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Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV Review
The Bounty Hunter TK4 Tracker IV is a step up from the Gold Digger with automatic ground tracking and a 3-mode discrimination system. At under $70, it offers remarkable value for a first proper detector and is rugged enough for outdoor use.
4.8/10 • ★ 4.1/5 (12000 reviews)
£55 UK RRP
Our Full Review
How It Performs
🏖 Beach
The auto ground tracking helps a little on dry sand but it won’t handle wet salt beach conditions well without manual ground balance.
🪙 Gold
Not intended for gold detecting – low frequency and concentric coil limit its effectiveness on small nuggets.
🌱 Beginners
An excellent first detector for a teenager or adult beginner. Three modes let you begin learning discrimination without overwhelming complexity.
🪙 Coins
Finds coins reliably at 4 – 5 inches in moderate soil. A solid coin shooter for parks and gardens.
🏹 Relics
Can locate larger iron relics but without target ID you’ll dig a lot of junk. Not ideal for serious relic hunters.
At A Glance
TechnologyVLF
Frequency6.6 kHz
Coil8″
WaterproofNo
Weight2.5 lbs
Battery Life15 hrs
Warranty2 yrs
Best ForAll-Purpose, Coins
👍 Pros
- ✓Auto ground tracking
- ✓Rugged build quality
- ✓Affordable price point
- ✓Headphone jack included
👎 Cons
- ✗No numeric target ID
- ✗Limited depth for the price
- ✗Concentric coil less effective in trashy sites
Our Verdict
4.8/10
A basic entry-level machine best viewed as a low-cost way into the hobby. Best suited to beginner-level detectorists focused on coins, all-purpose.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24
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