Description
Features
The distinguishing feature of the Model D-5 is the manual clutch which produces auger rotation only when the operator engages the clutch lever. When the lever is released, the clutch disengages and stops rotation of the auger.
- Low maintenance
- High profitability
- Well balanced
- Heavy wall handlebars
- Easily transported
- 7/8″ square auger drive
- Heavy duty aluminum castings
- Ground Hog’s time tested transmission
- Heavy duty industrial cog-type drive belt
- Hardened steel manual clutch with sealed ball bearings
- Easily digs with a 12″ auger
- Will handle the hardest soils
- Three engine options: Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Robin
- Efficient worm drive transmission
- Auger speed 180 RPM @ 3600 engine RPM, (no load)
- 150 ft. lbs. torque (approximate)
