VEVOR 52cc Post Hole Digger D52-F
#7 in GasFull review
A budget 52cc kit for buyers who want two hole sizes and extra depth out of the box. Support data is thin.
Amazon $150.90$150.90
3.7/5
A budget one-person gas auger for setting fence and deck posts in ordinary soil. It suits buyers who want a known brand at the lowest price.
- 43 cc gasPower
- 63 N·mTorque
- 22 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$279.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Cheapest name-brand gas powerhead here
- Takes standard 7/8 in round-shaft bits
- One person can run it, with no second operator needed
Cons
- No reverse is listed, so a jammed bit has to be freed by hand
- Earthquake does not say how large a bit it is rated for
- Two-stroke engine needs mixed fuel
The Earthquake 1-Person 43cc Powerhead family
Every Earthquake 1-Person 43cc Powerhead model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake E43 (this one) | 43 cc gas | 3.7/5 | $279.99 |
| Earthquake 1-Person Auger 44399 | 43 cc gas | 3.7/5 | $279.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its power. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | E43 |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | 43 cc gas |
| Bit included | None |
| Torque | 63 N·m |
| Bit speed | 250 rpm |
| Build | |
| Operators | 1 |
| Weight | 22 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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XtremepowerUS 43cc Auger 81094
#8 in GasFull review
A budget gas combo for a few fence posts or planting holes. Its 3/4 in shaft limits replacement bits.
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Earthquake 1-Person Auger 44399
#10 in GasFull review
A one-person 43cc powerhead for fence posts and planting. It suits buyers who want the Earthquake torque arm option at a budget price.
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