Snowblower guidance (help!)

dsharp

Joined: Oct 13, 2006
Points: 18

Snowblower guidance (help!)
Original Message Oct 13, 2006 3:21 pm

Take pity upon me. I've been lurking here, and I'm looking for some suggestions on a snowblower.

I've narrowed it down to four snowblowers (all around $900 to $1,000):

Cub Cadet, 10 hp, Tecumseh L-head, 28-inch

Husqvarna, 10.5 hp, Tecumseh OHV, 30-inch

Craftsman, 10.5 hp, Briggs OHV, 30-inch

Arien, 9 hp, Tecumseh L-head, 26-inch

The Husq and the Craftsman look to me to be made by the same manufacturers. The Sears guy told me that theirs is made by Murray. Yikes! I actually prefer the first three for ease of use. Of course, I'm aware of the Ariens reputation, though the 9-hp model isn't overly impressive.

Any thoughts? (My driveway is 25 by 50, and I live in Maine. Snowfally can be heavy, but the worst part is the pile at the end of the driveway that's caused by the snow plow!)

Thanks,

David

AKAmajorxlr8n

Joined: Nov 3, 2006
Points: 76

Re: Snowblower guidance (help!)
Reply #34 Nov 11, 2006 2:43 am

PK is THE Ariens Guru. He knows all, tells all. LISTEN to him WELL folks!

Marty FORMERLY MAJORXLR8N <------ bowing to the Ariens Guru

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