Question Power auger motors

ready2fish · 11-19-2009, 05:05 PM

Just started ice fishing the last couple years and the hand auger is killing me. Looking at a couple models. Eskimo's new motors are 1.8 hp and 43cc, 8" blade or 2.1 hp with 51.7cc. 25:1 gear ratio. Compare that to Strikemasters new Solo motor, it's 37cc with 2hp. 40:1 gear ratio. I am leaning towards the Eskimo 51.7cc. due to the larger cubic inch but the Strikemaster is 4 lbs lighter. Any advice which one to go with. I think I will stay with a chipper blade as sometimes I get into sand and dirt in the ice.
Thanks for any help on this.

papaw t · 11-19-2009, 05:52 PM

The only auger ive had exp with is Jiffy Model 30. 3HP and runs crazy fast. 20+inches of ice in under 15 sec. Quite a bit heavier than the strikemaster but gotta luv the speed. Also there is something about that 3 hp motor that is all out for a power freak.

hankthecrank · 11-19-2009, 06:23 PM

Here is a link to an ongoing discussion on this forum:
Ice Augers Jiffy or Strikemaster

hankthecrank · 11-19-2009, 06:42 PM

Here are 2 links from Strikemaster:forget what the link says it will take you to the right place,
StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 3HP w/ Lazer Blades
StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 2.5 w/Lazer Blades
StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 2 HP w/ Chipper Blade

11-19-2009, 05:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ready2fish ready2fish has no status. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Bend Posts: 85 Thanks: 29 Thanked 55 Times in 20 Posts	Power auger motors Just started ice fishing the last couple years and the hand auger is killing me. Looking at a couple models. Eskimo's new motors are 1.8 hp and 43cc, 8" blade or 2.1 hp with 51.7cc. 25:1 gear ratio. Compare that to Strikemasters new Solo motor, it's 37cc with 2hp. 40:1 gear ratio. I am leaning towards the Eskimo 51.7cc. due to the larger cubic inch but the Strikemaster is 4 lbs lighter. Any advice which one to go with. I think I will stay with a chipper blade as sometimes I get into sand and dirt in the ice. Thanks for any help on this.

11-19-2009, 06:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
hankthecrank hankthecrank is Is dreaming of going to the Great White North again. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Broken Bow, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 285 Thanks: 250 Thanked 155 Times in 61 Posts	Here is a link to an ongoing discussion on this forum: Ice Augers Jiffy or Strikemaster __________________ The only difference between fishing and catching is one fish.

11-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
hankthecrank hankthecrank is Is dreaming of going to the Great White North again. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Broken Bow, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 285 Thanks: 250 Thanked 155 Times in 61 Posts	Here are 2 links from Strikemaster:forget what the link says it will take you to the right place, StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 3HP w/ Lazer Blades StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 2.5 w/Lazer Blades StrikeMaster Ice Augers Strike-Lite 4-Stroke Lightweight Synthetic Power Auger 2 HP w/ Chipper Blade __________________ The only difference between fishing and catching is one fish.

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11-19-2009, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
papaw t papaw t is waiting for the next opportunity! Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Lindsay Posts: 177 Thanks: 29 Thanked 32 Times in 23 Posts	The only auger ive had exp with is Jiffy Model 30. 3HP and runs crazy fast. 20+inches of ice in under 15 sec. Quite a bit heavier than the strikemaster but gotta luv the speed. Also there is something about that 3 hp motor that is all out for a power freak.