Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger
#4 in BatteryFull review
A bare 80V auger for owners of Greenworks Pro batteries planting and setting posts up to 8 in.
Amazon $329.99$329.99
The Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger rates 4.1 among battery earth augers; the General Equipment EPIC 242H rates 3.0 among gas ones. The Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger costs $713.42 less ($329.99 vs $1,043.41).
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
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 | Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 98 $41.25 per inch of bit ($329.99, up to 8 in) | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 33 109.8 N·m of torque | 14 69.1 N·m of torque |
| Reverse 15% | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit | 50 reverse not stated (neutral score used) |
| Weight 15% | 85 18.8 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 80 V battery | 35.8 cc gas |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 109.8 N·m | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 210 rpm | 166 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 18.8 lb | 26 lb |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |