Makita XGD01Z
#7 in BatteryFull review
A light battery auger for 18V LXT owners planting and setting small posts. Buyers new to LXT pay a lot once batteries are added.
Amazon $789$789
The Makita XGD01Z rates 3.7 among battery earth augers; the General Equipment EPIC 242H rates 2.5 among gas ones. The Makita XGD01Z costs $254.41 less ($789 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 | Makita XGD01Z | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 44 $98.62 per inch of bit ($789, up to 8 in) | 27 $130.43 per inch of bit ($1,043.41, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) | 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% | 100 15.1 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty for home use | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Makita XGD01Z | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 36 V battery | 35.8 cc gas |
| Battery included | No | - |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | - | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 350 rpm | 166 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 15.1 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | 2021-01 | 2020-04 |