Eskimo · Ice Augers
Eskimo Pistol Bit
Best for: Ultralight foot-travel anglers pairing an auger bit with the cordless drill they already own.
$150-300
Eskimo · Ice Augers
Eskimo Mako M43
Gas power keeps drilling all day from a fuel can with no charger required. The main tradeoff is louder and heavier than comparable electric augers.
Best for: Remote and multi-day anglers far from electrical outlets who need unlimited holes from a jerry can.
$300-600 · retailer confirms current transaction details
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- Brand
- Eskimo
- Category
- Ice Augers
- Price band
- $300-600
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- Gas power keeps drilling all day from a fuel can with no charger required
- Smooth, even breakthrough including when re-drilling old holes
- Proven engine platform with wide parts availability
Watch for
- Louder and heavier than comparable electric augers
- Requires fuel mixing, routine maintenance, and end-of-season draining
- Cold starts can mean choke-and-prime fiddling, and a flooded engine costs fishing time
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- $300-600
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Engine
- 43cc Viper two-cycle gas
- Cutting diameters
- 8 and 10 inch
- Bit
- Quantum steel auger bit with centering ring
- Transmission
- All-metal
- Blades
- Stainless steel
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ION Alpha Plus
Best for: Hole-hopping anglers who want ION's fastest cutting with the lowest swing weight.
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Product FAQ
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Who is the Eskimo Mako M43 best for?
Remote and multi-day anglers far from electrical outlets who need unlimited holes from a jerry can.
What stands out about the Eskimo Mako M43?
Gas power keeps drilling all day from a fuel can with no charger required. The main tradeoff to weigh is louder and heavier than comparable electric augers.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the Eskimo Mako M43?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the Eskimo Mako M43 with other ice augers?
Use the Ice Augers category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.