eskimo augers

[izmir]

Buying a new Eskimo propane auger. I see there is two  different models. There is the 10in HC40 and a 10in P1 rocket. Both have the same motors. One is lighter. I want to buy the best one. Thanks for any help on this. I know no one that has either.

[legend]

i can't help....but i love my new P-1 8 inch propane !over 200 holes in the first bottle !!

[mike1]

I think the Rocket has a different transmission and also a different cutting head,  supposed to turn faster and cut faster, I have a 8" gas rocket and it cuts quite well

[MG39]

I'm not a fan of propane augers because of our cold weather but I would think the lighter one would be better???

[Linedogg104]

I've used my propane auger in 20 below temps. I just put the bottle inside my jacket on the ride out to my spot to keep it semi warm and it does fine

[WelderMike]

I have the HC40 and my Buddy has the P1 Rocket and he likes my HC40 better. P1 does have a different gear and does turn faster but he thinks my slower turning HC40 cuts better. P1 also has an on off ball valve for the propan and is a little lighter.My Buddies leaks a small amount of propane the whole time a bottle is attached. Eskimo customer service sent him another valve assembly but it does the same thing so he lives with it. Owned my HC40 for 3 years with no issues.

[nbourque]

I have the HC40 and my Buddy has the P1 Rocket and he likes my HC40 better. P1 does have a different gear and does turn faster but he thinks my slower turning HC40 cuts better. P1 also has an on off ball valve for the propan and is a little lighter.My Buddies leaks a small amount of propane the whole time a bottle is attached. Eskimo customer service sent him another valve assembly but it does the same thing so he lives with it. Owned my HC40 for 3 years with no issues.

How much does that HC40 weigh?

[WelderMike]

Think its 34# on the HC and the P1 is like 28#. Him and I both use 10in augers.

[Anomaly]

I’m looking at the Strikemaster 40V

[nbourque]

I’m looking at the Strikemaster 40V

If you’re looking at just electrics, do it. The strike master is above and beyond the ion. My buddy out drills me 2 to 1 with his strike master.

[nbourque]

Think its 34# on the HC and the P1 is like 28#. Him and I both use 10in augers.

Thanks for the info. I am looking into auger options for next year. I want something light but has enough power to drill thru 3’ of ice. I like my ion but it struggles in this thick ice...

[9huskies]

Thanks for the info. I am looking into auger options for next year. I want something light but has enough power to drill thru 3’ of ice. I like my ion but it struggles in this thick ice...

I haven't experienced any power issues with the Strikemaster and thick ice, even with layers of water and slush. The only problems I've had drilling through thick ice is needing an extension. The bit is only 30" long. I'm using my Nils with it's 40" bit to drill through the last few inches.

[nbourque]

I haven't experienced any power issues with the Strikemaster and thick ice, even with layers of water and slush. The only problems I've had drilling through thick ice is needing an extension. The bit is only 30" long. I'm using my Nils with it's 40" bit to drill through the last few inches.

I was talking about my ion struggling but you’re right the strike master doesn’t seem to struggle with thick ice as I’ve watched my buddy drill holes no prob.

[Deal Ninja]

I can’t fathom why anyone except those in the extreme north (auger extension land) would purchase fossil fuel powered augers.  Are you serious?  Why?  The fossil fuel augers are going by the way of the dinosaur really, really fast.  If I owned one, I’d be trying to unload it pronto.  The electrics (of all ilks) have proven to be very capable, and generally speaking, much lighter and more reliable.  It’s shocking to me reading about anyone actually still pining for a gasoline or propane auger...  Make the jump to the 21st century people.  LifePO4 is the future of augers.

DN

[9huskies]

The big unknown with electric augers is frequency of battery replacement. A new Strikemaster battery costs $225. My old Jiffy used 3-4 gallons of gas per year. A replacement battery is the same cost as 40+ years of fuel and  2 cycle oil. That can be enough reason for some people to stick with fossi fuel powered augers.

[woodchip]

RIDGID OCTANE 1300 IN/LB HAMMER DRILL. OVERLOAD PROTECTION TEST. 32" OF ICE
     Once you have had a chance to use one of the Electric you will wish you had not wasted your money on a propane or gas auger. Watch the video again,, You can drill all winter and screw all summer...

[conesca]

I agree with Woodchip!  I have a Milwaukee Fuel with a High Output 12.0 battery and Nils 8" drill.   Goes through ice like nothing I've used before.   Everyone that has tried it is more than impressed.