Einhell Power X-Change 18V Cordless Fence Auger with Battery and Charger - 150mm Auger Post Hole Digger, Brushless Soil Drill - GP-EA 18/150 Li Post Hole Borer + 2.5Ah Starter Kit

I was looking for a wired version as didn’t think a battery one would be strong enough but it definitely is !!! I wouldn’t want anything stronger when you hit a root etc . It’s really making my life so much easier. Only thing that caught me out as I didn’t realise the battery was separate until it was delivered but even with the extra 40 quid it’s well worth it.

This has been great in the garden this year since moving to a new build last autumn where there were no flowers or plants - just bare ground. I bought a shed load of shubs and trees since Easter and have been able to plant them all with ease using this auger. The ground is pretty rocky thanks to the poor topsoil provided by Redrow however that hasn't prevented this device from drilling quite deep to plant Laurel hedges, apple trees and a host of other plants a shrubs all around the perimeter of the garden with hardly a battery recharge required. I have the Einhell 18v 4Ah battery and charger for several other tools so the auger fits in perfectly with the set with the one battery sufficient for all (as with most Einhell power tools you just pay for the bare shell). The power of the motor from the 18v battery provides more than enough torque to drive the auger down through the ground and you have to have fairly strong arms and shoulders to control it when it goes deep - especially if you hit a rock or two on the way. As mentioned the one charge was sufficient for an afternoons work so I am well satisfied that I now have a half decent garden to enjoy for whatever weather this summer throws at us. All in all an excellent addition to my power tools as this has saved me so much time and effort.

Used this to dig out six post holes - done literally in ten minutes. Torque is more than enough, struggles a bit with heavy tree roots, but doesn’t break your wrist when it spins off. Just perfect for the job. Best way to use is to still a bit then pull out and go back in - that way it lifts the soil out of hole easily. Battery life good, nice and light to jump around. Added benefit of having two batteries and also bought the mortar stirrer. Very useful addition to the toolbox. Wish I’d bought it when I did the previous 50 stabs, would have saved myself days!!!!

I was a little disappointed as it is very underpowered compared to the petrol driven ones I’m used to

Don’t really do reviews but felt this warranted some words. After two petrol augers in a year ( cheap and good brand) both broke, and with numerous starting issues, I opted for battery. My concern was it would not be powerful in comparison with petrol but it’s fine. Applies power differently to petrol, more relentless but not as chaotic. Kick back is miles better than petrol when you crack a stone. Just done 100m of post and rail and it handled it no worries. Only issue, you need two of three batteries. I reckon 8-10 posts a charge. Here’s hoping it is more reliable than my petrol purchases. Only time will tell

I purchased this auger as I needed to plant 700 native hedgeing plants in heavy flinty clay that was terrible to dig. The auger has been tremendous, and has made a job I was dreading much easier, boring about 30 holes per hour on one 5 m amp battery. It does have a bit of a kick due to the torque but the eco mode works well to avoid any severe kick back.Would definitely recommend.

Helps to get the job done faster

This is the ideal tool for drilling holes for your fence posts but you have to Watch your hands when it catches stones because it can give you a kick back the hands will swing fast so be careful with it