The R1 is outfitted with a durable composite bottom, centering point, and cutting ring to ensure that you can safely and comfortably re-drill old holes without the binding and jarring that many curved blade augers experience. The 8” model weighs just 23 lbs, features a full length 40-inch auger, and cuts 1600” of ice on a single charge. All ION augers come with a Reverse mode for flushing slush.
Features:
- A high-performance, 5 Amp Hour, 40V MAX Lithium-ion battery powers the 8 inch ION R1 through up to 1600″ of ice on a single charge.
- Allows for ultra-precise blade positioning when opening new holes, or re-opening frozen holes.
- A re-optimized power system makes the ION R1 more powerful, offering up to 30% faster cutting speeds than previous Gen 1 ION augers.
- Reverse eliminates the need for an ice skimmer by flushing the slush ice down the hole.
- At only 23 pounds, the 8 inch ION R1 weighs nearly 40% less than typical gas-powered augers. This means less effort drilling and more opportunity to focus on fishing.
- Bright LED lights positioned under the powerhead illuminate the ice surface when drilling, making the ION R1 ideal for operation at night, or inside dark shelters.
- Ensures smooth and consistent cutting in all conditions and easily re-drills old holes. Aggressive design cuts through ice quickly with an incredibly smooth breakthrough. Composite material provides additional resistance to icing up.
- By bringing the handlebars closer to the powerhead, drilling next to walls in ice houses is easier than ever.
- A durable, classic steel flite design helps clear ice and snow from the hole.
- Bungee strap blade protector included with purchase to help extend the life of your blades.
- ION® offers the optimal combination of weight and high-powered delivery, giving you maximum efficiency at the lightest weight possible.
Specifications:
- Compatibility: Gen 1
- Battery: 5 Amp Hour
- Range: Up to 1600 inch Per Charge
- Cutting Diameter: 8 inch
- Auger Style: Steel Flite
- Auger Bottom: Composite Bottom
- Blade Protector: Included
- Transmission: Planetary Gear
- Reverse Mode: Yes
