PROYAMA Electric Post Hole Digger, 1700W Corded Earth Auger with 4" 6" 8" Drill Bit, 12" Extension Rod, Reverse Control, 5-Year Warranty Gear Box, Ideal for Post Hole Digging, Drilling, Tree Planting

Seems to work well. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it really helped with digging 13 holes for my fence. I still had to dig the dirt out with a shovel, but it was very easy, loose dirt then, and nice, straight walls. It will cut up roots up to ~1/8". Other than that, you still need to cut them with lopers etc. I like that it's electric, so don't have to deal with any of the hassle that comes with small gas engines and it "just works". It did trip my 15A circuit breaker several times, but that isn't a hassle for me. The selection of augers will come in handy for other projects. It would have cost the same to rent one for 3 days. Cheaper than back surgery. 🙂 I'd definitely recommend it.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Great auger. Love that it has reverse and that it’s electric! Made digging post holes so much easier (especially for a couple in their 60’s). Was missing the 12” extension pole but after emailing the company, they sent us a 3 pack of poles the next day!!! They’re awesome! Highly recommend! Ease of use: Easy to handle Weight: Works great Works well: Works great with clay soil Value for money: Not expensive as others

I had several fruit trees to plant today and this auger made the job so much easier. It’s surprisingly powerful but still easy to handle with just one person. The design is simple, has a reverse when in tougher soil. It worked perfectly from start to finish, saving me a ton of time and effort. Definitely better than renting one, and now I’ve got it ready whenever I need it.

Not bad to use. Digs pretty well until you hit big roots or rock. Small rocks it can handle. Drilled 40 fence post holes before it came apart and I had to fix it. But like I said not designed for Texas hill country where there is more rock than dirt. Will easily dig 30 plus inches without the rock. Definitely not designed for what I put it through. Still working after repairs.

Surprisingly good, well constructed, powerful

A very good machine, easy to use and works very well.

I used the auger for about two hours to drill holes approximately two feet deep when the equipment suddenly shut off. I checked the 200-amp breaker panel to see if anything had tripped, but everything looked normal no breakers were down, which meant the issue was elsewhere. After waiting about 20 minutes, the auger unexpectedly powered back on, so I resumed digging. Unfortunately, it shut off again shortly after. As a new user unfamiliar with this type of equipment, I reached out to my next-door neighbor for help. He runs his own machine shop and immediately recognized the problem. He explained that the bushings inside the motor assembly were overheating and could potentially burn out. His advice was clear: “Send it back and get a gas-powered unit.” I simply didn’t know any better, and this hiccup has now caused another week or so of delay in my project.

Received in great condition no damage to the box or to the auger. The auger is very functional, safe and does as it should. Digging holes is not an easy task but I really like the reverse control for safety reasons. It was easy to attach all the drill bits and extension rod when needed. The size and the weight are an added plus and it was worth the price.

I puchased this electric auger in mid-August 2025. When i tried it out it proved to be defective. After contacting PROYAMA Customer Service, explaining what the auger was and was not doing, i received a reply in less than 24 hours, which included an offer to receive a replacement auger. The new auger arrived several days ago, and i tested it out. It works without issue. The first try [using an extension cord plugged into mains power] was drilling repeated holes in sandy/gravely soil, which it did quickly and effortless to full depth. The second test was using my small 2000 watt [2500 watt surge] generator in soil with roots from willow and fir trees. Here the clutch and reverse functions proved valuable. When the bit caught a root and began to twist the auger in my hands, the clutch quickly disengaged the auger bit. Then it was a matter of putting the motor in reverse to release it from the root, putting it back into forward, and with a repeated lifting and lowering motion, let it cut through the roots. Again, it had plenty of power to drill the hole. And the auger itself is heavy enough to push the bit down, so no downward pressure is needed. I have not yet tried it in stoney or clay soil, so cannot comment on its effectivness in those conditions. Based on my experience, both with PROYAMA Customer Service, and the electric auger itself, I do recommend this product. If there are any issues with it in the future i will update this review, but i do not see that being likely.

I was missing a 15 inch extension in my kit contacted the manufacturer. They responded very quickly and I received the extension within four days. I use the drill with a 4 inch bit. I have clay soil seems to be doing the job very well I’m happy with the product has reverse and with the clutch mechanism inside you don’t spin with the drill meaning it leaves all your limbs attached to your body ha ha ha. I did take a few videos. I do recommend this tool and it also comes with the five-year warranty on the gearbox. Thanks for your support. I will try to send more pics

This is a great product. Very well built. Looks like quality control is pretty high. It drills through clay with no effort. The reverse feature is a great bonus. I run the unit off my 2000W generator easily, which makes it portable anywhere on our farm. I went to the Proyama website to see what else they make. I was surprised to see the little tiller I had bought branded under the Champion name. Apparently it’s built by Proyama. It’s great little tiller for between rows in the garden. Looks like Proyama makes great quality stuff at affordable prices. I certainly can’t find any fault in Chinese quality here!

See Photos of the fence I built with this machine in two weeks time (working by myself on my spare time) and some photos of a small repair I had to make on this auger. Pros: - Powerful machine, dug 15 (3ft deep) holes in hard clay with an 8 inch auger bit, for a 90ft fence. You won't be digging as fast as a two man auger though. You will have to dig out small and large stones with a crowbar, as this auger gets stuck on any stone larger than a champagne bottle plug/cap. - Quiet operation, requires no gasoline to run, no need to start engine each time you turn it on. - Reverse Gear is a saving grace when you get stuck on large rocks. - Reliable and sturdy, just dont keep pushing it after it gets stuck on a rock, or else you’ll burn out the clutch or electrical motor. Cons: - My auger came with terribly crimped power cables that ripped off during operation. I had to disassemble the trigger handle, apply solder to the two wires that run to the trigger, and re-crimp the two wires with the provided screws. It was an easy repair, just have to make sure the machine is unplugged before disassembly and trying to repair any electrical components!

This was exactly what we needed. Works very well!