Which snowblower?
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Comments (2)Usually within this or the Toolshed Forum lol . Toro Ariens , Hondas or Yamaha , really depend on your climate (annual snowfall) and financial situation . All the above are quite capable !...See MoreWhich snowblower would you choose?
Comments (5)We have an Ariens 624, 24 inch wide, with plug in electric start. It's 3 years old, and always starts on the first pull, so I have never set up the extension cord & used the electric start feature. The snow exhaust chute has pretty slick paint, and very rarely gets clogged. The chute control is manual, & I do stop quite often and make adjustments. We live in the city, so where the snow lands is usually an issue. We got the blower because the city plows often leave a thick, wide, and heavy deposit of compressed snow & ice at the foot of our driveway, and it can be really hard to remove with a shovel. The Ariens will chop up this material & throw it about 20 feet. The downside to snowblowers is the cost, and the need for a truck to transport them to and from the repair shop. So far, ours has not required any repairs, but I am careful how I use it. That worm & ring gear unit, that drives the augers, runs around 250 dollars to replace....See MoreWhich Snowblower/thrower?
Comments (2)The better single stages like Toro, Honda and others will do a better job and last longer than the low end models from the box stores. The Honda four strokes avoid the hassles of mixing gas but are heavier. A foot of wet snow is a bit tough for the little guys though....See MorePlease help with Snow Blower
Comments (22)Congratulations Bluesman. Buying a brand name that has been around a long time is usually a good decision, and Ariens is such a product. And I'm sure that after you use it for a while there will be features you wish you had and maybe some that you wish you didn't have. But you will figure out some 'work-arounds' and make it work for you, that's the way it goes with me. I bought a Husquevarna 24" with a 7HP about 6 years ago, when my last son moved out, (I wasn't about to go out and shovel). I didn't have a place like this to go for advice, so I just asked around at work and among my friends. I paid a big buck, but I'm one of those that believes you get what you pay for. It's been a great machine for me, but then again my driveway is flat, which is a really big factor. Good Luck. Oh, and by the way, now that you have your shiny new machine....I guarantee a mild winter...See Moresoftfurn
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