Drills Officially Approved for ICNUTS

We recommend any good quality 1/2 drive cordless drills. There are so many 18-volt to 20-volt lithium-ion drills on the market. We do not want you to use hammer mode, impacts, or electric drills with a generator. Get a cordless drill with a light and a safety handle for two-hand operation of the drill. Use low gear or 1st gear when operating the drill. If you'd like to call us and talk further about drills, we'll be happy to provide more information on the drills we have used for different applications. In 2014, we started this, and we only had 12-volt and 14-volt drills, mainly on the market, and Ni-Cad batteries. When 18-volt and 20-volt drills came out with brushless motors, we rarely got any concerns about drills not lifting a fish house.

Below are some new model drills that are compatible with ice augers, making them the most powerful drills on the market. If you are considering a cordless drill auger for ice fishing and lifting your fish house, these are worth considering. Most 20-volt and 18-volt drills will work with Icnuts, but if you want to use an ice auger, please consider some of the new models below Every year these models will change, but comparing specifications will help you make a decision on what to buy.

You can use any cordless drill brand you choose as long as it meets or exceeds the following minimum requirements:

Side Stabilizer Arm (for a secure two-handed grip)
1/2" Drill Chuck
18 Volt/4 Amp Lithium-ion Battery (or higher)
Brushless Motor Design
500-750 RPM with a minimum of 725 in/lbs or 820 UWO of torque

These drills are officially approved for ICNUTS Below.

Remember, in 2015, we didn't have lithium batteries or higher torque drills, yet people still used our product.

Milwaukee Models