Strikemaster Big Volt

[arctic_scrap1]

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?

[ClownColor]

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

[arctic_scrap1]

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.

[BartmanMN]

I think the big volt is a nice option for you if you don't mind using your ATV battery or extra battery and if you plan to get a wheelhouse or Perm, then it would be perfect for that since that is the market it was intended for.

[MinnGuy]

If you need a 10 inch hole, the Big Volt sounds good. It's nice having the option on my Electra to run off the onboard battery or connect to an external battery. The external cables can be a small pain.

[pushbutton]

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.

[pulleye16]

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

 

Edited January 18, 2016 by pulleye16

[ClownColor]

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???????

[perchking]

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.

 

 

 

[arctic_scrap1]

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.

Edited January 20, 2016 by arctic_scrap1