How to Pick the Perfect Post Hole Digger
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- Viper 43cc 2-Cycle Engine
- 30:1 gear ratio
- Solid steel, heat treated alloy gears
- Easy-to-grip fingertip throttle control
- Drill Deep Into The Earth In Seconds
- 240 RPM's maximum for auger
- Clockwise auger rotation
- 7/8" diameter output shaft diameter
- NO reverse gear
- Anti-Vibration Foam Grip Handle
- More comfort and ease for one-person operation
- Lightweight And Versatile
- Planting trees and shrubs
- Digging post holes
- Supported Attachments:
- Accepts 2" thru 10" auger attachments for soil
- Accepts NO auger attachments for ice
- Accepts 6", 12" or 18" extension shafts
- Accepts ONLY Earthquake brand augers and extensions
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WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm..
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Specifications
E-43
Engine
Engine Brand
Viper
Engine Cycle
2-Cycle
HP
1.75 HP
CC
43 CCs
Fuel Tank Size
0.25 Gallons
Oil Filter
No
Overview
Weight
20 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Commercial Warranty
90 Days
UPC
012642600432
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Product Questions
Answered by Jake, the Tiller Expert
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We are installing a fence line with cattle panels. We are looking at either the one man auger or the two man dually. Is there a centrifugal slip clutch on both of them to stop them if we hit a rock. We have heard horror stories about broken arms. What would you recommend. Thank you.
Kevin Beaner
from South Dakota
March 26, 2016
Answer
Kevin,
Both of these augers do have a centrifugal clutch and they actually have the same clutch. I’m not sure it would be considered a slip clutch though. However If a rock is hit, the shock spring on the auger bit is designed to take the initial hit which would bog the engine down which in turn would cause the clutch to disengage. I would consider the dually if it is a very rocky area so that the force would be distributed between two people rather than just one person.
Both of these augers do have a centrifugal clutch and they actually have the same clutch. I’m not sure it would be considered a slip clutch though. However If a rock is hit, the shock spring on the auger bit is designed to take the initial hit which would bog the engine down which in turn would cause the clutch to disengage. I would consider the dually if it is a very rocky area so that the force would be distributed between two people rather than just one person.
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What size auger would I need for installing 2 inch steel fence posts for a chain link fence. They will be installed with concrete.
Dave
from New York
November 30, 2013
Answer
Dave, Typically for a 2" metal fence post you would need a 6" auger bit. Check with local code for any conflictions to this, but I would say that this is standard.
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Does the engine require oil mixed with gas?
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Jim Gardner
from South Carolina
June 20, 2013
Answer
Jim - the Earhquake E-43 earth auger has a 2-cycle engine, so yes, you do need to mix gas and oil together on this unit.
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