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Eskimo · Electric Augers
PopularEskimo E40 Electric Ice Auger, 40V Lithium, 8-inch Steel Bit
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Style: Steel Bit
- Steel Bit
- Composite Bit
Size: 8-inch
- 8-inch
- 10-inch
- Item weight
- 17.5 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 40 x 8 x 8 inches
Quick take
The lightest electric auger in its class at 17.5 lb, with variable speed and LED drilling light for efficient hole drilling.
The Eskimo E40 is a 40-volt cordless ice auger with an 8-inch steel bit, built for anglers who want to drill holes without pulling a gas engine. At 17.5 pounds it is easy to carry across the ice, and the variable-speed trigger lets you slow down when working inside a shelter. A reverse switch helps clear slush from fresh holes, and an LED light shines under the powerhead. It comes with a 4Ah lithium battery and a charger that refills it in about two hours.
Best for
- Drilling multiple holes on a long day
- Ice anglers who want a lightweight option
- Shelters or wheelhouses where space is tight
Skip if
- You drill only one or two holes per trip; hand auger works
- You need to drill holes through thick blue ice
Strengths
- At 17.5 lb, it is the lightest steel auger available
- 40V motor designed to maximize output from lithium battery
- Variable speed trigger minimizes ice shavings inside shelters
Trade-offs
- Lithium battery loses power in extreme cold
- Eight-inch bit works slower in hard ice
- LED light draws power and reduces battery runtime
Fishing fit
- Water
- Ice
- Techniques
- Ice fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | electric ice auger |
|---|---|
| Power | 40V lithium motor |
| Bit diameter | 8 in |
| Weight | 17.5 lb |
| Battery | 4 amp-hour lithium, cold-weather rated |
| Charger | 2-amp charger, 2-hour recharge time |
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