Digger Auger Carrier

[gonehunting]

Does anyone have any experience with the digger auger carrier? Just wondering if the uprights that hold the auger in place scratch the auger shaft up. Does the auger shaft sit on bare metal or are the uprights lined with rubber or another material to keep from scratching up the auger shaft?

[robert degeberg]

I just got this but have not installed it yet.at the top of the uprights where the auger shaft sits there are hard plastic inserts where the auger shaft would rest.looks like a well thought out design, I am looking forward to use it.

[JSK76]

I bought one last year and had the same concern as you but so far not an issue but I was thinking of using auto door trim edging or tool handle dip on the contact points. Mine didn't have any plastic inserts. Very nice auger holder I must say!

[cat-man]

tool handle dip...... that available?

[rouser]

I ordered one earlier this year, the part of the mount which cradles the auger shaft is not metal. It is a vinyl/hard rubber insert. The auger is held very snug.

[Jim Hudson]

Yeah, they cradle used to be metal - but after hearing from folks about that not being a good idea, they switched to a plastic insert, for where the auger shaft sits.

Worked great on my ATV last winter - now will adapt one to the front of my new Arctic Cat Bearcat for this season..

[tsande00]

Does anybody worry about the auger shaft getting bent? It seems like there should be some support on the power head of the auger, where most of the weight is. Thoughts? I am interested in adding one of these to my snowmobile but I can't help but worry about damaging the auger.

Also, Does that unit mount directly to the bumper of the snowmobile?

[Jim Hudson]

Tsande

They do make a tab that run from the main arm of the bracket that runs out and supports the flat part of the transmission of a StrikeMaster auger. When they sent me one, I had to drill and mount it myself. Keep the head from bouncing up and down..

[rouser]

As Jim mentioned, they will send you a bracket if you request it (no charge... not even for shipping).

Initially I was concerned about the lack of support for the auger head. After mounting it up I no longer had that concern. The auger just fits so snug and secure. The guys at Digger have been selling these for a few years now, they told me they haven't had any reported issues of auger damage.

The "L" bracket power head mount is not currently installed on mine.

[tsande00]

Did you guys order from their HSOforum? Over the phone?

[rouser]

I ordered mine from Reeds, they had them on sale at the time. I believe FF has them on sale currently.

[tsande00]

Thanks for the FF tip. Unfortunately they are out of stock. These things aren't cheap though are they?

[CaptainMusky]

The same carrier is available through Strikemaster so you can order it online there as well.

My buddy has one on the back of his sled. It held up just fine going 60 mph across LOW 14 miles each direction. No issues.

[Mike Stark]

Thanks for the FF tip. Unfortunately they are out of stock. These things aren't cheap though are they?

Reeds has them for sale online.