New Ion electric augers

[JordyED]

Looking for opinions from people who have used them, or seen them used in person. They look like the ticket, just want to do a little resaearch before I possibly pull the trigger on one. I am a little nervous about the battery as I noticed a replacement runs about $200! Any commments would help, I appreciate it in advance.

[anderson_dc]

$150 for extra batteries.

[JordyED]

Thanks for the Clarification, even at that price I do not want to be picking one up too often.

[birz]

I received mine and first impression is I am happy with the overall quality. Only concern is the safety interlock for the trigger. You need to slide the interlock over then pull the trigger. The interlock doesn't feel real solid and it is awkward to use. I am having a coupling built so I can put on a 6" nils bit. It will be interesting to see how many holes I can get out of one charge.

[JordyED]

That is the obvious, same question I have, how many holes will I be able to get out of it? and what is its practicality? Thank you for the comment, it is nice to know they are quality machines. As far as the interlock; you have to slide it over to engage the throttle? Kind of like a miter saw or something? Just trying to get a feel of what that safety feature is like.

[Jim Uran]

I would imagine changing bits would change the number of holes a person could expect to drill on one charge.

I had one in my hands and they seemed pretty well built! Love to see them in action this winter.

[Jim Hudson]

Justin Clark put this video together about adding a Lazer Bit to the Ion.

[birz]

Regarding the safety yes…it is a button you have to push first then pull the trigger to activate the motor.

[Chad Peterson]

I would imagine changing bits would change the number of holes a person could expect to drill on one charge.

I had one in my hands and they seemed pretty well built! Love to see them in action this winter.

Saw one today at Fleet Farm and they look well built. Like to see how they work on the ice. Think the color is awesome!