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 rates 3.8 among gas earth augers; the Stihl BTA 140 rates 3.7 among battery ones. The Stihl BTA 140 costs $250 less ($749.99 vs $999.99).
Stihl BTA 140
#8 in BatteryFull review
A battery auger for Stihl AP owners who need holes up to 12 in. Buyers without the batteries face a steep total price.
Stihl $749.99$749.99
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 (gas and battery), 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 | Echo EA-410 | Stihl BTA 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 43 $100 per inch of bit ($999.99, up to 10 in) | 72 $62.50 per inch of bit ($749.99, 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) | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit |
| Weight 15% | 95 21.6 lb | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 100 5-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Echo EA-410 | Stihl BTA 140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 42.7 cc gas | 36 V battery |
| Battery included | - | No |
| Largest bit | 10 in | 12 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Reverse | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 21.6 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |