Auger Holder Fits Receiver Hitch

Auger Holder Fits Receiver Hitch AUGERS Augers (29B) 32-1-35 Anyone who spends a lot of time digging holes will be interested in this new "auger mount" that transports augers and also holds it while you dig. The Auger Easer is designed to mount in any 2-in. receiver hitch and can be used on both pickups and ATV's. "It eliminates all the strain of operating an auger and allows you to drill holes without having to hang onto anything or do any lifting at all. You just crank the auger up or down and operate the throttle," says inventor Monte Sande, St. John, N. Dak. "It works great for making fence post holes, tree holes, or even ice fishing holes." The auger attaches to a metal bracket that rides up and down on a chain. Turning a crank makes the auger go up or down. It has a ratchet, like a boat winch, that holds it steady in position. The auger is fastened by two hand-tightened clamps. It's easy to mount and dismount. Two side-mounted channels help keep the auger rigid, and a safety latch at top of unit keeps the auger from accidentally falling down. An optional 4-way tilt feature is available for drilling on uneven ground. "It's built heavy and will last a long time," says Sande. "It took a long time to design it. I drove about 1,500 miles in my pickup going across fields, testing it to make sure there were no weak spots. There's even a built-in tightener that keeps the carrier tight inside the receiver hitch so it won't wobble. "Another advantage of the carrier is that it makes the auger easy to start and to work on because it's always held firmly in place." Sande says the auger will come on the market sometime this spring. He expects it to sell for about $1,400 without the auger. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Monte Sande, Sande Specialties, St. John, N. Dak. 58369 (ph 701 477-5721; sandespc@ augereaser.com; augereaser.com; www. augereaser.com).

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