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51.7-cc 1-man PEA261 Gas-Powered 2-Cycle Earth Auger Auger Powerhead with 6-in Bit Charger Not Included

Ratings & Reviews for PRORUN 51.7-cc 1-man PEA261 Gas-Powered 2-Cycle Earth Auger Auger Powerhead with 6-in Bit Charger Not Included

4.5
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 4.5 out of 5
104 Reviews


89% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The auger is generally considered a capable and efficient tool for basic digging tasks like fence post installation, though some users have reported issues with durability and performance in more challenging soil conditions. It is praised for its ease of use, power, and ability to quickly dig holes, but a number of customers have experienced problems with mechanical failures and defective units.

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104 Customer Reviews

Less work digging postholes

Would Recommend

Price. Holes in the ground.

May 4, 2026
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Prorun TeamMay 6, 2026

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Durable auger

Would Recommend

Got auger with 6" blade and think a 8" would do better for 4x4 fence posts. But very durable auger.

March 2, 2026
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Prorun TeamMarch 3, 2026

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It’s better than post hole diggers

Would Recommend

the auger came packed well. Assembly was very easy and unit isn’t super heavy. It took a couple pulls to get it going. I’ve only drilled a couple holes so far but it was worth every dollar. You can use two people with it.

January 22, 2026
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Prorun TeamJanuary 23, 2026

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Dead On Arrival

Would Not Recommend

Bought product based off great reviews. Never could get the item to stay running. It would start with the choke but immediately died when the choke was turned off.

November 24, 2025

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Saved my back and my time- worked great

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a DIY guy, I decided to put in a fence to keep my dog in the backyard. Using this Auger made digging the post hole extra easy, even going through one tree root with ease. Digging holes can be murder on your back. Rent or buy one of these, your back will be happy.

November 20, 2025

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Great for the price!

Would Recommend

Works great! Made quick work of the holes i needed for a couple of 4x4x10 posts i needed to put in for a patio sail.

May 7, 2025
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Prorun TeamMay 9, 2025

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Works well for the price

Would Recommend

It works good for what I am using it for. Not so good in hard ground.

April 16, 2025
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Prorun TeamApril 17, 2025

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Never got it

Would Not Recommend

Never got it, a week later and it’s across the country. We could have had the project done if it got here when it said it would

April 6, 2025
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Prorun TeamApril 7, 2025

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Great Auger, Starts Fast!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A great little auger with enough power to get the job done! I use it a lot to install batting cages here in the Charlotte area. Clay Soil too!

March 13, 2025

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Great Machine

Would Recommend

Seems to be a very easy machine to operate for me and my wife. Price was great. Overall very happy with my purchase.

February 12, 2025
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Prorun TeamFebruary 14, 2025

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Slow order pack

This review is not on the product because I have not received it yet. I ordered this on 1/14 in the morning because the website said the delivery date would be 1/17. The tracking says delivery will be 1/18. This is needed for a project that needs to be completed 1/17. This is the 3rd time I have ordered online and either the store or the warehouse drops the ball. I am over it.

January 17, 2025
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Prorun TeamJanuary 20, 2025

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Great product

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Just what I needed everything came in timely manner can’t wait to use!

November 9, 2024

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Love it.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Dug 6 holes for posts in no time. Wonderful machine.

November 3, 2024

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I haven't used it yet, but excited to

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just got it today 9/24/24. I am looking forward to using this. Reviews were really good, that is why I got this one. Better reviews and this helped me to decide on this one.

September 24, 2024

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when it works, its great

Would Not Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this in May 2024. I have used it twice. The first time, it did not want to start. When it did start, it worked great. I took it out again today 8/2024. It did not start and the pull-start mechanism broke.

August 25, 2024

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