Have it and love it. Try using it for posts for raised garden beds. Since we bought it this spring we've put in a thousand feet of fencing, two hundred feet of raised beds, the posts for post and beam greenhouse, then planted ten fruit trees. Coincidentally the battery is a battery back up for a lawnmower, and the lawn mower battery is the battery backup for the auger. We've only needed the battery backup for the lawn mower andd that's because we have two acres of lush mowing area.
I work as a handyman, but despise digging... I have found the brushed model handy. Post holes for retaining walls, decks, stairs so far. That brushless looks heaps more powerful
From unboxing the 8 nuts and bolts(tools included)to assembling and walking to the site…then making 5 holes for 4 fruit trees(changed my mind about 1 spot)…planted the trees and began re-charging the battery all within 1 hour. An evolution from the eternal post hole digger. Pure utility.
Great video! I was amazed when I first seen it. I bought one a few weeks back and will be testing it in the spring. I am fencing 5 acres. I am also getting a second battery, I am sure it will go through them. I seen another video and they were getting about 10 holes a charge. I am looking for an extender shaft also so I can make my holes deeper, I live in Michigan and need to get below the frost line. Thanks for the video!
Wish they had this last summer when i had to put 6 plants in rock hard soil. Used my jackhammer to loosen the dirt before I could even dig it out. Thanks for the look!
I was just about to buy a gas auger, instead I bought the Ryobi. Dug two holes last night as a test in Georgia red clay. Worked pretty good. Seems perfect for what I need. I already have several 40v tools.
The Anti Kickback is the best because that would save me from a couple of black and blues. This tool is something right up my alley. Have a few projects for the spring and this would be perfect. Hate to depend on people to help me. Not that is not welcomed but rather figure out how to do it myself, so I have a whole bunch of tools. I work at my own pace and I can look at the finished project and say, I did that. So going back to the tool, definitely getting it. Thank you. LOL
I've never used a gas-powered auger... Does anti-kickback tech even exist for those? A clutch perhaps? I could see one of those things snapping a forearm!!
On the Home Depot site several people mentioned that they still need post hole diggers to lift out the dirt that the auger digs. I think I'm going to get one ($309 is the current price), because I think I can get that much use out of it over the 5-year warranty period.
own one love it. installed 18 fence posts in one weekend . worth the cash to save you from digging . and if you use 40v platform you will have extra battery when not using auger
Hi TRZ, OMG, This is an awesome cordless auger tool by ryobi. This will differently be great for a lot of landscape companies, farmers, home owners, ice fishing (alaska) even Handyman service for pole installing. Don't need to be breathing the exhaust anymore. Differently need more ground testing but man still freaking awesome. Thanks for this video. ..
Got the 4” auger for postmaster posts (3.5”) hoping it works fine ,better than just pounding them in by hand, have Ryobi lawn mower and power station for camp charging ,love it all,thanks
How has it been holding up so far? I'm still debating between gas and electric auger. Any advice? I just need to move planted trees around and digging holes for fence posts here and there.
I’m just your average DIYer. BUT, If I built a brand new home and wanted to tackle the deck, fencing and maybe the beginnings of the pole barn I would totally buy this thing. Not sure I heard how much it was tho. 😬
I live in Central Indiana so I know exactly what whether you're talkin about it's really snowing here... I would definitely be interested in one of these .I have several decks to build this summer and being 50 years old I'm tired of digging post holes by hand working by myself is a lot of trouble with a gas auger.
Our snow switched to all ice. Crazy put there right now. I wish it was a bit warmer when trying this, but it's definitely more powerful than I thought it would be and should do great 👍. Stay safe XC!!!
Awesome thanks for the heads up, I live in Puerto Rico during the winter so frozen ground is no an issue. I look forward to picking one of these up as soon as they're available here at Home Depot.
Yeah, definitely a surprise tool. I'm looking forward to seeing it work in warmer soil. I'm to the west of you a ways. 17 degrees would be sunbathing weather right now (still quite cold though, I agree).
Lol. I’m sorry but this struck me funny only because the local HD TTI guy (aka the Milwaukee rep) only talks about ice fishing or his past surgeries when he is asked a question about tools. Now he can brag that they use this auger to cut holes in ice instead of using a 6inch hole saw attached to the m18 hammer drill up on some obscure lake. I’d give you exacts on tool but in his own words, ‘he don’t know model numbers’. I do wonder what Ryobi is thinking. Unless one is a rancher, farmer, post hole digger, or even an ice fisherman 😂, I see this as more of a rental tool for the average DIYer. Appreciate your time in giving us a look at this. Stay safe
I am putting in six posts to fence in my backyard. As much as I love Ryobi and want one, is it worth the cost vs renting? Long term... I’ll have to say no. I am still excited and will ‘wish’ I had one.
Yeah thanks for demonstrating I got one of these and I'm not sure what it's going to do yet but it's just for around the house exactly putting up some fence maybe planting some plants trees and stuff
That's pretty cool, it would be nice to have for mailbox post's and stuff like that. I have built a few and had to dig by hand but I also don't need one enough to buy it and get in their platform but if Dewalt came out with one I might need it just because I am in that platform. Lol
0:59 ...I agree...The mini 40 V charger doesn't get my thumbs up, but it does come with any 40v battery tool....... but to buy the Rapid charger, you have to drop $170 cad.... or you can pay $148cad for the dual charger / 1x 18V one + 40V battery charger platform... yah....that is pretty kewlll....that ryobi is putting out this new tool ..Auger. This hasn't reached out HomeDepot store yet..but I sure will keep my eyes on it ... 6:36....I can see myself using this for : Icefishing holes...(if it works, depending on the transportation and weight) My friends can use it for pilot holes in postholing for deck renovations, and Fence post holes and also for livestock , post hole fencing. My buddy was excited when he saw this video, he was all about bury his large PVC tube Prepper cache supplies ....LOL I want to try it for planting young fruit trees this year...we'll see how it does. I know for sure it will be better than using a 7 ft metal digging bar and a clamshell posthole digger. Thanks for the update info on Ryobi's new tool line ups. cheers...stay toasty.
Swear I just watched your 100k video, and look now you're at 120k subs! Woohoo. Reached the point of critical mass brother. Keep up the awesome videos man, real nice like! ;-)
Do you know if the auger bit itself uses the same square connector that the expand-it line up has? I know it would be a bitch to hold at an angle to get it to feet but still feels like it would be useful
Something like that a battery powered auger would be great for me I don't have much of a yeast for one but when I do need to dig a hole I'd rather use it and then post hole diggers I have I'd be curious to know how much it cost and if they make a 6 amp battery that text you did on Frozen Ground look like it was trying I really want to see the video of you doing it when it's not frozen
Shoot, I need one of those. So, the next time my dad asked me to dig some post holes and hands me post hole digger‘s, I can just go get that and dig them with no problem.
Can you change out the auger ? Like from your hand ice auger, or a smaller one, or rig up for a mixer attachment. I used ryobi for a long time, used and abused them but don't have any 40 v stuff yet
You know that sound better disappointment it probably works but the soil can't be rock hard from ice and cold someone to try one of the ice for ice fishing that's a good idea 💡 I know I seen a video with the octane going right to ice like butter with a 9 amp hour battery 🔋 I'm sure the Milwaukee could do the same thing & metabo it is DIY the Ryobi that stinks not every product's going to be perfect but I'm sure there's a market for it in certain areas that can use it
I think you quit too soon...It was bringing up spoils, but at a slow rate. That is what I would expect in rock hard ground. BTW, I use a post hole digger, and I have a log wedge welded to the end of a heavy piece of pipe to break up obstructions in the hole along with a recip saw for roots.
Come on!.. I'm n Michigan its warming up a lol bit lol but I wanna see that beast in action again with better conditions..I'm running outa good sh*t to watch which means work on honey do list..n thats.not real mass like!....
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Have it and love it. Try using it for posts for raised garden beds. Since we bought it this spring we've put in a thousand feet of fencing, two hundred feet of raised beds, the posts for post and beam greenhouse, then planted ten fruit trees. Coincidentally the battery is a battery back up for a lawnmower, and the lawn mower battery is the battery backup for the auger. We've only needed the battery backup for the lawn mower andd that's because we have two acres of lush mowing area.
I could use that for post holes and boring a hole through the ice for ice fishing, now that's real nasss like!🙌🏽💪🏽
Smeeesh that like button.👀👉🏽 👍🏽
Haha, a lot of fishermen on here brother. Thanks for the SMEEESH Jason!!!!!
Before this video: didn't need an Auger.
After this video : thinks of 15 Auger projects
Hahahaha
Ditto!
Yeah same here it would be a really handy tool for building garden boxes and the like.
I work as a handyman, but despise digging... I have found the brushed model handy. Post holes for retaining walls, decks, stairs so far. That brushless looks heaps more powerful
Another 80 degree day here in South FL 🌴 🌞. Bring that auger down here!
Hahaha🥶😫😫😫 I'm on my way Kevin!!!!
From unboxing the 8 nuts and bolts(tools included)to assembling and walking to the site…then making 5 holes for 4 fruit trees(changed my mind about 1 spot)…planted the trees and began re-charging the battery all within 1 hour.
An evolution from the eternal post hole digger.
Pure utility.
Whatcha doing Clint, digging for oil in the frozen tundra???
Haha, I'ma get that Black gold Ted!!!!
Idk if they built it for ice fishing but I know that it is a popular use for it and very capable for that job 👍🏻
I bought a ryobi electric snow blower from hd 2 years ago for 13$, and boy am i glad i did now. Its actually really good!
Whoa, i didnt know your in ohio too! So you of all people know why im happy about that snow blower 😂
Dayuuummmm, $13!!! Awesomeness 👊
Hahaha, yeah seas, youngstown area. They lowered the snow total, but still looking upward of 9"
Great video! I was amazed when I first seen it. I bought one a few weeks back and will be testing it in the spring. I am fencing 5 acres. I am also getting a second battery, I am sure it will go through them. I seen another video and they were getting about 10 holes a charge. I am looking for an extender shaft also so I can make my holes deeper, I live in Michigan and need to get below the frost line. Thanks for the video!
Awesome
Wish they had this last summer when i had to put 6 plants in rock hard soil. Used my jackhammer to loosen the dirt before I could even dig it out. Thanks for the look!
I was just about to buy a gas auger, instead I bought the Ryobi. Dug two holes last night as a test in Georgia red clay. Worked pretty good. Seems perfect for what I need. I already have several 40v tools.
I live in Georgia too. Worked well in the clay. Better than the gas augers I used before.
To be honest I was not interested in a battery powered auger until you put it in reverse . Now you have my full attention !!!!
The Anti Kickback is the best because that would save me from a couple of black and blues. This tool is something right up my alley. Have a few projects for the spring and this would be perfect. Hate to depend on people to help me. Not that is not welcomed but rather figure out how to do it myself, so I have a whole bunch of tools. I work at my own pace and I can look at the finished project and say, I did that. So going back to the tool, definitely getting it. Thank you. LOL
Anti kickback technology could probably save the operator from taking a ride while digging in frozen ground!
I've never used a gas-powered auger... Does anti-kickback tech even exist for those? A clutch perhaps? I could see one of those things snapping a forearm!!
Hahahahaha, absolutely 💯🤣
On the Home Depot site several people mentioned that they still need post hole diggers to lift out the dirt that the auger digs. I think I'm going to get one ($309 is the current price), because I think I can get that much use out of it over the 5-year warranty period.
Forget the auger, I want those SHOES! 😉👍
Hahahahaha
You mean those "toe freezers" lol!
@@reddbeard2030 ha ha! I'm in Florida, so I haven't seen snow in over 20 years. 😎👍
@@meagaindave2049 I'm right next door and we a lil chilly today.
Definitely not "flip flop" weather in the A, lol.
own one love it. installed 18 fence posts in one weekend . worth the cash to save you from digging . and if you use 40v platform you will have extra battery when not using auger
Hi TRZ,
OMG, This is an awesome cordless auger tool by ryobi. This will differently be great for a lot of landscape companies, farmers, home owners, ice fishing (alaska) even Handyman service for pole installing. Don't need to be breathing the exhaust anymore.
Differently need more ground testing but man still freaking awesome.
Thanks for this video. ..
Thanks Michael!!!!
@@ToolReviewZone where do you buy the auger tool
Got the 4” auger for postmaster posts (3.5”) hoping it works fine ,better than just pounding them in by hand, have Ryobi lawn mower and power station for camp charging ,love it all,thanks
How has it been holding up so far? I'm still debating between gas and electric auger. Any advice? I just need to move planted trees around and digging holes for fence posts here and there.
Milwaukee needs to make one of these for digging post holes and ice fishing
I’m just your average DIYer. BUT, If I built a brand new home and wanted to tackle the deck, fencing and maybe the beginnings of the pole barn I would totally buy this thing. Not sure I heard how much it was tho. 😬
I live in Central Indiana so I know exactly what whether you're talkin about it's really snowing here... I would definitely be interested in one of these .I have several decks to build this summer and being 50 years old I'm tired of digging post holes by hand working by myself is a lot of trouble with a gas auger.
Our snow switched to all ice. Crazy put there right now. I wish it was a bit warmer when trying this, but it's definitely more powerful than I thought it would be and should do great 👍. Stay safe XC!!!
@@ToolReviewZone I live by Indianapolis we're supposed to get upwards to 12 in . I looked on the link you posted & theres all good reviews 👍
Awesome thanks for the heads up, I live in Puerto Rico during the winter so frozen ground is no an issue. I look forward to picking one of these up as soon as they're available here at Home Depot.
This is nice...hope Milwaukee is watching. 😁
And My mom just got the Ryobi Auger today for me. I did not know it existed!!!
That's awesome!!!
I'm wanting to fit my ice auger bits to it and give it a go for ice fishing 🎣
Yeah, definitely a surprise tool. I'm looking forward to seeing it work in warmer soil. I'm to the west of you a ways. 17 degrees would be sunbathing weather right now (still quite cold though, I agree).
thanks for the review. I just looked at home and the battery is what I really want.
With electrical stuff you get instant torque. With gas the engine has to build up torque.
Lol. I’m sorry but this struck me funny only because the local HD TTI guy (aka the Milwaukee rep) only talks about ice fishing or his past surgeries when he is asked a question about tools. Now he can brag that they use this auger to cut holes in ice instead of using a 6inch hole saw attached to the m18 hammer drill up on some obscure lake. I’d give you exacts on tool but in his own words, ‘he don’t know model numbers’. I do wonder what Ryobi is thinking. Unless one is a rancher, farmer, post hole digger, or even an ice fisherman 😂, I see this as more of a rental tool for the average DIYer. Appreciate your time in giving us a look at this. Stay safe
I am putting in six posts to fence in my backyard. As much as I love Ryobi and want one, is it worth the cost vs renting? Long term... I’ll have to say no. I am still excited and will ‘wish’ I had one.
Can’t wait to see it in action it looks like something I could use
Hopefully next month Javinkay👊
Yeah thanks for demonstrating I got one of these and I'm not sure what it's going to do yet but it's just for around the house exactly putting up some fence maybe planting some plants trees and stuff
Very interesting a battery powered auger 🤔 @ToolReviewZone
Just waiting my turn at one. They all seem to be sold out everywhere at Home Depot’s
That's pretty cool, it would be nice to have for mailbox post's and stuff like that. I have built a few and had to dig by hand but I also don't need one enough to buy it and get in their platform but if Dewalt came out with one I might need it just because I am in that platform. Lol
You must be very rich to be that devoted to DeWalt.
I would like to have one of these. Hopefully it will keep people from trying to ride on them. Lol. Congratulations on the 120k 🎉🎉🎊🎊👊
Hahaha, thanks Dan...I'm going to try riding mine tomorrow now thanks to you 👊👊👊
whaaaa. that's real nass like. ryobi makes unexpected tools
That's what I like about them Chris, they come out of left field sometimes and make some cool stuff
0:59 ...I agree...The mini 40 V charger doesn't get my thumbs up, but it does come with any 40v battery tool.......
but to buy the Rapid charger, you have to drop $170 cad....
or you can pay $148cad for the dual charger / 1x 18V one + 40V battery charger platform...
yah....that is pretty kewlll....that ryobi is putting out this new tool ..Auger.
This hasn't reached out HomeDepot store yet..but I sure will keep my eyes on it ...
6:36....I can see myself using this for :
Icefishing holes...(if it works, depending on the transportation and weight)
My friends can use it for pilot holes in postholing for deck renovations, and
Fence post holes and
also for livestock , post hole fencing.
My buddy was excited when he saw this video, he was all about bury his large PVC tube Prepper cache supplies ....LOL
I want to try it for planting young fruit trees this year...we'll see how it does.
I know for sure it will be better than using a 7 ft metal digging bar and a clamshell posthole digger.
Thanks for the update info on Ryobi's new tool line ups. cheers...stay toasty.
have the 18v love it. just put in 5 posts quickly
How do you think this compares to the similar Makita 40v auger?
Excellent!!
Great review TRZ 🔥 and great tool
Thanks Miguel!!!!!
Swear I just watched your 100k video, and look now you're at 120k subs! Woohoo. Reached the point of critical mass brother. Keep up the awesome videos man, real nice like! ;-)
Haha, thanks brother man Steve 👊👊👊👊👊
Great video.
Thanks Weslee!!!!!!
@@ToolReviewZone You're welcome.
Something like that would have come handy in the 90's when I was doing landscaping work
I try and take it on camping trips to make a big hole for everone make spots like they do up north
I have many of the Ryobi tools and batteries... just wish they would have double battery to boost voltage to get OPD power needed. Like Makita did.
I want to get this and use it for ice fishing!
Ice fishing 🎣🦦 put an ice auger on it😁
Hahaha
Ice fishermen will love this,,,
Yeah Robert, I didn't even think of that 👊
Cool.
I could really se this helping if you are planting a bunch of flowers or trees...leave that shovel in the garage
Yo TRZ! I'm waiting for the ryobi thatcher that's out in Europe to come to the states. Make a call to make that happen for me!
Haha, AMOS!!!! I'll put in a call brother 👊
😆😊
Second! Technically. 😎🎸
Lol
😆🍻🍺😊
Nice price, good looking tool. 👍👍👍
Oh hell yes!!
I just watched a video of this tool going through ice for ice fishing. It plowed right through it.
Do you know if the auger bit itself uses the same square connector that the expand-it line up has? I know it would be a bitch to hold at an angle to get it to feet but still feels like it would be useful
Something like that a battery powered auger would be great for me I don't have much of a yeast for one but when I do need to dig a hole I'd rather use it and then post hole diggers I have I'd be curious to know how much it cost and if they make a 6 amp battery that text you did on Frozen Ground look like it was trying I really want to see the video of you doing it when it's not frozen
Can't wait to see this dig through dirt! Did you mention how much it weighs and I missed it?
34 lbs.
Maybe the beginning of a larger tool line.
They are coming out with a lot of new outdoor power tools. I have the new mower here, just can't use it yet ☹
Is there a blade attachment for ice fishing?
No blade brother
Shoot, I need one of those. So, the next time my dad asked me to dig some post holes and hands me post hole digger‘s, I can just go get that and dig them with no problem.
That's right 👊
Hey I should try it on the ice. I bet if it worked people would buy it for drilling holes for ICE FISHING
Yeah Justin, I never even thought about that, but that's what many are saying. Great idea 💡
How long does the 4.0 ah battery last
Can you change out the auger ? Like from your hand ice auger, or a smaller one, or rig up for a mixer attachment. I used ryobi for a long time, used and abused them but don't have any 40 v stuff yet
I don't see why you couldn't. You came take the pin out and remove the Auger. Could definitely attach something else I would imagine
I dig it.
I see what you did there Rick 👊👊👊👊
Yes
I'd love to have one, but soil here is shallow and we have limestone shelf right under it, so it might be a complete waste for me.
I want to try one with an ice fishing flight
Any chance you could add ice blades to it for ice fishing?
I'm sure you could fabricate something
Sweet tool
I could use a real nice kickback.
Where can you purchase this auger can't seem to find it
There is a link in the description below
I thought it was doing ok for conditions, especially in high. Woul expect it t
Would expect it to be slow on hard frozen but it was chipping away at it
Yeah Harvey, you can definitely feel it wanting to go
Depends on price, it's nice for occasional use.
$299
I just bought one
I could use this auger but I think I will just buy a gas powered unit that does around 400 or 500 rpms @ToolReviewZone
Bought a Ryobi 40v blower, battery lasted 1 summer, replacement battery almost as expensive as a new blower.
Who digs holes in frozen soil? Usually ppl wait until spring.
Looks to be about as good as the gas harbor freight auger.
I hate those cheap chargers we get nowadays they are literally a useless crappy brick on a string
Yep
Maybe I could use it ice fishing
good stuff....can i ask where in ohio....thx
Sure. Youngstown area 👊
You know that sound better disappointment it probably works but the soil can't be rock hard from ice and cold someone to try one of the ice for ice fishing that's a good idea 💡 I know I seen a video with the octane going right to ice like butter with a 9 amp hour battery 🔋 I'm sure the Milwaukee could do the same thing & metabo it is DIY the Ryobi that stinks not every product's going to be perfect but I'm sure there's a market for it in certain areas that can use it
Want a new ryobi ice auger
I’m 5’ even. I’ll let you know the outcome, if…
I got some 40v tools so this may actually make me/ save me, some $$$ if it dont burn up, lol.
I want to trade in Harbor Freight Predator auger for this
Too bad you didn't drill with a gas powered auger a few feet away in order to compare.
They made one cuz milwaukee just made one.
Price?
$299
I think you quit too soon...It was bringing up spoils, but at a slow rate. That is what I would expect in rock hard ground. BTW, I use a post hole digger, and I have a log wedge welded to the end of a heavy piece of pipe to break up obstructions in the hole along with a recip saw for roots.
Come on!.. I'm n Michigan its warming up a lol bit lol but I wanna see that beast in action again with better conditions..I'm running outa good sh*t to watch which means work on honey do list..n thats.not real mass like!....
Hahahaha, I'll definitely do another in a few days. It's been muddy here, but I'll do my best to keep you away from that honey do list haha
Aw man, no follow up?
Can i throw on dewalt 60v 😆
Hahaha, don't think so
Really nice like but not for me.