Looking for a good Blower (snow that is)

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I am looking around for a good snow blower. Gotta feeling gonna need it this year.

I have 3 car driveway. I want an easy starting blower with tonnes of power. Any suggestions of good ones?

Lowes has many in the $1000 range. Not sure how reliable these may be?
 
Personaly I would steer clear of the big box stores on this one made that mistake good luck getting service after the sale. Bought A Simplicity at a small engine dealer last year (made by Husqvarna) its built like a tank lots of power . I hade a minor problem with a lever breaking due to a bad weld not a big issue but instead of taking it in the shop I bought it at came picked it up gave me a loaner repaired the defect and returned it... Good luck getting that kind of service at A major chain store. Go to a small local shop that strictly deals in small engines lawnmowers Snowblowers etc . They tend to sell higher end products that last you get what you pay for.
 
1. Electric start
2. At least 1 reverse and 3 forward gears
3. Big tires with studs.
4. 24" cutting width
5. Controls to direct snow while on the move.
6. Stay away from box stores...no service.

Off season treat the gas, change the plug every 2 years and go to a rust proofing place like "Krown" and get rust protection in a can to spray the shit out of it after a good power wash at winters end.
Always use fresh gas. Will last forever.

Craftsman, Husqvarna or Honda.

PS. Never blow your neighbours snow, never.

Did the whole side of my street last year after a big snow storm just to be nice. City of Toronto (which owns a small property on the street) advised me that if i continue to do the snow removal that i might be liable if someone slips and falls. Something about assuming the responsibility by doing the plowing. Don't know the legal ramifications but had some asshole from ACROSS the street give me shit for not doing his side. Did'nt even know the guy!
 
onehunglow said:
Don't know the legal ramifications but had some asshole from ACROSS the street give me shit for not doing his side. Did'nt even know the guy!
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What's a neighborhood without a resident asshole?

Can also try TSC (http://www.tscstores.com/#) if you have one nearby, for snowblowers that is. :)
 
After a big snow storm I wait until a bunch of my house poor neighbours up to their eyeballs in debt, who bought more house than they should have, are out struggling with shovels 'cause they can't afford a snowblower like me.

The envy in their eyes as I fire up mine is priceless.

The envy in their eyes as I put it back in my garage when the aren't even half done is more priceless.

Suckers.
 
I have two Toro's. Toro has the nicest chute control for my money. Compared to my older turn the crank back and forth unit, these are like night and day. Having that up/down and side to side one lever manouvering is the grates feature. Lessens the time involved by a third I'd say. Plus you can plop the snow exactly where you want it. These Toro's also throw the snow like no blower I've ever owned or seen. Mine will shoot the snow at least 60 feet on some days depending on the type of snow. Even with the heavy wet shit it whips it pretty far
I do the like the Honda for it's tracks. but you still have to turn the crank to change chute direction.
MY two cents worth
 
TDL2003 said:
What's a neighborhood without a resident asshole?

Can also try TSC (http://www.tscstores.com/#) if you have one nearby, for snowblowers that is. :)
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tscstores looks cool but wonder why they so far from Toronto area.
 
Radio_Shack said:
tscstores looks cool but wonder why they so far from Toronto area.
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Farming / Hardware store. Not too many people buying farm equipment or feed in Toronto.
 
I have a 80 foot double driveway I use a 12 horse craftsman, sears stands behind there products, easy to use just plug it in 1 push it fires right up and does a nice job. Snowblowers are sold by hp and the width of the cut.
 
Mostly, they are all the same.

Radio_Shack said:
I am looking around for a good snow blower. Gotta feeling gonna need it this year.

I have 3 car driveway. I want an easy starting blower with tonnes of power. Any suggestions of good ones?

Lowes has many in the $1000 range. Not sure how reliable these may be?
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Unless you are buying a Honda, they mostly all have brigs and stratton motor or Techomseh motors. These are all of fair quality. I have had mine for 10 years and it still looks new. Under $1000 can get a 10 hp. wich is adequete for most any average house.


Never volunteer t do any snow clearing for anyone

Unless they are elderly or handicapped.

To do it once is to agree to a life long promise to always do snow clearing for that person, then the other neighbours will want you to do their driveways too.

If you are approached to clear snow, you tell them, - OK but only this once because these snow blower motors only last about 200 - 300 hours, and if I do about 15 - 20 hours a year maybe the thing will last for 10 or 15 years.

This is bull shit, but it keeps the freeloaders away.
 
hilroy said:
Personaly I would steer clear of the big box stores on this one made that mistake good luck getting service after the sale. Bought A Simplicity at a small engine dealer last year (made by Husqvarna) its built like a tank lots of power . I hade a minor problem with a lever breaking due to a bad weld not a big issue but instead of taking it in the shop I bought it at came picked it up gave me a loaner repaired the defect and returned it... Good luck getting that kind of service at A major chain store. Go to a small local shop that strictly deals in small engines lawnmowers Snowblowers etc . They tend to sell higher end products that last you get what you pay for.
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Big box stores are OK, in my opinion. You just have to change the oil once or twice a season and the spark plugs every 2 or 3 years. They don't do that for you anyways.
 
big dogie said:
Bought a Honda about five years ago expensive but worth it...

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Hondas are a quality machine, no doubt. For myself I bought the $1000, 10 hp Yard Machine Blower. Very noisy, does the job. but there is a $1700 price difference.
 
Just bought this puppy from Rona today at the 15% off day sale.

http://www.mtdcanada.com/yardmachines/product.asp?TypeID=6&ProductID=2358

Cost $1199 less %15 (+tax of course).

13.5 GT 305cc OHV / 28"13.5 GT 305cc Briggs & Stratton OHV® winterized engine

28” clearing width and 21” intake height
Electric & manual start
6 forward, 2 reverse speeds: operate the snow blower to match the conditions
Single hand controls: leave one hand free to operate chute
Remote chute tilt & manual crank chute rotation: aim snow in the desired direction
12” serrated augers: penetrate through snow chopping it up for faster removal
12” impeller
In-dash yard light: improves low visibilityHeavy-duty, adjustable & reversible slide shoes
16” x 6.5” SNOW HOG tires: heavy duty treads provide maximum traction
Space saving, folding handles
Arctic tested high-impact 5” polymer chute: won't rust, dent or crack!
Durable automotive style powder coated paint
Extra shear bolts included
Assembles in minutes
Oil pre-filled in engine
2 year limited warranty



I think I am all set for a crazy winter!!!!!
 
Radio shack, one day when data1960 comes a beggin when the big one hits. Throw some snow on him!:p
 
HAMSTER INSPECTOR said:
Radio shack, one day when data1960 comes a beggin when the big one hits. Throw some snow on him!:p
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What data1960 means is he hopes we don't get any snow :--) I have to go with him on this one. I hope I never have to use the blower but that is a pipe dream in Toronto.
 
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