Anyone familar with the older 10" Eskimo Augers ??

[surflizard]

I'm doing a small dock repair for an elderly lady and she offered me a trade for the dock repair. Her deceased husband had a 10" Eskimo auger and a trapper basket full of different brands of tip ups. I couldn't tell if its a cuda or a shark, but it looks pretty clean and looks like it was well taken care of. By the looks of it, its not too old.
I was a little nervous about it, but she said she would rather have someone who will use it and appreciate it. Any
feedback on Eskimo augers would be greatly appreciated.

[Raquettedacker]

I have an old one.. Got it used about 15 years ago.. It is a beast.. There has been times I wish I had it instead of my 6inch Jiffy...

[coreyl302]

My buddie has an old 10" Eskimo thats been absolutely neglected and still runs like a top. He doesnt even run a cover on the blades  and she does well Im a jiffy man but I now respect the eskimo's. I'd take one if I could get it.

[Rebelss]

You bet!! Been repairing and building engines (Used to race Yamaha bikes) as a sideline since the 70's. IMO, Eskimo is one of the most under-rated augers out there.
Their Viper engines are pretty much bullet proof, as were their older ones. (Pre-viper) I've owned a Stingray for 5 years, and love it! You can call them @ 1-800-345-6007...they are in Cumberland, Wisconsin.  They are division of Ardisam, Inc., which makes a lot of earth augers and equipment. Customer service is second to none. They've done right by me anytime I've ordered parts from them. If you give 'em a call, they should be able to tell you all you need to know about your auger. 

[oletimer]

Yep they are tough. Friend has one, same thing he never really does anything to it. Just add gas and go.

[surflizard]

I got a better look at the auger yesterday. I couldn't find a model name on it, just the tag on top with the Ardisam #
and the serial number. It has the metal handles and it measured ten inches across the bit. Except for a few small scratches, it looks brand new.   I don't care if I have to work around the clock to get her dock fixed, that bad boy is coming home this weekend.

[oletimer]

Does her neighbor have a dock in need of repair?(and an Auger they don't need??)

[Rebelss]

Post us a pic and I'll tell ya what model it is...shoot me the serial #, too. 

[Big Fortin]

I love my eskimo 

[surflizard]

Here ya go Rebel, some pixs of the Eskimo .


 serial # 14398 and model # 8600 Not sure if this help, but the blades are serrated, are they the Quantum blades ?

[mealworm]

oh yeah you'll be happy with that auger looks like a shark to me.my shark is going to be on its 11th season this year and other than the blades its all original and still runs like a champ.good luck with you new auger

[surflizard]

Hey Mealworm, hows it going ? I've been running Opti 2 oil mix in my Jiffy legend. I wonder if I can run it in the
Eskimo ? I really liked the difference it made with the jiffy.

[mealworm]

Hey Mealworm, hows it going ? I've been running Opti 2 oil mix in my Jiffy legend. I wonder if I can run it in the
Eskimo ? I really liked the difference it made with the jiffy.

its going well surflizard, been busy as heck this summer.i use same oil for my snowmobile in my auger and my chain saw.i don't think i'v ever used opti 2 mix before.i usually use amsoil, but on ocassion i have used the cheap stuff you can get at gas stations.i think you'd be fine with the opti mix

[mealworm]

surflizard, is the legend the one thats getting peed on in my sigy 

[surflizard]

Ya buddy 

[Rebelss]

Yowza!!! Tony, I do believe that is an early Shark model!!! It does pre-date the Piranha & 'Cuda. It does have the Tecumseh TC 300 3 HP engine per the serial # you gave me...as for the blades, I'm not really sure..they did later drop the serrated flighting and go with the self-centering Quantum. I'd give them a call @ the number I provided and see what they say...the shaft size is still the same, and you should be able to get blades for it from Ardisam. Let 'er rip!!!! Anywho, you've got a workhorse there! Let 'er rip! BRRRRZZZZZZ! 

[Rebelss]

Mealworm: Love your avatar signature!!!!! I think we should start an EAC..Eskimo Auger Club!!!! Eskimos rock! HAHAHA! 'Course, we'd be the underdogs.......

[surflizard]

Now the I belong to the fraternal brotherhood of Eskimo Owners, I will do my best to restore this auger to original condition and enjoy myself thoroughly while I do it. I want to thank everyone who responded to the post with the information on this auger. I really appreciate the help. I've wanted to find an older Eskimo auger ever since I tried one many moons ago. No more imported chinese crap for this kid !  AMERICAN MADE AND AMERICAN OWNED !! YEHAAA, THE ICE IS GONNA FLY NOW !!  

                                                                                                   Surflizard


P.S. The lady that I traded the dock repair for it called me last night. She found the wall hanger bracket and the manual for it too !

[oletimer]

Sweet!!'
and the neighbor???

[DasRottweiler]

I own a 1977 Eskimo 3hp Tec w/ 8" blade. Dependable old school! Yours has gutta be a Shark (pic of shark on top of auger blade) Lot newer than mine, you will come to count on it ,I`m sure. My bud brought a newer auger out to a derby last year and my auger outdrilled it and started way easier. Old School still Rulz!

[duck doctor]

What is going to happen to your Jiffy now? 

[DasRottweiler]

Watch craigslist!

[duck doctor]

Watch craigslist!

I have been and there have not been too many jiffy's!

[surflizard]

Sorry Oletimer, the neighbors don't fish.

[duck doctor]

Hey DD, You interested in the Jiffy ? It's a 8" Legend Lightning .

Sent you a PM.