Best Gas Earth Augers Ranked

A one or two-person gas powerhead for fence lines and footings up to 10 in. It suits buyers who want a long warranty and room to grow into bigger bits.

A dealer-serviced gas auger for owners who drill a lot and want a long warranty. Budget buyers get more bit for the money elsewhere.

A budget 52cc combo for buyers who want a bigger engine and a fast-clearing bit. Expect little support data from the maker.

A cheap high-displacement gas auger for hard clay outside California. Little is published beyond the engine size.

A light one-person drill for planting bulbs and small holes. It is not the tool for fence posts.

A rock-bottom gas auger kit for a weekend of fence posts. Buyers who need support and a warranty should pay more.

A budget 52cc kit for buyers who want two hole sizes and extra depth out of the box. Support data is thin.

A budget gas combo for a few fence posts or planting holes. Its 3/4 in shaft limits replacement bits.

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.

A one-person 43cc powerhead for fence posts and planting. It suits buyers who want the Earthquake torque arm option at a budget price.

A pro-grade one-person auger for buyers who drill many holes up to 12 in and want a brake for safety. It costs far more than budget models.

A low-cost one-person gas combo for occasional fence posts and planting. Buyers digging many holes should look at a brand with a longer warranty.

A two-person four-stroke powerhead for big holes such as footings and tree planting up to 14 in. It is too heavy for one person.

A one-person four-stroke auger for buyers who would rather not mix fuel. It handles fence posts and planting holes up to 8 in.

The spline-shaft version of the Dually for buyers who change bits often or want the Outrigger arm. Others can save with the 10310.

A cheap 52cc powerhead for buyers who already own 7/8 in bits. Specs are thin, so it is hard to compare with name brands.

A bare-bones 43cc powerhead for buyers who already have bits. With so little published, a name brand is the safer pick.

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.

A two-person contractor digger for big holes in hard ground. Overkill and overpriced for a backyard fence.