Earthquake Dually 10310
#1 in GasFull review
A one or two-person gas powerhead for fence lines and footings up to 10 in. It suits buyers who want a long warranty and room to grow into bigger bits.
Amazon $350.81$350.81
The Earthquake Dually 10310 is the better earth auger overall, rated 4.3 to 3.0. The Earthquake Dually 10310 leads on value. The Earthquake Dually 10310 costs $692.60 less ($350.81 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 Earthquake Dually 10310 for value ($35.08 per inch of bit ($350.81, up to 10 in) vs $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in)).
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 | Earthquake Dually 10310 | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $35.08 per inch of bit ($350.81, up to 10 in) | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 21 84.1 N·m of torque | 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% | 87 24 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Earthquake Dually 10310 | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 52 cc gas | 35.8 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 10 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 84.1 N·m | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | - | 166 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 2 | 1 |
| Weight | 24 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |