01-27-2014, 01:58 PM
I purchased the SM Lazer Mag with the Solo motor at the beggining of last season. I mainly bought that brand based on the reviews I've read. After having it a while and having more exposure to other power augers, I wouldn't trade the one I have for any of the others I've been around even if you threw in $100 too. The Solo motor is a great runner and starts easy. The blades on the auger are almost 2 years old now, have never been sharpened, and still cut great. The SMLM costs a bit more than some of the others, but IMHO, it is worth it. I'd really like to see how the Honda motor that they put on the most expensive ones works, but then again, I'm a Honda guy.