The UGT root augers have been specially developed for investigating forest soils. The tube is made of stainless V2A steel as standard and enables a large sample volume to be taken. This allows an undisturbed soil column to be obtained despite the presence of roots, with the enclosed roots remaining as part of the sample. During the drilling process, the drill offers a high degree of stability thanks to its solid tube design in comparison to conventional gouge and groove augers. Depending on the soil conditions and root strength of the existing plants, the cutter cuts through roots of up to 5-10 mm.

For easier insertion into the ground and easier recovery, there is an impact head with a cross-hole that allows a steel handle or pulling device to be attached. Depending on the design, the inspection window or the half-sided opening after drilling allows easy access to the drill core, making it easier to approach the soil profile and remove the sample.

Please note that the cutting edge is not suitable for skeleton-rich soils and strong roots and can be damaged!

Different designs for different purposes

We offer a total of three designs (see “Variants” tab for details) of our UGT root augers: Two variants with a viewing window, which are primarily used for soil profile sampling, and a design consisting of two half-shells, which focuses on extracting the entire soil column. On request, the length and diameter of the root augers can be individually adapted to the customer's requirements.

Tools required

• Plastic hammer
• Pulling device S-9000 (article no. 5090430): not absolutely necessary, but facilitates removal

One-piece root auger with inspection window

•     Root auger V2A Øi 50 mm, length 400 mm (item no.: 2342000) with circumferential cutting edge, inspection window, impact head and steel handle with PVC grip

Two-piece root auger with 90-degrees inspection window

The augers consist of two tube segments with 50 mm cutting edge, a lockable 90° inspection window, clamping flange, screwable impact head and steel handle with PVC grip:

•     Root auger V2A Øi 100 mm, length 1,000 mm (item no. 2345000)
•     Root auger V2A Øi 80 mm, length 1,000 mm (item no. 2346000)
•     Root auger V2A Øi 80 mm, length 700 mm (item no. 2346001)

Two-piece root augers with half shells

The augers consist of two half shells with circumferential cutting ring and clamping flange, screwable impact head and steel handle with PVC grip:

•     Root auger V2A Øi 50 mm, sample length 300 mm (item no. 2343000)
•     Root auger V2A Øi 100 mm, sample length 300 mm (item no. 2341100)
•     Root auger V2A Øi 80 mm, sample length 600 mm, standard (item no.: 2341000)

On customer request, the geometric dimensions can be modified and adapted to specific applications.