Powered augers drill holes for fence posts, tree planting, soil sampling, and deck footings. A one-person or two-person gas auger handles the work in a fraction of the time it takes with a hand digger, especially in clay or compacted ground.
My top picks cover one-person and two-person gas augers and battery-powered models with interchangeable bits. I compare torque output, auger bit diameters, motor protection, and ease of changing bits in the field.