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
A two-person contractor digger for big holes in hard ground. Overkill and overpriced for a backyard fence.
- 160 cc gasPower
- 12 inLargest bit
- 181.7 N·mTorque
- 58 lbWeight
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- 134 ft-lb of torque, the most of any auger here with a published figure
- Honda four-stroke runs on straight gas
- Drives bits up to 12 in
- Needs two people and weighs 58 lb
- Nearly $1,900 with no bit
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 | 35.8 cc gas | 3.0/5 | $1,043.41 |
| General Equipment EPIC 262H (this one) | 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 | 262H |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | 160 cc gas |
| Largest bit | 12 in |
| Bit included | None |
| Torque | 181.7 N·m |
| Bit speed | 162 rpm |
| Build | |
| Operators | 2 |
| Weight | 58 lb |
| Released | 2020-11 |
Alternatives in this power
A bare-bones 43cc powerhead for buyers who already have bits. With so little published, a name brand is the safer pick.
Amazon $174.99A 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 $1,043.41Compare
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