Ice Auger Go Kart Machine

[Lee Borgersen]

Ice Auger Go Kart Machine for Ice fishing hauling equipment
by Adam Ford



Video:

https://d2pq0u4uni88oo.cloudfront.net/projects/1509749/video-476831-h264_high.mp4

FAQ

How fast does it go?
Depends on how its geared. It will be sold to go from 7-10 MPH but would be able to go faster by switching gears around.


How much does it weigh?
This prototype is about 105lbs but with redesigning it and using lighter alloys I should be able to build the new one around 75lbs

What ice auger will work on it?
It is unknown what brand will be sold with the machine but I will be making template for specific adapters of the most commonly used brands. As I work harder I will have adapters for all reasonable ice augers.

[beeker]

cool. unique idea and heck maybe the guy can quit his day job.

[Lee Borgersen]

Have you ever wished that your ice auger could also double as the motor of a small go-cart? Wisconsin angler and inventor Adam Ford did, and he is hoping that crowdfunding will raise the $30,000 he needs to put his contraption into production. The aptly named Ice Auger Go Cart Machine is impressively simple, and works by using the motor from the auger to power a chain-drive operated go-cart. The motor operates the cart by moving its rear wheels, and users can swap the smaller front wheels for skis if needed. The handle of the motor section also serves as the steering wheel while driving. Upon reaching the fishing hole, the user then detaches the motor and couples it to back to the auger for drilling.

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[glenn57]

not thinkin it would work in deeper snow.

but i'll take 3 of the models driving!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lee Borgersen]

not thinkin it would work in deeper snow.

but i'll take 3 of the models driving!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I thought you was a family man!  Don't turn around now Glenn butttttt..............

[glenn57]

I am Lee but my wife isn't worried......she keeps telling me I aint wired for 2-20 's much less 3. just cause I be on a diet doesn't mean I cant look at the menu now and then!!!!!!!!!!

[beeker]

funny how a pretty girl can sway a man.