Makita XGD01Z
#7 in BatteryFull review
A light battery auger for 18V LXT owners planting and setting small posts. Buyers new to LXT pay a lot once batteries are added.
Amazon $789$789
The Makita XGD01Z rates 3.7 among battery earth augers; the Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 rates 3.5 among gas ones. The Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 costs $449.01 less ($339.99 vs $789).
Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092
#6 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
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power classes (battery and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Makita XGD01Z | Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $98.62 per inch of bit ($789, up to 8 in) | 96 $42.50 per inch of bit ($339.99, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) |
| Reverse 15% | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 100 15.1 lb | 50 35 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty for home use | 25 2-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Makita XGD01Z | Champion 53cc Earth Auger 201092 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 36 V battery | 53 cc gas |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | 8 in |
| Bit speed | 350 rpm | 318 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 15.1 lb | 35 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2021-01 | - |