zamboni Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Awhile back I made a post and said that I had seen somewhere that Nils has a 4 stroke coming out, a few of you thought I was looney. I couldn't remember where I saw it, but today I seen it again- page 85 of the In Fisherman Ice Annual. It says:The newest auger from Nils USA is the four stroke, phase 2 EPA compliant model TED-270PFDH, with a wide frame, large fuel capacity and a transmission lock to allow easier "lifting out" if the auger sticks in thick ice. I KNEW I wasn't crazy. I might be today, but not a month ago when I made that post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Actually that issue has been out for quite a while and it's been discussed a few times, maybe even the same post you mentioned.Anyways, it's a typo. No 4 stroke at this time.At least that is info coming from Northlander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eddicus Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 It would be a $2500 auger anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_J Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Here is a link describing the Tanaka TED-270PFR that may be the "270" engine used in the new powerhead:http://tanakapowerequipment.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TED-270PFR(** No Four Stroke Mentioned**)Here is a link to the Tanaka TED-262DH (DH stands for "dual handle") that serves as the current powerhead to the Nils auger:http://tanakapowerequipment.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=TED-262DHIm guessing they slapped the dual handles on the TED-270PR and thus it becomes the TED-270PRDH.This of course is just speculation, but id say it is a fairly good bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zamboni Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share Posted December 2, 2008 Note from admin, please read forum policy before posting again,thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd_J Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Kinda agree Gents...Based on my quick online price comparison, it looks like it would likely increase the bottom line by about $150......for reverse, a bit more power, and a bit less weight. I'm a big Nils fan, but crossing the $500 mark would shut down sales IMHO. Especially this day in age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Eddicus Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I agree that they are great augers. I got to see one in action last year and was impressed. I don't need to set any ice speed records, so I am content with the working mans auger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 The 4-stroke talk was in the In Fisherman and it was a mis print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGurk Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Looks like this may be the new power head on a garden bulb planting drill: Tanaka TED-270PFDH Says in there it even replaces the 262, and that it is indeed a 2-stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHINGURU Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I'm a big Nils fan, but crossing the $500 mark would shut down sales IMHO. Especially this day in age. they already are across the $500 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 Misprint in the Infisherman Ice Mag. No 4 stroke Nils in the plans. Thats straight from Nils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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