What is an Earth Auger Torque Reducer?
For those that have used an earth auger before, a torque reducer may seem obvious. For those that have not drilled holes using a post hole digger, you will be glad you learned before giving it a shot!
Earth augers are powerful machines often driven by PTO systems and heavy machinery. However, a handheld option is much more versatile, affordable and realistic for most hole drilling applications. The downside of a handheld earth auger is that rough conditions can mean difficult hole drilling and lots of strain on the operator in the form of rotation torque. Rocks and roots are the main obstacles preventing smooth and effortless experience.
A Torque Reducer such as the Earthquake Outrigger or Sidekick can reduce the felt torque on the operator by up to 75%. Not only does this reduce your chance of injury but also makes the hole drilling process more efficient and comfortable.
How Does it work?
The Torque Reduction System is a real-world example of one of the most powerful simple machines, a lever. A lever is a movable bar that pivots on a fulcrum attached to a fixed point. The lever operates by applying forces at different distances from the pivot point. Earthquake Torque reducers allow the force of the spinning powerhead to be applied at the wheel(s) rather than at the operator position thereby reducing the amount of force the operator must apply to the powerhead to stay in a comfortable position.
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