Good torque. Did about 100 24” deeps post holes total in mixed clay/roots/small rocks. Used 300’ of extension cords without problem.Handles about rocks and roots up to 1” size, above that get out the prybar. If it gets stuck you can use a pipe wrench and cheater bar on the shaft to back it out.After about 80 holes the clutch loosened up and I had to crack the gear case open (4 bolts on the silver part), remove the clutch, and crank it down again. Took about 10 minutes.