Earthquake 1-Person Earth Auger, 43cc 2-Cycle Viper Engine Powerhead And 8” Auger Bit

Awesome shipping, great packaging but with all the 2Cycle nonsense I didn't know if I needed to put in oil prior to using it or does the oil went with fuel, it was a real nerve wrecking event. After researching it for 1 hr came to the conclusion it did not need oil for the engine just the mixture with the fuel. The build was great for the value, well put together and really easy to move around, unfortunately the starting instructions were not included thus another 30 min researching. Finally was able to start it and during the use it was eminent It was plenty powerful, I made 20 holes and even tilled some areas from 6” to 3' deep. Range depends on your adapters, which I used from another auger used to have. It has plenty of power plenty of beef and I'm a 6'3” strong build and had to leave it attached to my hips most of the hole digging. I don't know if I would have handled the 2 man one by myself this alone was packing a punch. Looking forward to never again having to mix fuel and gas, buying expensive already mixed fuel and saving your sanity is priceless. Buy already mixed fuel 50:1! Go get them!!!

Great value and most bang for the buck. We have other Earthquake equipment and have been extremely satisfied. Plus, of course, Walmart always stands behind what they sell.

previous experience with this unit, adding a second one, not available locally

I had a couple of holes to dig that I didn't want to dig by hand. This tool was well worth the cost and I'll put it to use in the future. Easy to assemble and operate. The tool has good torque but won't throw you across the field. I dug two holes that were 8" wide and 30" deep through sandy soil and then into rock. When I hit the rock, I just pulled up a bit on the tool and then pushed down on it as I went full throttle. It worked great!

This machine is worth the money..it has plenty of power. I'm 6ft 1 and I'd recommend if your any shorter to invest in shorter bits. The fish tail bit added on makes it a little taller than optimal because I like to rest it against my thighs because it has a ton of torque...great job ardisam!

Machine was a champ in moist dirt. Wyoming clay and compact soil, not so much. Kept riding on the hard surface. Finally cut some notches on the cutter. seemed to help. Still had to chisel out with a Hammer drill to complete several 2-1/2 Ft. holes for fence posts.

It's a little hard to start when cold. I found if you give it a little throttle while the choke is on it helps. It has just enough power in clay soil and the auger clutch will slip before it throws you around. You have to clear the hole a few times because the auger will stall if there is too much material in the blade.

This was an easy to use and very handy post hole auger. I was replacing a wood board fence that I built 30+ years ago and also adding some new fencing. Since I don't have quite the stamina I had at 25, I thought this would be more helpful than digging all my post holes by hand. The auger was easy to assemble and started easy the first few times I used it. Later, I had to give the throttle a little gas to get it started. This was difficult and likely I need to adjust the idle, but it got me through my last couple uses for this project. The auger did great digging out the old post holes and did just as well digging the new ones. It would cut through most smaller roots. When hitting a heavy root, it will give you quite a jolt, so be prepared. It is a one man machine, and can be handled by someone fit and strong enough with ease. It certainly would be easier with two people, but you can't always find help when you need it. The auger is also fairly easy to tote and carry, which makes it good for any fencing I may need to do away from the house. The post holes I dug were at least 30” deep, so the extension rod was a must and made it much easier to reach the depth I wanted and still easily pull the auger out. All in all a good machine. I think the extension should have been included. Time will tell how well it will start after sitting in the shed, though I did use only TruFuel in it, so that should help.

i really didn't appreciate my package opened when i got home. this is ridiculous. not sure yet what is missing

Its would not dig a hole in normal dirt!!! Walmart Refused to Return it!!!!