Eskimo propane?

  • BLW500
    Posts: 15
    #1892059

    Been using an old Model 30 for over a decade now and am thinking about getting a propane auger. The old man has a Pro4 and has had a few issues with it so I’m wondering what you guys/gals think of the Eskimo?

    al-wichman
    SE Wisconsin
    Posts: 448
    #1892093

    I would suggest looking into electric. So many great options out there now. As for the Eskimo propane auger. A guy in our group never had an issue with his, aside from trying to start it again after being out on the ice in below 0 temps.

    Rodwork
    Farmington, MN
    Posts: 3975
    #1892220

    Never had any issues with my HC40. Give it a half pull to prime it and would start the next pull every time. Even after sitting all summer. If it was cold out I would keep it in my portable with me and when it was warmer I wouldn’t have the portable. It is a little heavy at 32 lb but with the extra weight you don’t have to push down when drilling.

    tornadochaser
    Posts: 756
    #1892243

    Love my HC40. had it out on Bitter Lake last winter, got snowed in for 3 days, never got above zero, auger sat outside the entire time, and when the wind died down on day 3 and we could finally hole hop, it fired on the 2nd pull. Have yet to have an issue with cold propane bottles.

    sand-burr
    Grasston, MN
    Posts: 440
    #1892449

    If you take a hard look the HC40 is Gen 1 Jiffy fuel delivery. That long hose without a solid mount will eventually need to be replaced. Go back and take a look at the Jiffy 46 extreme. The price has never been better and the current shows will give you an even better deal.

    Good Luck!

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