TAZZ 35365 Earth Auger/Post Hole Digger with 43cc 2 Cycle Gas Engine, 8" Bit with Fishtail Point and Shock Absorbing Spring Welded Steel Handlebars, Alloy Gear and Ball-Bearing Transmission

A simple one-man post hole digger is available. I'm 71 years old and in reasonably good health. I looked into a few different post hole diggers before settling on this one, and I'm very happy with it. The throttle is simple to operate, and if you take your time, you should be able to keep the unit from spinning out of control. Two of the first four holes I dug were in rocky soil with a lot of roots. To loosen up the debris, it took several tries with a long handle in between. I was pleasantly surprised to find an 8-inch auger included, which makes a significant difference when drilling holes for 4x4 posts. If debris does fly out of the hole as you remove the unit, I would suggest wearing chaps or other protective clothing. Stihl canned 50 is what I use: Because it prevents carburetor problems down the road, I only use one oil/gas for all of my equipment. For the price, this has proven to be a very reliable and simple to operate digger.

Sage Valentine

| Dec 25, 2021

in his review, he mentioned I went to my neighborhood Harbor Freight to get an auger for a fence project. They were out of stock (which was especially nice after Covid staging for a half-hour outside). The two major box stores were out of stock as well (within an hour). br>Based on a few reviews, the Tazz appeared to be on par with the Earthquake and Harbor Freight models. br>br>Even though I only had 9 post holes to dig, the Tazz made quick work of it. The 8-inch bit worked perfectly for the post holes. Because I have a lot of trees in my yard, some of the holes were a little more difficult to dig, and I caught a few roots as I was digging. I was drilling three foot holes in less than a minute thanks to the high torque. When I caught those roots, however, the torque transferred to my hands. Gloves are recommended because blisters are easy to form if it snags on roots enough times. br>br>It isn't too heavy and is simple to handle. Furthermore, he is powerful. It took me 15 minutes to dig those 9 holes, including pruning out the snags of roots that remained in the hole after I finished digging. br>br>For the price, ample strength to bore through the ground with ease, and an 8-inch bit, I'm very pleased with the purchase, and I look forward to many years of use with the Tazz.

Chandler Valenzuela

| Oct 25, 2021

It's not magic; if you have hard, dry clay soil like I do, you can't expect it to drill 3' down without effort. Here's what I did: br>Areas where post holes will be drilled in the water. Allow to soak for at least an hour (or until the soil is moist but not muddy). Dig starter holes with an auger; they won't be very deep, perhaps 4-inches deep. Fill holes with water, wait for it to absorb, and then refill. Remain patient for another day. You should be able to dig at least 2' down the next day, and if you hit hard clay again, repeat the process. br>The key is to plan ahead of time and allow plenty of time for the water to absorb. Otherwise, the hole will be filled with muddy clay, which the auger will have a hard time lifting out. br>Of course, if you come across a large root, you'll need to remove it with other tools (I use a long iron bar with a spade tip).

Felix House

| Jan 12, 2021

After adding the two-stroke 50:1 gas mixture, the auger started right up. It was only a matter of bolting the auger to the motor head. On a hot day like today, I used it to drill several holes for 1 gallon plants. In some places, our soil is more rock than dirt, but it worked great and even chewed a few rocks in half. Hold on tight but don't wrap your thumbs around the handles, lest you break a thumb, is my advice to everyone. The auger stopped dead when I hit a 4 inch pine tree root, but the power head began spinning around and out of my hands with great force. Be cautious! Because the soil was extremely dry, I simply poured water into the holes halfway through and went to lunch. When I got back, the auger had chewed right through it. This machine is fantastic and will save you a lot of time and effort. This will save me time, money, and aches and pains because I have 100 fence posts to install.

Lilith Burgess

| Sep 04, 2021

I bought it with the intention of planting eight trees, but by the end of tree one, I was back to using a shovel. This is simply ineffective. It was simple to assemble, but it only spun rather than dug; pressing on it to get the auger to drive deep would cause it to slip from your grasp. The bottom line is that this does not work, is extremely heavy, and is potentially hazardous to use. I requested a refund and was asked to send pictures, which I did, but they did not respond. I tried again and received no response. The bottom line. Save money by using a shovel.

Tinsley Cole

| Dec 03, 2021

If you're lucky, you'll be able to complete half of your digging with this auger. Every time you come across a root or rock, you must pull it out of the hole (it's heavy) and dig by hand. Furthermore, if you aren't careful, it will beat you up. I was able to use mine five or six times (over the course of two months) before the engine simply died when I pulled the throttle. I tried cleaning out the carburetor but couldn't find anything obvious wrong with it, and it never started again. I'm not going to waste any more money on a largely useless tool in the hopes of getting it fixed. You'll be much better off if you invest in a good post hole digger.

Caspian Mann

| May 03, 2021

I was initially skeptical of this product because I live in San Luis Obispo County, which is known for its Calcareous soil. Many limestone rocks come to mind. Wine grapes, olive trees, and weeds all thrive in this environment. This soil is tough on basic tools, and it's impossible to dig a shovel or pick into it when it's dry. If you need to go down more than 18 inches, you'll need heavy equipment. You can water a garden that you've started, but it'll be difficult if you don't have a tractor with an auger. I didn't want to put in fence posts, so I just planted 1 and 5 gallon plants 18 to 24 inches apart. br>I had great success with the Tass Auger. Each hole was completed in under a minute. The pry bar was only required to break up the rock in one hole. br>Thanks to this one-man auger, I can now enjoy planting and landscaping once more. This is a five-star rating for me.

Kehlani Lara

| Jul 28, 2021