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nickc3
Joined: Dec 9, 2005
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Should I buy? Bolens 8HP Snowblower
Original Message Dec 10, 2005 9:00 am |
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Haven't looked at it yet...but its about an hour away. $200 Is Bolens a good brand. Looks like it used to be an MTD brand, but they stopped making BOlens-branded blowers. But, was it a decent machine? Can I still gets parts?
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mml4
Snow is good, Deep snow is better!
Joined: Dec 31, 2003
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Re: Should I buy? Bolens 8HP Snowblower
Reply #2 Dec 11, 2005 8:54 am |
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If it"s the old Bolen's 8hp 24 inch machine that has the differential on the wheels ,5 forward and 2 reverse speeds with heated handgrips weighs 290lbs with a cast iron gearbox the answer is a definite yes. I have that machine labeled TroyBilt when Troybilt was in New York before the MTD buy out. Bolens made the machine for Troybilt and it is a snow moving tank. The best part of the deal is that parts are still available through MTD. Good Luck, Marc
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RnB213
Joined: Dec 19, 2005
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Re: Should I buy? Bolens 8HP Snowblower
Reply #3 Dec 19, 2005 10:09 pm |
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Bolens is now made by MTD, but MTD doesnt carry old Bolens parts, so your right parts would be an issue.
Toro/Lawnboy, Simplicity, Snapper, Husqvarna,Jonsered, Briggs, Tecumseh,Kohler,Honda
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