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
The General Equipment EPIC 242H is the better earth auger overall, rated 3.0 to 2.7. The General Equipment EPIC 242H leads on weight and value. The General Equipment EPIC 262H wins on torque. The General Equipment EPIC 242H costs $854.55 less ($1,043.41 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 General Equipment EPIC 242H for weight (26 lb vs 58 lb) and value ($130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) vs $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 in)).
- Choose the General Equipment EPIC 262H for torque (181.7 N·m of torque vs 69.1 N·m of torque).
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 | General Equipment EPIC 242H | General Equipment EPIC 262H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.0/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) | 15 $158.16 per inch of bit ($1,897.96, up to 12 in) |
| Torque 15% | 14 69.1 N·m of torque | 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% | 80 26 lb | 0 58 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| General Equipment EPIC 242H | General Equipment EPIC 262H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 35.8 cc gas | 160 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 12 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 69.1 N·m | 181.7 N·m |
| Bit speed | 166 rpm | 162 rpm |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 2 |
| Weight | 26 lb | 58 lb |
| Released | 2020-04 | 2020-11 |