Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Some thoughts about an old tank of a machine. I still have this old Simplicity which was assembled by my dad and myself in the early '70's. In approximately 35 years of use only the carb, scraper bar, skids and belts have been replaced. It has no rust and still throws all types of snow further than a 10 HP MTD I also own. The MTD quality is not in the same league. The old Simplicity had a great impeller design which was behind the auger but rotated in the same front to back direction. The impeller still has the original rubber paddle attachments. The speed of the snow through the impeller increases the velocity coming off the auger and I often must lower the shoot to keep from throwing the snow clear across the street. The Simplicity is about 14 inches longer and much heavier somewhat due to the heavy steel construction. Last summer I added the rubber paddle extensions (from a Canadian Co.)to my MTD and will compare the two when snow finally arrives in MA.