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Electric drill ice auger8/14/2023 ![]() ![]() Strikemaster 40V (left) size compared to Strikemaster 24V (right) The 24V drills with ease and manages to cut thick, late season ice all the way up to the powerhead without stopping – even when you don’t bother to clear the chips from the hole. Second, is this tiny auger going to have enough power to handle late season ice fishing when the ice is often more than 30″ thick? Both of my concerns were quickly dismissed the first time I took it out on the ice. My first thought was that it might be hard to hang on to while drilling because the handlebars are so narrow. The 24V is so small in fact, I had two concerns as I unboxed and assembled the auger. SM 8″ Lite-Flite = 5.3 lbs (w bungie blade cover).The whole package once assembled is a lean 14.4 lbs (6.5 kgs). Included with the auger is one 24V, 4ah battery and Strikemaster’s familiar 8′ Lite-Flite (a 6″ Lite-Flite is also available). ![]() ![]() The handlebars are only 13.5″ wide at the widest point, which, when compared to the 40V, is 30% smaller. The powerhead of this auger is very small. Right out of the box, this auger surprised me. What is new is the 24V battery system, the higher 50:1 gear ratio (a little faster to cut with), the removal of the bottom LED’s, and most importantly – the 24V’s small size and extreme portability. It brings a lot of the same features such as curved serrated blades, forward/reverse switch, on/off control with dead man’s switch and the distinct beeps on startup. The new Strikemaster 24V ice auger is the little brother to the much loved 40V. Disclaimer – Strikemaster provided this auger for review but the views and opinions expressed in this article are my own genuine, and as much as possible, unbiased, thoughts and opinions. All of them have their uses but I think the most versatile ice auger of the bunch might just be the new 24V from Strikemaster. For 2023, there is a wide selection of electric augers available, from giant 10” electric power houses to svelt 4” augers attached to cordless drills. When it comes to ice augers, we ice anglers have never been so spoiled for choice. If you’re in the market for a new ice auger and considering the cordless drill route, read on to see why the 24V may be a better fit! Like my other ice auger reviews, this article aims to be the most detailed Strikemaster 24V ice auger review on the internet. The Strikemaster 24V Ice auger takes direct aim at the cordless drill/ice auger market and, in my opinion, solves all of the problems associated with using cordless drills out on the ice. Please read my DISCLOSURE for more information. Meaning I may get a small commission, at no cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase through my link. Affiliate Links: This post may contain affiliate links. ![]()
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