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
The Stihl BTA 140 rates 3.7 among battery earth augers; the GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead rates 3.5 among gas ones. The GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead costs $400 less ($349.99 vs $749.99).
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
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 (battery and gas), 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 | Stihl BTA 140 | GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 72 $62.50 per inch of bit ($749.99, up to 12 in) | 100 $25 per inch of bit ($349.99, up to 14 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) |
| Reverse 15% | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 3 49 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Stihl BTA 140 | GardenTrax 185cc 2-Man Powerhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 36 V battery | 185 cc gas |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Largest bit | 12 in | 14 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | - | 49 lb |