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 is the better earth auger overall, rated 3.9 to 3.7. The Greenworks 60V Earth Auger leads on value and warranty. The Greenworks 60V Earth Auger costs $389.01 less ($399.99 vs $789).
Makita XGD01Z
#9 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
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 Greenworks 60V Earth Auger for value ($50 per inch of bit ($399.99, up to 8 in) vs $98.62 per inch of bit ($789, up to 8 in)) and warranty (4-year warranty for home use vs 3-year warranty for home use).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every battery earth auger; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Greenworks 60V Earth Auger | Makita XGD01Z |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.7/5 |
| Value 30% | 86 $50 per inch of bit ($399.99, up to 8 in) | 44 $98.62 per inch of bit ($789, up to 8 in) |
| Torque 15% | 19 80 N·m of torque | 50 torque not published (neutral score used) |
| Reverse 15% | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit | 100 reverse to free a stuck bit |
| Weight 15% | 50 weight not published (neutral score used) | 100 15.1 lb |
| Warranty 25% | 75 4-year warranty for home use | 50 3-year warranty for home use |
Specifications
| Greenworks 60V Earth Auger | Makita XGD01Z | |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling | ||
| Power | 60 V battery | 36 V battery |
| Battery included | No | No |
| Largest bit | 8 in | 8 in |
| Bit included | None | None |
| Torque | 80 N·m | - |
| Bit speed | 210 rpm | 350 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Operators | 1 | 1 |
| Weight | - | 15.1 lb |
| Warranty | 4 years | 3 years |
| Released | - | 2021-01 |