Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions |
|
bontaiJoe
 
If it's free, it's for me!
Location: Saylorsburg, PA
Joined: Jun 4, 2004
Points: 424
![]()
|
 |
What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Original Message Aug 2, 2005 9:20 am |
|
I know from reading a lot of posts here that many here favor the Ariens and Toro walk behind snow blowers, and that Simplicity has a good reputation as well. Since I own older Deere tractors, I'm occassionally at my Deere dealer for parts and I have often checked out the Frontier snow blowers he has on the floor. They LOOK like they should be a decent machine, and a real plus for me is the handle bars are high enough that I don't have to bend over like I do on my brother's Honda track machine (a mighty fine machine but built for people 6" shorter than me, I'm 6'-3") I haven't used one, and didn't want to take up my dealer's time having him demonstrate one when I wasn't actually in the market, but I am curious as to why they don't get mentioned here. I know that they are built by Murray, but to Deere specs (I assume). Are they high priced junk? Good machines, but I can match the quality for less money with an Ariens? Or excellent machines that cost so much, that most folks can't afford them? I seem to remember they were pretty expensive.
"Man's mind stretched to a new idea, never goes back to its original dimension." -Oliver Wendell Holmes
|
ChrisS
Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.
Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793
![]()
|
 |
Re: What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Reply #9 Aug 4, 2005 11:41 am |
|
Not MTD bashing, just calling it as I see it. I've often defended MTD as I believe they offer a product at price points that appeal to many, many people, Just saying you can do better...at a higher cost. LL
For the record LL I did not take you post as a bashing post, just your opinion and I felt that Rob was just having some fun and trying to keep the topic light.
"Just saying you can do better...at a higher cost." While I would agree with you when we are comparing most brands this is not always the case with all the units under the Murray name. Many times they are as competitively priced as an MTD unit if you do some careful shopping. C
This message was modified Aug 4, 2005 by ChrisS
Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy. Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin. Tough as it is ugly.
|
Marshall
As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )
Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730
![]()
|
|
|
Re: What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Reply #15 Aug 4, 2005 6:27 pm |
|
Bragger....  Are you hinting to me baby? Wait, Paula you're right, that's it. I meant to say Tecumseh, not Honda. Yea, the Chief rules, Honda sucks hind tit. I never could get Joe F and Bobby_P on here at the same time. Tsk tsk, could have been fun. Fix a little popcorn, kick your feet up, throw in a post just to stir the pot now and then........oh the good old days. 
|
faithfulFrank
He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep
to gain what he cannot lose....
Location: Batavia, N.Y.
Joined: Jan 20, 2004
Points: 1067
![]()
|
|
|
Re: What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Reply #16 Aug 5, 2005 10:26 am |
|
Marshall........come away from the dark side....... you pot stirrer you.......  One can tell that we are in to the OPE doldrums...no rain, so slow mowing..too early to play with the snowblower.....no wonder Marshall is posting boat stuff...... Time to get some edging done, perhaps some chain saw trimming done before winter......you can think about rototilling up everything in the garden soon.......sealing the driveway before winter...........insulate, recaulk, get a good coat of wax on all cars, trucks and OPE....... See there is still stuff to do......... Frank D.
Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230 Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!
|
Marshall
As Long As There Are Tests, There Will Be Prayer In Public Schools. ;- )
Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 7730
![]()
|
|
|
Re: What's the group opinion on Deere Frontier snowblowers?
Reply #17 Aug 5, 2005 12:11 pm |
|
Marshall........come away from the dark side....... you pot stirrer you....... One can tell that we are in to the OPE doldrums...no rain, so slow mowing..too early to play with the snowblower.....no wonder Marshall is posting boat stuff...... Time to get some edging done, perhaps some chain saw trimming done before winter......you can think about rototilling up everything in the garden soon.......sealing the driveway before winter...........insulate, recaulk, get a good coat of wax on all cars, trucks and OPE....... See there is still stuff to do......... Frank D.
Frank, it's my ornriness coming out. If too much time goes by without any havoc, a man has to create some. LOL
All that normal seasonal stuff is standard issue. Though, I have decided wax thing isn't what it use to be so I've turned that over to my son. Buff boy, I said buff! 
|
|
|
