Ranking of the best garden drills for 2024

Often, a gardener may need to drill a hole in the soil to perform certain earthworks in a summer cottage or garden plot. A garden drill is perfect for this. It will be an indispensable assistant when arranging the foundation, installing a fence (when it is necessary to drive piles or poles), and it will just come in handy for drilling holes for planting. Therefore, in order to do the job efficiently, you need to correctly choose the model of the tool, evaluating all the advantages and disadvantages.

It is always worth remembering that the quality of the work depends not only on who does it, but also with what tool!

What are the types of Boers

They may have quite different structural elements, but their main parts will be the same. These include: control handle, support rod, cutting base. These parts are enough to effectively complete gardening tasks - from erecting outbuildings to planting crops.

Which drilling tool to choose for the soil is a question tormenting the gardener. Despite the variety of models on the market, all of them can be reduced to a certain general classification:

• Mechanical type (very simple and work due to the muscular strength of a person);
• Gasoline type (have a motorized version and run on a fuel engine);
• Electric drills (work is done by electric drive);
• Hydraulic type (they are a professional tool, are used on an industrial scale, are not very suitable for amateur gardeners).

The most optimal option today are manual gasoline models, due to their compactness and relatively low energy consumption during use. In addition, they are not only easy to operate, but also, due to the powerful motor, easily cope with drilling especially difficult types of soil, making holes up to 3 meters deep.

An electric drill is considered a direct competitor to gasoline. It is less noisy during operation, but it will require close proximity to a power source (electrical outlet) to use it, which is not always possible and significantly limits the range of the equipment.

The simplest are mechanical soil drills, which are particularly simple in design. They are a metal tube, at one end of which there is a control handle, and at the other end there is a two-blade cutter, with which drilling is carried out.Reliability is achieved due to simplicity, however, with the help of such equipment, only small holes can be made.

In the model range of mechanical tools there are also "older brothers", which are distinguished by the complexity of the design. In them, the cutter is removable, which allows you to vary the nozzles depending on the required hole size. The set may include several dimensional milling cutters. In addition, these models can have a telescopic bar, which allows you to adjust the height of the tool itself to suit your user.

Also, in the family of mechanical samples, there are also screw models. They are distinguished from the above by the presence of not a plastic cutter, but a solid screw knife. They provide a faster pace of work, since the auger can cut a large amount of soil in one turn.

Areas of application of the garden drill

The uncomplicated design, which is inherent in the garden hand drill, leaves most gardeners perplexed. Most consider it to be an ineffective garden tool. However, this tool can easily cope with a variety of specialized jobs, such as:

• Drilling soil for the purpose of installing any supports.
• Arrangement of holes for planting trees, shrubs and other plantings.
• Loosening of the soil, in order to provide agricultural plants with oxygen, as well as for the production of their top dressing.
• Arrangement of small wells or compost.
• When building outbuildings, he can perfectly drill holes for setting a columnar foundation.

It can also be easily used for laying tunnels with a slope, which can be designed for laying various communications - from drainage to ventilation systems.

It is possible to find specialized models in today's market. An example is the Tornado range, the tools from which perfectly cope with the drilling of soil overflowing with small stones or gravel and even construction waste. From themselves they represent a kind of hybrid of a fork-shaped and a blade instrument.

General disadvantages and advantages of existing models

Benefits:

• Relatively low cost;
• Lightness and compactness;
• Freedom to carry;
• Maneuverability and the ability to get along on your own without using a professional tool.

Disadvantages:

• Hand-held equipment requires considerable muscular strength;
• Fuel models can significantly “hit the pocket”, due to the cost of gasoline;
• Electric models are extremely limited in range, requiring constant presence near the source of electricity.

Operation and maintenance procedure

When using any model of drill, before starting work, you need to help the tool a little by loosening the earth at the place of drilling holes. This will help a lot when you need to break through to a decent depth.

These simple actions reduce the load on the cutting part, which will allow you to preserve this element of the tool for a longer time without irregularities and burrs. Depending on the model, some cutting parts will have to be constantly sharpened and their surface covered with a special anti-corrosion paint. In general, after each use, it is recommended to thoroughly clean the drill itself and its components from dirt.

For motorized equipment, maintenance will be more difficult. First of all, this concerns the maintenance of the engine mechanism, whether it be electric or a motor drill. All its mechanisms must be kept clean, cleaned after each use in order to avoid damage to its moving parts. With regard to electrical equipment, it is necessary for it to provide stable moisture protection during operation, and for motorized equipment it is necessary to use reliable types of oil and fuel.

The ambient temperature also plays an important role: it is better not to use electric tools in the rain or at sub-zero temperatures. And motorized versions of tools should not be immediately applied, transferred from a warm place to freezing cold.

How to choose the right garden drill?

The acquisition of such equipment is a matter of a competent concept of the tasks for which it will be used. The speed and quality of the work performed, as well as its practicality, will depend on the right choice. First of all, you need to pay attention to:

• A milling cutter or a spiral - for what scale work it will be required, on what soil it will work;
• Choosing the type of engine - if a large amount of work is not expected, then it is better to give preference to manual models, otherwise motor-drills will do to achieve quality and speed;
• The presence of a container for collecting the excavated soil will significantly increase the service life.

Drilling holes in the ground is not an easy process and it is necessary to proceed from the amount of work. Cheap models are suitable for one-time operations; for large-scale production, more expensive models will be required.

Garden drill cost

Naturally, when purchasing a garden drill, any gardener wants the equipment to serve as long as possible, and besides, its expensive repairs were required. Based on these prerequisites, it is always better to focus on the "golden mean", that is, to acquire a good quality instrument, but at the same time, so that its cost "does not hit the pocket."

Today's market is quite widely represented by both domestic and foreign manufacturers. For example, the Shtil brand is distinguished by high performance in the field of safety during work, excellent build quality, and excellent ergonomics. The average cost of such equipment is around 12,000 rubles.

The Hitachi motor-drills, another leading brand on the market, are also within these price ranges. At the same time, one should not lose sight of the Chinese manufacturers, which in the current period are quite capable of providing a good price / quality ratio. Here you can pay attention to the Champion brand.

American brands in this market attract the attention of potential buyers not only with the known quality and reliability, but also with good performance indicators along with economical fuel consumption. Their price starts from 13,000 rubles.

Garden augers use a simple yet effective technology. In terms of labor intensity, they are qualitatively different from their manual counterparts.

Ranking of the best garden drills for 2024

7th place: garden hand drill 39491-200

The robust and simple design provides the best handling convenience, while the carbide brazing guarantees a long service life. The rod can be supplemented with special extensions that allow you to drill deeper holes.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Screw diameter	200 mm.
Coating	powder paint.
Additionally	carbide stickers on the cutting edges.
Weight	3.9 kg.
PRICE	790 rubles.

• Convenient to carry;
• versatility due to replaceable extension cords.

• Requires considerable muscular effort.

6th place: Hand drill Gigant d-200 mm, 2 meters BER 2002

The tool is made of durable and strong steel. Perfect for regular heavy work. It is used both for digging small holes and for drilling technological holes in the soil for installing pillars.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Tool length	210 cm.
Recommended soil for drilling	malleable soil.
Weight	1.82 kg.
PRICE	890 rubles.

• Light weight and low cost;
• The ability to dig holes of different depths.

• Long control rod.

5th place: FISKARS Quikdrill

This hand drill is perfect for everyday gardening tasks. The presence of two knives will allow you to make neat holes of different sizes. The blades are also well suited for drilling difficult types of soil containing small pebbles. The fibercomp material of the handle allows a firm grip on the drill. There are length marks on the drill rod, on the basis of which it is possible to adjust the depth of the required hole.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Knife diameter	15 cm.
The length of the drill itself	111 cm.
Number of knives	2 pieces.
Handle material	fibercomp.
PRICE	4400 rubles.

• The required depth markings are marked on the rod;
• There is a double blade.

• Impossibility of modernization.

4th place: PATRIOT 742104425 single-pass

This motorized fuel drill is designed to create holes in even the toughest soil conditions. The maximum hole diameter is 20 cm. Replaceable blades will avoid unnecessary downtime. Easy to use, no special effort required. The main thing is to protect the auger from small stones.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Weight	10 kg.
Production.	China
Drill length	82 cm.
Connection diameter	2 cm.
Number of calls	one.
PRICE	3 200 rubles.

• The ability to change knives.

• The auger is sensitive to fine gravel.

3rd place: ELITECH BM 52E 2.5 hp

The motor-drill is perfect for drilling holes for installing poles. Perfectly "bites" into the ground, similarly works well on sticky soil, where clay impurities are present. The tight design of the fuel tank does not leak, it is quite suitable for drilling holes at an angle. Virtually no prior digging up of the earth is required.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Engine power (hp)	1.85 kW vs 2.5 hp
Engine capacity	52 cm cubic.
Fuel tank	1.2 liters.
Fuel consumption	0.7 liters per hour.
Maximum drilling depth	180 cm.
Recommended surfaces for drilling	ice and soil.
Weight	9.2 kg.
Additionally	it is recommended to use two operators.
PRICE	8 600 rubles.

• Free work on viscous soil;
• Does not require special soil preparation.

• Relatively small fuel tank.

2nd place: MAXCUT MC 62 3.6 HP

Another powerful motor-drill model. Well suited for making foundations. Works great on hard ground and sticky surfaces. The power reserve makes you wonder. More like professional models.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Engine power (and in hp)	2.4 kW vs 3.6 hp
Engine capacity	62 cm cubic.
Type of fuel	gasoline, oil.
Volume of the tank	1.3 liters.
Drill diameter	80 - 300 mm.
Recommended surface for drilling	clayey soil.
PRICE	11,000 rubles.

• Powerful engine;
• Confident work on a variety of surfaces.

• Costly to maintain (gasoline + oil costs).

1st Place: ADA instruments Ground Drill 5

Despite the increased power, one operator can handle this drill with confidence. Designed for both gardening and ice drilling. Shows 100% performance on clay soil. It has a sturdy frame, is light enough in weight, easy to transport in the trunk of a car. The screws for it can be made independently.

Specifications:

Name	Index
Engine power (and in hp)	1.8 kW vs 2.45 bhp
Engine capacity	52 cm cubic, two-stroke.
Type of fuel	oil, gasoline.
Volume of the tank	1.2 liters.
Recommended surface for drilling	soil, ice.
Weight	9.5 kg.
Drill diameter	250 mm.
Connection diameter	20 mm.
PRICE	12,000 rubles.

• Powerful blades;
• The possibility of upgrading the augers.

• For particularly difficult jobs, it may require two operators.

Instead of an epilogue

As you can see from the above facts, imported garden equipment is more expensive than their domestic counterparts. Prices for manual and automatic drills differ at about the same level. Therefore, if the scope of work is of a single nature or the volumes are small, then it is easier to rent the necessary tool.

Borax can be purchased at almost any hardware store. However, as practice shows, they can be bought via the Internet and they will be covered by all the necessary guarantee. Moreover, the majority of manufacturing firms have their own service centers in almost all major cities of Russia.

It is worth noting that motor-drills are difficult technical goods, so they should be bought only through well-proven Internet sites, where the risk of getting a counterfeit is reduced to almost zero. Otherwise, problems may arise not only with banal repairs, but also with the simple purchase of additional devices and spare parts.