HH Hydraulic Pressure Digger

The HH Pressure Digger delivers 20′ digging depth, 56” auger capacity, and dependable hydraulic drive power — built for electric utility, municipal, and construction drilling.

Most Highway MFG pressure diggers remain in service for 15–20 years, and often longer with regular maintenance. It’s not uncommon to see well-maintained units still operating reliably after 25 years. Older equipment can often be repowered or refurbished to extend its working life even further. - 100 Years of Highway

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The HH Pressure Digger delivers 20′ digging depth, 56” auger capacity, and dependable hydraulic drive power — built for electric utility, municipal, and construction drilling.

HH Hydraulic Pressure Digger

The HH is the lightest-duty member of the Highway pressure diggers. This unit is small enough to get into tight spaces, but tough enough to drill holes up to 20′ deep with augers as wide as 56″.

Built for lighter-duty jobs, it’s a favorite for sign installs, smaller utility projects, and anywhere maneuverability matters. With smooth hydraulic controls and a compact footprint, the HH gets in, gets the hole dug, and gets out without the bulk of a big rig.

What to know:

  • Compact hydraulic drive – ideal for tight work areas.

  • Dig depth: up to 20′.

  • Auger capacity: up to 56″ diameter.

  • Hydraulic 3″ solid kelly bar.

  • Smooth joystick controls for easy operation.

  • Customizable with pole setters, winches, storage, and lighting.

  • Perfect for light to medium-duty applications like signs, sports lighting, and small utilities.

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100 Years of Highway

For nearly a century, Highway MFG has been setting the standard in pressure diggers—delivering reliability that stands the test of time. It’s not uncommon to see our units out in the field for 15, 20, even 25 years. With a little regular maintenance, Highway diggers just keep on boring.

Made in the USA

Built in Minnesota and engineered for the toughest jobs utility and construction crews can throw at them. From custom chassis and boom lengths to tool circuits and heavy-duty components, these machines are made to handle whatever comes their way—day after day, year after year.

HH Hydraulic Pressure Digger Specifications

Standard

Feature Specification
EngineJohn Deere 134 HP (100 kW) diesel; other makes available
Max Rotary Torque25,000 ft/lbs (33,895 Nm)
Rotary RPM0–110 RPM, variable speed
Kelly Bar3” (76.2 mm) solid
Kelly Bar Crowd Force28,000 lbs max
Retract Force11,400 lbs max
Standard Digging Depth10’ (3.05 m) standard; optional up to 20’ (6.1 m)
Hole DiameterUp to 56” (1.42 m)
Turntable Base240 degrees
Mainframe Travel36” (914.4 mm)
OutriggersRear A-frame
Fuel CapacityOff chassis (optional 50 gallon / 189.27 L)
Basic Unit Weight12,500 lbs (5,669.9 kg)
Hydraulic Tool CircuitFixed location

Optional equipment includes auger adapters/extensions, tool boxes, tunnel storage, work & safety lighting, outrigger pads, wheel chocks, front winches, capstan hoists, air compressors, generator & inverters, cab guards, and more.

Optional

Feature Specification
Engine OptionsOther engine makes available
Digging DepthUp to 20’ (6.1 m)
OutriggersStraight‑down rear or add front A‑frame (in lieu of rear only A‑frame)
Fuel Capacity50 gallon (189.27 L)
Polesetter PackageFixed or 6’ (1.83 m) telescoping
Service Winch12,000 lb (5,443.1 kg) capacity
Water Tank100 gallon poly or steel (378.5 L)
PTO DrivenDriven off chassis engine
Hydraulic Hose Reel50’ (15.24 m) hydraulic hose
Auger ToolingAuger storage, adapters & extensions
Tool Boxes & StorageTunnel storage
LightingWork & safety lighting packages
Outrigger PadsIncluded as option
Wheel ChocksIncluded as option
Front Winches & Capstan HoistsAvailable as option
Air CompressorsAvailable as option
Generators & InvertersAvailable as option
Cab GuardsAvailable as option
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