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 3.6. The Stihl BT 131 wins on value. The Stihl BT 131 costs $70 less ($929.99 vs $999.99).
Stihl BT 131
#11 in GasFull review
A pro-grade one-person auger for buyers who drill many holes up to 12 in and want a brake for safety. It costs far more than budget models.
Stihl $929.99$929.99
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Stihl BT 131 for value ($77.50 per inch of bit ($929.99, up to 12 in) vs $100 per inch of bit ($999.99, up to 10 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 | Echo EA-410 | Stihl BT 131 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $100 per inch of bit ($999.99, up to 10 in) | 59 $77.50 per inch of bit ($929.99, up to 12 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) |
| Reverse 15% | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 95 21.6 lb | 93 22 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Echo EA-410 | Stihl BT 131 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 42.7 cc gas | 36.3 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 10 in | 12 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Bit speed | - | 200 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 21.6 lb | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |