Worx Nitro WG865
#7 in BatteryFull review
A complete battery kit for homeowners digging fence and planting holes up to 8 in. Good value if you are on Worx batteries.
Amazon $382.99$382.99
3.7/5
A light battery auger for 18V LXT owners planting and setting small posts. Buyers new to LXT pay a lot once batteries are added.
- 36 V batteryPower
- 8 inLargest bit
- 15.1 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$789
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- At 15.1 lb it is the lightest auger here
- Reverse and a torque limiter clutch on low speed for jams
- Runs on two 18V LXT batteries many owners already have
Cons
- $789 buys the tool only, with no batteries or bit
- Limited to 8 in holes
- Makita publishes no torque figure
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 | XGD01Z |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | 36 V battery |
| Battery included | No |
| Largest bit | 8 in |
| Bit included | None |
| Bit speed | 350 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Build | |
| Operators | 1 |
| Weight | 15.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2021-01 |
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