Augers that turn the bit backward, so a bit jammed on a root or rock backs out easily.
Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Best Earth Augers with Reverse: Gas
- Stihl BT 45#1 of 1Full review
A light one-person drill for planting bulbs and small holes. It is not the tool for fence posts.
Stihl $639.99$639.99--10.7 lb
Best Earth Augers with Reverse: Battery
- Ryobi 40V HP Earth Auger RY40701BTL#1 of 11Full review
The bare tool for owners of Ryobi 40V batteries who dig fence posts and planting holes. Others should buy the kit.
Ryobi $369$369--- - Earthquake 60V Earth Auger 44977#2 of 11Full review
A complete battery kit for buyers who want to skip gas and keep a five-year warranty. It suits fence posts and planting up to 8 in.
Amazon $402.23$402.23--- - Ryobi 40V HP Earth Auger Kit RY40710#3 of 11Full review
A complete battery kit for Ryobi 40V owners setting fence posts and planting. Specs are thin, so it is hard to compare.
Ryobi $449$449--- - Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger#4 of 11Full review
A bare 80V auger for owners of Greenworks Pro batteries planting and setting posts up to 8 in.
Amazon $329.99$329.998 in109.8 N·m18.8 lb - Wild Badger Power 40V Earth Auger#5 of 11Full review
A complete 40V kit for homeowners setting fence posts and planting in ordinary soil. It is light and has reverse, but it is not built for rocky ground.
Amazon $349.99$349.99-89.5 N·m20.7 lb - Greenworks 60V Earth Auger#6 of 11Full review
A bare 60V auger for Greenworks 60V owners digging holes up to 8 in. Buy it from Greenworks, where it costs far less than on Amazon.
Amazon $604.11 Greenworks $399.99$399.998 in80 N·m- - Worx Nitro WG865#7 of 11Full 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$382.998 in80 N·m26.9 lb - Stihl BTA 140#8 of 11Full review
A battery auger for Stihl AP owners who need holes up to 12 in. Buyers without the batteries face a steep total price.
Stihl $749.99$749.9912 in-- - Makita XGD01Z#9 of 11Full review
A light battery auger for 18V LXT owners planting and setting small posts. Buyers new to LXT pay a lot once batteries are added.
Amazon $789$7898 in-15.1 lb - Greenworks Pro 80V Earth Auger Kit#10 of 11Full review
A complete 80V kit for buyers starting on Greenworks Pro batteries. Owners of the batteries should buy the bare tool.
Amazon $607.96$607.968 in80 N·m18.8 lb - WORKPRO X Series 40V Earth Auger#11 of 11Full review
A well-equipped budget battery kit with high torque and reverse. The short warranty makes it best for occasional jobs.
Amazon $299.99$299.99-90 N·m29.5 lb
