Nils Augers Made in the USA! really?

[markkstanley]

If you think the 6" hand auger is fast you ought to see it attached to the powerhead. I have both 6 and 8 inch augers. That 6" is extremely fast. Just the ticket for hole hopping crappies.

[LightningBG]

Some info for everyone.

Tanaka Power Equipment is a Brand within the Hitachi Power Tools Group.(Tokyo, Japan)

Tanaka augers and powerheads are distributed by quite a few places around the cities. There are quite a few sizes available too. Tanaka offers a ice auger bit, but I think its a chipper blade and only 30 inches long (not much good)

Tanaka seems like a good engine overall, but my guess is the blade on a Nils gives it some of its advantage. If someone was real crafty they could probably outfit a 9 or 10 inch bit on a Tanaka engine (might still have weight savings over other brands.)

[LightningBG]

Here is the info I came across on the bigger engine.

Tanaka TIA-350S One-man Post Hole Digger

Lightweight and easy to start, this one-man post hole digger is ideal for installing fence posts, decks, planting trees and shrubs, ice fishing, and more.

32 cc, 1.6 k.p. two-stroke engine

S-Start system reduces the amount of pull-force required by 40 percent

Tall wrap-around handles protect the engine from damage

Sound Reduction System

Primer for fast starting

33.2 output torque (ft lbs.)

One-year commercial warranty

17.6 lbs.

[fishinmajishin]

Do you fish with Rapala's their a fin product also. Just giving you a hard time. The Nils fits in to our scandinavian roots here in Minnesota. Support our ancestors along with purchasing one from Outdoor pro store.

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My ancestors aren't from finland...Norway, Germany, and Denmark Actually I'm sure the Nils are great. I just happen to have good luck with the SM's and I'm trying out the new Strike-Lite this year. So far it's been awesome. I do try to buy as much as I can USA, but it's getting harder and harder all the time. As for the Raps...I've got a few(boxes)!

[harvey lee]

One might be suprised what products are used to make USA products.

These companies purchase parts from all over the world.