Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig

Applications:

• Soil sampling • Drilling environmental

test wells• Foundation repair

Big BeaverAuger Drill Rig

Little Beaver, Inc.P.O. Box 840

� One-man portability with truck mounted power

� 2,500 lbs. lifting capacity

� Drills 6″ diameter holes up to a depth of 100′� Turns augers up to 18″ in diameter

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he Big Beaver is the most powerful earth drill produced by Little Beaver, the leading manufacturer of torque-free,one-man earth drills. Ideally suited for drilling environmentaltest wells, soil sampling and foundation repair, the Big Beaveroffers one-man operation and portability to get into areasinaccessible to truck mounted units.

The Big Beaver is designed to work with 4″–18″ D-seriesaugers. When deep holes are required, auger extensionscan be added to let you drill down to 30′ with a 16″ augerand up to 100′ with a 6″ auger, depending on soil conditions.

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The convenient swing-away drive head makesadding auger extensions or using sampling toolsin hollow stem augersfast and efficient.

When removing an auger from a hole, theoptional auger fork securely holds the augerand extensions while disconnected from thedrill head.

A lift ring on the auger adaptor makes quickwork of pulling augers, eliminating the needfor precise alignment.

The Big Beaver is hydraulically driven by the Hydraulic PowerSource. This compact power unit features an oil cooler with10″ fan and a 4 gallon fuel tank for dependable, all day operation.Not only does the Hydraulic Power Source efficiently power

the Big Beaver, but it also serves as an attachingpoint for the torque tube. For added versatility,

the Hydraulic Power Source can also be used topower other hydraulic tools, including concrete saws,breakers, tampers, and chain saws. Engine optionsinclude an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton and a 20 hp Honda.

Big Beaver Auger Drill Rig

The Big Beaver works in areas mounted drills can’t possibly fit. At only 26″ wide and 80″ high, theBig Beaver fits through gates and doorways and can be operated under eaves or in interior locations.On level ground, the smooth riding pneumatic wheels provide convenient one-man portability.

Foundation RepairThe Big Beaver excels at foundation repair,efficiently drilling pier holes up to 16″ in diameter.A simple crank mechanism lets you align the mast inany position up to 15 degrees from vertical.

An optional belling tool is used to create anunder-reamed footing at the bottom of thefoundation pier hole.

Soil Sampling When it comes to taking soil samples in remotelocations, the Big Beaver is the ideal solution. Theoptional cathead kit makes soil sampling or performingsoil penetration tests with a drop hammer driver andsplit spoon sampler fast, convenient and economical.

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P.O. Box 840 • Livingston TX 77351Toll Free: 800-227-7515 • Phone: 936-327-3121 • Fax: 936-327-4025

www.littlebeaver.com • email: sales@littlebeaver.com

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Cathead Kit(SSK-1)

Big Beaver Soil Sampling Options

Little Beaver’s ultra-lighthollow stem augers are builtfor speed and durability.Available in 6″ and 8″diameters, these augers can drill up to 32′ deep.

Hollow Stem Augers

Split Spoon Sampler

Commonly used with theCathead Kit, the split spoonsampler provides up to a 24″soil core sample.

The 140 pound safetyhammer is used to drive thesplit spoon sampler.

BIG BEAVER ConstructionFrame Welded mechanical

steel tubingMast 1.5″ diameter drive

screw and structuralsteel angle

Drilling angle Infinitely adjustable 0° to 15° from vertical

Stabilizer Torque tube

HydraulicsAuger speed 122 rpm @ 8 GPM Drilling 487 ft. lbs.torqueRaising 2500 lbs.capacity Hydraulic 2valves Drive head 60″travel Maximum 18″auger size

DimensionsHeight 80″Length 48″Width 26″Shipping 540 lbs.weight

HYDRAULIC POWER SOURCEEngine Options

Brand/ Briggs & Stratton Horsepower Vanguard V-twin 18 hp

Honda OHV20 hp

Gasoline tank 3.85 gallonscapacity Starter ElectricHourmeter Std.

Hydraulics Maximum flow 5 – 8 gpmMaximum 3000 psipressureReservoir 2.7 gallonscapacity Return filter 10 micron Inlet suction Std.strainerOil cooler Std.Oil pressure Std.gauge

DimensionsShipping 218 lbs.weight

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Safety Hammer

The cathead kit is used for taking soil core samples. The kit consists ofa tower kit, third hydraulic valve and spool.