TESTING the CRAZIEST SHOVEL Ever Made - Rotoshovel
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2024
- The most unusual SHOVEL I have ever tested. Battery powered shovel that claims it does the DIGGING FOR YOU. Is it REAL or JUNK?
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Be really nice as a tractor attachment at "tractor attachment scale." Plant entire Forests, dramatically increase the growth prospects for every type of tree and bush imaginable. Eliminates the need for hydraulic fluid and *typical fuel*(battery instead of diesel.)
Use your tractor as a power supply mechanism for keep the battery at a constant state of charge and from a simple hand held to commercial grade.
25 gallons of diesel might last a full season ... but again as an attachment "in case of dramatic battery degradation." If the battery lasts for a decade or more without permanent impairment could definitely change the game for all sorts of activities well beyond gardening to shall we call it "True Homesteading" where a single tool has a multitude of uses. (flood control, post hole, foundation work, "ditch witch" etc etc)
@@doolittlegeorge C My Comment
Local Farm'rs Here Be Using for Years put in FENCES Etc But Tractor Need 2 Have Attachment To Use W/Them
how long did the battery last?
@@unmanaged
If Ur Ask'n ME BATTERY =
Powers Tractor Engine
As Back Then Original 1's
Be AUGER BITS N Attached Direct
To Tractor transmission = POWERED BY ENGINE
Bits R Available All Sizes N as Long As
Made UnLess Longer Needed if was
Had 2 CUSTOM ORDER
I have one of these well not this one I have auger bits in three sizes .. I got them from menards but most big box stores have them .... they are great the good loose soil around the hole
Try it on a soil that has clay dirt and than I’ll belive it.
Yeah a jackhammer works for mine🤣
I just used a truckload of dynamite to dig 6 fence post holes in my Ga clay. Still only got 6” deep.....
Try wetting the clay.
I use a pressure washer for digging postholes in clay.
ETA: And a Shop-Vac.
@@TimeSurfer206 whaaaat? Does that take forever?
I like the fact it creates a fine loose soil for backfill. It would be nice if it had a long extension handle like a shovel.
I saw that they are making a big one that you stand up with. If that thing really works, it would be amazing fot big shrubs and even full size fence posts.
Agree! A long handle would be nice but it will be very handy for my raised bed garden!!!
Wow just read the follow up post! Will look for it too!!!
@HomesliceDrummer Who doesn't love a 1/2 inch chick after all.
@HomesliceDrummer This is what i was about to add. Been using this for years to plant St. Augustine plugs. Maybe its more of a lawn care thing and the gardeners miss it due to RUclips's algo. Although the shovel portion did look liked it helped throw the dirt out of the hole a bit better, but I enjoy the power of an actual drill instead of the little 12v this one has.
I don't see the difference in this tool and a regular cordless drill and auger drilling holes.
$10 auger bit is all you need.
True. Save some money
I just used an auger bit in a drill to plant 100 Norway spruce seedlings. The soil was clay. The bit would grab and drill in from time to time and the bit would stop spinning, so the drill would suddenly start to try to spin and almost broke my wrist a few times. This thing seems to have an auto shut off to stop things like that from happening. I'd definitely give this a try rather than use the auger in a drill.
@@billvojtech5686 Get a drill that has a torque limiter or use an impact.
@@Starbuckin I used an impact drill; still had issues with the auger spinning in the drill no matter how much I tightened it.
I like the design and I can see the usefulness of a small auger. However, I can get an auger bit for my 20v drill for much less. I don't want a singular tool that uses a proprietary battery platform. I can get a bit for my 20v drill and have more power and extra batteries that I can swap out when my battery runs out of juice.
I was thinking the same thing. I just got a 2 ft auger from Lowe’s for $ 30 hook it to my drill and boom done.
I have been using one of those bits for awhile now they are great .. only a sucker would buy a tool like the one in the video ... anyone with some knowledge would go to a home improvement store and buy one like you said .. they are great bits .. I dug a egress for the basement window 5 ft deep 6 wide and 7 long the first day made it no where second day I used that bit and my drill .. it was done the second day .. very useful tool
I agree 100% with the 20 volt drill & lesser expensive auger idea. However little old ladies might not think that way & just opt for the roto-shovel for simplicity.
Yup. Have what looks to be the same Auger and it fits my Ryobi. Doesn't have the little shovel but, watch the video and see-it's of little or no use.
@@Bob.Jenkins why wouldn't it be a good idea I set my torque and hit the ground giving it more as needed. You even said it your self .. if a person has a drill of any type they should all know to adjust the torque before using it .. or just get a impact witch will clutch out when twisting...
It seems like something more universal that you could use with any drill would be better
You can buy an auger bit that will fit any drill for $10 any any hardware store or amazon. Your drill is probably more powerful than this thing and it's way easier to hold on to with it's L shaped handle. The only thing you are missing is that stupid shovel piece that doesn't seem to be doing anything. At first I thought it helped stabilize the bit when you start the hole, but it didn't seem to do much of anything. Most auger bits you buy have the end of the bit stick out a few inches past the blades at the end so you can center your hole and stabilize the bit while digging.
And not cost an obscene $124 !! Ouch
Buy a auger at your hardware store and use your drill , works for me
Looks Good.
Although i doubt the amount of torque from such a small battery.
I'd be happier buying a add on for a more powerful drill.
I'll just make one that will attach to my big Makita wrist breaker.
It's pretty cool, but why not have a longer handle like a normal shovel so you don't have to bend down?
Its like they solves one problem but made another one, i rather just use a regular shovel bending down a lot takes a toll on your back
Yup never dig a hole again, but break your back because we want you to suffer
1st thing I thought
They do make a larger version www.rotoshovel.com/max/
Good thing you had that Kubota to haul that thing around. Lol
a bought a drill bit that works the same way. Love it for breaking up compacted soil for planting grass-seed. Great for digging holes for bushes too.
The lengths mankind will go to avoid a shovel are extraordinary
Work smarter not harder mentality I reckon. Might be handy for an elderly person that doesn’t want to stop gardening.
@@randygreen007 there is nothing smarter about that tool then that of a spade
I could see them coming out with a beefier version with a handle for standing up. I have back problems that limit how much digging I can do in a day and I love flower gardening.. This looks great for me. Thanks!
It’s definitely a sponsorship
If I had such a soft soil like this I would dig with my bare hands
Looks cool, it would be cooler if it accepted other 18v drill battery brands, and if it had a longer handle attachment so you didn’t have to stoop over to drill.
Glad you got some use out of that. I have to say I REALLY like the auger bit fit for my Milwaukee Hole Hawg. Plus the kickback protection and 90 degree angle helps. It's beefy, but super powerful.
Perfect father's day gift for my dad!!
Try this anywhere in the Pacific Northwest especially Washington you'll hit a rock 3 in into the ground that you aren't going to get out for another week. And did I mention that there's several more of those just lurking beneath the surface.
Yeah, that's definitely a game changer for personal gardening. Didn't expect it to work that well, though I hope it lasts one or two years at least.
The tool likely will, getting replacement batteries a different story.
That's a cool tool looks like it works better than I thought it would..
Be great for anybody that does landscaping in plants a lot of flowers and little bushes
Looks pretty good for soft soils. For the soil type in my area, hardpan with rocks and boulders, a jackhammer is needed. Maybe use the auger with a Milwaukee Hole Hawg,
Looks like a pretty good tool. I prefer the power planter line and my dewalt drill. I already owned the drill and the power planter is very heavy duty. Thanks
You know what else makes a while in a few seconds? A shovel.
This is a great tool to have if you don’t own any hand drills. If you own handrills, then there are plenty augers you can get in a big box store.
That soil looks pretty lightbanc easy to dig,wonder how good it would be on my compacted silt
Dis video just showed me what to do with an auger bit and a drill for planting tomatoes. Thanks..
I use something similar with my 18-volt cordless drill so easy to dig holes, love it
I live in the land of "Potato Rocks" a.k.a. Rhode Island. I've killed gas-powered augers trying to dig holes. We've resigned ourselves to using a 60lb digging bar and a long-handled shovel.
El chapo was in inventor ! 😂😂😂
BEAUTIFUL HOSTAS MY GUY.
WHAT A PLANT. WHAT A GUY. WHAT A LIFE.
For years I used a special giant auger bit for cordless drills to plant plants. Had the idea to use it one day to loosen soil when I was digging holes for wooden posts. It worked beautifully. 😂
Thanks for such helpful tool.
Looks Productive 👏
I love the way you say auger. Oggahh! Reminds me of home.
great video, however the tool would be better served by having a SDS chuck or keyed chuck & not that cheap looking hand tighten chuck that after a bit of use will more than likely be impossible to loosen or tighten at some point. otherwise the tool seems great for the green thumb types.
I've purchased the rotating bit a few years ago. It attaches to my drill, and does exactly what this tool on the video does.
The only reason this would be nicer to have than just the auger bit on a regular drill is the fact it can go deeper than it could with a regular drill so you could potentially dig post holes with it. If they had an extension handle for it, then boom.
Man, you have the coolest toys! I love it.
Hola mister silver cymbal... thank you for your review about this tool I know is for light duty but still a good tool to have around... I really appreciate reviews like this... Gracias!!! Have a great weekend 05-23 -2021
People in 1921: I use muscles for everything.
People in 2021: I use batteries in everything, because my estrogen levels are off the charts.
Oh hells yeah! I'm going to use this to dig for clams!
Good idea for us older guys who cannot shovel any more. I could use this while sitting.🦇
I thought the thumbnail said "never die again".....I was intrigued to see how this device would help me in COD/Real life so I clicked. Despite the disappointment - thanks for the info!
I would need to see it on Missouri clay before I’d buy.
Down in texas. With red clay. I got an auger on amazon for like 12-15 bucks. Hooker it up to my corded drill as a bit. Did alright. Shovel better
Same in central NC - the clay here is like digging candle wax when it's damp and like concrete when it dries out.
There’s systems that use a pressure washer to cut into the ground, and a suction point to suck out the mud. Forgot what it’s called. Might not work as planned considering the fissures I heard about in NC.
Dude that's badass. True gamechanger. I wish I had a few of those in a bigger size when I was landscaping. Alabama sandstone is the worst ti dig in and I did so much digging with the landscape company I used to tell peopke I dug holes professionally. Jealous I dont have one
I love ALL THIS STUFF! 💪
I bought a 4”x25” long spiral Auger for my 18V DEWALT drill for $33 bucks off Amazon. Used it to dig holes in my medium hard clay yard, and works great for me. I can’t imagine this small 12 volt setup would be any better. I would just use a hand trowel for this soft soil in this video.
Seems better then just the generic plant drill auger bit.
They figured something out with that shield for sure!
@@SilverCymbal yeah that seems to make all the difference!
They patented a really cool idea and implemented it in the worst possible way. Nice.
Be cool if they made a trigger version, bigger battery with a extended shovel length to do standing up for larger plants.
It needs to be a LOT longer. No way would my back put up with all of that bending!
Its meant to replace a gardening trowel not an actual full length shovel
I have a drill and bought an auger bit for 10 bucks. Does the same job just doesn't have the guard and it can do deeper holes since it has a longer shaft. You don't realize how handy one is until you have to own one
Lol you haven’t tried Texas soil yet, it’s know to be related with concrete
Precisely! I’m in Georgia where we have red clay. No one uses a shovel here unless it’s in a garden with lose soil. Shovels are for debris removal. Digging is done with a pick or maul. Might as well focus the marketing in other states
I used the Lowes Bulb Auger drill bit and my Ryobi Cordless drill....I drilled out 8 post holes for my fence with ease in red clay. Just take your time
Oh...and I live in Houston TX!!!
I love it. Gonna buy one!!!
Unless the Gardener is somehow physically unable to use a shovel, this would be the epitome of lazy.
I just have augers I can chuck into a cordless drill. They are nice for planting bulbs. Really nice.
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If that survives an actual rocky area, then I'll be impressed
i like it wish it had a longer shaft good vid
man i LOVE how you edit and present your videos. perfect delivery system of your personal knowledge.
Wow that is very nice of you to say. thank you
Pretty cool. Kicks a lot of dirt around but nice for small jobs. 👍
Hmmmm nice... I need this with an extension.
I don’t understand the difference between this and my $15 3” 2-foot auger drill bit that I just attach to my power drill. The shovel obviously isn’t included in my setup but the auger does all the work. Planted all of my annuals this year with the drill & auger bit and did the exact same thing essentially...
I was thinking the exact same thing. I have the same thing you do, and this seems to work no better (or worse) than that does but it’s 10x the price
Even with a power tool doing the digging for you, those holes were pretty crooked !🤣
A pick and shovel can make those holes better 😏
12 volts for something requiring that much torque is absurd!
That was my first thought as well,
Uh, car starter? It's all about current and gearing.
I totally dig this tool.
Awesome. Now I got this dirt everywhere in my mulch
plenty of drill auger attachments out their , most have a shovel that that replaces the drill handle and has a collar ring attachment
Interesting. Would like one with larger auger bits for post hole digging.
Q: Can an impact wrench or other tool use auger bits? 🤔
Yes, they sell them. Search for Bulb Auger or Garden Auger.
@@VC-Toronto most helpful. 👍
Hardest part is knowing keywords for search.
Huge pet peeve is when they give you a hard case that doesn’t accommodate the assembled tool. Why would I ever want to assemble and disassemble this thing before/after every single use?
You produce excellent quality content.
I just bought one at the National Hardware Show. I can't wait to use it.
The ultimate tool for the bone idle!
I've got an automatic shovel that I've had for YEARS! Works ok most times, but it can be troublesome and doesn't work as well in direct sunlight and heat. Wouldn't wanna get rid of it tho. We celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary tomorrow... i love her so much
I have been using a augar bit with a 20- dewalt with I drill bit adapter
Very lucky to have that Kubota buggy to transport it.
I used a similar device about 30 years ago to plant daffodils along a motorway grass margin. Its called an auger drill, they have existed for centuries, nothing new, the fact that it now has an electrical drive mechanism does not set it apart as a new invention.
Neat overall idea and concept, but the power unit looks to be rather wimpy. What they should do is make it a little bit more like a really HIGH quality cordless drill, like a Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, etc., and give it a more powerful brushless motor, a better, one-hand tighten, ratcheting chuck, a bigger, more powerful battery pack of at least 18-20 volts, and also give it at least 2 speeds, higher for softer, easier dirt, and a low speed with more torque for harder dirt with tough stuff mixed into it like roots, rocks, or clay, etc... Also an additional side handle for safely and comfortably handling it in low speed and tough soil without it ever twisting out of your grip.
Looks perfect for camping for digging cat holes, lol :)
What value does the shovel attachment add? Why not an auger bit in a regular drill?
A toy that wouldn't last 2 seconds in rocky soil.
hammer drill with a spade usually works get dirty rocks and sand
I just need the attachment for my drill lol
That thing is pretty darn cool. Saved to my list so I can order it later.
It stops not so much about burning out the motor....it is to prevent injury to your hands, wrists and arms. Years ago I used a 1/2" drill with a hole saw to drill a 4" ruff in for a toilet. The drill did not have a slip chuck and I fractured small bones in my hand. The hole saw grabbed a nail and the drill and my hand/wrist kept spinning. You could break the soil with any slip chuck drill, auger bit with extensions then easily scoop out the dirt as well.
That is a very good point. That totally makes sense. That is the issue with augers and cordless drills have crazy torque without any ability to stop.
Awesome tool. I personally know the inventor of this tool and I'm glad to see it on this channel.
@@dcast777 what you say.
Although its a cool tool for 1/3 the price can use a Pro Plugger for most small plantings. No battery or charging needed :)
Sometimes low tech is not a bad thing! But I have to admit after using this I would have planted more bulbs and day lillies with it than I did by hand. I just ran out of steam.
@@SilverCymbal lol true
It will be featured in the next installment of Pet Cemetery 🐈😻🐈⬛😺🐱
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It seems like it may actually require diggers hotline call as it’s not probably hand digging and would easily sever a fiber optic drop
Well that soil looked fairly easy to work anyway. Try it on a heavily compacted soil full of shale. If it chews through that, then I’ll be impressed.
I used bottom end of a ice auger in a drill for fence post holes worked great
Just buy an attachment for your drill.
20V-60V or more is common these days for battery-powered yard tools, even most drills are 20V+ these days, so I am skeptical about the quality and longevity of a tool designed around a 12V battery.
Rotoshovel $140
Wal-Mart Auger Bit $15
The Wal-Mart bit fits the drill I already have.
It also emits snowflakes from the back whilst making a tiny hole😆
When I was a kid in the 1970s, we used a shovel - uphill, both ways.
I'd love to see a side-to-side comparison with a regular cordless drill, using the same auger. (Or just this tool without the shovel attached.) The shovel seems to be the unique selling point of this product, so let's see exactly what improvement it adds.
The price isn't bad for the full kit, but if you already have a cordless drill there does seem to be some duplication.
I have been using a 4inch auger in my 20v drill and it works great
I think what you call a 'shovel' is intended as a shield, meant to catch/ deflect stones and also just dirt that the spindle throws in your face. You are afterall down on your knees when you use it. Why it does not have a shaft..?. idk....... odd..
Without the shovel blade, 100% of the torque produced by the tool will be applied to your wrist. That still appears to be a problem. Notice how the demonstrator feels the need to put his left hand on the body of the tool where no handle is provided. A pistol grip and/or left handle would have prevented this, but they used a straight handle like a manual screwdriver, which most American workers refuse to use. A good auger has speed control and only gently drops dirt at the edge of the hole. No "shield" necessary.
Also a good feature that it stops so it doesn't snap your Wrist if it hits a rock or Root