Achieve Gas-Free Digging with the Greenworks 60V Earth Auger
Whether you’re digging for fence posts, installing garden lights, or planting shrubs in your yard, an earth auger can you a ton of effort and soreness. Greenworks has a few augers in its lineup, and in this article, I’ll show you what the Greenworks 60V Earth Auger offers and help you decide if it’s the right model to add to your shed.
Greenworks 60V Earth Auger Performance
- Model: Greenworks 3704202T
- Runtime: up to 27 holes per charge (w/ 4.0Ah battery)
- Power equivalence: 43cc
- Max forward speed: 210 RPM
- Max reverse speed: 50 RPM
- Max torque: 59 ft-lbs
- Brushless motor
The Greenworks 3704202T Earth Auger is part of the brand’s 60V battery platform. It features a brushless motor that drives rotational speeds of up to 210 RPM in forward mode. There’s also a reverse mode with speeds of up to 50 RPM, which lets you easily remove the auger from the ground.
With up to 59 ft-lbs of torque, this model produces the same power as a 43cc gas auger. Using a 60V 4.0Ah battery, Greenworks estimates up to 27 holes per charge.
The controls consist of a forward and reverse switch, with a trigger lockout to prevent accidental startup. Unlike many battery-powered earth augers we’ve tested, this model has a single-speed design. Multiple speed settings allow you to choose the right digging speed for the application, so it’s an interesting feature to opt out of for Greenworks.
Note that this model doesn’t have kickback control built in.
Greenworks 60V Earth Auger Design
- Dimensions (LxWxH): 37 x 24 x 16 inches
- Weight: 52.4 lbs
- Shaft diameter: 7/8-inch
- Tri-beam LED lights
- Steel handles
- Stops within 1/2-second upon trigger release
- Safety lock-out trigger
- Sound level: 73dB
This earth auger weighs 33.5 pounds as a bare tool. It has a shaft diameter of 7/8-inch, and it’s compatible with most universal bits designed for shafts of that size.
The handles are constructed with steel, and rubber overmold grips help reduce fatigue. On the right handle, you’ll find the forward/reverse switch, trigger, and lockout trigger to activate the auger’s rotation. When you release the trigger, rotation stops within 1/2-second to help avoid damage or injury from kickback.
Finally, there are three LED work lights at the bottom of the auger to help you dig in low-light conditions.
Greenworks 60V Earth Auger Price
This tool retails for $258.99 as a bare tool, and there are currently no kit configurations. Note that this model does not include the auger bit, so you’ll need to purchase one separately. Greenworks backs this model with a 4-year warranty.
Should You Buy It?
The Greenworks 60V earth auger certainly has the kind of torque we see from high-end Pro models, so it has the power to get the job done quickly. It doesn’t require much maintenance, doesn’t put out fumes, and is significantly quieter. Plus, it’s far easier than using a manual post-hole digger.
However, the lack of kickback control is something to consider. With so much power, you need to have the strength and confidence to manage the tool when you’re digging around roots and rocks.
