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Strikemaster Big Volt

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I am looking at getting a new auger and am seriously considering a 10.25" Strikemaster Big Volt. The way I see it, I will always have a vehicle or my ATV with me to run it as I don't go out until I can at least drive my wheeler. I have a spare deep cycle to strap to the ATV and can do some charging off the ATV if needed. I might move a little during the day but I rarely hole hop, say 10-15 holes max in a day. I also plan on getting a drop down house by next winter. The Big Volt sounds good for me, right?

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Why not get the electra lazer then? More versatile and does the exact same thing...plus $100 cheaper! I still think Big volt was the worst invention SM came up with since the composite handles...Great company-just don't see this one I guess

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I was looking at the Electra too, but I found the Big Volt 10" for only $10 more than the 8" Electra. Plus it seemed like the Big Volt was better suited for re-drilling holes which I will be doing in the future. Why do you say it's a bad design? I did some searching and didn't really come up with any widespread negativity towards it.

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I had a long debate with myself as to which one to buy. Ended up with the electra since I do not have a wheeler or sled. If I did would have chose the big volt, as carrying a battery around would not be much extra hassle, just one more piece of equipment. They are geared different and would like to have that extra snort.

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On 1/19/2012 at 7:39 PM, ClownColor said:

Why not get the electra lazer then? More versatile and does the exact same thing...plus $100 cheaper! I still think Big volt was the worst invention SM came up with since the composite handles...Great company-just don't see this one I guess

Going over old posts....do I win something for calling this one???????

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I have one for my wheel house and love it, I always have my gator with me and the 15foot cables are nice being my house is only a 8x10.  it may take a little longer but I have no mess in my house as the blades do not kick up ice like my Jiffy 30 does. 

Mine is only a 8" but I think i only paid 40$ at the end of last season at a rummage sale.

 

 

 

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Well since someone bumped this I'll give my report on the Big Volt. I bought it but I sold it. I was using it on my ATV like I said but it would flash the battery light every time I used it. Even the 3000lb ATV winch wouldn't do that when I'm stuck in the mud. The summer after I used it the stator went out on the ATV, not sure if the auger had something to do with it or not. It would also kick out when there was a ton of ice, a thermal protection? For a wheel house I still think it's a good option as it doesn't kick up ice chips like a gas auger does. I now have a 9" Jiffy propane and am very happy so far with it.

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