Questions and Answers for Southland 43cc Earth Auger Powerhead with 8 in. Bit

A:  We got 32" to bottom of handles. We used it as two person as you need to pull it up to clear dirt several times.

A:  It would be 3 ft

A:  The drill depth with the included bit is approximately 30 inches.

A:  2ft

A:  SIMPLY, READ THE DESCRIPTION OF THE AUGER IN THE SPECS!!

A:  NO, but you can make it at home, if you want to go deeper, you can drill a steel pipe with the same inside diameter and hold a shaft in the opposite side, but you will lost your warranty, because is a major med.

A:  Yes, an extension can be used and the shaft is a universal fit. Search Home Depot.com to find available extensions.

A:  Hi, I'm Matt and I am the user of the auger. I have the Powerhead with 6in. Bit and yes I got the either 12 or 16 in.extention.

A:  Yes there is an extension made by echo that will work with it.

A:  No...26-28" as is...only accessories I believe is an augur bit smaller then the 8" (2").... Works (8" ... Sandy soil) great in my locality 95330 ... Lathrop Ca... One man operation....68 yrs old

A:  There are many different manufacturer's of the parts for these augers There a various extension sizes from about 8 inches up to about 15 inches in sure if you measured the output shaft size you can go d one that will work

A:  Yes there is an 18 inch one available that will extend it to 48 inches. Works great for digging fence post holes! Link to the extension bit ---> https://www.homedepot.com/p/ECHO-18-in-Auger-Bit-Extension-99944900210/100675448

A:  At this time, this unit can only be shipped to the areas within the contiguous United States.

A:  you would have to ask home depot that question All I know it works very well

A:  Yes! I bought my backup Auger 1 year ago. it was shipped to my Home Depot Store, I had to use it so I'm about to order another one for the same thing, backup!

A:  It takes a 50:1 unleaded gas to oil mixture.

A:  50:1 mixed fuel

A:  gas and oil mix

A:  This will use a fuel/oil mixture. Refer to the owners manual for proper mixture ratio.

A:  This is a 2 cycle engine. I mixed Oil and regular unleaded.

A:  2-cycle means 2-stroke means mixed gas. I included a clip from the manual however, Please fully read specifications and download the manual for more information.

A:  The Southland Earth Auger takes a 50:1 fuel mixture (Unleaded Gas : 2 Cycle Oil). Caution: Do Not Use Gas Mix with More Than 10% Methanol or Ethanol.

A:  it uses 2 stroke fuel.. i buy permix at home depot for my unit..

A:  I store it upright with no gas in the carburetor. I run it dry before storing. So far no problems after extended time stored it starts right up. Also I'd recommend buying the 18" extension if you want to go deeper than 3'. Other than that it works great.

A:  Fuel stabilizer has been working for me. If you're hyper-worried, you could always run it to exercise the engine, etc...

A:  Th best way to store is to empty fuel completely and run the carb dry and store laying down with fuel cap facing up which wpuld be the same with all fuel powered power tools the ethanol in the fuel will cause problems if it is left in the unit

A:  joe i have had mine for a few years i do use a fuel stabilizer and run it for lil bit before i store it.. but if i know i not going use for a few months then i will drain the remain fuel and stand it up straight with the bit removed and store it on the shelf in the shop. hope this helps you.

A:  I always run them dry because of the 10 percent Ethanol. I am not going to trust stabilizer or fuel treatments to prevent the diaphragm from being ruined. So far, two winters have passed and by keeping it clean and running it dry, I have had zero issues. I take the rule of thumb that the extra time taken to properly store equipment saves time in the long term to rebuilding carburetors in the spring plus, if you get a warm stretch in the winter and need to use it, it will most certainly be ready to go as soon as you put fuel in it. To add, if this ethanol fuel sits in the primer bulb too long, it will ultimately dry out and crack the primer bulb requiring replacement. So again, that tiny bit of extra time properly storing equipment ultimately saves time but it also saves money from having to replace parts and buy stabilizers. Hope this helps.

A:  I have had good luck storing this item by only running Pure Gas through the engine, as gas with alcohol in it gets very sticky in the carburetor and will make it impossible to start the next season. Also, either run the remaining Pure gas out of the system or drain it before storing. Just doing these simple things has worked well for me and adding fresh Pure Gas in the spring gets her started easily after being stored for months.

A:  I just put fuel stabilizer in and run it for 5 mins, you do not want to run it dry, the fuel with stabilizer keeps it lubricated. I do the same thing with my snow blower etc. And have never had a problem starting either, even with gas in it from previous year.

A:  Empty the gas tank and turn it on until gas burn it out so is no gas in the carburator; this way will not gun the carburator.

A:  Best way to store it is to run it dry. You could pour the gas back in a can or just run it out. If you leave the stabilizer in there too long it will gum up. Exactly what you want to avoid.

A:  Cause some of us need to put satellite poles in in the winter and would like to drill a small hole first we get 2.5 feet of frost up here

A:  4 inch for 3 inch end posts for a winery is why?

A:  Why do you want to use a 4"? It comes with a 8" and that makes holes big enough for a 4" post.

A:  The shaft diameter is 7/8".

A:  Get a roof torch and the propane tank from your grill. Start hole, if the frozen ground becomes a problem torch the hole and keep it moving. Youll have no problems this way.

A:  Maybe you'll need a narrow bit, the auger head is fine but when you find hard earth or roots or stones, a sligtly narrow bit empowers the head, i don't know how is in frozen terrain but i guess is hard, I hope this can be useful to you.

A:  It really depends on the soil and if it has been recently disturbed or if it is is virgin soil with roots and lots of gravels. I highly suggest having a digging iron and shovel handy. Also, water helps to thaw frozen ground in an effort to dig.

A:  Been using this model for a year..not on frozen ground but its a little underpowered for hard pan/rocky conditions though I always use by myself so maybe with a second person on one side of the auger it would help(?).I would categorize it for light/moderate work

A:  I tried this, last year and it will not dig down through frozen ground.

A:  We used it on ground that was only frozen the top couple inches. Once you get through that is works great but if the ground is wet it's not easy to pull it up to the top clean out the hole when it starts to bog down. Our dirt has a small amount of clay so it would bring out lumps we called 'moose poo' We also use it as a two person. One on each handle.

A:  I have not tried it yet but there is an 18" extension available. The auger bits should all run the same standard for universal fit so the extension should work. Just search for "earth auger extension" in the HomeDepot search.

A:  Output shaft is 7/8". Auger blade is held in by pin so it could be interchangeable. Though I am pretty sure the auger blade installed will dig at least 42".

A:  I think the diameter is bigger than 7/8" in diameter I am not sure how much it is exactly because I do not have it at my house I have landed is to a friend. But in principil it can accept any extension as long as you are digging in dirt since it cannot dig if there are stones between the dirt

A:  I would not add an extension to this machine. but that is because even in the sandy soil of Colorado it boughs down. Lots of hand removing soil and It just does not have a great deal of power even to bore a 24 " hole. I don't know at this moment if the Output Shaft is 7/8" or not.

A:  Yes to 48" and yes.

A:  Yes, Echo sells an extension that is compatible with this model.

A:  Yes an extension can be used and the shaft is a universal fit. Search Home Depot.com to find available extensions.

A:  I do not believe this is an option for this auger. Check with the manufacturer. The spring mechanism on the upper portion of the shaft and the bolts that connect it to the main drive shaft would make this option difficult. So, I am 90% sure that it will not have a safe method for extending the maximum depth without effecting it's performance.

A:  No problem I was able to dig well past 42 inches with the extension.

A:  As is it bores 30in and you can buy an 18in extension for it which is what i bought and it works perfectly.

A:  at least 16"

A:  We were able to get 32" holes and yes, there are extensions.

A:  About 3 feet deep but you will be at the ground with the motor.

A:  4 foot they sell small extensions

A:  30in and can purchase an 18in shaft extension.

A:  If you plunge the auger to full depth, that's effectively how deep. But it really depends on the soil type and your ability to hang on to it while it deposits soil on your feet. Sorry, but this question is difficult to answer since it really depends on your strength and experience using one of these augers.

A:  The Southland SEA438 is capable of digging a hole up to 32 inches deep. As the other commenter mentions, there are several variables that may limit your depth such as the type of soil you are digging in strength of the user, etc...

A:  How long (tall) is the post? You can dig as deep as you wish, but, normally it is 1/3 of the length of your post should be in the hole!

A:  30"

A:  About 36 inches if need to