Ice Gator users

[waskawood]

I am considering an electric auger for my wheel house. The Gator seems to run at a much higher RPM than other augers. Do they throw ice all over the house or isn't it a problem? Would love to hear from any user. Thanks.....

[FIRECAT]

Got a chance to use one last weekend. Cut just as fast as my Laser Mag, It did make a bit of a mess, I usually don't drill inside. It's a beast but a bit spendy.

[hovermn]

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend one right now. First, I'm not sure where you'll find one, and if you have a problem with it, you won't get any support from them. I have a gator and have spent the last 2.5 months trying to get a hold of them for a replacement battery cover screw. I've tried email, calling every number listed, Facebook posts, you name it over and over again. Nothing. I used to recommend the 'Gator to everyone, now I say find something else.

However, to answer your question, it only throws shavings at the very start of the hole. After that, it piles them like any other auger. Basically, it's just like any gas auger out there.

[merrier212]

if you have a generator it is very easy to convert a drill to an electric auger... I used a Milwaukee hole hawg and it works extremely well, The best part, after you drill the hole, reverse the drill and all the [PoorWordUsage] goes down the hole! no more ice scoop... if you would like some pointers on how I did mine let me know...

[jbird68]

Honestly, I wouldn't recommend one right now. First, I'm not sure where you'll find one, and if you have a problem with it, you won't get any support from them. I have a gator and have spent the last 2.5 months trying to get a hold of them for a replacement battery cover screw. I've tried email, calling every number listed, Facebook posts, you name it over and over again. Nothing. I used to recommend the 'Gator to everyone, now I say find something else.

However, to answer your question, it only throws shavings at the very start of the hole. After that, it piles them like any other auger. Basically, it's just like any gas auger out there.

I lost a thumb screw last year, too and emailed IceGator. Dee said she sent me one but I never got it. I emailed them again and she said she would make sure I would get one. I never got it. Now I don't even get a response from my emails. It's just too bad. I love my Gator...except for the weight.

[Big A]

I have the first edition of the ICEGATOR Attacker. When I purchased it I was overly impressed with Dee and the customer service Dept at ICEGATOR. But sadly I have to agree with what everyone else is saying here, lately it has been impossible to reach them for any comment whatsoever regarding my unit. Thankfully I havent needed any replacement parts and was only seeking info on battery replacement. But I am not suprised to read the comments posted above.

All that being said. I STILL LOVE MY ICEGATOR! It doesnt spread shavings any further than any other auger on the market. Just cuts the hole faster!! A quick google search and I found two places that still had the new L-ion battery units available. Priced over $600... worth every penny in my opinion. If ICEGATOR can get their customer service back in full swing with what it used to be, I will be purchasing the new unit for sure. I will never go back to gas. Not even the propane. It still uses oil