I bought one as well, but have hardly used because I don't have many pole holes to dig & we live on sandstone, however, it is still useful for areas with deep enough soil. It is also useful for breaking up the surface too. If anyone is serious about post hole digging then Ryobi now have their 36v version, not as cheap as this one at all at $549 (tool only). It comes with a 200mm auger & also, the other brand by the parent company, AEG with their 36v version (2 x 18v) with a 250mm auger at $649 (tool only), a bit of a difference for this 18v model at $269 (tool only). I bought my Ryobi as a kit with the 5Ah battery two years ago at $349.
Awesome video, really appreciate the effort. I looked down on this tool initially, but after seeing it in action it shows good potential. I would rather knock out 75 holes with the cheaper tool, and get the other 25 as far as possible and then just rent a powerful one for $40 for 4 hours to finish the job, than over invest into a $600 tool.
I don't see this available in the US, but I'd be interested in a 40v, with extension cord optional. And longer handles, or holes to slot in longer pipe handles. We have tough clay that we normally use a demo hammer with 4" spade to bust up, so I'd be interested to know if an auger would even work. I love Ryobi! Very innovative tools.
Bubble glass level could be attached somehow and calibrated. The auger looks very aggressive, I wonder if a two step (one smaller diameter) for drilling the pilot hole would make it more practical
To calibrate your bubble glass strap/tape/tie the machine to the leg of your workbench in a true vertical position. Stick the bubble on with a little dab of silicone, adjusting the bubble to read level before it sets. Or tape in place gently with a little clear tape. (Think carefully about the best position for your bubble). Silicone can be cut off with a blade if necessary.
thanks for the thorough review and honest information. I have to do a heap of fence holes close to fine roots and loose as embedded stones around 20mm round - do you reckon this would work?
Thanks for watching and glad you liked it. I think it would drill through the fine roots (let it get up to speed before you start digging) but I don't like the chances with the stones. I tried using it to drill through gravel (that they use behind retaining walls) for 1 hole and I couldn't get it to work. I ended up diging through the gravel by hand and once through it I could use the Ryobi again. Hope this helps.
I would r3commend you look at a simi,ar tool made by Ryobi called Ryobi Post Hole Auger. It looks similar to those gasoline powered versions you see many people renting from tool store but Ryobi's version runs on 40 volt batteries and can power thru more soils and can dig upwards of 20 holes, of about 8 inches wide and about 24-30 inches deep- according to various youtubers. It sells for about $299 at Home Depot (available Online only).
Thanks for doing this review. I was curious to know how it would handle clay and like you have just over 100 post holes to dig. It may look like a toy but obviously sufficient torque. A higher capacity battery might be in order perhaps?
Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful. It still works great as every now and again I still need to dig another hole. Yes definitely get a couple of 5AH batteries at least. Especially if you are going to do more than a few holes each time.
Thank you brother! 1Sa_25:33 And blessed is your advice, and blessed are you who have kept me from coming to shed blood today, and from delivering myself with my own hand.
We have clay soil here and I have found that it goes through it quite well. The point I make in the video about holding it up a bit and only letting it dig a little bit at a time, I think this would help a lot in tough clay soil. If you have rocks through the clay though I think you will have issues as it struggles with rocks. I hope this helps
Would it not be better to use a petrol hole digger, and if you are really in love with Ryobi, they make one. However, Stihl is the better brand. I do not work for that company, nor do I make money on the internet.
Hi Franklin. I bought this to try it out . If you have lots of holes to dig a petrol one might be better. As a lot of tools are heading electric, I wanted to give it a go, and this video was my thoughts on it after using it around out property. Thanks for watching.
I bought one as well, but have hardly used because I don't have many pole holes to dig & we live on sandstone, however, it is still useful for areas with deep enough soil. It is also useful for breaking up the surface too.
If anyone is serious about post hole digging then Ryobi now have their 36v version, not as cheap as this one at all at $549 (tool only). It comes with a 200mm auger & also, the other brand by the parent company, AEG with their 36v version (2 x 18v) with a 250mm auger at $649 (tool only), a bit of a difference for this 18v model at $269 (tool only). I bought my Ryobi as a kit with the 5Ah battery two years ago at $349.
Thanks, I bought one and I love it. Thanks for the tips, I will stop pushing down and see how it goes
Super useful. Thanks for this review
Very thorough review. Thank you :)
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video, really appreciate the effort. I looked down on this tool initially, but after seeing it in action it shows good potential. I would rather knock out 75 holes with the cheaper tool, and get the other 25 as far as possible and then just rent a powerful one for $40 for 4 hours to finish the job, than over invest into a $600 tool.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.
Only $400. And I have it on hand whenever I’m digging my garden
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$400 ???
very good review
what diameter post would you use to fit the hole the auger makes? thank you in advance
Thanks for the tips legend.
No worries. Thanks for watching.
I don't see this available in the US, but I'd be interested in a 40v, with extension cord optional. And longer handles, or holes to slot in longer pipe handles. We have tough clay that we normally use a demo hammer with 4" spade to bust up, so I'd be interested to know if an auger would even work. I love Ryobi! Very innovative tools.
NVM, I just found the 40v option on the Ryobi site. It says "coming soon."
Bubble glass level could be attached somehow and calibrated. The auger looks very aggressive, I wonder if a two step (one smaller diameter) for drilling the pilot hole would make it more practical
To calibrate your bubble glass strap/tape/tie the machine to the leg of your workbench in a true vertical position. Stick the bubble on with a little dab of silicone, adjusting the bubble to read level before it sets. Or tape in place gently with a little clear tape. (Think carefully about the best position for your bubble). Silicone can be cut off with a blade if necessary.
thanks for the thorough review and honest information. I have to do a heap of fence holes close to fine roots and loose as embedded stones around 20mm round - do you reckon this would work?
Thanks for watching and glad you liked it. I think it would drill through the fine roots (let it get up to speed before you start digging) but I don't like the chances with the stones.
I tried using it to drill through gravel (that they use behind retaining walls) for 1 hole and I couldn't get it to work. I ended up diging through the gravel by hand and once through it I could use the Ryobi again.
Hope this helps.
I would r3commend you look at a simi,ar tool made by Ryobi called Ryobi Post Hole Auger. It looks similar to those gasoline powered versions you see many people renting from tool store but Ryobi's version runs on 40 volt batteries and can power thru more soils and can dig upwards of 20 holes, of about 8 inches wide and about 24-30 inches deep- according to various youtubers. It sells for about $299 at Home Depot (available Online only).
Thanks for doing this review. I was curious to know how it would handle clay and like you have just over 100 post holes to dig. It may look like a toy but obviously sufficient torque. A higher capacity battery might be in order perhaps?
Thanks for watching and glad you found it helpful. It still works great as every now and again I still need to dig another hole.
Yes definitely get a couple of 5AH batteries at least. Especially if you are going to do more than a few holes each time.
How would this do for ice fishing?
Cool idea. I'm sorry but I've never been ice fishing so have no idea if it would work. (We don't get snow or ice around here).
Thanks for watching
Thank you brother! 1Sa_25:33 And blessed is your advice, and blessed are you who have kept me from coming to shed blood today, and from delivering myself with my own hand.
How would this go digging into tough, clay soil?
We have clay soil here and I have found that it goes through it quite well. The point I make in the video about holding it up a bit and only letting it dig a little bit at a time, I think this would help a lot in tough clay soil.
If you have rocks through the clay though I think you will have issues as it struggles with rocks.
I hope this helps
@@countrylifeonthecoast4167 Perfect. I will be buying one now, thanks 💪🏼
That's great that it works good but it sounds like somebody's running a power drill over a chalkboard LOL
Would it not be better to use a petrol hole digger, and if you are really in love with Ryobi, they make one. However, Stihl is the better brand. I do not work for that company, nor do I make money on the internet.
Hi Franklin. I bought this to try it out . If you have lots of holes to dig a petrol one might be better.
As a lot of tools are heading electric, I wanted to give it a go, and this video was my thoughts on it after using it around out property.
Thanks for watching.
i hired a stihl, they cost about $1800 here vs $300 for this ryobi of $550 for 36v (without batteries). I'm still considering which ryobi to buy.