Makita Earth Augers. Makita 40v VS Makita 36v. Which Makes The Best Holes?

[@ElliebotConstruction]

My wife would blacken my eyes if I drilled a bunch of holes in the backyard. Thank you for your sacrifice.

[@johnloran]

This video is really sending me down the makita rabbit hole

[@parkerhammond3258]

Worth it!

[@Mcklusky12341]

Jump into it!

[@davidb7244]

Love your Makita reviews and I'm excited to see more tools coming to the XGT platform. Cheers from the states 🍻

[@superspeeder]

Bought my 18x2 a while back and haven’t had to use it yet. Good to see it’s not obsoleted with the release of the 40v model.

[@Benjieboy1993]

It is. I’m a plumber and have used all three: Milwaukee, makita40v XGT, and makita 36v. The 36 doesn’t compare to speed and power over the course of a 8 hour day of drilling with the 40v XGT. 36 v needs to go on the shelf as a dinosaur antique

[@superspeeder]

@@Benjieboy1993 the 18x2 is still a mighty fine hole-poker. When Makita releases a 40x2 80v model someone will say the same of the 40v. Wink Wink

[@reaperreaper5098]

@@Benjieboy1993 Chief, you're saying that on a channel that has proven that the XGT is a very, very slight upgrade over the 36V LXT. You gain 50-100RPM, rafterhook/lanyard loop, and you can step up to an 8Ah capacity (vs 6Ah on the 36V), but the XGT bare costs as much as the LXT x2 as a kit.

[@briand4613]

Just bought one of the 36v Augers (as I've already got loads of 18v tools/batteries), based on this video/review, and it works a treat. I'm using it mainly in ground that's a mix of topsoil, clay and a little bit of stone (mainly 40-50mm chunks), and no issues so far, but I've only used it for about 20 holes so far for fence posts. I've been using 100mm and 200mm twin blade auger bits, although I initially had to use a single blade auger bit (because the auger bits got lost by the carrier), and the twin blade/spiral ones are so much better.

[@andyburns]

213 earthworms were harmed during the making of this video ...

[@ryanslut5607]

Lol thats crackup 😂😂😂

[@Mcklusky12341]

They gave their lives to a worthy cause..

[@Losttheplotgardening]

As earthworms regenerate wen cut in half I would expect that a million earthworms were actually created 😂

[@alexmills1329]

Never in my New England life have I seen dirt so clean without rocks everywhere in it. I’m jealous

[@bilderbeargroup4217]

Right?! Agreed, here in Michigan its rocky here and i have the 36v earth auger and when i run into problems like rocks or roots then i get out the hand post hole diggers, but then go back at it after ive cleared the problem, plus i have an extention on so i can get 48 inches down. Love it works graet.

[@MESTER47]

I’ll buy one of that. I invested in 2 40 v tools, so I’ll be looking for the auger also. Great video and great tool.

[@heliboyah64]

I've seen many videos on these tools. My question is what are they like going through rocky ground???. No video seems to show any other ground type other than soil or clay. Many thanks 👍

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

What do you think ?

[@heliboyah64]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC not exactly help that is it!!!

[@Muscon01]

They usually stop when they hit rocks, or roots, or anything hard that isn't small enough to be pulled up the flute

[@jimkelly2272]

I've got the 40 volt..Will do the job with tender loving care.It definitely is not a rock auger. She will clear the way to your desired depth. LOVE MINE. Edit to say you will need to clear by hand in rocky ground ,and slowly slowly. But she will do it.cheers

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

@@heliboyah64 this tool and other hand held earth augers aren't really intended for rocky earth augering.

[@TheMariokart69]

ill bet the mrs was thrilled at the new additions to the yard. "mind your step love!"

[@markkrizon1005]

Cheers mate. Good to hear Makita hooked up up.

[@JohnKrakatoa]

I have the 2x18V...i recommend to use the extension rod all the time because it saves your back!

[@craiglee795]

But it means you have to lift above shoulder height to get it out of the hole. Save your back - reconstruct your shoulder. I haven't used my petrol one since my shoulder reconstruction last August. Maybe the battery ones are easier to lift out?

[@pete_lind]

​@@craiglee795 80 cm auger + 54 cm extension , thats 134 cm / 4,5´ ... Its just an big Makita angle drill DDA460 with extra handle , means that it can reverse , so if stuck it lift it self up , one thing i dont know you can do with most petrol augers , those tend to spin to one direction only and you have them on all the time , so your are both lifting those up , inhaling partly burn petrol and that machine shakes all the time .

[@bilderbeargroup4217]

The makita extension is $200 the Irwin drill extension is less than $20.00

[@Hipporider]

​@@bilderbeargroup4217great advice, thanks. 🇦🇺

[@gaz1967]

They both seem to have lots of power....Did you need those holes or were you just having fun.

[@Hipporider]

"Any hole's a goal", as they say.. 😋🇦🇺

[@tylerabell2258]

I lost my Chuck key inside of the first hour using the drill ☹️ FYI the holder sucks don’t store it on the drill when in use.

[@ReaperXC]

Whats the run time for 2x18v with two 5amps?

[@riba2233]

Really impressive tools!

[@Adrian-dh1dl]

I just buy the 36v one, i cant wait to use it

[@aaronoconnor606]

When are you going to review that new 6 1/2 inch saw that's on the other channel

[@phillipmoody710]

I'm with the guy from New England, clean dirt. In Florida we have a mixture of dirt, sand, clay, and whatever else they want to throw in.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Dirt, sand, clay all easy with this.

[@douglasashby4349]

I live in Auckland NZ and have solid clay down 5m or more. Just bought the XGT 40V unit and it works on smaller augers up to 4" or 100mm but it will still stall if pushed hard. And the kick back can hurt you!

[@customframing8027]

I have both great tools. I think the 36 is faster charging system in cold weather

[@johnp2680]

Hi, could you please test the pros and cons of the Chuck type Makita Earth Auger versus the newer shaft type Makita Earth Auger

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

You can't use the newer one as a drill, otherwise, they are the same. Only other difference is the auger adaptor can fall out of the chuck potentially, but at least if it gets worn or damaged it is easily replaced. Personally, the advantage of being able to use one as a drill is the winning point.

[@arronmcknight]

When will you review the LS003GZ MITRE SAW 👀

[@konstantine381]

Ground here is pretty hard, lots of stones and crap. Glad i used a petrol auger

[@rayanator105]

A head to head shootout with the Stihl BT45 would be awesome.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Makita 40v will win, and be much easier to use for drilling into the ground.

[@EliotTruelove]

I wonder: Is the difference between this earth auger and the right angle drill the handle and the chuck? Or could a right angle drill be molded to be an earth auger?

[@reaperreaper5098]

Yes. They’re the same tools, just with different accessories.

[@Silky_boi]

Is there a way to get just the handle? I already have a right angle drill.

[@Muscon01]

Makita's website has the parts diagram for these models. The large end handle is approximately $175AUD and I'm not sure that even includes the bolts.

[@Mcklusky12341]

Subscribe to many tool channels,but yours Sir is hands down the best!!👍

[@Hipporider]

I just looked at these in a store in Tassie. They don't come with the drill chuck here. Maybe Makita sold them without the chuck after this video was made OR our Nanny State Australia deemed that having them with chucks was nasty or something. Who knows these days. 🇦🇺

[@Wheeznbreezn]

Need that skilly video my man! How much longer? 😭

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It's on my Patreon. Will be out on YT soonish.

[@oc_geek337]

Anyone knows is there is a way to connect a concrete mixer (which) to this tool ? (in the likes of e.g. Einhell does) Thanks

[@samsungtv4u]

So the 40v auger in the drill are the same??? Is there a difference in torque? Speed?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Did you watch the video?

[@samsungtv4u]

​​​@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL But yeah I did probably got distracted I have kids running around annoying me. And I watch that again probably for the third time , still don't understand is the auger same as the angle drill.

[@dogf4ther]

i have right angled drill can u just but handle for it?

[@timothyburkhalter420]

When are you going to review the TD173 impact driver?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Soon...

[@milesdelamarter4424]

When’s the new 6 1/2” circ saw vid coming?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It's filmed and is up on my Patreon. But I'm waiting for one little thing to happen before it goes live on YT. Hopefully it won't be long...

[@rayanator105]

Could someone put Google link to the palm with the big cone? As i can't find any relevant search results.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Do you mean the cycad Lepidozamia peroffskyana.

[@rayanator105]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL yeah didn't realize it's a cycad not a palm.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

@@rayanator105 Palms don't have cones.

[@bertastleford4692]

Do any makita batteries use the 21700 cells. Thanks Bert

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The 40v 4Ah and 8Ah do. All others are 18650s

[@bertastleford4692]

@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL thanks so much.

[@stanmancam]

Can it handle a 300mm auger ?

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Yes.... the 40v can and the 18v x 2 can

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

No it can't. Unless you are drilling in sand.

[@moviesynopsis001]

You have to drill a pilot hole first then use the 300mm. I do a 100mm then a 300mm after

[@PazLeBon]

thanks

[@nathanledden3892]

I'm not familiar with auger drills, why don't they have an sds chuck?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Because sds chucks are designed for up and down movement which would destroy itself driving something that large.

[@nathanledden3892]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL learn something new everyday, cheers! One other question, I've bought the 40V vacuum, is it safe to run 2.5AH on that, they seem to deplete really quickly

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

It is, but as you say they do deplete very fast so you will rack up the charges on those batteries. I use mine mostly with 8Ah. I don't bother below 4Ah for the vacs.

[@nathanledden3892]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL looks like i'm investing in some 8ah then. thnkn you!

[@UKTOOLTALK]

Hi sir quick question, why does this drill have a keyed chuck instead of a keyless chuck? Another great video my friend 🤟🤟

[@installer1571]

I would love to see Makita coming up with A 36 Volt Adapter to transition to the 40 Volt battery Say a twin Adapter with a 40 Volt Mount on top so people can start transitioning to the 40 Volt batteries

[@Benjieboy1993]

That’s a garbage idea. Just upgrade

[@Benjieboy1993]

If your asking them to make that then you don’t need the power of a 40v tool. Big men use the big power tools

[@installer1571]

If they both got the same amount of cells in the batteries, then why is one faster than the other? That sounds like there is a floor in the designs . because they should work the same shouldn't they

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Some of the 40v batteries have the stronger cells in them..... whilst i think the 18v have the weaker cells in them... Dont forget, 18v has 10 cells, 40v has 20 cells.....

[@m1stertim]

so i thought "oh hey, i have an XAD03; that's obviously a XAD03 with a different handle; let's see how much the handle is" and then i went to find it, and it'd be nearly $200 for the handle bits. argh. perhaps i'll make my own handle out of 1/2" conduit...

[@coolcat6551]

What's the biggest auger it can take?

[@loktom4068]

What happens if it hit a rock or a huge tree root?

[@mohammedisaa9952]

It would stop turning, the user would get a huge push, and there would be a loud "bang" noise........

[@mohammedisaa9952]

Ask a silly question,get a silly answer.... what do you think would happen?

[@EliotTruelove]

Just started the video but my first thought is: how is your wife? Been thinking of her and your family hoping everything alright

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

She is fine now. Thank you for asking. We are however about to be hit by a cyclone.

[@mworld]

What's with all the holes in the yard? ... Big possums.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The augers are making the holes, not possums.

[@Hipporider]

Rabbits are getting out of control, one might say.. 😂🇦🇺

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

How they do with tree roots and clay put a 14 " bit on there lets go i want to see how it does for 6x6 post holes for decks pal

[@mohammedisaa9952]

The video shows you the answer to your question...... all you have to do is watch the video 🙂

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

@@mohammedisaa9952 thats not a bit for SUPPORT POSTS there smaller in diameter for a 6x6 post you need a 16" diameter hole And the depth would depend on where you are building, the frost line in that area dictates the depth

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

No-one is using 6x6 posts for a deck here. And there is no such thing as a frost line.

[@jeffkokosinski1784]

No such thing as a frost line? You need an education in building

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Not here buddy. Not everyone lives in a frozen continent, perhaps you are the one who needs some worldly education.

[@nexxt.4105]

If the 18v batterys go up to 20v max and you have two of them you have got 40v. The 40v battery goes up to 40v volt, couldnt you use the the 40v battery on the 36v one, where is the difference on the tool?

[@MrHavokman]

All 18v batteries charged to 20v~. 20 volt Max is simple a marketing term.

[@АлександрЕмельянов-ч3н]

Привет!Молодец,Ваши обзоры,как всегда самые лучшие и честные,мне очень нравится Ваш канал,очень буду ждать обзора на большой перфоратор сдс мах 80в,спасибо

[@Max_Marz]

must be nice not living on the side of a volcano where the ground is full of rocks.

[@LeeMooEez]

Now compare it to 80V 👀

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

There isn't one.

[@LeeMooEez]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL hahaha I know…this comment is for future reference…(I’m joking 😂😂😂😂) Because I think there will be one someday for sure haha…like 80V vac

[@mohammedisaa9952]

40v x 2 ........

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍..

[@whya2ndaccount]

I hope your wife is better.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

She is. Thanks

[@danabenjamin3300]

xgt auger with a 8.0..next lol

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Surely I've done that somewhere already???

[@danabenjamin3300]

I believe so,i was saying this same test with an 8 but it was actually a joke lol*

[@anthonyewing2814]

Boring

[@superspeeder]

Lol

[@keithchristiansen8542]

Seems as with most tools the XGT 40v dominates the 18v x2. Imagine if you had an 8.0 battery on it or the 4040F Would be even more of a dominant performance

[@abohemianowl1269]