Customer Reviews for VEVOR Post Hole Digger Gas Powered, 52CC 1450W Earth Auger, Gas Auger with 150mm & 250mm Auger Drill Action Design Bits & 3 Extension Rods, Post Fence Hole Digger for Farmland Garden Plant, Orange+Black

The auger has had some times it has performed well, but there have been some hiccups. It arrived with two of the handle bolts just placed loosely into the box. One of them jammed itself between the cover and the engine. It took some time to get it out of there. After using the auger on ten holes, it refused to start the next day. After taking the spark plug out, I noted it was covered in black liquid. The unit would only start by using the spare spark plug that was provided. Similarly I have had to remove and thoroughly clean the spark plug twice more as the project has continued. That has slowed down our progress. Yet, when it works, it works well.

Not bad for what it is it shook apart so we had to stop and go though it all. The throttle kept getting stuck open during use which is pretty dangerous. but as expected for a low cost tool. Renting one for the week would of been a lot more. The drill bit on the one snapped off after about 60 holes and would not dig anymore. Still better than doing by hand.

Not sure how someone thought this worked well in hard soil. My soil must be like concrete then. After about 5 or 6 inches, the unit would bog down and I would have to remove it and try again. Maybe it’s because it’s got the 8” auger and not the 6”. The weight of this one person machine is as heavy as some 2 persons machines that I have used. But, as someone mentioned, that weight probably helps bore the hole and it might in “normal” soil, but not in my hard pan.

Poor package design allows the auger bit to hammer the bottom of the motor. Ordered 2 of these and they have identical damage. Ontrac also dropped and threw them while delivering.

Second hole air filter cover fell off due to stripped threads contacted VEVOR for repairs still waiting on Parts. Definitely not the best quality post hole auger. Job postponed for 2 weeks now as I wait. Costing more lost revenue than the auger is worth.

Very hard starting. Works as it should after you're able to get it started.

Bought about a month ago, used it for digging holes for 4x4 fence post. Worked well enough except if you hit roots or of course rocks. The reason i gave it a 3 star is the gas trigger has never worked from day one. But it was worth the money and it performed well enough.

Does it drill holes? Yes. The only issue I have is that you should never lay it down on its side while running because air bubbles will get pulled through the fuel pick up line, regardless of having a full tank, causing the motor to run away and turning the auger into the world's most dangerous Skip-It. Even when standing straight up at times, if a bubble runs through, the throttle gets a mind of its own and it'll rev up and spin out of control.

Its ok as long as you dont hit roots or rocks. Got it stuck in clay and took 2 hours of digging to get it out

Bought to dig posts hole but leaks gas on tank