GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead
#13 in GasFull review
A two-person four-stroke powerhead for big holes such as footings and tree planting up to 14 in. It is too heavy for one person.
Amazon $349.99$349.99
The GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead is the better earth auger overall, rated 3.5 to 2.7. The GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead leads on value. The GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead costs $1,547.97 less ($349.99 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 GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead for value ($25 per inch of bit ($349.99, up to 14 in) vs $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 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 | GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead | General Equipment EPIC 262H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $25 per inch of bit ($349.99, up to 14 in) | 15 $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 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% | 3 49 lb | 0 58 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead | General Equipment EPIC 262H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 185 cc gas | 160 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 14 in | 12 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | - | 181.7 N·m |
| Bit speed | - | 162 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 49 lb | 58 lb |
| Released | - | 2020-11 |