Got a snowblower?

matthias · Feb 4, 2014

Hey there. I desparately need a snowblower. Do any of you own one you can reccommend to me? Looking for new, two-stage gas, steering, headlight, electric start and good performance all around- especially the tough hardpack pile the town snowplow pushes in front of your driveway. Thanks in advance for any info. GL and HH. Matt

bbqbull · Feb 4, 2014

I bought an Arends a couple years ago. 12 hp, 2 stage, head light and 5 speeds forward and 1 or 2 in reverse.
My is also electric start. Just plug in a 110 volt extension card and push the button.

I will be using my here in a few minutes as another 6" predicted tonite and tomorrow.

Good luck.

ecoast · Feb 4, 2014

I bought a 6hp mtd/yard machines 24" back in '89 for $525new...still works fine.

Brainworm · Feb 4, 2014

I use a 10 hp John Deere snow blower, I also have a Jeep with a plow for the serious stuff :lol:

tonym · Feb 4, 2014

I bought the Cub Cadet (30") 357cc Two-Stage Snow Blower 3 years ago and absolutely love it. 357cc is equivilent to about 13.5 HP

Irons · Feb 4, 2014

Been using this machine for 3 winters now here in Northern Michigan and I'm very happy with it. It starts so easy I never use the electric start and when I changed the oil after the first season it came out clean with no shiny chunks in it!

It's not a monster snowblower so I take my time and don't push it when it's straining and it chugs along just fine. Up to 8 inches of fresh snow I put it in second gear and just follow it along :grin:

http://www.lowes.com/pd_189206-270-...ty_sales_dollar|1&facetInfo=Two-stage|2-stage

msand · Feb 4, 2014

Use this to plow snow for three years now and works great.

Dark Chameleon · Feb 4, 2014

I got a craftsman 24" and have been using it for 8 years and no problems...it paid for itself in 2 years...and this weekend we are expecting to have a 10" snow tomorrow and another 12" on sunday so its going to pay for itself all over again...the only downside I found was the metal piece that lets you run it with one hand snapped off but I prefer it this way..could get another fitted in minutes...I recommend the biggest, baddest, machine you can get, the more HP the better...I didn't see the benefit of the garden tractor add ons..cost twice the price and if your tractor cant get traction your stuffed

Brainworm · Feb 4, 2014

Dark Chameleon said:
I got a craftsman 24" and have been using it for 8 years and no problems...it paid for itself in 2 years...and this weekend we are expecting to have a 10" snow tomorrow and another 12" on sunday so its going to pay for itself all over again...the only downside I found was the metal piece that lets you run it with one hand snapped off but I prefer it this way..could get another fitted in minutes...I recommend the biggest, baddest, machine you can get, the more HP the better...I didn't see the benefit of the garden tractor add ons..cost twice the price and if your tractor cant get traction your stuffed

I already own a BCS tiller tractor the snow attachment runs about 900 bucks, here's a utube vid of it in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqD5efT8uuc

tonym · Feb 4, 2014

Brainworm said:
I already own a BCS tiller tractor the snow attachment runs about 900 bucks, here's a utube vid of it in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqD5efT8uuc

Wow - what a sweet tool - LOVE IT!!!!

coin chaser · Feb 4, 2014

I have a 42" Berco snow blower that goes on my riding lawn mower. The thing will just eat through the snow and its fun to do too! Last storm I was hitting neighbors driveways just having fun and helping out people. Came home with $70 in tips (that i tried to refuse) and a big bowl of homemade bean soup!

matthias · Feb 5, 2014

Thank you for your replies everyone. I started searching stores yesterday and OMG! There is practically a panic for these things going on here. I'm going out today and I will not come home until I have one. We got 10" last Monday, about 4" last night which is now freezing rain. This coming Sunday we are forecasted for lots more snow. I'll post what I get for a snowblower later today. Thanks again. GL and HH. Matt

Metal Maniac · Feb 6, 2014

If you have any hills, you may wanna look at a track-drive.

matthias · Feb 8, 2014

Got One!

Not the best time to shop for a "mid-sized, mid-priced" snowblower as almost everyone was sold out. I settled on a 24" Craftsman with EZ-Steer. Thank you all for your help. GL and HH. Matt

tonym · Feb 8, 2014

looks like a beauty Matt

matthias · Feb 8, 2014

Thanks tonym. GL and HH. Matt

Metal Maniac · Feb 8, 2014

It should last a long time. Better than shoveling.

AJinNJ · Feb 9, 2014

I got this before the winter

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sno-Tek-24-in-Two-Stage-Electric-Start-Gas-Snow-Blower-920402/202222489

Thing is AWESOME!. And it's basically an Ariens which is a commercial brand.

Brainworm · Feb 9, 2014

matthias said:
Not the best time to shop for a "mid-sized, mid-priced" snowblower as almost everyone was sold out. I settled on a 24" Craftsman with EZ-Steer. Thank you all for your help. GL and HH. Matt

Wanna walk it over to my place after the next snow fall so I can see it action :lol:

Anyway nice looking blower that should last you years.

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