Worx Nitro WG865
#7 in BatteryFull review
A complete battery kit for homeowners digging fence and planting holes up to 8 in. Good value if you are on Worx batteries.
Amazon $382.99$382.99
The Worx Nitro WG865 rates 3.8 among battery earth augers; the General Equipment EPIC 242H rates 3.0 among gas ones. The Worx Nitro WG865 costs $660.42 less ($382.99 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 | Worx Nitro WG865 | General Equipment EPIC 242H |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $47.87 per inch of bit ($382.99, with batteries, 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% | 52 26.9 lb | 80 26 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty for home use | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| Worx Nitro WG865 | General Equipment EPIC 242H | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 40 V battery | 35.8 cc gas |
| Battery included | Yes | - |
| Batteries in the kit | 8 Ah | - |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | 8 in | None |
| Torque | 80 N·m | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 220 rpm | 166 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | 26.9 lb | 26 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |
| Released | - | 2020-04 |