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  • Solid steel and heat-treated alloy gears built for lasting use
  • Bit turns at a maximum of 250 RPM moving earth quickly and easily
  • Compatible with 2-10 in. Dia auger bits
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About This Product

Earthquake is the largest manufacturer of earth augers in the world and with the E43 earth auger powerhead, you can drill deep into the earth in just seconds. Engineered to be reliable and long-lasting, Earthquake earth augers make any digging project easier and faster. Tough, yet lightweight, the E43 is ideal for the occasional project around the house, farm or ranch. It is great for building decks, installing fences, soil sampling, mailbox installations, planting trees and many other outdoor projects. The E43 Powerhead is compatible with any Earthquake Auger Drill Bits from 2-10" (Sold Separately).

Highlights

  • 43cc 2-cycle Viper engine
  • Steel handlebars
  • Durable ball bearing, alloy gear transmission
  • Industrial air filtration keeps dirt out
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Product Information

Internet # 100036583

Model # E43

Store SKU # 290765

Store SO SKU #630819

Specifications

Dimensions

Bit diameter (in.)

0 in

Handle Length (in.)

16

Product Width (in.)

12 in

Details

Auger Type

Earth Auger Powerhead

Commercial / Residential

Residential

Engine Cycles

2 Cycle

Engine Displacement (cc)

43

Engine Make

OEM Branded Engine

Features

Antivibration, Translucent Fuel Tank, Variable Speed

Number of Persons

One person

Power Type

Gas

Powerhead Type

Consumer

Returnable

30-Day

Start Type

Manual

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1-Year Limited

Questions & Answers

I have a Power Drill by Ardisam model 8500 and the Powerhead needs to be replaced. It has a 1 3/4" shaft with a diameter of 7/8". I would like to reuse the 6" auger. Can you verify it is compatible with the Earthquake 43cc powerhead from Home Depot?
ByNov 4, 2024
1 Answer | 
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Hi Mike, This powerhead will work with your current 6" auger.

By|Nov 6, 2024

    (1)

    I have an earthquake auger that does not have spark took off kill wire cleaned flywheel contacts bought a new coil and still no spark, I set air gap at .010 any ideas willy
    ByJul 10, 2024
    1 Answer | 
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    Please contact our wonderful support team at 800-345-6007 for detailed trouble shooting.

    By|Jul 15, 2024


      Wat type of gas and oil
      ByDec 14, 2020
      1 Answer | 
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      The gas to oil ratio for this powerhead is 50:1. You can use a 50:1 premixed fuel, or mix it yourself using 2-cycle engine oil designed for air-cooled engines.

      By|Feb 20, 2025


      what size is the shaft? 3/4'?
      ByMar 16, 2020
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      3/4 inch and it works great///I have drilled approx 65 holes and no problem.

      By|Feb 21, 2023

        The output shaft is 7/8" on this powerhead.

        By|Mar 17, 2020


          do you have to check gearbox oil ?
          ByJul 12, 2019
          2 Answers | 
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          The gear case has 4 oz. of grease installed at the factory. It is recommended that once a year the gear case be split and the grease level checked. Add grease only if level of grease is below top of the gears.

          By|Sep 15, 2024

            (2)

            No 2 cc mix

            By|Aug 14, 2019


              Does it have reverse mode if it gets stuck ?
              ByJan 14, 2019
              8 Answers | 
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              No on the reverse, it works well if you drill a little bit and pull it back out, drill a little bit and pull it back out

              By|Jan 14, 2019

                No, this model does not have reverse.

                By|Sep 15, 2024

                  (1)

                  No it does not. However, I have used mine for many years., and have never had that problem

                  By|Jan 15, 2019

                    no it does not I am a woman and it got stuck several times with me but I was able to work with it to get it out.

                    By|Apr 28, 2020

                      There is no reverse on these augers. If by chance it gets stuck in the ground, remove the powerhead and shimmy the auger bit back and forth until you are able to remove it.

                      By|Jan 31, 2019

                        No, it does not.

                        By|Jan 14, 2019

                          No, Forward only, I have used it for around 100 holes using the 6" and 10" augers with out getting stuck. if it bogs down just pull up till it recovers

                          By|Jan 16, 2019

                            Unfortunately no. I haven't had a problem with mine getting stuck. I've cut through roots and not gotten it stuck. I live in Georgia and it's that red clay type soil with rocks and roots. What type of soil do you have?

                            By|Mar 31, 2020

                              (1)

                              does home depot sell replacement parts for this particular item 43 cc Earth Auger Powerhead
                              ByMay 28, 2018
                              2 Answers | 
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                              yes//on line different size Augers

                              By|Mar 17, 2020

                                No, but you can order then direct at www.getearthquake.com or call our customer service/sales department direct at 715-345-6007.

                                By|May 5, 2023


                                  Fuel runs freely thru carb into cylinder what is the problem
                                  ByMar 21, 2018
                                  3 Answers | 
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                                  the float in the carb maybe stuck open.

                                  By|Mar 17, 2020

                                    I'm not sure what your question is. Is it not starting? Is it cutting out when you're using it? Make sure you are using the correct fuel:oil mix. If it isn't starting, make sure the on/off button is in the on position before starting to pull. This machine can be difficult to start at times. If all of the above are correct and it's not starting after 6 - 8 pulls, set aside for a few mintutes, then try again. If the problem is that it's cutting out while in use, I couldn't say why that would be.

                                    By|May 5, 2023

                                      I am sorry sorry to hear that. Please call our technical support team at 1-800-345-6007 so that we can specifically diagnose the trouble you are having.

                                      By|May 5, 2023


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                                        Customer Reviews

                                        4.4 out of 5

                                        • 4.4 out of 166 reviews
                                        • 91% recommend this product
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                                        Works great after modification
                                        Purchased on cheep that had been returned to the store knowiing most of the time the problem is a pretty simple fix. Soon discovered why it was returned. Would start right up and run fine for a couple of minutes, then would bog down and hAve no power. Rooted carb and cleaned it and still the same thing. Determined it was not a fuel issue. After a while I happened to try running without the gas cap and there it was. Breather in the cap was junk. Removed breather and drilled a very small hole in center of the cap and ran like a champ. Hole does not leak fuel due to the position of the cap when upright and just lay it down with cap facing up when not in use. Ran great for about 4 years until someone recently stole it. Simple fix on a cheaply purchased item. Won't get that lucky again but maybe this will help someone else having the same issue with theirs. For me, guess I'm digging posts the hard way for a while till I can afford to pay full price for one.
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                                        Response from Ardisam, Inc.Jun 12, 2020
                                        Thank you for your feedback and outstanding rating. We are glad you were so happy with your Earthquake auger and we are so sorry to hear that it has been stolen. If you use Facebook, you may find a used one on the Marketplace for a decent price. Or, try other online sale sites. If you do purchase one, please feel free to contact us for any assistance you need, we are always happy to help. Have a great day! Ardiasm
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                                          Awesome Machine
                                          I am a contractor and build quite a few decks. The Earthquake is great for those hard to get to back yards. Does an amazing job with plenty of power. Small enough for one man to handle. I bought the extension so I could dig 3 feet.
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                                            Works good...for a while.
                                            Works pretty good for this size, but made cheaply and after only 11 holes over the past 3 years fell apart...leaking gas. Was stored upright. I guess should not be surprised as all this China crap is the same with each "brand" putting thier logo on it. You get what you pay for...cheap CHINA CRAP.
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                                              Just what we needed!
                                              We are putting in a 22 acre orchard and have been digging holes by hand. We got the Earth quake Auger with the five gallon bit and we are off to the races. We planted 32 five gallon plants in a few hours. What a difference. Great products...easy order...fast deliver. Thank you so much!
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                                                Stopped working after light use; poor manufacturer support
                                                Sorry to have to do this, but putting out a buyer beware here...I bought an Earthquake 2-stroke auger head and after minimal use and pretty reasonable care, it has become fairly impossible to start and there is a very small leak somewhere on the unit. That's problem number one - the item didn't really hold up with very nominal use and lack of abuse. Beyond that, when presenting that situation to the company, they won't make any concession to help whatsoever. I'm not really comfortable taking apart motors as of yet, but if they'd at least be willing to send the replacement parts that, again, appear to have failed prematurely, I'd get the right folks in the room with me to try and figure it out. They refuse to do so - they want me to purchase those parts and then do the work....on this low-use, carefully-stored, within-warranty item. On the other hand, if you love working on 2-stroke engines and don't mind burning through replacement parts at your cost, this auger and company may be just right for you!
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                                                  Meets my expectations
                                                  I bought this 4 months ago. It has performed extremely well. Well made. Easy to operate. Easy to clean. Easy to store. It cut putting post holes in to under 15mins as opposed to doing it by hand.
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                                                  • Recommended
                                                  Great product for the money. It starts well and quite a bit of power for a one man tool.
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                                                  Stopped working after a week of use. would not start.
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                                                  Runs and works great!
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