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 2.7. The Earthquake Dually 10310 leads on value and weight. The General Equipment EPIC 262H wins on torque. The Earthquake Dually 10310 costs $1,547.15 less ($350.81 vs $1,897.96).
General Equipment EPIC 262H
#19 in GasFull review
A two-person contractor digger for big holes in hard ground. Overkill and overpriced for a backyard fence.
Southern Tool $1,897.96$1,897.96
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 $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 in)) and weight (24 lb vs 58 lb).
- Choose the General Equipment EPIC 262H for torque (181.7 N·m of torque vs 84.1 N·m of torque).
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 262H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $35.08 per inch of bit ($350.81, up to 10 in) | 15 $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 in) |
| Torque 15% | 21 84.1 N·m of torque | 67 181.7 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 | 0 58 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Earthquake Dually 10310 | General Equipment EPIC 262H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 52 cc gas | 160 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 10 in | 12 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 84.1 N·m | 181.7 N·m |
| Bit speed | - | 162 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 24 lb | 58 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-11 |