Lazer 224 vs Lazer Express Question

[NCLaker]

Ignoring the price difference, does anyone have any feedback on the Lazer 224 vs the Lazer Express. The power heads should be basically the same, but does the 224 cut that much better to justify lugging the extra weight, and bigger expense when comes time to replace the blades.

I usually haul my shack manually so any extra weight is a concern.

Thanks.

[gspman]

IMHO I'd stick with the Lazer Mag Express. The Lazer Mag Express is simple, light, fast, reliable and comes at a decent price. I think people get too hung up on the speed thing. At a certain point fast enough is fast enough. If you drill 50 holes per day and your auger is 5 seconds per hole slower than the fastest auger you've lost just over 3 minutes of fishing time. I'm willing to lose 3 minutes for reliability. I'd rather have a reliable auger that's fast enough.

[Matt Johnson]

Yes, the 224 will cut a little faster than the LazerMag, but blades will cost quite a bit more if you need new ones. You also have to worry more about icing-up with the 224 and chipping a blade. The 224 is a fine auger and performs very well, but if you're looking for an auger for the long haul, then I would go with the LazerMag. Same motor, just a different bit/blade system...

I've been running either the Strike-Lite or the LazerMag this year, and have no complaints on either one. Just put about 150 holes on the Strike-Lite yesterday and it sure made less work (and toll) on the body. A great auger in my opinion...

Either way you choose, you're going to receive excellent customer service and a product that is going to perform very well.

[Dan Brelje]

The express is a great auger. I have mostly been around the express and strike lite this year. I like the express a lot. it is light and cuts really nice. The people i know who have them have not had any problems with them either. I do not have any input on the 224 because i have never used one, but, you will not be disapointed if you get the express

[hanson]

I've been pretty happy with my Lazer Mag Xpress.

2 Thumbs Up!

[minnow_03]

Never used a 224, but I definatelly like my lazer mag express. They say the 224 was meant to drill holes closer together because the smaller bits go down first and guide the drill.

[CrappieAttitude]

I have a lazer mag express and have no complaints thus far. I haven't owned a 224, but I talked with a couple buddies who are sporting goods salesman, and they told me that the more blades will probably cut faster, but it also creates more potential problems down the road. (ie. replacement costs for dull blades, more icing up on bitter cold days.) People think that the more blades the better, but IMHO I think that keeping it simple with what is proven is the better route to go. GO EXPRESS!

CA