Echo EA-410
#2 in GasFull review
A dealer-serviced gas auger for owners who drill a lot and want a long warranty. Budget buyers get more bit for the money elsewhere.
Neil's Inc $999.99$999.99
The Echo EA-410 is the better earth auger overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The Echo EA-410 leads on value and weight. The Echo EA-410 costs $43.42 less ($999.99 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 Echo EA-410 for value ($100 per inch of bit ($999.99, up to 10 in) vs $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in)) and weight (21.6 lb vs 26 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 | Echo EA-410 | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $100 per inch of bit ($999.99, up to 10 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% | 95 21.6 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Echo EA-410 | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 42.7 cc gas | 35.8 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 10 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | - | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | - | 166 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 21.6 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |