Tracker IVSingle frequency
Tracker IV
6.6 kHzFrequency
CoilWaterproof part
2.6 lbWeight
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Bounty Hunter Gold Digger
The Gold Digger is a light, two-mode detector: All Metal and Discrimination, at 2.2 lb on a 7-inch coil. Despite the name, it runs a low 6.6 kHz, far below the gold VLF detectors on file.
6.6 kHzOne frequency
CoilWaterproof part
2.2 lbWeight, 1.0 kg
| Technology | Single frequency |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | 6.6 kHz |
| Waterproofing | Coil only (depth not published)Control box not waterproof, not rated |
| Weight | 2.2 lb (1.0 kg) |
| Coil | 7-inch |
| Battery | 2 x 9 V (not included) |
| Battery life | Up to 25 hFirst Texas lists 20-25 h on alkaline batteries. |
| Search modes | All Metal, Discrimination |
| Target ID | None |
| Display | Analog |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Status | In the current range |
Source: First Texas Products, Bounty Hunter Gold Digger product page (opens in a new tab), read Oct. 16, 2026.
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How it differs from its neighbors
One step up in the same family, the Tracker IV keeps 6.6 kHz but swaps in an 8-inch coil and adds a Tone mode. That costs 0.4 lb, for 2.6 lb in all, and doubles the warranty to 2 years from 1 year.
The Junior T.I.D. is lighter still, at 1.5 lb, on a 6-inch coil. It shows a three-category visual target ID and runs on 2 x AA (not included). The Gold Digger takes two 9 V cells instead.
All three come from the same maker. On each, only the coil is waterproof, and the control box is not rated.
| Spec | DetectorGold Digger | DetectorTracker IV |
|---|---|---|
| Frequencies | 6.6 kHz | 6.6 kHz |
| Waterproofing | CoilWaterproof part | CoilWaterproof part |
| Weight | 2.2 lb1.0 kg | 2.6 lb1.2 kg |
| Battery | 2 x 9 V (not included) | 2 x 9 V (not included) |
| Target ID | None | None |
| Display | Analog | Analog |
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Facts from First Texas Products' page for each model, read Oct. 16, 2026.
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Models to compare
Three facts per model on one scale; open a card for its full spec sheet.
Junior T.I.D.Single frequency
Junior T.I.D.
6.6 kHzFrequency
CoilWaterproof part
1.5 lbWeight
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Gold MonsterSingle frequency
Gold Monster 1000
45 kHzFrequency
3.3 ftCoil only
2.94 lbWeight
View on Amazon Gold Monster 1000 (opens in a new tab)Affiliate link
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Questions about the Gold Digger
Answered from First Texas Products' product page, read Oct. 16, 2026.
Like any metal detector, it reacts to gold jewelry. For small nuggets, gold VLF models run much higher than its 6.6 kHz, such as 71 kHz on the Fisher Gold Bug 2. Others, such as the GPX 6000, use pulse induction.
Its coil handles wet grass and puddles; the control box carries no rating, and First Texas says it is not waterproof. Shield it from rain.
It takes 2 x 9 V (not included). First Texas lists 20-25 h (alkaline) of use.
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