lazer mag express with a 10" auger anyone have one?

[793bob]

i'm looking to buy a new auger and our dealer has a strikemaster lazer mag express with a 10" auger.just would like some input on this auger.would the 2hp engine be to small for a 10" auger.also debating over a jiffy 3hp stealth with the 9" blades.what are your opinions on the 2hp and the 3hp.is the 2hp more reliable.

thanks

[Borch]

It'll work just fine. I guess the choice of auger and engine size depends on how you usually fish. The 3 hp will have more power but be heavier especially when paired with the 10" auger. If you tend to pick a spot and not move a lot it'll work fine for you. But unless you do a lot of big pike fishing or sight fishing the 10" hole is more of a liability than a benefit. Especially if you fish with or around smaller kids. The 3hp 10" combo is a power setup but really cuts done on a persons mobility due to hauling the heavy bugger around.

I really like the lazer augers. Only one that I've found that is lighter and faster is the Nils Master.

[Capt.Blaine]

I have the 2hp 10 inch and like it. The older ones seem to be geared different. A buddy of mine has an older one and it doesn’t have the torque that my newer one has. Overall I have not had any problems with mine and I cut over 200 holes a season. This will be the 3rd season with it and I still am using the original blades.

[epkirkman]

I have the 2hp, 10 inch also. I have used it for two years and I am very happy with it. I have not had any trouble with mine and I punch a lot of holes.

[fishfart]

I'm happy with my 2hp 10" lazer also.

[18 inch Crappie]

Stay away from the 3hp motor. I had one and got rid of it and got a Strikemaster 2hp w/9" blade you could not give me a 3hp auger even if it was gold plated.

[Prudence]

I've had my 10" Strikemaster for eight or nine years and love it for tip-ups and northern fishing, hate it for the little extra weight and the holes tend to eat boots ! Thought about adding the 8" auger as a supplement but can't stomach the extra $$ for it (yet). Another item to consider is that when adding an extension, it can become a two man operation in the late season to slush that much material out of a hole after drilling!

--Prudence

[mhjohns]

I bought my 10" last year after drilling through 22" of ice with a hand auger. The hole size is great, the unit will remind you how much is weighs after a few hols. Oh yeah, and get some ice spikes for your feet if you are on bare ice, you will go for a ride if it catches.

[793bob]

how do you use the compression button on the 2hp and what oil are you guys using in your augers.i've been using opti 2 in mine.

[Rebeleye]

Sounds like Amsoil Saber synthetic is the only way to fly. If you do a search on it you'll find all kinds of positive feedback on it.

I'm trying it for the first time this winter. Loaded the gas tank up with it for the first time a couple weeks ago. Started right up, and the smoke and oil pumping out of the exhaust is history.......

If I understand your question correctly. The (yellow) compression button just needs to be pressed in before you go to start it. It should pop out after every pull.

good luck