Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092
#14 in GasFull review
A one-person four-stroke auger for buyers who would rather not mix fuel. It handles fence posts and planting holes up to 8 in.
Farm & Fleet $339.99$339.99
The Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 is the better earth auger overall, rated 3.5 to 3.0. The Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 leads on value. The General Equipment EPIC 242H wins on weight. The Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 costs $703.42 less ($339.99 vs $1,043.41).
General Equipment EPIC 242H
#18 in GasFull review
A contractor one-person digger for crews who want a Honda four-stroke and no fuel mixing. Homeowners pay a lot for an 8 in limit.
Amazon $1,228.99 Southern Tool $1,043.41$1,043.41
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 for value ($42.50 per inch of bit ($339.99, up to 8 in) vs $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in)).
- Choose the General Equipment EPIC 242H for weight (26 lb vs 35 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas earth auger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 96 $42.50 per inch of bit ($339.99, up to 8 in) | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 14 69.1 N·m of torque |
| Reverse 15% | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 50 35 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 53 cc gas | 35.8 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | 8 in | None |
| Torque | - | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 318 rpm | 166 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 35 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |