Jiffy Ice Auger

[Therod]

I just bought a new Jiffy Arctic blast that came to $300 with tax. Now I heard that they used to run Tecumseh engines that went out of business and that the new motors they were making aren't very good. Anyone have an opinion and is this a good auger for $300 bucks? How do I know who made the engine on it?

Thanks!!

[hydro]

Don't fret about it so much. Just follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper break-in, use the right oil and mix ratio, and enjoy your new auger. If it is new, it also has a warranty to take care of the inevitable "out of the box" issues that every product is susceptable to. If you take care of the equipment it will very likely last a long time.

[noodlerod]

+1

[hamms-scooter]

The engines are made in china now. I would do as stated do proper break in and enjoy your new auger! Good deal to btw! Treat it right and it will treat you right. I also just got a Jiffy model 79 st Stealth legend lightning bolt enough names for it...? anyway i am breaking mine in as well. The motor only had about 15 minutes of run time on it from the previous owner. This one has the 2 hp tecumseh. I don't think a company like Jiffy would throw a bad engine on their product. Enjoy

[DRH1175]

They are good engines. As far as being made in China. Unfortunutly they all are made there now. The Solo is German engineered but assembled in China. The Viper engines, are made in China. Jiffy engines are all made in China. Heck stikemaster blades are not even made in Sweden anymore they, Too, are from China. Enjoy your new auger.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

I just bought a new Jiffy Arctic blast that came to $300 with tax. Now I heard that they used to run Tecumseh engines that went out of business and that the new motors they were making aren't very good. Anyone have an opinion and is this a good auger for $300 bucks? How do I know who made the engine on it?

Thanks!!

Can't speak for the motor on you're Jiffy. I bought a Model 30 years ago. The more I abuse it the better it runs. Nice thing about it is I bought it before all the plastic [PoorWordUsage] was used on the motors. If it's like the other jiffy products that have been put out you'll be fine.

[hamms-scooter]

This was one of the reasons I picked mine up on an impulse...No plastic on it but the gas tank and blade cover. Still have to see some long term results though. My SM is a proven machine with the same engine so I've got something to look forward to there!