Yard Butler RD-2 30-Inch Roto Digger

Reviews of Yard Butler RD-2 30-Inch Roto Digger

1.) Yard Butler Roto Digger 30-Inch Long 1.75-Inch Diameter #RD-2
Reviewed by: J. Petty
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I purchased the Yard Butler Roto Digger 30-Inch Long 1.75-Inch Diameter #RD-2 to use it for something it was not meant to be used for. I'm building a pool house and the location of the front door has changed. I had to crawl under the pool house and dig 2 holes that needed to be 8"X8"24" deep. This needed to be done in a 2 foot tall work area. My plan was to use the Roto Digger. I ended up using something else but the Roto Digger was tough. Held together dig after dig in red clay type soil. I'd recommend this product and plan on using it again when I start planting bulbs.

2.) Very pleased
Reviewed by: Len
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Very satisfied and glad we got it..........would like to see them put a hex top on it so it doesn't slip in the chuck when we hit rocks (our ground is loaded with rocks).


3.) Terrific back-saving tool every gardener should own
Reviewed by: Theodore Finamore III
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I bought the Yard Butler 30-inch roto digger to aerate my flower beds. I ended up using it for that and also to plant flowers/bulbs and to install fence posts. It has many uses and is long enough so that you don't have to break your back bending over all day long. It digs great post holes! Sometimes, if you hit a root, it slips in the drill chuck. I think that's more a function of my cheapy drill than the roto digger. I love this product.

4.) this works great!
Reviewed by: jdam San Jose
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I was doubtful about this but it after several weeks it has proven to be Great

5.) My man suspicious, but we found this helpful planting bulbs.
Reviewed by: Rolene K. Barton
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Nice long length to allow use standing up. Two of us planted 56 bulbs, covered & fertilized in less than an hour in clay soil thru turf to "naturalize" bulbs in lawn, not in a bed with prepared soil. This item made the job go quickly, what a joy. When you hit a rock or a root, you just have to move over some. No good will come from trying to force this to drill through dense objects. Use some finese & even my doubting Thomas became excited to use it on other planting projects he was dreaming up. We never had to tighten this once for any of our 56 bulbs, we had to move over some 7-8 times when encountering buried obstacles. Actual smoke will come out of the hole if you persist drilling on a rock or root the size of a finger. If you think this 30" auger will push thru anything, it will not. If you want to put a hole or 60 holes in the dirt/turf/clay hard soil, no problem.

6.) Flower Power
Reviewed by: Fox5 Gainesville, GA
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This works great for planting flower bulbs. I driled holes for two days planting about a thousand bulbs and this auger did the job.

7.) Planter augur
Reviewed by: Elizabeth S. Wood Spring Hill, Florida
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I used this to dig the holes for the big plant food sticks, using my rechargable drill. Did a fantastic job, though did quick work on the charged battery (digging in Florida's floratam grass). Nice to not have to bend over and dig the holes by hand. Packaging could have been better, as the shaft went through the box, and got a little bent, which makes it really wobbly. Still a great drill for my purposes.

8.) REVIEW Yard Butler
Reviewed by: Larry E. Creasy
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DRILLS A HOLE UP TO A FOOT DEEP AT THE BEACH TO SET UMBRELLAS. Sand to hard after a foot deep.

9.) Yard Butler auger
Reviewed by: P. Holloway Atlanta, GA USA
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I bought this as a Christmas gift. My uncle will be using it when planting season arrives. As far as everything else, it arrived in plenty of time, it looked good and as described and I couldn't find any of these locally. Only found it at Amazon.

10.) Plant a flat in 15 minutes or less
Reviewed by: C. G. King Horse Country, VA USA
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I love this thing. Without bending over I can make holes in seconds even in hard packed dirt, then just plug in the little plants and you're done. I have lots of tree roots to contend with and with this tool, I know right away if the spot I've picked is suitable or if a large root lurks below the surface and I should move my hole a couple of inches. The hole this unit makes is ideal for the small plants in flat trays--and of course, bulbs. For larger sized plants, I can make several holes right together or just wiggle the auger to enlarge the cavity and so far have been able to make holes for plants in pots up to 3" pretty easily. I wish I'd discovered this thing years ago. It makes spring planting soooo much easier.

11.) Yard Butler
Reviewed by: Leslie J. Hayden Arnold, Mo., USA
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Great for bulb planting, chews thru clay soil easily. I also used it to plant small tomato and pepper plants. It's quick and works great with a 12 volt battery operated drill.Yard Butler Roto Digger 30-Inch Long 1.75-Inch Diameter #RD-2

12.) Bulb planting tool
Reviewed by: Travel Raw FTW, IN USA
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Needed to plant over 450 bulbs at 8 inches into soil. This will allow the planting to go much faster without a lot of hard work.

13.) Roto Digger
Reviewed by: L. Holladay Columbia, SC USA
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This goes with the auger I ordered in place of the one I never received from awesome auger. It is a much sturdier item.

14.) It just works
Reviewed by: Robert J Burdalski Sr LUMBERTON, NJ, US
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Works as advertised. Great for planting and weeding. Others complain about the fact that it slips in the chuck. If it didn't, it would probably break your wrist or the drill.

15.) Awsome!
Reviewed by: Lora Kaye Hott
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Love this product.. yes: LOVE Easy to use with hand drill I had in my home. Great shipping and on time delivery.

16.) great item
Reviewed by: Elaine Courteau
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Thank you, I look forward to using it. I was a little puzzled by the huge box when it arrived. I couldn't imagine what was in the box. Very prompt, excellent condition.

17.) Perfect transaction
Reviewed by: mlovinglife Charlotte, NC
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This purchase was exactly what I need. My experience from Ace Hardware is always perfect.

18.) This a great back saver!!
Reviewed by: Harold J. Bennett Artesia, NM
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This a great back saver. The extra length is perfect. I have planted using short augers and have suffered before. It seems to be sturdy and should last a long time.

19.) Great, for the price
Reviewed by: John Doe Pittsburgh, PA USA
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For the price, this soil auger cannot be beat. I was suprised at how well it worked. One thing you don't want to do is use this auger with a drill which has a lot of torque, as this will bend the shaft at the drill's connection, sending it wobbling all over the place.

20.) Not Bad, but it is Limited
Reviewed by: Call me Kevin North Carolina
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Not a bad item for the price, since it does exactly what it advertises. It will dig 1.75" holes, and "can" save you a considerable amount of work. A few things that you will want to consider in deciding if this the right tool for you.

1- It really does require the power of an electric drill. Unless you have sandy soil I doubt that a rechargeable drill will have enough power.

2- Not heat-treated steel - So you have to be careful on how much force you push down onto the head... it will warp!

3- For some unknown reason the the end is round - a hex end would have made it much easier to fit into your chuck.

4- The end is not very aggressive - it does not have the profile of a drill-head, which makes chewing through clay a big challenge.

5- You need to be careful - if the yard-butler hits a soft section of soil it will cause a lot of torque on the drill... meaning that you could easily hurt your wrist. I would suggest a hammer style drill


Despite the issues I stated above it really does work decent. I would not consider it if was 2x the cost, but for the price point it is effective, and you are unlikely to be disappointed.

3 1/2" Stars

21.) Not bad for the price.
Reviewed by: MJR PA
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Bought this to drill holes for 30" ground spikes that will support a 4x4 and a temporary fence. Made pounding the spikes into the ground so much easier. I would recommend using a hammer drill if you have to dig farther than 6". My 19.2 V cordless drill works okay for turning soil and planting bulbs. If you have to dig deep it helps if you wet the area and pour more water into the hole about halfway through digging. It would have gotten 5 stars if it had a hex head. You sometimes have to stop and tighten the chuck. If it breaks I'd buy it again.

22.) Not Perfectly Designed Or Constructed, But Makes Short Work Of Planting Bulbs
Reviewed by: Lawrence Massachusetts
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I bought this to save time and my back while planting 200 bulbs this fall. I really did not experience any issues with the auger loosening up from the drill head, but a less rounded shaft would have been a better idea. I went through two full charges on the drill's batteries, but I could not believe how quickly or easily it was to plant bulbs this year. It got hung up on a few stones and roots, but that was no big deal for me -- I just moved over a few inches. The drill may twist in your hand if the auger gets stuck, so be careful if you are weak wristed. I found that putting the drill in reverse helps to get the auger unstuck.

23.) bulb auger
Reviewed by: Stephen L. Derynck north carolina
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The auger made holes 6 inches deep with ease into hard rocky ground. The 1.75 diameter was a bit small for some of the bulbs. A 2 inch auger would have been better. It was also dificult to tighten the auger into the drill chuck tightly enough to prevent slipping.

24.) Good for Small Plantings with the Right Drill
Reviewed by: Alaina
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The Roto Digger made nice deep holes in "perfect" conditions: a nice loamy soil which was slightly damp. Dry soil just crumbled into the hole and hard soil couldn't be penetrated. A key component with this auger is the drill- I recommend a strong, corded drill, not a battery operated drill. My 18.2v Craftsman drill batteries drained very quickly when the load was significant, such as the case with hard, dry soil.

This device is great for smaller plantings and seems durable enough that I'll be able to use it for years to come.

25.) Perfect Stake Digger
Reviewed by: Robert L. Williamson
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Exactly what was needed to pre-drill holes for 2X2 stakes when installing 1X4 wooden border around house. Now crushed stones can be installed within the border and they will stay put. Pounding stakes in the ground is really stupid!

26.) GREAT BUY - VERY FAST SHIPPING
Reviewed by: DUCK VA
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I HAVE NOT USED THIS PRODUCT YET, BUT IT I HAVE NO DOUBTS FROM THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROTO DIGGER IT WILL DO THE JOB. I HAVE HAD OTHER DIGGER'S AND THE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP PALED IN COMPARISON. THE PRICE, AND I DID CHECK OTHER PRICES, QUALITY, AND OPIONIONS, WAS THE BEST AND I WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE FAST SHIPPING. I ALSO PURCHASED A 24 INCH DIGGER FROM THIS SELLER.

27.) Does the job.
Reviewed by: Paul A. Cosentino
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Works great but only if you have a high torque drill. A battery operated drill just won't do it.

28.) Auger
Reviewed by: Leo J. Noll
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Item did great after I put a square surface on the drive end. Used it in my hand wood drill that requires taper square drive ends.

Not sure why it would not work with my cordless as it always fell out when you withdraw it from the ground.

I can make it work but it does need attention.

It was bought to help drill holes in the sand at the beach for surf fishing. Did the job well.

29.) OK! but flawed
Reviewed by: James Miller Louisville, Ky
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If you don't have some nice, soft soil, it well spin inside the drill because the end of the bit is round and will slip. This causes you to constantly stop and tighten the chuck.

30.) somewhat limited
Reviewed by: Murrah L. Watson Jr. Cohutta, GA
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I think that this is probably a very useful tool under the right conditions. However it is virtually useless in hard and rocky soil. The dirt needs to be loose and root free. Also the end of the shaft that sticks into the drill should be ground with several flat edges rather than perfectly round so that the drill can get a better grip on it.

31.) Needs a squared end for fitting into bit
Reviewed by: Big Brother usa
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Works fine. Used for drilling holes for auger / stakes to put in ground to hold up my trees from this crazy winter in the eastern USA.
Would be perfect if it had a better end to keep from slipping in a drill bit, but not that big a deal.
I ground the end down, flatter, on a grinding wheel so it wouldn't slip - now perfect.

32.) Do yourself a favor and rent a proper tool
Reviewed by: Iamwatching
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The idea of this tool is a good one. However, the quality of the steel used in this tool and its design are poor. Demand better from manufacturers. This is a 'china tool' which has soft pot metal for its structure and little thought to its design. Save your money. It will work in sift soils and where no roots exist. But, Demand better tools from Amazon. It is 2008 not 1954.

33.) Needed longer auger to use from wheelchair.
Reviewed by: M. A. Olson Flippin, Ar, US
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I just want to say that this product is not finished when it is sold.
No one related to the production of this product has thought about grinding the
top of the drill/auger; this small process not being done may save you money but it makes the drill useless to us who expect it to turn when being used, and not spinning in the drill chuck.

Features of Yard Butler RD-2 30-Inch Roto Digger

Roto planter digs holes for bulb planting, tree aeration, electrical wiring, or to install irrigation pipe or PVC. For use in a 3 8" or larger electric or cordless drill. No. RT 1: Bulb planter drills holes up to 7" deep and 1 3 4" in diameter No. RP 3: B

1.) PLANTING Consult your local nursery for proper depth and spacing of bulbs and plants. Drill hole to desired depth. Insert the bulb or seedling. Cover with soil.;
2.) TREE AERATION To aerate or fertilize trees and large shrubs, drill holes two feet apart around the outside drip line. Insert fertilizer into holes. For improved long term drainage, fill in holes with gravel or pebbles.;
3.) TERMITE BARRIERS For insecticide applications, drill hole to depth specified by insecticide manufacturer. Follow all manufacturer's directions and cautions specified on the label.;
4.) WEEDING For weeding, center the Roto Auger point directly over the center of the weed and drill down until the root is removed.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 30.1 in. x 30.1 in. x 2.3 in.
Package Weight: 0.75 lbs.

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