You may have wondered what a petrol earth auger is, what it is used for and how it can help you with your construction project. An auger is another word for a helical drill, so a petrol powered earth auger is a tool used for drilling into the ground, which is powered by a petrol engine.
Are They All The Same?
Earth augers come in various forms, they can be connected to vehicles, such as a tractor or they can be handheld tools.
They can also be powered in different ways; from the power take off (PTO) of a tractor, by an electric motor, also by hand power (these have a T shaped handle at the top) or from an internal combustion engine that uses fuel such as petrol.
What They Are Used For
There are a lot of uses for an earth auger, such as when you need to bury posts into the ground. Earth augers are an essential tool in creating a hole in the first place. The deep hole that is created gives the posts a firmer foundation, making the construction last longer, especially when the posts are cemented in at the same time.
Another common use is in the planting of tree saplings. In order for a tree to get the best start, it’s important in lots of cases for the roots to be planted as far down as possible. The deep hole created by an earth auger will be perfect for this job.
Uses include:
- Drilling through thick ice on a lake
- Creating deep holes to plant trees
- Laying down fence posts into the ground
- Taking deep soil samples for analysis
Where Can I Get A Petrol Earth Auger?
There are lots of places you can get a petrol earth auger, for example a farm machinery shop, a builders merchants or online retailer.
We think the highest quality and best value product is the petrol earth auger from Sherpa Tools, which is powered by a 52cc full crank engine giving it lots of power. It can drill up to a depth of 80cm, which is enough depth for the majority of DIY construction and tree planting projects. The tool is very easy to use, comes with a user manual, and three auger drill bits that you can change around to suit your needs.
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