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Viper 43cc 2-Cycle Engine
30:1 gear ratio
Solid steel, heat treated alloy gears
Easy-to-grip fingertip throttle control
Drill Deep Into The Earth In Seconds
240 RPM's maximum for auger
Clockwise auger rotation
7/8" diameter output shaft diameter
NO reverse gear
Anti-Vibration Foam Grip Handle
More comfort and ease for one-person operation
Lightweight And Versatile
Planting trees and shrubs
Digging post holes
Supported Attachments:
Accepts 2" thru 10" auger attachments for soil
Accepts NO auger attachments for ice
Accepts 6", 12" or 18" extension shafts
Accepts ONLY Earthquake brand augers and extensions
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Product QuestionsAnswered by Dale, the Lawn Mower Expert
We are installing a fence line with cattle panels. We are looking at either the one man auger or the two man dually. Is there a centrifugal slip clutch on both of them to stop them if we hit a rock. We have heard horror stories about broken arms. What would you recommend. Thank you.
Kevin Beaner
from South Dakota
March 26, 2016
Answer
Kevin,
Both of these augers do have a centrifugal clutch and they actually have the same clutch. I’m not sure it would be considered a slip clutch though. However If a rock is hit, the shock spring on the auger bit is designed to take the initial hit which would bog the engine down which in turn would cause the clutch to disengage. I would consider the dually if it is a very rocky area so that the force would be distributed between two people rather than just one person.
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What size auger would I need for installing 2 inch steel fence posts for a chain link fence. They will be installed with concrete.
Dave
from New York
November 30, 2013
Answer
Dave, Typically for a 2" metal fence post you would need a 6" auger bit. Check with local code for any conflictions to this, but I would say that this is standard.
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Does the engine require oil mixed with gas?
Earthquake E-43 auger
Jim Gardner
from South Carolina
June 20, 2013
Answer
Jim - the Earhquake E-43 earth auger has a 2-cycle engine, so yes, you do need to mix gas and oil together on this unit.
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