GardenTrax 52cc 1-Person Powerhead
#16 in GasFull review
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.
Amazon $189.99$189.99
3.0/5
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.
- 35.8 cc gasPower
- 8 inLargest bit
- 69.1 N·mTorque
- 26 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$1,228.99Check price at Southern Tool$1,043.41
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Honda four-stroke runs on straight gas, with no oil to mix
- 51 ft-lb of torque from a one-person unit
- Contractor-grade build from a maker of commercial hole diggers
Cons
- Over $1,000 for a powerhead limited to 8 in bits
- Warranty and reverse not published
The General Equipment EPIC Series family
Every General Equipment EPIC Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own power.
| Model | Power | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Equipment EPIC 242H (this one) | 35.8 cc gas | 3.0/5 | $1,043.41 |
| General Equipment EPIC 262H | 160 cc gas | 2.7/5 | $1,897.96 |
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 | 242H |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | 35.8 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 8 in |
| Bit included | None |
| Torque | 69.1 N·m |
| Bit speed | 166 rpm |
| Build | |
| Operators | 1 |
| Weight | 26 lb |
| Released | 2020-04 |
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ThunderBay Y43
#17 in GasFull review
A bare-bones 43cc powerhead for buyers who already have bits. With so little published, a name brand is the safer pick.
Amazon $174.99$174.99
General Equipment EPIC 262H
#19 in GasFull review
A two-person contractor digger for big holes in hard ground. Overkill and overpriced for a backyard fence.
Southern Tool $1,897.96$1,897.96
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