strikemaster mag III

[splakeshaker]

I have a line on purchasing one of these. I do believe it is older but has never been used and is still in the box. Do these augers have any common issues to be concerned about? The seller is asking $250 for it. Are they a dependable auger? I guess I'm just looking for any info someone may be able to provide. Thanks

[123fish]

I have had a Mag III since 1989. I have had basically no problems with it and although it may not cut as fast as the new augers it does get the job done. I have been very satisfied with it. I think I paid $180 for it back then.

[iFishStu]

I have a Strikemaster Mag III that I have used since the mid-80's as well. The only thing that I have had to replace outside of routine maintenance items like spark plugs, a carb kit, and chipper blades was a gas tank that developed a leak around the filter and outlet. Very reliable, starts every time, runs even better than new using Sabre Pro synthetic and non-oxy premium mix. Sounds like a good find to me.

[walleyewild]

Mag III is a great auger. owned one for 17 years before I burned it up, (cheap oil) and turned around and bought a Mag 2000.

Mine went through [PoorWordUsage] and kept on kicking. Just break it in with AMSOil and you'll have no problems.

WW

[waterwolff]

Mine is 25 years old and still running strong

[wishing for walleyes]

I also have one i bought over 20 years ago.I use it to dig post holes in the dirt.Had to clean the carb once because i forgot the gas in it.Very well built auger.

[splakeshaker]

Thanks for the insight. Do you think the price is a little on the high side? It hasn't ever been used, but it probably 10-15 years old.

[deadeye]

It may be a little steep considering what a brand new auger will be with the end of season sales going on here quick. If you could usk them down to 175-200 then it would be a little better. Even though it has not been used, some of the parts (i.e. fuel tanks) may be a little tougher to get a hold of if something were to go wrong.

Like said above, they are great augers, and will last a long time given the right treatment.

[timjones]

I have the Mag III from the late 80's. The only thing I have ever done is change the plug every couple years and replace the auger. Had to replace the auger because I must have gotten some moisture in the housing that the throttle cable runs trough, started to auger a hole in my old permy and it stuck wide open. The auger caught in the ice and pulled right out of my hands and slid under the house slightly. The auger was banging away on the wall and the floor for a little bit and then finally died. This bent the auger shaft but the rest was ok. A little WD-40 took care of the frozen throttle. Used it like that for a few seasons. Power head made kind of a circular motion as I would auger a hole. Finally broke down and bought a Laser auger for it. Cuts holes faster now than it did new.

[jdsmi]

I agree with everyone else. Great, reliable auger. I found one at an auction for $40 a couple years ago. $40 I'll never regret spending.

[Surface Tension]

Its a dependable auger but even though its never been used its old. IMO an engine that sits idle isn't doing it any good.

I have the Mag III 49 cc when it was OPE.

One plus is you can adjust the carb.

[snoozebutton]

What Surface Tension said, sometimes when they sit that long, the piston rings will weld themselves to the sides of the piston wall and you'll break the rings after a little use.

[opsirc]

Only thing I know, is that Strikemaster has great customer service.

[backlash 1]

Might be just me, but I would never spend that kind of money on that old of an auger. In another few weeks you'll be able to buy a new mag 2000 for close to that once they hit clearance mode.

[icehousebob]

I picked up one for a friend that had seen a couple of days use. Its been a great machine for him. But I think you're looking at too high of a price. I paid $100 for the one I got.If you're spending $250, go the few extra bucks and get a new one with the new warranty.