Faced with the various brands of gardening tools available on the market, finding a good tool that combines robustness, power, and ease of use remains a puzzle. This is especially true when choosing a gas auger, which is an essential tool for perfecting major works in your garden such as drilling (digging holes of the same depth, building fences, etc.). Indeed, deciding between a 2000 W or 1500 W gas auger is not an easy task, but here are at least the criteria you should focus on when it comes to buying a gas auger!
As with any purchase, it is essential to refer to a few important points before making a decision. Among the criteria for choosing a gas auger, we can mention power, weight, and related accessories.
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Gas auger and power: rules to know!
Who wouldn’t want a powerful auger that drills well and quickly? If you plan to buy a gas auger, the power (measured in Watts) it delivers is the criterion to pay attention to. Indeed, during your purchase, analyze your needs. In other words, the choice of power depends on the scale and frequency of the work. You certainly won’t need the same auger for planting small plants as you would for your drilling work (digging foundation holes for posts, performing drainage, etc.). It is clear that if you are focusing on major works, you need a powerful auger. Moreover, the more powerful a gas auger is, the more capable it is of working efficiently and especially in any type of soil (compact and rocky). Note that gas augers that exceed 2000 W of power will allow you to dig all types of holes and work in almost any soil. You can find more information on various powerful gas augers on this page.
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Gas auger and weight: a point to consider!
Indeed, this criterion plays an important role in the maneuverability and comfort of use of your gas auger. The heavier your auger is, the more difficult it is to handle. This is not very pleasant for those of us looking for a practical tool. Many gas augers weigh between 8 and 11 kg on average, which presents a good robustness/maneuverability ratio. However, ultra-light augers are generally less efficient. They will therefore be less suitable for digging holes or working in hard and rocky soils.
Gas auger and accessories: a question to ask!
Generally, when you buy a gas auger, one or more bits are provided. These are defined by their diameter and length. The length is often standard at 60 and 80 cm, but the diameter varies depending on the type of hole to be drilled. There are therefore bits of 75-80 mm, 100 mm, 150 mm useful for drilling holes for planting small plants and bits of 200 mm, 300 mm in diameter for all foundation holes, fence posts.