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# **electric auger**

**Skip it****49/100 **

a small market ($497K/yr) — electric auger doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$497K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+175.7%**

**Products**

**19**

**Brands**

**16**

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Price range**

**$87.75–$369.72**

**Returns**

**3.3%**

**Rating**

**4.5★**

**Skip it**

Scored 49/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**25**

 ×0.30

Growth

**74**

 ×0.30

Competition

**41**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**43**

 ×0.10

Returns

**74**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +175.7% year over year.

4K2KSpike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Apr, May, Jun · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- XtremepowerUS35% - DC HOUSE16% - VEVOR13% - MightyPhine6% - WORKPRO5% - PROYAMA4% - Other (10 brands)21%

The top 5 products take 63% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 16 brands and 33 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**16 **▲rising

was 15 a year ago

**Sellers**

**33**

**Top 5 brand share**

**75%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set 3/4 Shaft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kiUNw-KSL.jpg) [**XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set 3/4 Shaft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851SZCDH)

XtremepowerUS$168.824.5★2,80626%▼falling

2
![DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with 6 Digging Tools and Extension Rods for Farmland Garden Plant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZPfLG2ZqL.jpg) [**DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with 6 Digging Tools and Extension Rods for Farmland Garden Plant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FT1JLF)

DC HOUSE$157.404.5★7611%▲rising

3
![VEVOR Electric Post Hole Digger 5.71 in Auger Bit with 1500W Powerful Motor 140 RPM Alloy Steel Earth Auger Drill Bit with 10.24 in Extension Rod for Post Hole Digging Drilling & Tree Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YQaSoCYAL.jpg) [**VEVOR Electric Post Hole Digger 5.71 in Auger Bit with 1500W Powerful Motor 140 RPM Alloy Steel Earth Auger Drill Bit with 10.24 in Extension Rod for Post Hole Digging Drilling & Tree Planting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBFQ4MF)

VEVOR$137.624.3★4611%▼falling

4
![XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with Reverse Function Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting Include 6 Digging Auger Bit 3/4 Shaft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YtsY-ui-L.jpg) [**XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with Reverse Function Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting Include 6 Digging Auger Bit 3/4 Shaft**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007N8S626)

XtremepowerUS$199.064.4★2749%▲rising

5
![Earth Auger - 6 Wide x 32 Deep - Electric Post Hole Digger - Handles - Hole Digger for Fence Posts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lGqeru9vL.jpg) [**Earth Auger - 6 Wide x 32 Deep - Electric Post Hole Digger - Handles - Hole Digger for Fence Posts**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPRHH3N)

MightyPhine$89.144.1★1956%▼falling

6
![DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Hole Digger Auger Digging Tools Auger with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set with Reverse Function Prune](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dNsc-G+LL.jpg) [**DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Hole Digger Auger Digging Tools Auger with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set with Reverse Function Prune**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6RJV6BP)

DC HOUSE$143.324.7★1125%▼falling

7
![WORKPROX 40V Auger Post Hole Digger 8 Electric Auger with 2-Speed and Reverse Function Brushless Earth Auger for Holes Digging and Trees Planting Two 4Ah Battery Included Cordless](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419HOHI-lVL.jpg) [**WORKPROX 40V Auger Post Hole Digger 8 Electric Auger with 2-Speed and Reverse Function Brushless Earth Auger for Holes Digging and Trees Planting Two 4Ah Battery Included Cordless**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2VD5RGF)

WORKPRO$281.684.6★155%▲rising

8
![PROYAMA Electric Post Hole Digger 1700W Corded Earth Auger with 4 6 8 Drill Bit 12 Extension Rod Reverse Control 5-Year Warranty Gear Box Ideal for Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VtWxsfEqL.jpg) [**PROYAMA Electric Post Hole Digger 1700W Corded Earth Auger with 4 6 8 Drill Bit 12 Extension Rod Reverse Control 5-Year Warranty Gear Box Ideal for Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree Planting**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRR8XFH3)

PROYAMA$241.594.5★1454%▼falling

9
![Post Hole Digger Cordless Earth Auger Electric Earth Auger Includes 1twist drill bit with two batteries and one charger With forward/reverse functionfor Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree PlantingPlant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rvFZT1D6L.jpg) [**Post Hole Digger Cordless Earth Auger Electric Earth Auger Includes 1twist drill bit with two batteries and one charger With forward/reverse functionfor Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree PlantingPlant**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNXMLSJ)

Birstlye$200.354.0★24%▲rising

10

![SuperHandy Earth Auger Electric Power Head w/ 12 x 3 Auger Bit 20V 4Ah Rechargeable Battery/Charger for Earth Burrowing/Drilling & Post Hole Digging](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31VL6MAkB3L.jpg) [**SuperHandy Earth Auger Electric Power Head w/ 12 x 3 Auger Bit 20V 4Ah Rechargeable Battery/Charger for Earth Burrowing/Drilling & Post Hole Digging**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BP2Z9PPM)

SuperHandy$112.544.1★943%▲rising

11

![EGO Power+ 8 Auger Post Hole Digger Drill Auger for Digging Holes Electric Cordless Battery and Charger Not Included - EG0800](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31BuKcQSG2L.jpg) [**EGO Power+ 8 Auger Post Hole Digger Drill Auger for Digging Holes Electric Cordless Battery and Charger Not Included - EG0800**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPDYHB34)

EGO Power+$366.814.7★1503%—flat

12

![VEVOR Post Hole Digger 43cc 1250W Auger Post Hole Digger Gas Powered Earth Digger with 8 Earth Auger Drill Bit 30 inch Long Alloy Steel Auger for Farmland Garden and Plant EPA Certification](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31a-DE9bIVL.jpg) [**VEVOR Post Hole Digger 43cc 1250W Auger Post Hole Digger Gas Powered Earth Digger with 8 Earth Auger Drill Bit 30 inch Long Alloy Steel Auger for Farmland Garden and Plant EPA Certification**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBC9WNTV)

VEVOR$121.894.2★7123%▼falling

13

![WORX Nitro 40V Brushless Cordless Earth Auger Electric Post Hole Digger for Fence Posts with Drill Bit 8 for Garden & Plant Equivalent to a 45 CC Gas-Auger Battery and Charger Included WG865](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YBZr4wkSL.jpg) [**WORX Nitro 40V Brushless Cordless Earth Auger Electric Post Hole Digger for Fence Posts with Drill Bit 8 for Garden & Plant Equivalent to a 45 CC Gas-Auger Battery and Charger Included WG865**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F32NZNLL)

WORX$369.724.6★332%▲rising

14

![CRAFTSMAN V20* Cordless Multi-Use Garden Tool Kit (1.5Ah) (CMCA320C1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41YQOqpQaVL.jpg) [**CRAFTSMAN V20* Cordless Multi-Use Garden Tool Kit (1.5Ah) (CMCA320C1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7FDZWLN)

CRAFTSMAN$118.994.5★1481%▲rising

15

![1700W Electric Post Hole Digger Ice Auger Drill with 4+ 6+8 Auger Bit - Your Earth Auger Drill Powered Tool Drill Bit for Garden Tools for Hand Tree Planting & More](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412FXJnybAL.jpg) [**1700W Electric Post Hole Digger Ice Auger Drill with 4+ 6+8 Auger Bit - Your Earth Auger Drill Powered Tool Drill Bit for Garden Tools for Hand Tree Planting & More**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DT16FNV7)

NEO-TEC$220.874.6★221%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 19 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set 3/4 Shaft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51kiUNw-KSL.jpg)**XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set 3/4 Shaft** XtremepowerUS**$168.82**4.5★2,806 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851SZCDH) [![DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with 6 Digging Tools and Extension Rods for Farmland Garden Plant](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZPfLG2ZqL.jpg)**DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with 6 Digging Tools and Extension Rods for Farmland Garden Plant** DC HOUSE**$157.40**4.5★76 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FT1JLF) [![VEVOR Electric Post Hole Digger 5.71 in Auger Bit with 1500W Powerful Motor 140 RPM Alloy Steel Earth Auger Drill Bit with 10.24 in Extension Rod for Post Hole Digging Drilling & Tree Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YQaSoCYAL.jpg)**VEVOR Electric Post Hole Digger 5.71 in Auger Bit with 1500W Powerful Motor 140 RPM Alloy Steel Earth Auger Drill Bit with 10.24 in Extension Rod for Post Hole Digging Drilling & Tree Planting** VEVOR**$137.62**4.3★46 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCBFQ4MF) [![XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with Reverse Function Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting Include 6 Digging Auger Bit 3/4 Shaft](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31YtsY-ui-L.jpg)**XtremepowerUS 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger with Reverse Function Dig Hole Fence Post Hole Digging Tree Planting Include 6 Digging Auger Bit 3/4 Shaft** XtremepowerUS**$199.06**4.4★274 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007N8S626) [![Earth Auger - 6 Wide x 32 Deep - Electric Post Hole Digger - Handles - Hole Digger for Fence Posts](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31lGqeru9vL.jpg)**Earth Auger - 6 Wide x 32 Deep - Electric Post Hole Digger - Handles - Hole Digger for Fence Posts** MightyPhine**$89.14**4.1★195 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQPRHH3N) [![DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Hole Digger Auger Digging Tools Auger with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set with Reverse Function Prune](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dNsc-G+LL.jpg)**DC House 1500W Electric Post Hole Digger Earth Auger Hole Digger Auger Digging Tools Auger with 6 Digging Auger Bit Set with Reverse Function Prune** DC HOUSE**$143.32**4.7★112 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D6RJV6BP) [![WORKPROX 40V Auger Post Hole Digger 8 Electric Auger with 2-Speed and Reverse Function Brushless Earth Auger for Holes Digging and Trees Planting Two 4Ah Battery Included Cordless](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419HOHI-lVL.jpg)**WORKPROX 40V Auger Post Hole Digger 8 Electric Auger with 2-Speed and Reverse Function Brushless Earth Auger for Holes Digging and Trees Planting Two 4Ah Battery Included Cordless** WORKPRO**$281.68**4.6★15 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2VD5RGF) [![PROYAMA Electric Post Hole Digger 1700W Corded Earth Auger with 4 6 8 Drill Bit 12 Extension Rod Reverse Control 5-Year Warranty Gear Box Ideal for Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree Planting](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VtWxsfEqL.jpg)**PROYAMA Electric Post Hole Digger 1700W Corded Earth Auger with 4 6 8 Drill Bit 12 Extension Rod Reverse Control 5-Year Warranty Gear Box Ideal for Post Hole Digging Drilling Tree Planting** PROYAMA**$241.59**4.5★145 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRR8XFH3)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Value For Money**17%

*“Worth every penny”*

**Ease Of Use**15%

*“Easy to use”*

**Quality-Overall**12%

*“Great product like all EGO stuff”*

**Strength**10%

*“The construction is solid”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**7%

*“As advertised”*

**Plant Growth**5%

*“it works well in a variety of soils”*

**Assembly/Installation**5%

*“Easy to assemble”*

**Motor Power**4%

*“Has plenty of power”*

**Weight Light**3%

*“lightweight”*

**Battery Life**3%

*“Battery life is great”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**10%

*“Limited light use only”*

**Durability**10%

*“broke 1st day in 5 minutes”*

**Quality-Overall**8%

*“Poor quality blade”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“horrible to use”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Not worth the money”*

**Strength**4%

*“because this can break a hand”*

**Add-Ons/Attachments**4%

*“even the extension cord isn't a bother”*

**Weight Heavy**4%

*“although it might be a little heavy for some smaller users”*

**Battery Life**4%

*“One Battery took over a day to recharge”*

**Defective Material/Parts**3%

*“Piece broke off”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Functionality-Overall18% - Defective Material/Parts9% - Value For Money9% - Size-Overall8% - Weight Heavy7% - Mechanism Issues7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Motor Issues5% - Strength4% - Product Condition4%