whats new for icegator this year

[Mainehazmt]

Anything new???

[michianafisherman]

I am planning on drilling some new holes with mine!

[Mainehazmt]

I am planning on drilling some new holes with mine!

same here!!

[Mainedog]

Well, what's new?

Heard rumors last year about a new lightweight battery.  Sent an email to Greg, but never got a response.

MD

[pikeking]

I think I am sold on one. I just need to get rid of my gas auger first.

[Irish Jigger]

I talked to him wendsday, there is a new lithium battery pack thats going to be available but this year it will be really expensive. If you order this season you'll get the new improved motor with 9 ah batteries and he said if you wait till next season the lithium batteries will come down in price signifigantly and they will plug right into the unit and will be 1/4 the weight and you'll get twice the performance.

[icejunky]

good to know...I have been on the fence with icegator since tehy came out. The product looks great, and seems to have a loyal following, but it is tuff to put my jiffy down.

[tucker]

ordered one and this is the email I received.

The new changes for 2009 are as follows:
 
1.    Bigger Motor that is pulling less amps, using the 9ah batteries with this motor will do the same amount of holes as the old drive using the 12ah battery. So we no longer will offer the 12ah battery.
 
2.    Sealed lead acid battery pack, This pack can be charged on or off the drive, Charging port is on top of pack and just simply plugs into the switch. Note: we will be offering a offering a  High Power Li-Ion pack that looks exactly like the new Lead acid pack for this season. But this pack will have a salty price tag of $450.00 for this year and will be on a special order basis only. These packs are expensive but will be a 1/4 of the weight with twice the run time. Also the price for this pack will drop to around $200 next year
 
3.    Sealed fwd & Rev. buttons
 
4.    The new Attacker now called the Attacker II is 3 pounds lighter and 60 rpms faster with a new look to it, with a 6" bit attached to this drive you could expect to get 150 holes through 15" of ice

[pete/ny]

Just wondering why they have not re-designed the forward/reverse buttons so they cannot be accidentally turned on while in transit.Mine did this enclosed in a case and it chewed the case all to heck. I notified Ice gator and never got a respose from anyone. This is a very hazardous power switch and it should be dealt with ASAP.These buttons need to be protected from accidental bumping.Either make a cover for them or a master disconnect switch to shut the battery power off.

[michianafisherman]

Just wondering why they have not re-designed the forward/reverse buttons so they cannot be accidentally turned on while in transit.Mine did this enclosed in a case and it chewed the case all to heck. I notified Ice gator and never got a respose from anyone. This is a very hazardous power switch and it should be dealt with ASAP.These buttons need to be protected from accidental bumping.Either make a cover for them or a master disconnect switch to shut the battery power off.

I haul mine with the auger taken off. I thought that the weight of the thing falling could bend the shaft. I drilled a hole the same size as the extension shaft into my pulling sled. Then just set the thing down into the hole. Keeps everything balanced well. It takes longer to put the auger on once you get there, but I haven't bent anything.

[icejunky]

I was happy to hear that a local shop has picked up Ice gator to sell. I would like to see one up close and personal

[michianafisherman]

I know what you mean. I tried everywhere in my area within 100 miles and found nothing. I ended up just calling Greg and getting one direct. I would of liked to feel the 12volt in my hands and then made my decision. I ordered the Attacker 9ah to be safe. Plus it turns a few more RPM's.

[Mainedog]

Just wondering when the Gator website will be updated with pictures for this year's improved products.

MD

[LoneWolf]

I was told the website should be updated within the next 2 weeks. As soon as I have any info/pics I'll post as well.

[Caseman]

I was told that my updated Icegator would ship mid November.      Anybody else get that info?    I know I dont have ice yet. But I still want it now.

Even more so that they told me I would have it this month.

[Irish Jigger]

I spoke to Greg last week and he said mine would ship around the 23rd (monday) and that he would contact me the day before it was shipped. They were waiting on a parts supplier and that is why everything was back ordered.

[Caseman]

When did you place your order. 


I want to know how far back I stand on the list?

[Irish Jigger]

Oct. 13th ish?

[pete/ny]

When did you place your order. 


I want to know how far back I stand on the list?    Caseman- Good things are worth waiting for! I bought one of the 1st gators Greg built and its been a great unit. 2 seasons on it and still works great.You will really like it. Any questions this is a great place to get help.

[Caseman]

Thanks Pete. 

I have never even seen an icegator in person. This site is the reason I am getting one.
I try and explain the icegator to my friends and family but they just laugh and say it will be junk.   

They have no idea!   


Irish Jigger.

Thats around the same time I ordered mine.  Thanks

[pete/ny]

Thanks Pete. 

I have never even seen an icegator in person. This site is the reason I am getting one.
I try and explain the icegator to my friends and family but they just laugh and say it will be junk.   

They have no idea!   


Irish Jigger.

Thats around the same time I ordered mine.  Thanks--- I never saw 1 in person either but after taling to some on here thought I would give it a try and would never go back to a gas powered auger.Mine using an 8 " Strikemaster Lazer bit will cut about an inch of ice per second. Some say they are heavy but the benefits far outweigh the extra weight. Good Luck with yours.

[raptor777]

Ive never seen one in person either but am looking at ordering one.  About a week ago, Greg told me that if I ordered one, I'd be in on the second shipment in mid-December.  Surely you guys will be the first shipment and see em well before that.  Fish307 has a pic of the 2010 model on their site.  Looks pretty cool, cant wait.  Higher RPMs and a detachable battery that I can take in the house to charge.  From what Ive read here Im gonna go ahead and get my order in.

[Bushwacka]

What's new for this year?  Well, the order backlog isn't new.  What do they do? Take orders and then make a production run?    

BW

[Bushwacka]

Will there be a "Blue Box" for the AttackerII? Or will you just not attach the "Green battery pack" and connect the battery extension cable to the battery pack connector on the drive unit?

BW

[valleye]

Here is the info from Fish307

The AttackerII is new this season. This drive futures a sealed insulated 24 volt battery pack that simply plugs in and can be charged on or off the drive. Temperatures as low as -30 degrees will not affect these new battery packs. To cut off all power to drive, just unplug the pack. New also is the sealed forward/reverse buttons to seal out the nastiest weather add all of this with the new bigger motor that is drawing less amps. This is the best electric ice auger drive ever designed. The AttackerII will accept 8" bits or smaller and turns 375 rpm at the cutting edge. The drive comes standard with the adapter shaft for hand augers and a 24volt charger. The AttackerII cuts over 40 holes though 28 inches of ice on a single charge`
Are you referring to the blue box so that you can attach your allig clips to an outside battery source? ATV, auto etc.... Good question?  I would address this question with Greg Pepple.  If you look at the Fish307 picture the battery pack (2 9ah's) is enclosed and can be reomved as one.  The new Gators will be able to handle the new Li battery packs for next year 2011.  I am still awaiting my gator and look forward to its assival next week!  Happy Thanksgiving.............  Got two adapters one for the lazer and another for the Nils. 

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