Soil Sampling Augers

Designs of Gilson Soil Sampling Auger Heads are optimized for use with specific soil types. The soil augers, along with extensions, cross T-handles, and quick-connect pins, are available with either carbon-steel or stainless-steel construction. Auger heads with hex fittings attach easily to the extensions and cross handles using quick-connect pins.

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• Standard Soil Augers sample most soil types, feature an open bit design, and are available in 3in (76mm) and 4in (102mm) diameters.
• Clay Augers have an open face design and work well for collecting samples of cohesive soils. Available in 3in (76mm) and 4in (102mm) diameters.
• Sand Augers are designed for sampling loose sandy soils and have closed bits to retain cuttings. They are available in 3in (76mm) and 4in (102mm) diameters.
• Mud Augers are best-suited for sampling muck-like, boggy, peat, and root-bound soils. This auger offers an open design and is available in 3in (76mm) diameter.
• Soil Sampler T-Handle are available in carbon steel or stainless steel models and used in soil sampling with Augers or Soil Sampler Extensions.
• Carbon Steel Soil Sampler Extensions are available in two, three, four, and five foot (610, 914, 1,219, and 1,524mm) lengths and connect to carbon steel standard clay, sand, and mud augers.
• Stainless Steel Soil Sampler Extensions are available in two, three, four, and five foot (610, 914, 1,219, and 1,524mm) lengths and connect to stainless steel standard clay, sand, and mud augers.
• Quick-Connect Pins are required for connecting Augers and Extensions in quick-connect configurations.
• Quick-Connect Auger Adapter is required to connect augers and older-model extensions with threaded connections to quick-connect components.