Ryobi 40V HP Earth Auger Kit RY40710
#3 in BatteryFull 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
4.0/5
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.
- 40 V batteryPower
- 89.5 N·mTorque
- 20.7 lbWeight
Check price at Amazon$349.99
Price checked November 2, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Reverse and anti-kickback for a jammed bit
- Kit with battery, charger and 8 in bit
- Light at about 21 lb
- Three-year warranty
Cons
- Maker says it is for loose to moderate soil, not rocky or root-filled ground
- Largest bit is not published
How it scores
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Specifications
| Model number | WB40VEA |
|---|---|
| Drilling | |
| Power | 40 V battery |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Batteries in the kit | 4 Ah |
| Bit included | 8 in |
| Torque | 89.5 N·m |
| Bit speed | 190 rpm |
| Reverse | Yes |
| Build | |
| Operators | 1 |
| Weight | 20.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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