I want to go to a composite flighted auger. I know there is a significant price difference between the Ion G2 and the Strikemaster 24v. I’d like to hear opinions from G2 owners or those who purchased a Lite Flite or drill setup as many have not tried the 24volt. How is each for re-opening holes? Any known issues? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
I own a G2, it’s the best electric auger on the market imo, the 24vSM is a nice little auger for early ice, but I don’t think it will hold up to the ice beating over time but only time will tell…Ion is an proven platform, I owned the original model for 7 years before upgrading to the G2, never 1 issue…
I want to go to a composite flighted auger. I know there is a significant price difference between the Ion G2 and the Strikemaster 24v. I’d like to hear opinions from G2 owners or those who purchased a Lite Flite or drill setup as many have not tried the 24volt. How is each for re-opening holes? Any known issues? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
You say you want a composite flighted auger. Is that the only requirement or you wanted a lithium power source as well?
I have the Ion X now. I could always buy the composite flighting for that also.
I’ve gone from gas to Elec. & run the 40v SM. Cuts my holes.
I’m just happy I’m not cussing & swearing while yanking on a pull cord anymore.
(No Pun Intended).
There’s a few good YouTube videos comparing manufacturers
(Jiffy, Ion-G2 & SM-40v)
Per the video.
Ion-G2 was the faster auger, 22lbs, & neat reverse feature.
I’ve gone from gas to Elec. & run the 40v SM. Cuts my holes.
I’m just happy I’m not cussing & swearing while yanking on a pull cord anymore.
(No Pun Intended).There’s a few good YouTube videos comparing manufacturers
(Jiffy, Ion-G2 & SM-40v)
Per the video.
Ion-G2 was the faster auger, 22lbs, & neat reverse feature.
Ion G2 is only 17 lbs, the SM40v is a good auger but imo weight is everything when they cut identically…
Correct, yes (17 lbs).
The Ion G2 has a 40v battery. The Strikemaster is question has only a 24v battery, so it has far less battery capacity. It’s also a lot cheaper, and so are the replacement batteries: Strikemaster 24v – $100 and the Ion G2 – $200.
These augers are not really fair to compare. The Strikemaster 24v is meant to encroach on the market of the anglers who prefer drills and ultra-light setups.
It would be more useful to compare the Ion G2 to the Strikemaster 40v: closer in price, closer in weight, closer in battery capacity and holes-per-charge, closer in cost of replacement parts, etc.
Actually based on thick ice (at least 16″)testing the new 24 Volt Strikemaster will perform(speed) almost identical to the 40V Strikemaster with the exception of the hole count.
(40V SM 8″ will cut 100 holes in 16 inches of different ice types). (24 Volt SM with 8″ 50 holes in 16 inches of ice). (24 volt with 6″ 100 holes in 16 inches).
40v Strikemaster fastest auger on the market running a 8″ or 10″ especially in thicker ice running a 10″.
24 volt operates on 6″ or 8″ auger at a price point of 399 retail and lightest on the market. G2 is over $700, Jiffy right at $600. Strikemaster 40V $549.
SM best value in my opinion considering price, speed, warranty and battery protection if dropped on hard surface.
BTW the 24 Volt SM is not just an early ice auger, it will work wonderful in most any conditions with 6″ or 8″ as does the 40V SM.
I am contemplating getting a battery powered auger. I have a Solo and it rips through the ice, but my son took it out earlier this week and he had trouble getting it started and to stay running. He is only 14, so I am sure he was doing something wrong and once you flood it its a beast to get going. Last night I fired it up and there is gas leaking heavily from the lines. Ive replaced them several times already.
On Monday I had ordered a 6″ lite flite and a Dewalt XR hammer drill. Then talked to my buddies and they talked me out of the lite flite and to go with the Pistol bit instead. So I canceled that. Now, in retrospect I am reconsidering the drill/pistol bit as well. I havent ordered the pistol bit, but my drill should be here Friday. I really dont have a need for a $300 drill since I hardly use it so this would mainly be for ice fishing.
So, now I am thinking of changing course and going with a Strikemaster 24 or 40. Main reason for going SM is price and I have extensions that I would imagine would work already.
My quandary now is 24 or 40. Honestly, the 24 would suffice for the majority of the fishing I do with the only exception of LOW.
Decisions decisions. Someone push me over the edge. LOL
I bought the 40v this year and just used it for the first time on Red. It works great cuts fast and is easy to use. As far as which one, question would be if the weight is an issue for you and how you fish. I went with the 40 cause I bought a wheel house this year and wanted 10 inch holes, used to fish with a guy that had the 10 inch and now that I’m back to fish out of them I won’t go back. Neither are really that heavy but the 24 is noticeably lighter when you grab them. Hope this helps. PM me if you have a specific question, happy to help if I can. Others that have had there’s longer love it also.
John
Weight really isnt a concern for me. I typically use an ATV or snowmobile to tow everything around and have mounts on both of them. I think I am just going to go with the 40, Scheels has a special now on a second battery for only $50. By the time I bought the 24 volt and added a second battery it would be nearly as much money as tied up in the 40.
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