I run a Jiffy four stroke auger. It is propane. This will be my third year using it. So far I really like it. I make sure the bottle is half full and never had an issue. The bottle I take off I use up on my heater. When its 0 degrees it will start on the second or third pull. It doesn't like part throttle though. Idle or wide open. I have not owned any other powered augers. Hope this helps.