General Equipment Company’s 332H and 348H EPIC Series two-man hole diggers feature 5.5 hp (4.1 kW) Honda GXV160 four-stroke engines and are capable of digging holes up to 18 in. (457 mm) in diameter. They offer an ergonomic design and heavy-duty construction to handle a wide range of construction-related hole digging projects, from simple backyard fencing to more complex landscaping or soil sampling jobs.
The Power-FLEX composite operator handles are exclusive to the EPIC Series, providing control, strength and balance during operation, while dampening vibrations.
The hole diggers also include the Auger-LOK feature for removing stuck augers. The Auger-LOK uses a spring-loaded actuator to lock the auger in place so that operators can twist the auger out of the hole. This practical solution eliminates damage to the hole digger and auger when using other removal methods.
The 332H and 348H include a lightweight, heavy-duty, totally enclosed spur-gear transmission with oversized bearings, heat-treated shafts and machine-cut gears. The transmission design uses technology that promotes performance and durability. Model 332H has a 1-3/8 in. (35 mm) hexagon auger drive connection for use with 4400 series earth augers and 5500 series auger extensions from General Equipment. Model 348H has a 7/8 in. (22 mm) square auger drive connection for use with PSD and PLDBH series earth augers and extensions. The engine offers a maximum digging torque of 190 ft.-lbs. (225 Nm).
Other standard features include a Magura twist-grip throttle control and an all-metal centrifugal clutch. Both models weigh 71 lbs. (32 kg) without an auger.
