icefisherman Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 Looking for ideas on either buying or making own power ice auger mount for the ATV...maybe a good idea to carry it on front rack and free up some space in the sled/rear cargo carrier. It'll be great if you can post some pictures/ideas. Is anyone using this digger one Cabelas is selling: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/66755/digger-ice-auger-carrier Any reviews on it? Cheers, Ice Fisherman
misfish Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 Pm sent about somethng you might like.
irishfield Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 Just make something Emil... no need to be spending $120 What I made for the back of my sled, similar could be made for your nose rack.
Cosmos Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 Hi Emil, I just installed cabelas one on my skidoo. It's really nice, except all coming bolts and nuts are garbage. Pretty simple to install specially on ATV.
Cosmos Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 Forgot to add - I was looking for different options for quite a while and that one is best one.
icefisherman Posted December 12, 2015 Author Report Posted December 12, 2015 Hi Costa, is there a way to secure the auger head from spinning in upright position of the gas tank neck? Are you able to send me few pictures of your setup...say via PM? Cheers, Emil
wormdunker Posted December 12, 2015 Report Posted December 12, 2015 If you mount it to your front rack, cover the power head with a green garbage bag. With my Jiffy, gas sometimes spills out a little bit & blows back on to your floater suit. Impossible to remove the stain.
Cosmos Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 (edited) Emil, it has special bracket on side to prevent head from spinning. You will have to install it with tap screws for your auger. Edited December 13, 2015 by Costa
Fisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 I have a box on the back rack of the ATV, the auger sits on top held down by one ratchet strap. It does not move at all. The box is about 40" long, 12" high and 12" wide. Remember whatever size box you make to leave enough room to be able to remove the seat. I can still sit 2 people on the ATV for short runs.
Mister G Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 Problem solved ....... http://www.cabelas.com/product/atv-tek-gun-racks-150-v-grip/847409.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Datv%252Bgun%252Brack%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=atv+gun+rack
icefisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Posted December 13, 2015 Problem solved ....... http://www.cabelas.com/product/atv-tek-gun-racks-150-v-grip/847409.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Datv%252Bgun%252Brack%26x%3D10%26y%3D6%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%252BProducts&Ntt=atv+gun+rack Not sure if this rack can support the weight of the power auger. Seems to be more for guns and lighter cargo... Cheers, Ice Fisherman
Fisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 Not sure if this rack can support the weight of the power auger. Seems to be more for guns and lighter cargo... Cheers, Ice Fisherman And they still flop around, besides, it's wasted space when you can put a box there to put a lot of stuff in to keep dry.
icefisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Posted December 13, 2015 How about this combo idea: One of these mounted at the rear rack: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=ATV%20Drop%20Baskets&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684 And this mounted at the front rack: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/66755/digger-ice-auger-carrier As long as then can also install 2Up seat I think this maybe the ultimate solution...and ditch the sled all together...and not be limited by tongue weight when using the receiver mounted cargo carriers... I'd think this combines should give me enough space for all my stuff and the two kids....and without the sled be easier travel in deeper snow getting stuck less without the sled behind... Comments? Cheers, Ice Fisherman
G.mech Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 I'm not sure how the weight distribution is different between that rack and the receiver mounted one; it's all carried on the rear springs of the ATV. I'm not sure how removable that unit is either for when you put it in the truck...
Fisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 How about this combo idea: One of these mounted at the rear rack: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=ATV%20Drop%20Baskets&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=1&_trksid=p2045573.m1684 And this mounted at the front rack: http://www.cabelas.ca/product/66755/digger-ice-auger-carrier As long as then can also install 2Up seat I think this maybe the ultimate solution...and ditch the sled all together...and not be limited by tongue weight when using the receiver mounted cargo carriers... I'd think this combines should give me enough space for all my stuff and the two kids....and without the sled be easier travel in deeper snow getting stuck less without the sled behind... Comments? Cheers, Ice Fisherman That ATV is a factory single seat configuration, adding a 2 up seat doesn't make it legal for roadside use. I have not had any getting stuck problems with my Otter sled behind the ATV.
icefisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Author Report Posted December 13, 2015 I'm not sure how the weight distribution is different between that rack and the receiver mounted one; it's all carried on the rear springs of the ATV. I'm not sure how removable that unit is either for when you put it in the truck... Greg, I believe the tongue weight is about 100 lbs only....loaded hitch mounted rack with much of my stuff in it will weight significantly more than that....I see people have been having problems when overloading the tongue weight. On the other hand the rear rack is rated for 500 lbs....if I move the power auger to the front rack....the rear drop basket rack with rest of my ice fishing stuff, the 2 Up seat and one of my boys will not weight anywhere close to 500 lbs...again as long as I can mount the 2 Up seat on top of the forward portion of the meshed drop down basket rack. Cheers, Ice Fisherman
misfish Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 I have a box on the back rack of the ATV, the auger sits on top held down by one ratchet strap. It does not move at all. The box is about 40" long, 12" high and 12" wide. Remember whatever size box you make to leave enough room to be able to remove the seat. I can still sit 2 people on the ATV for short runs. Look how purdy that looks. All shiny and new.
Fisherman Posted December 13, 2015 Report Posted December 13, 2015 You mean I should get out the ball peen hammer and break it in..
kerrykcass Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Here is what I use. 2 milk crates notched so auger sits in them properly, mounted on 2x4s with L- brackets screwed to the edge of the 2x4 so I can attach to rack with hose clamps. Pics are not the best but give you a general idea
Fisherman Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 Hey what's that white stuff.. Nice set up on the machine.
Fang Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 simple is best, all we ever used on the sleds and ATV's up in temagami Stinger ATV Ice Auger Locker Hard to find nowadays but Sportsman Guide seems like they list it
misfish Posted December 15, 2015 Report Posted December 15, 2015 simple is best, all we ever used on the sleds and ATV's up in temagami Stinger ATV Ice Auger Locker Hard to find nowadays but Sportsman Guide seems like they list it Something like, keep it simple stupid ? LOL
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