Yard Butler REA-4 Roto Auger 18-Inch Long 1-1/4-Inch Diameter

by Yard Butler

Product Features

• Consult your local nursery for proper depth and spacing of bulbs and plants; drill hole to desired depth; insert the bulb or seedling cover with soil
• To aerate or fertilize trees and large shrubs, drill holes two-feet apart around the outside drip line
• Insert fertilizer into holes for improved long term drainage, fill in holes with gravel or pebbles
• For weeding, center the roto auger point directly over the center of the weed and drill down until the root is removed
• Termite Barriers for insecticide applications, drill hole to depth; follow all directions and cautions specified on the label

Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000RYMGCO
• Item model number: REA-4
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,862 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Heavy Equipment & Agricultural Supplies > Construction Machinery > Augers & Posthole Diggers
  • #17 in Home Improvement > Heavy Equipment & Agricultural Supplies > Agricultural Equipment

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Advantages of using the roto auger digs holes up to 16-Inch deep and 1-Inch wide insecticide applications and termite treatments electrical or sprinkler installations under sidewalks deep water, aerate and fertilize trees and shrubs. It digs for you. Just insert into any 3/8-Inch or larger electric or cordless drill.

Product Description

Roto planter digs holes for bulb planting, tree aeration, electrical wiring, or to install irrigation pipe or PVC. For use in a 3/8" or larger electric or cordless drill. No. RT-1: Bulb planter drills holes up to 7" deep and 1-3/4" in diameter No. RP-3: Bulb planter drills holes up to 22" deep and 2-3/4" in diameter No. REA-4: Planter/auger drills holes up to 16" deep and 1-1/4" in diameter No. RD-2: Planter/auger drills holes up to 28" deep and 1-3/4" in diameter

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 18-Inch Auger does the job., June 14, 2008

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Jay P "JP" (Frederick, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Yard Butler REA-4 Roto Auger 18-Inch Long 1-1/4-Inch Diameter (Lawn & Patio)

Yard Butler Roto Auger 18-Inch Long 1.25-Inch Diameter #REA-4 Great for easily digging just the right size holes for inserting tree fertilizer spikes. Be Careful, to NO fault of the tool, if the tool encounters hard clay or rocks, the electric drill will twist quickly. You should hold the drill with both hands to prevent wrist injury.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not up to standards!, March 13, 2010

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M. A. Olson (Flippin, Ar, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yard Butler REA-4 Roto Auger 18-Inch Long 1-1/4-Inch Diameter (Lawn & Patio)

The 30 inch auger -

It was quite a surprise to get the auger and find it

wasn't grooved to stop slipping in the drill chuck.

I also noticed there was no warranty to cover untempered

cheap metal. I work from a wheelchair and it is hard to

pick up when it falls out of the chuck.

Hope this helps someone.

Billy Mays Augers are way out front compared to Yard Butler

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Needs a design change, December 17, 2010

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Nathan Frisby - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yard Butler REA-4 Roto Auger 18-Inch Long 1-1/4-Inch Diameter (Lawn & Patio)

This bit will require you to grind a couple of sides FLAT before it will hold in your drill without slipping. You should use caution in rocky soil or area of roots. It is great to loosen the soil for planting of bulbs, it could do a better job of removing the dirt as you drill but look at the price. It is handy, and easy to use once you modify it.