Tanaka Replacement Part # 745203 BIT EARTH BULB 3x24"

by Tanaka Power Equipment

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0015Z5Q3K
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #45,336 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #23 in Home Improvement > Heavy Equipment & Agricultural Supplies > Construction Machinery > Augers & Posthole Diggers

Product Description

Tanaka Part BIT EARTH BULB 3x24"

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Handy and Solid, October 21, 2009

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Gary L. Blume "Gar Blume" (Tuscaloosa, AL) - See all my reviews
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When I was younger, I happily used 1-person gas powered auger with 8" and 10" bits. I no longer have the strength to operate that contraption. I purchased this which fits nicely into my 1/2" electric drill. Unlike some other heavily advertised "garden augers" this is a solid and substantial tool. I used it in both soft and hard soil conditions. Obviously, it worked harder and longer in rocky and soil with hard clay, but it got the job done.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good product but get a big drill, April 2, 2010

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dg "dgriffit" (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews

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I bough this two years ago and planted nearly 500 daffodil bulbs. I thought I could use my cordless 18v Bosch drill with it, and you could for a while, but after a few bulbs, you could tell it was allot of stress on the drill. I ended up borrowing a Very large electric drill from a friend, and this auger shined. It had some trouble with rocks, but any auger would. The quality is high though, and it was worthwhile getting the longer bit so you don't have to keep bending over. The three inch size was a bit of over kill in size. I do recommend this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy Duty Auger, November 14, 2011

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Rob (Baltimore) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Tanaka Replacement Part # 745203 BIT EARTH BULB 3x24"

I was looking for an auger that could stand up to hard soil with an occasional potato-sized rock. The fist auger I purchased locally at a big-box store did not last very long. I ended up twisting it off with a battery powered drill. The Tanaka model is a heavy duty, well made auger. I used it in my Milwaukee Hole Hawg drill which has a gear reducer that allows for low speed operation and lots of torque. The down side is that if the auger hits a rock, it does not stall the drill so you have to be careful not to let the drill wrap you around it! The auger suffered no damage despite this kind of abuse. My wrists did not fair as well.