Suggestion Auger Rack Holder

[FrontenacPike]

I am looking for a Auger Rack Holder for My Cat. I have seen several on the market but all of the pics i have seen have the auger head laying horizontally. I own a Strikemaster Strikelite and it needs to rest on the ground with the head vertical. Is there a holder or clamps that can be attached that will allow me this?

[Carpenter]

What about using two gun rack style holders? They typically just hold the auger and the engine isn't technically supported. You could spin the head any direction and use a bungy to keep it from spinning. I'm thinking about doing something similar with my XP. Maybe check out this post. http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubb...ack#Post2358564

[GatorBait]

Yeah, I've used the gun holders also. They work perfectly with my augers and should be fine for your situation Pike.

[FrontenacPike]

Gator what brand do you have? Arctic Cat makes a set that attaches to my speedrack...is that the brand you have. If you can't post the brand or store on the forums please shoot me an email.

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Thanks

[GatorBait]

The ones I have are Kolpin's. Now i've had these for prolly going on 5yrs now, and after looking them up, they've been redesigned into the Rhino Grips. Same idea, just a slight different look and name.

I looked at the one's offered by arctic cat and those are basically the same thing I have, but look as if they have a pretty wide gap in the middle which wouldn't allow for a snug fit for the auger. That, and the price. 0.0

[FrontenacPike]

Thanks for the info Gator, I think my next weekend off I will take a drive up to Sports Guide and take a look at the Kolpin's. From what I can tell in the photos it looks really multi functional, Auger and Gun. Thanks for the info.

[GatorBait]

Not a problem. I thought they were pretty universal as it fit my auger better than I expected, and worked w/o any issues to the auger itself. Good Luck and Enjoy.

[Eric Wettschreck]

I have the Kolpin clamps on my Yami Big Bear. They hold my Strikemaster a lot better than I thought they would. It doesn't bounce around and it's held in there pretty tight.

[Burbot]

The suggestion I can give is; get the pivoting Kolpin. It will adjust for the taper of your speed rack without pinching the auger.

[FrontenacPike]

You guys have convinced me to get the Kolpin's sight unseen. In order to keep my motor vertical should I buy 3 claps. Two for the auger and one for the handles. Or does it hold it tight enough that 3 is overkill?

[Jmarksman]

StrikeMaster, new for this year have auger racks that can mount easy to any ATV and most sleds. They hold the auger down tight and are light weight and strong.

[FrontenacPike]

I just took a look at them and they look great. With Strikemasters you need to keep the power head vertical and by the looks of them it does just that. Thanks Jmarksman!!!

[Jmarksman]

You bet! They are nice I cant wait to get mine mounted on to my ATV.

[pulsar_nx]

I'm curious as to why you need to keep the auger vertical? Seems to me if the unit is turned off it shouldn't be a problem.

[Carpenter]

I think that's the 4-stroke. Trying to keep oil out of the cylinder.

I'm making a mount this weekend/next week from 1-1/4" tubing to go into my receiver. I'll post a pic once it's finished. I might have enough materials for a 2nd for anyone who's interested.

[tsande00]

StrikeMaster, new for this year have auger racks that can mount easy to any ATV and most sleds. They hold the auger down tight and are light weight and strong.

They look great, but pretty steep in price.

[ripstick]

Strikemaster has allways suggested they be transported vertical, with the gas tank up.

[Carpenter]

Finally got the rack made and the pic loaded. It's 1-1/4" tubing and some parts from the Mad Dog rack I used last year. Didn't do too bad for my first time welding!

[Far-I]

Nice!

[lutzy]

If you are to keep the head vert. then why does my strikemaster have little rubber feet to hold the head horiz when it is put down? I would like to know because I am in the process of making one for my cat.

[FrontenacPike]

If you are to keep the head vert. then why does my strikemaster have little rubber feet to hold the head horiz when it is put down? I would like to know because I am in the process of making one for my cat.

I think what you are referring to is, for the wall mount. I may be mistaken, but that is my understanding of your post.

A friend of mine is actually in the process of welding a stand that fits into the hitch receiver. It will hold the the whole auger in the upright vertical position. I will post pics as soon as he is done.

[lutzy]

The feet I am talking about are on the side of the handles, one on each handle and are half moon and about 1 1/2" in diam. They are made of rubber. I assume (I know never assume) they are to set the head on when putting it down. If that is the case then the head would be horiz. I don't know I'm am new to the ice last year.

[FrontenacPike]

lutzy just took a look at your pic and the first thing I noticed we are comparing apples to oranges. I have a 4 Stroke, Strike Lite, you have a 2 stroke Lazer. With the 4's you have to lay them with the throttle down and the power head vertical. I don't have any experience with the 2's and don't know...I'm sure someone will chime in with the proper way to rest your auger. If not you could always check the manual.

[lutzy]

FrontenacPike

Thanks for the info. I didn't know you were talking about 4 stroke. I'm sure mine is ment to lay horiz or they wouldn't put the feet on them. Thanks again. I will post the pics of my auger holder when it is done. I am also making a carrier for the back I think is going to be cool also. I will post both when finished.

[Ed Carlson]

You may wish to look at the new StrikeMaster Ice Auger Carrier system, from the Digger Anchor Company's Ice Accessories line.

StrikeMaster seen right off that this the way to go and ordered up a bunch to resell with there name on them this season.

A Very good stable system, fast on, fast off, rock solid in transit.