Any news on the new jiffy pro 4

[adamr]

Anyone hear anything on a new propane model ?

[gonehunting]

From the Big C HSOforum - scroll down

Jiffy Pro 4 Lite Ice Auger

• 18% lighter than the Jiffy Pro 4 Propane Auger

• Chokeless, primeless and floodless propane power

• 38cc OHV engine and HTT transmission for unmatched torque

• D-Ice'r Armor coating and Ripper blades shred through ice

Weighing in at 26-28 lbs., the Pro 4 Lite Ice Auger from Jiffy will let you go farther on hard water without the bulk of typical 4-stroke drills. Powered with a 1-lb. propane cylinder, the powerful 38cc OHV engine and HTT transmission have the torque to go through the toughest ice and then some. No mixing of gas and oil for low-maintenance, get-up-and-go ice fishing. XT™ drill assembly has D-Ice'r Armor™ coating and Ripper™ blades to shred and tear through the ice. Easy Snap™ blade cover prevents damage to the blade and whatever it comes in contact with. Includes Jiffy's 2-2-2 warranty. Extra-large pull-cord handle and wide frame handles for easy operation with gloves. Made in USA.

Drill size: 6” (26 lbs.), 8” (28 lbs.).

[Sand Burr]

I ran mine last weekend with a couple buddies. We ran them side by side in the ole garage and had some good discussion. At first it didn't seem like it was that much lighter until we did a few tests. We walked them both down to the end of the drive way and then held them in the air and let them run till are arms were jelly. Call us weird but heck there is no ice? You are getting the same propane performance with the 1-2 start pull. Looks like a great product!

[Fred_Bear]

I ran mine last weekend with a couple buddies. We ran them side by side in the ole garage and had some good discussion. At first it didn't seem like it was that much lighter until we did a few tests. We walked them both down to the end of the drive way and then held them in the air and let them run till are arms were jelly. Call us weird but heck there is no ice? You are getting the same propane performance with the 1-2 start pull. Looks like a great product!

I bet your neighbors keep their distance don't they

Haha if I saw my neighbor doing that, I would probably have to grab my auger and join!

[bassNspear]

i seen it a few weeks back at a dealer show, and it looks nice. It is smaller and doesnt have the horsepower like the Pro 4. downside to it is that its only available in 6-8 inch. No 9 or 10

[Sand Burr]

Half the neighbors were there!

I am not going to comment on drilling performance until I see it rip through the ice. Other than that its just speculation.

[aczr2k]

Haven't froze any 5 gallon buckets to test in yet?

[Sand Burr]

Me running an auger in a 5 gallon bucket sounds more like Tim the Tool man fixing the dishwasher! As I get older I am getting the 6th sense of bad things to happen!

[aczr2k]

It would be worth a youtube video though wouldn't it?