Digger vs. Jaws of Ice

[grizzlyhackle]

Debating between the two -  not sure if there are big differences or pros/cons to each but just wondering if anyone has any feedback on one or the other? Thanks

[Skywagon]

My Digger is on it's second snowmobile, now starting it's 7th year (12000 miles) of hard service, no problem with it to date.  The Jaws of Ice looks good also, I could see that at times the second clamp would be nice if you are really beating it up on tough bush trails, the downside is that it is a second clamp to deal with when hole hopping.  For long runs down bad trail I will occasionally put a tarp strap on the back of the Digger for a hold-down.  I would take a hard look at both units, as to how they will attach to your machine, one might outshine the other for your application.

[WYOBEAR]

First season with the Digger on my Snowdog.  I had to shorten it to fit my application but it works great so far.  I was afraid that the Jaws of ice would loosen and not provide a tight hold on my auger. 

[grizzlyhackle]

Thanks for the replies guys - I ended up ordering a bucket/jaws of ice combo from weeders digest:

https://weedersdigest.com/ice-auger-carrier-bucket-holder-mounts-to-hitch-on-atvs-utvs-and-more/

I had the same concerns with the jaws of ice opening/closing and being tight enough. I guess we’ll see how it does and can provide some feedback once I get some use out of it.

[TheLionsFan]

Bought the Jaws of Ice last year, absolutely loving it.  The only thing I had to "modify", if thats even the right term, is I need to attach a bungee cord to the head of the auger to keep it from spinning.  Probably wouldnt hurt if i didnt, but I still do.