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Offline PCB

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Which is the best value for gas augers?
« on: Dec 14, 2004, 10:28 PM »
Im lookin in to gettin a new gas auger right after the holidays... any suggestions??  right now im lookin at a 2hp Jiffy Legend
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Offline Phoenix

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #1 on: Dec 15, 2004, 05:50 AM »
Have you looked through the recent post? Especially the Equipment board, there have been several discussions on this very topic :)
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Offline Blaine

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #2 on: Dec 15, 2004, 06:23 AM »
Everybody has their own opinions. I owned a Jiffy Model 30 for 18 years and it served me well. It was still running great when I sold it last month. I now own a Nils Master... Expensive but the fastest auger on the market these days
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Offline richstick

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #3 on: Dec 15, 2004, 06:46 AM »
The best value hands down is the Eskimo brand.  They have come a long way in the last few years.  The Shark is a great auger.
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Offline JigAwhopper

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #4 on: Dec 15, 2004, 08:00 AM »
I have to agree,  the Shark is great,  if you don't mind little more weigth.  Packed with features though :)
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Offline Mongo

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #5 on: Dec 15, 2004, 09:00 AM »
We just bought a brand new Strikemaster X-press and it runs like a top and the kicker is it only weighs 24lbs.
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Jarrod32

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #6 on: Dec 15, 2004, 09:26 AM »
The brand you get is a matter of personal preference...Jiffy and Strikemaster use the same engines.  I would suggest that you stick with the 2 HP though...it seems that people have more trouble with the 3 HP.  No matter what brand you get, some general care and maintenance (sta-bil when you put it away in the spring, and a new spark plug every year will do wonders) should keep it running and in good shape for years.
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Offline Mongo

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #7 on: Dec 15, 2004, 11:24 AM »
Jarrod, Amen.
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Offline frozen stiff

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #8 on: Dec 15, 2004, 03:46 PM »
 I have the strikemaster 2000 single blade.2hp works great for me. :thumbsup:
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fishing nut

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #9 on: Dec 15, 2004, 04:03 PM »
I bought a 2hp 8" jiffy stealth last year, works great and drills holes faster than a 3hp jiffy model 30, it also weighs alot less.  I too have heard of people having trouble with the 3hp engines, they just dont want to run right ;D ;D
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P Gottshall

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Re: Which is the best value for gas augers?
« Reply #10 on: Dec 15, 2004, 05:54 PM »
I picked up a factory-demo Nils on ebay for $355!!!!  It arrived yesterday!!!  My wife took the boxes & put them under the Christmas tree. . . ???  I'm missing something here. . .  I guess at least I know I'll like my Christmas gift.  ;D

I've never had a power-auger before, but swear by my hand-Nils.  If the power-Nils is as good, I'm sure I made a great investment.

Paul
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