Greenworks 60V Earth Auger
#6 in BatteryFull review
A bare 60V auger for Greenworks 60V owners digging holes up to 8 in. Buy it from Greenworks, where it costs far less than on Amazon.
Amazon $604.11 Greenworks $399.99$399.99
The Greenworks 60V Earth Auger rates 3.9 among battery earth augers; the General Equipment EPIC 242H rates 3.0 among gas ones. The Greenworks 60V Earth Auger costs $643.42 less ($399.99 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 60V Earth Auger | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $50 per inch of bit ($399.99, up to 8 in) | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 19 80 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% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 75 4-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Greenworks 60V Earth Auger | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 60 V battery | 35.8 cc gas |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 80 N·m | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 210 rpm | 166 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | - | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |