Express Steel Mini Bobcat Auger Head | Drilling Capacity 48" | 9-28 GPM | For Mini Skid Steers
DESCRIPTION
Dig deeper, faster, and smarter with the Express Steel Mini Bobcat Auger Head your ultimate attachment for high-performance hole drilling on compact job sites. Whether you're a landscaper planting trees, a fence contractor sinking posts, or a general contractor working in tight quarters, this American-made auger head delivers unstoppable torque, smooth operation, and unmatched durability.
Built to run efficiently with hydraulic flows from 9 to 28 GPM, this auger head is engineered for Mini Skid Steers with Bobcat MT-style mounts. With a heavy-duty planetary drive and a 48" maximum hole diameter, it tackles tough ground conditions with ease — from rocky terrain to soft loam.
Crafted from premium US steel and outfitted with Parker hoses and couplers, this is an attachment designed to outlast and outperform. Whether you're drilling for fencing, footings, planting, or utility installations, this mini auger head is your go-to solution for serious digging power in a compact footprint.
Key Features
Wide Compatibility: Designed to fit Mini Bobcat/MT-style skid steer mounts for seamless plug-and-play installation.
Hydraulic Performance: Operates within a wide 9–28 GPM hydraulic flow range for versatile machine pairing.
Heavy-Duty Power: Equipped with a planetary drive system for high torque output and smooth drilling.
Large Hole Capability: Drill holes up to 48 inches in diameter, perfect for trees, footings, posts, and more.
Industry-Standard Output Shaft: Features a rugged 2" hex drive compatible with a wide range of auger bits.
Durable Hydraulic System: Includes high-quality Parker hoses, fittings, and couplers for leak-free performance.
Made in the USA: Built with 100% American steel and craftsmanship for lasting quality.
Commercial-Grade Construction: Powder-coated black finish resists corrosion and wear in harsh environments.
Easy Attachment: Mounts quickly to your machine using the Mini Bobcat/MT quick attach system.
Compact Powerhouse: Ideal for use in tight workspaces or residential landscaping projects.
No Universal Mounting Issues: Purpose-built for Bobcat MT-style mounts no fitment guesswork
Optional Auger Bits: Compatible with all standard 2” hex auger bits (sold separately).
Low Maintenance Design: Sealed components and high-grade materials reduce downtime and upkeep.
Versatile Applications: Excellent for fence installation, tree planting, deck footings, utility digging, and more.
Built for Pros: Perfect for contractors, landscapers, utility crews, and rental yards needing reliable performance.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Brand
Express Steel
Model
ES42510
Attachment Type
Mini Bobcat Auger Head
Mount Compatibility
Mini Bobcat / MT-Style Quick Attach
Hydraulic Flow Requirement
9–28 GPM
Drive Type
Planetary Drive
Output Shaft
2” Hex Output (Industry Standard)
Maximum Hole Diameter
48 inches
Weight
385 lbs
Finish
Powder-Coated Black
Material
Premium US Steel
Included Components
Auger Head, Parker Hoses & Fittings
Auger Bits
Not Included (Sold Separately)
Origin
Made in the USA
Shipping Info
Ships on pallet via LTL – Unloading required
Compatible Machine Type
Mini Skid Steer (Bobcat MT Mount Only)
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 94 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!
The only thing is when hooking up the actuator on my ATV. The wire is long going to the plug in. What has happened in the past about this. Is their video showing the usage of the control?