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March 11, 2026
We are pleased to announce another exciting milestone for the Digga Australia Group. Digga Australia has officially acquired Yeomans Plow Co, one of Australia’s most...
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October 10, 2025
Practical Steps and the Digga Attachments That Can Help Bushfire season is a reality across much of Australia, with heightened risk periods varying by region but often peaking through...
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July 15, 2025
Digga Australia has officially relocated its Victorian operations to a new facility at 151 Wedgewood Road, Hallam, VIC 3803. This company owned facility move marks a significant step in the company's commitment...
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September 05, 2024
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the history of the Digga Australia Group. As of September 1st, 2024, we have officially acquired McCormack Industries Pty Ltd , an esteemed name in the...
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April 05, 2024
Introducing the Digga X-Series Heavy Duty 4-in-1 Bucket – a leap forward in performance and durability Re-designed from the ground up, this completely overhauled concept represents...
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November 29, 2023
Cancer Socks? Sadly, in 2018, Digga suffered the loss of its CEO and Managing Director, Suzie Wright, following a short but courageous battle with ovarian cancer. This prompted...
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April 21, 2023
Green Initiatives at Digga At Digga, we have a range of green initiatives that we employ to lessen our impact on the environment. We’re continuously working on ways...
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March 31, 2023
The screw piling game changer - The Telescopic Piling Extension Are you tired of being limited by the reach of your skid steer loader when it comes to drilling deeper holes or...
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February 01, 2023
During Ovarian Cancer Month, we will work toward drawing attention to the world's most lethal gynaelogical cancer. Ovarian cancer is a disease that affects...
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June 28, 2022
Quality is the buzz word that, once tagged on a product, elicits a certain consumer expectation. You know the pitch ‘you won’t find quality like this elsewhere’ has become synonymous...
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September 27, 2021
Internationally acclaimed manufacturer Digga Australia is battling to overcome a shortage of skilled workers. The Australian-owned Yatala-based company now employs...
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June 08, 2021
As a proud supporter of Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation, Digga is raising funds to help the Hudson Institute to take an important research project to the next phase. Read...
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March 23, 2021
When drilling in different ground conditions you need the right speed and the right cutting system on the auger to suit the different ground conditions. So which auger should you...
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February 09, 2021
Rotating rock picks, are the auger teeth used on our Digga dedicated rock augers (DR) for drilling from soft rock to hard fracturable rock. Here are some things you can observe to determine whether the rock...
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January 25, 2021
Let’s face it, we’ve all been there: weighing up buying a cheaper imported product rather than purchasing from an Australian-owned brand. But is it worth the risk? There are some great reasons why...
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January 21, 2021
Our Digga tapered auger teeth are defined by their tapered shape and are used on our earth/rock combo range of augers (RC). Tapered teeth will wear most on the...
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January 14, 2021
If your A-series auger teeth look anything like the below you should replace them rather sooner than later. The tungsten tip A-Series Auger tooth will wear most on the leading edge of the tungsten. You should...
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September 10, 2020
Did you know that tradies are twice as likely to commit suicide than other people in Australia? Statistic surrounding suicide and mental health within the construction industry...
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August 06, 2020
Have you heard of HALO, the biggest innovation in pendulum drilling in the past two decades? HALO is Digga’s brand new Auger Alignment System. HALO has been designed to save...
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August 05, 2020
5th of August 2020 The Victorian State Government has announced Stage 4 workplace restrictions for businesses in Melbourne. This includes direction on industries that can continue to operate under restricted...
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July 07, 2020
To ensure longevity and performance, it is crucial to service your Digga drive unit and change the oil in regular intervals as advised in the operator’s manual. While you...
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April 06, 2020
Having trouble operating your Digga bucket broom? There are a few tips and tricks when it comes to brush adjustment & height, rotation direction and the broom emptying procedure. We've summarised them...
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March 18, 2020
The Government has announced an increase in the instant asset write-off threshold from $30,000 to $150,000 initially until 30 June 2020. This has now been extended...
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February 21, 2020
When Carla’s mother, Suzanne discovered she had Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer in November 2012, her family support team flew into action. In the three years that followed, Carla, her siblings and her father were...
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February 20, 2020
Keeping on top of your Trencher wear parts will prolong their life and keep you working efficiently for longer! So, when should you be replacing Trencher teeth? How do you know...
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February 05, 2020
Maree Taifalos was just 21 when she was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain. She underwent surgery a couple of days later for what everyone thought was a large cyst...
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February 04, 2020
"Kate lost her sister, Sue, to ovarian cancer seven years ago. She was in her mid-40s and working as a kindergarten teacher. Like too many women with her lethal condition...
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January 23, 2020
Fencing of any kind; whether you’re installing a security fence, garden privacy fence, flagpole or replacing old fence posts, will need you to dig out post holes. Using a shovel is time-consuming and labour...
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January 16, 2020
Customers often ask us about excessive wear on rock augers. As rock augers are designed to drill through very tough ground and hard rock, we’d like to outline what kind of wear should be expected, why...
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January 09, 2020
We recently delivered a custom drilling solution for one of our customers, who uses a piling process called Sheet Piling. For this particular application, Digga developed and provided CFA style augers with a...
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December 09, 2019
When you’re drilling in clay it can be difficult to remove the spoil off of the auger. It’s tempting to alternate the drive from forward to reverse to flick the clay off, but this can cause serious...
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October 30, 2019
Screw piles or helical piles are installed to an engineered torque specification. By the time installation torque is reached and the operator stops the machine...
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October 14, 2019
Machinery and earthworks-enthusiast Ron Bates from Ron’s Landscaping tells us he’s been involved in the industry over 30 years. Being a very brand-loyal Aussie bloke, Ron swears by two brands he has stuck...
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October 14, 2019
Even though a key feature of the 4in1 bucket is low maintenance, there are a couple of checks you can do before each use to make sure you work efficiently and safely. We recommend you carry out the following...
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September 30, 2019
Diggas range of trenchers are ideal for digging trenches for pipes, road repairs and general construction. The range includes the mini trencher, Bigfoot trenchers and Hydrive trenchers and every model...
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September 13, 2019
Digga Australia have been announced winners of the 2019 September Manufacturing Award by the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards! We’re passionate about manufacturing and this award is a result...
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September 13, 2019
“What a day we had at DDT” – Fiona from Albury, Wodonga told us the funny story about the day she won the 10K Digga Voucher at the Diesel Dirt and Turf Expo. “My partner Dan, who owns an earthmoving...
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September 09, 2019
Only $792 to reach our goal of $100,000 in donations for the Ovarian Cancer Research foundation in 2019. Through combined efforts with the very generous earthmoving industry, Digga Australia together with...
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September 05, 2019
You will at some point need to replace your auger teeth , when is dependent on how often they are used, how they are looked after and the ground conditions they are being used. However, the teeth on your...
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August 08, 2019
Digga’s range of screw anchor and auger drives are the ultimate in performance, quality and cost effectiveness. With over 30 years of design and development, working in the field and listening to the needs...
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August 07, 2019
It is said that the first recorded use of a screw pile was by Alexander Mitchell, a brick maker and engineer from Ireland who coined the term ‘screw-pile’ in 1833. Initially the concept of screw piling was used...
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August 07, 2019
Having trouble drilling? The correct vertical alignment of your auger into the ground is essential to ensure efficient & effective drilling with your excavator. The natural arc movement of the boom causes the...
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August 01, 2019
Digga is as Aussie as the phonetically spelt name suggests. Solidified as our country’s leading machinery attachment manufacturer and exporter, the company still remains proudly Australian owned and...
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July 29, 2019
It is important to service your Digga drive unit and change the oil regularly as per the owners manual. This will ensure longevity and performance of your drive...
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July 15, 2019
The Digga excavator cradle hitch was designed and manufactured to improve operator and workers safety when manoeuvring around sites whilst also providing a simpler connection to augers and piles. The...
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July 08, 2019
Bruno from BGL Solutions has worked with Digga Attachments for a long time, take a look at which attachments he uses for his Landscaping business and find out why the Digga Power Rake is his favourite...
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July 03, 2019
Are you having trouble drilling in hard rock? We can help you out with some tips to make your job easier.. and more efficient! Without damaging your drillhead or wearparts. Let us explain why rock drilling...
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June 20, 2019
A Digga 4 in 1 bucket is arguably one of the most versatile earth moving attachments available for both construction and agricultural users alike. As the name suggests, a 4 in 1 bucket enables you to perform...
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May 31, 2019
Digga manufacture a range of excavator hitches for machines up to 90 tonne. They were designed and manufactured to improve operator and workers safety when manoeuvring around sites whilst also providing...
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May 21, 2019
If you’re working with multiple sized augers or often in different ground conditions you’ll understand the expense and time wasted that comes with needing multiple drive units for the...
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May 14, 2019
In combined efforts with the very generous earthmoving industry, Digga Australia together with Kanga Loaders, so far were able to raise $87,900 in donations this year to support the Ovarian Cancer Research...
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May 09, 2019
In order to maintain your trencher at its best performance, regular maintenance is required. We recommend the following: Service and oil change...
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March 29, 2019
Want to claim the cost of new attachments against your tax and benefit immediately? Get in quick before the end of financial year June 30. There has never been a better time for small to medium businesses...
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March 21, 2019
Need to mount a Digga Ram Drill to your tractor and want to make sure everything is into place before you start drilling? To make it easier for you, we have summarized the most important steps to be followed...
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March 21, 2019
Article by Louise Heginbotham from Machines4U The Diesel Dirt & Turf (DDT) annual charity golf day, sponsored by Digga , was in full swing last week. Held at Twin Creeks Golf and Country Club, more than 130 participants...
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March 21, 2019
Pioneers in pendulum drilling Designing, manufacturing and testing auger drive units for over 30 years has given us real insight into the requirements and rigors of drilling. Armed with this information we’ve worked to...
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March 08, 2019
Here at Digga we want to encourage women to work in the male dominated construction industry and raise awareness about motivations for women to join the industry and challenges that women face, when deciding...
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February 14, 2019
Whether you’ve been trenching for a while or you are just getting started in the industry, here’s a run down on what is important to consider when working with a trencher. At Digga we have a range of trenchers for machines...
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November 16, 2018
In order to avoid damage to your auger drive, it is important to follow the correct drilling procedure. We recently saw a damaged hood with the lid peeled back as a result of incorrect operation. Drilling with the cradle resting against the drive unit...
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November 13, 2018
On Saturday night, Digga Australia were awarded “Gold Coast Manufacturer of the Year” at the annual Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. Digga manufactures over 70 different types of machinery attachments such...
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July 26, 2018
Digga's dedicated rock augers (DR) require constant maintenance to remain effective. The teeth must be free to rotate inside the pocket. Teeth that stop rotating will be inefficient and wear out faster causing damage to the tooth pockets and flights. In the video...
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July 26, 2018
New to the industry or not sure what the standard terms are for different machinery and attachments? We got you covered, just take a peak at our graphic below...
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July 17, 2018
Hypower Hydraulics are a Digga reseller from New South Wales. They specialise in hydraulics, but they often have a customer requirement for drilling and screw anchor drives with high power and high torque...
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July 06, 2018
The right auger for the right ground condition is key to working productively. Here we have a brief overview of the 3 different 'standard' auger ranges Digga manufacture. 'A' or 'earth' range of augers Digga's A augers are efficient...
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June 15, 2018
Extract taken from the Gold Coast Bulletin , 15.06.2018
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June 13, 2018
The Digga cement mixer is a valuable attachment to own thanks to its versatility - doubling up your Digga drive unit. It attaches simply to your Digga drive in a matter of minutes so you can switch from drilling to mixing quickly...
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June 13, 2018
Save this EOFY with Digga and the ATO’s $20k instant asset write off. Who could benefit: You’re an Australian business with a turnover of less than $10million/ year and, You purchase eligible assets that cost less than $20,000...
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June 13, 2018
Do you need to service your Digga drive but not located near one of our service centres? You can now purchase Digga gear oil in 1l, 2/5l and 5l bottles so you can service your Digga attachments from the convenience...
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June 11, 2018
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the recent passing of Suzie Wright, CEO and Managing Director of Digga Australia. As you may or may not be aware, Suzie had been fighting a battle with a rare form...
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June 08, 2018
Installing a new fence or refitting fence posts? Don’t buy or rent a dedicated cement mixer when you can turn your auger drive into a cement mixer! The Digga mixer attachment is a practical tool for the farm, building site or general...
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June 05, 2018
From one-man post hole diggers , augers and cement mixers suitable for tractors, telehandlers and skid steer loaders; take advantage of Digga's range of fencing solutions before the start of the season. Whether your fences...
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April 27, 2018
If you're servicing or completing regular maintenance on your Digga machinery attachments, you may need to replace parts and components to keep your attachment. Our new spare parts section is easy to access and straightforward...
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April 20, 2018
Our latest product, the telehandler lifting jib is designed for transporting and placing heavy loads such as beams or frames. It has a 6-tonne working load limit and available in two different sizes to increase the forward reach...
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April 20, 2018
New to our range of buckets is the GP or 'general purpose' bucket. A general purpose bucket benefits from a lighter weight design over a 4 in 1 bucket thanks to it's simpler construction. This gives operators greater...
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April 05, 2018
With less than 1 week to go until the show starts, the Digga team are almost ready to depart down to Penrith, New South Wales for Diesel, Dirt and Turf 2018 . Now in its third event, Diesel Dirt and Turf has quickly become the country's largest...
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April 03, 2018
Keeping on top of your wear parts and prolonging their life will keep you working efficiently for longer. In this video Anthony Wieckmann, Digga Sales Manager, explains how to tell if your teeth are worn and when you need to change them...
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March 23, 2018
A powder coat finish offers greater resistance to chipping, scratching, fading and general wear to the surface than other finishes. All our attachments are powder coated which gives them better protection and durability. Powder coating...
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March 08, 2018
Choosing a Digga auger drive Business owner and operator Brad spoke to us about their Digga auger drive and decisions for choosing Digga. They have owned a Digga PD4 auger drive and a number of differently sized augers...
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March 08, 2018
Rocky's Excavations and the Digga Slasher Rocky Toohey and Bregan Lockett business owners at Rocky's Excavations explained, their most used Digga attachment is the Slasher - for land clearing, grass and weed...
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March 05, 2018
In our latest video, Queensland Sales Manager Anthony Wieckmann talks to us about the benefits of using the Digga 2 speed drive unit. For more information on the Digga 2 speed drive unit have a read of our other blog posts: Why choose a 2-speed drive over...
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February 23, 2018
Ovarian Cancer Awareness month February is ovarian cancer awareness month and a cause very close to home for the team at Digga Australia. Yesterday (22.02.2018) the Digga community raised over $15,000 for Ovarian Cancer Australia following a full...
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February 13, 2018
Digga drilling drives. Digga's range of premium drilling auger drives are the ultimate is performance, quality and cost effectiveness. Ideally suited to drilling and auguring applications in most ground conditions, the Digga drive range is completely manufactured...
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February 01, 2018
Level cut excavations Doug Sparkes is the owner of family run business Level Cut Excavations in Hastings, Victoria. His company can do any kind of earth moving or excavation and specialise in screw piles and bored piers. Doug uses the Digga PD12...
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January 25, 2018
Australia's top 100 songs will help you celebrate Australia Day in style. Enjoy over 6 hours of Aussie classics including Cold Chisel, Angels, INXS, Hunters, Paul Kelly, Australian Crawl, ACDC and more...
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January 23, 2018
For Digga Australia, keeping manufacturing in Australia and continually developing jobs and trades within the country is key to our success. We believe that Australian manufacturing...
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November 27, 2017
This weekend, Digga Australia were awarded the 2017 category award for Manufacturing at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards. Digga took the annual category win for Manufacturing for the third time and became the only company in 22 years to...
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November 15, 2017
In recent years Australian manufacturing has being said to be in decline with retailers, producers and end users opting for cheaper, foreign imported goods. Some of Australia’s largest brands are fighting cheap international ‘copycat’ brands...
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November 12, 2017
For more information on our range of trenchers visit www.digga.com Alternatively we have a number of other blog posts: Digga Bigfoot vs Digga Hydrive Rusin Concrete review the Digga Bigfoot trencher...
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November 11, 2017
The Rotary Axe is the ultimate heavy duty attachment for clearing and shredding thick bush and scrub. When Southern Tool + Equipment Co customer John Hile was looking for a tool to help him clear and maintain 140 acres of land his property in Withcott stands on, we were confident the Rotary Axe was going to get the job done...
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November 03, 2017
David Savic of Savic Plant Hire recently called in to Digga HQ and chatted to us about his Digga tilting 4 in 1 Bucket and Cleana bucket broom. The Digga 4 in 1 bucket and Cleana bucket broom are Australian made and feature practical features to make light work of...
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October 30, 2017
The durable, strong and 100% Australian made Digga 4 in 1 bucket features a ‘wear plate standard’ hardened steel floor and comes complete with a heavy duty, fully welded grill to provide clear vision of bucket front edge. With cutting widths from 880mm to 2200mm, the Digga 4 in 1 bucket...
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October 24, 2017
Tiah Selkrig is 'screwing' the stereotypes of gender roles in construction and proudly advertises her ‘very girly’ pink Digga screw anchor drive and matching pink excavator when on site! Wanting to show construction sites all over the Hunter Valley region that girls can...
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October 23, 2017
Adrian Eagan, aka Baldy has been drilling in one form or another all his working life. Working for one of Queensland largest earthmovers L&D Earthmoving , we wanted to hear what he makes of the Digga drives he puts to work every day. L&D Earthmoving were established in 1954 and Baldy has been with them for the last...
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October 20, 2017
Last night Digga Australia were awarded the 2017 Dermot McManus Award for Innovation at the Queensland Export Awards. The Dermot McManus Award is one of the 4 major awards handed out on the night and recognises exporters that have demonstrated innovative...
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October 11, 2017
Coming from a background of Australian small business, helical piling experts Brodie and Rob Houghton believe that supporting Australian manufacturing, skills and ingenuity should be top of the list when selecting new machinery attachments. Brodie and...
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October 11, 2017
The Digga 4 in 1 bucket is a practical solution to tackle many applications in construction and agricultural job sites. Ace Rental is an equipment rental company based in South East Queensland. They supply a range of backhoes, graders, excavators and skid steer loaders...
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October 04, 2017
If you buy a Digga Slasher before the 31st October 2017 you will get a free set of replacement blades! Click here to register your details and we'll put you in touch with your local dealer...
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September 16, 2017
Steve Hassett, Foundation Technologies Australia business owner and co-founder used his first Digga auger drive unit in January 2017 and since then he’s never looked back; making a commitment to Digga and their Australian manufacturing. Starting off...
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September 13, 2017
With much of Queensland already at very high risk on the fire danger ratings, slashing overgrown vegetation, mowing grasses and trimming back low-lying branches is imperative at this time of year. While back burning is the preferred method of bushfire prevention, it is not always possible and reducing the fuel...
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September 06, 2017
Offering practical solutions for our customers is imperative for Digga and our range of machinery attachments. Proving just that is Mitch Wetton from Summit Landscapes. The local family owned and operated business working...
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September 02, 2017
A man who spent years trying to break Digga screw anchor drive units now says he can’t run his business without them. Geoff Taunton runs Gold Coast Screw Piers , a Queensland-based deep foundation system provider servicing more than 200...
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August 31, 2017
Digga's new excavator cradle hitch has been designed to make safe manoeuvring around work sites even easier and provide a simpler connection to Digga augers and screw piles. The double pin hitch with drive unit cradle makes it ideal for use in all...
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August 29, 2017
Digga Australia are proud to announce that they have been announced winners of the Manufacturing award at the August Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards! The Gold Coast Business Award honours businesses on the Gold Coast who lead and...
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August 26, 2017
What is a screw pile? A screw pile is also known as a helical pile, helical anchor, helix pier, screw anchor, helical pier, torque pile and/ or torque anchor. What is screw piling? In unstable grounds when a traditional cast-in-place foundation system is not possible, screw piling offers a foundation...
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August 23, 2017
Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Rusin Concrete Construction have been offering a wide range of concrete services for commercial and residential projects for the last 20 years...
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August 18, 2017
We know that our customers are busy working long hours in often remote locations so our focus at Digga is to work closely with them to understand their needs and requirements, ensuring we supply a high quality range of machinery attachments with the...
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August 17, 2017
The cutting teeth & pilot on any auger are wear parts and you can increase the life of them with the help of Digga's best practice tips. The wear life of a tooth or pilot is undefinable. They will be affected by how often they are used, how they are looked after and the ground...
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August 13, 2017
The best way to remove spoil from your auger is to use a forward, stop, forward, stop control pattern until all the spoil is totally removed. When you have been drilling with your auger it may seem like a good idea to alternate the drive from forward to reverse to clear...
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August 12, 2017
Screw piling comes with a range of advantages and their application continues to grow as we continue to build and develop marginal sites; from the instant foundations of manufactured homes and pre-engineered metal buildings to axial compression and lateral tension load supports...
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August 10, 2017
Sydney wide DNA Contract Services are a well-established company specialising in excavations, earthworks, haulage and sediment control and trusted by some of Australia’s biggest builders. They were contracted as part of a project with Channel 7’s Better Homes...
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August 7, 2017
Now you can get even more attachment options for your euro hitch tractors with Digga's new adapter frame for euro hitch tractors. Designed to take the headache out of needing different attachments for your skid steers and tractors, our new euro hitch adaptor frame allows...
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