ask about replacement bits and cutting tips at your outlet
Earth Auger — frequently asked questions
- What is an earth auger used for on a farm?
- An earth auger drills pits in soil for planting saplings, developing orchards, installing fence posts and erecting shade-net or support structures. Because pit diameter and depth stay uniform, it is also useful for large plantation projects where consistency matters.
- Which auger bit size should I choose?
- Bit size follows the job: narrower bits for fence posts and small saplings, wider bits for orchard and tree pits. Many farmers keep two bit sizes. Tell our team what you plan to plant and we will suggest the right combination.
Request earth auger details or price
Tell us your crop, land size and district, and our team will suggest a suitable model, share current pricing and explain EMI and government-approved subsidy options.
Where to buy in Gujarat
The earth auger range is available through Realish Agritech outlets in Gujarat.