Carrying auger on sled

[SamSteele]

I’m looking for a few different options to carry my SM 40V on my sled. I have been pulling it in my Pelican sled, but looking for ways to mount it on my 2014 Arctic Cat T570. I know there are a few different styles, like the jaws of ice or the tube styles. What none of them show is how they mount to various sleds.

Anyone have pics of their setups?


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[35 whelen]

I mounted the Digger ice auger Mount works great

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[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by 35 whelen

I mounted the Digger ice auger Mount works great

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I see some are mounted on the rear rack and others on the front, over the hood. I’m assuming you have yours on the rear rack? Does it impede using your travel cover?


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[35 whelen]

Not on mine ,but if you had the auger on it as you were travelling obviously

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[old dog]

I use the same mounting bracket on my SxS. Works great

[English Setter]

I have the jaws of ice on the back rack of my ski doo expedition. Carries my Ion nicely. I can’t remember if that is the supplied U-bolt or if I bought a larger pair to fit


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[coldlaketackleshack]

I have a digger on the back of both my sleds and the front of my quad they work great

[SamSteele]

Thanks guys. Been looking around and can’t seem to find either of those options locally. Would like to support a local shop if I can instead of ordering online.


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[honker_clonker]

I'd consider a front mount as it should provide a smoother ride for the auger and less snow kick up getting onto the auger head. I built a platform/wing on the back of my sled last year for a gear box and auger to try be more mobile. The auger head and half the leg was supported with half the leg hanging off the back. I launched the auger a couple times off of said wing bouncing over some drifts and I wasn't really going that fast. Definitely could secure it better and maybe those other things are more sturdy but something to consider. The moisture/snow on the powerhead is worse for a carburated engine maybe? A cover/garbage bag would be OK too. Things to think about!

[35 whelen]

Front-mounted is the way to go I couldn't get one mounted on mine just the way it was made maybe the newer ones you can

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[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by honker_clonker

I'd consider a front mount as it should provide a smoother ride for the auger and less snow kick up getting onto the auger head. I built a platform/wing on the back of my sled last year for a gear box and auger to try be more mobile. The auger head and half the leg was supported with half the leg hanging off the back. I launched the auger a couple times off of said wing bouncing over some drifts and I wasn't really going that fast. Definitely could secure it better and maybe those other things are more sturdy but something to consider. The moisture/snow on the powerhead is worse for a carburated engine maybe? A cover/garbage bag would be OK too. Things to think about!

That’s good to know. I have the SM 40V, so less worried about fuel and carbs, but certainly don’t want it flying off either.


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[sportman]

I believe the Fishin Hole carries the Digger or can get one for you

[SamSteele]

Originally Posted by sportman

I believe the Fishin Hole carries the Digger or can get one for you

They are out of stock. I would like to see one in person before I make a special order to ensure that it will work for my sled.

[35 whelen]

Originally Posted by SamSteele

They are out of stock. I would like to see one in person before I make a special order to ensure that it will work for my sled.

They can easily be adapted to most sled I used a couples hose clamps and U clamps sturdy as can be

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[AlbertanGP]

Make sure you confirm the fit of your Strikemaster 40v in a Digger. They don't hold the hex shaft of an Ion G2 properly without modification. Nothing a heat gun doesn't make short work of. But something to be aware of nonetheless.