New Ion Auger

  • JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 17540
    August 23, 2016 at 8:53 am #1635420

    more expensive & heavier than previous years…really?

    I’ve never once thought the safety switch was an issue?

    I can see how the previous wide handle bars caused issues drilling the corner holes in a perm house, good fix if it doesn’t effect drilling…

    I guess the LED lights are cool if you drill alot of holes in the dark, but if the battery drain for the lights means it drills 1 or 2 fewer holes, i’d take the 1-2 more holes instead…

    I’m a huge fan on my Ion auger, going on 4 years now…

    JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 17540
    August 23, 2016 at 9:11 am #1635427

    hopefully the new battery is compatible with older Ion’s…

    crappie55369
    Mound, MN
    Posts: 5757
    August 23, 2016 at 11:38 am #1635469

    Hopefully the older models go on clearance

    Bass Pundit
    8m S. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold
    Posts: 1744
    August 27, 2016 at 2:45 am #1636104
    JoeMX1825 wrote:

    hopefully the new battery is compatible with older Ion’s…

    I bet it is.

    Bass Pundit
    8m S. of Platte/Sullivan Lakes, Minnesocold
    Posts: 1744
    August 31, 2016 at 2:22 am #1636859
    JoeMX1825 wrote:

    hopefully the new battery is compatible with older Ion’s…

    Ion says it is, so I win my bet. waytogo

    Boss
    Inactive
    Brainerd Lakes Area
    Posts: 24
    August 31, 2016 at 9:05 am #1636899

    Questions 1- They say they reversed the rotation. Is the new one going the same direction as last years or is that been changed? Answer: Same rotation as last years

    2- Does last years have a brush-less motor or is that new also? Answer: Last years was brush-less also.

    3-Is the new drill a REAL 8 inches? What is the cost of the drill alone? Answer- still 7 3/4 (that sucks but I’m used to it now) Not sure of price, I forgot to ask..

    4-Are the batteries interchangeable? Not a biggie for me though as I’ve never had a problem in my application. Answer: Yes-interchangeable

    I’m calling them this morning. Called them

    JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 17540
    August 31, 2016 at 9:35 am #1636903

    I use two batteries so i’ll probably never need the newer more powerful version, it’s nice to know I could if needed though…I’m also happy to have an auger that’s 1 pound lighter vs one that’s narrower with LED lights..

    JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 17540
    September 1, 2016 at 2:24 pm #1637245

    Reed’s outdoors has the new Ion Xc5 Battery pack for $199, says it’s compatible with the old Ion’s…

    I’ll wait to see what real world improvements this battery has over the original and then maybe look to pick one up 30-40% off in the spring clearance season…

    wiel0059
    Posts: 59
    September 10, 2016 at 4:48 pm #1638722

    Where did you see its heavier? Their website says both are 22 lbs – I could be missing something I guess.

    I’ve absolutely loved my ION – best auger I’ve ever used. The one thing that’s always made me nervous about breaking is the trigger switch. The new flush mounted trigger is a great idea to resolve this. I like the new reverse switch as well – just cleaner handles all around.

    The new center point and cast bottom should make it much, much better at re-drilling holes too. I’ll probably pick up the new version at one of the ice shows after I get a chance to handle one.

    JoeMX1825
    MN
    Posts: 17540
    September 11, 2016 at 7:31 am #1638787

    For some reason I had the 6″ version stuck in my head, that one weighs 21 lbs.

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