Southland Earth Augers?

[CountryGent]

Howdy all. In the very near future I am planning on investing in a gasoline powered, one-man, earth auger. A project I have coming up will be much quicker and easier than digging holes the old fashioned way.

Has anyone had experience with the Southland line of augers? Ye or nay? If nay, any alternatives I should be looking at?

Thanks!

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[CoastRange57]

Never heard of them.

I have had Tanaka, Echo and Stihl. ( Landscape contractor for 22 years) Stihl is my vote.

 

[CountryGent]

I need to checkout Stihl as I've used many of their chainsaws over the years with very positive results. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Might be able to score an older used Toro, they used to be THE brand for pro type work, not so much now days. Also might see if Honda makes one, I do not know if they do, but Honda run for ever and are about as reliable as they come!

 

[Libertas7]

I'd get a Stihl with their "QuickStop® Auger Brake". If you run in to any roots or rocks, believe me you'll want it!

 

[Oregonhunter5]

Do you have access to a old tractor? Cause it's much safer. Just make sure to have guards around any pto rotation. The pto has killed many including a very close friend of our families.