Couple that with the cost of a new auger, electronics, perhaps a snowmobile or ATV, or even an RV-style crank ... my hand auger, but if the auger is SHARP and there's only a foot of ice, I was ...

Although it is pretty lightweight at only 34 lbs, the Ryobi Ice Auger can generate up to 54 ft. lbs. engine torque. On the other hand, the Ryobi Earth Auger is designed to drill holes through soil ...