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

I  am considering between 5-7 hp machine, i  am wondering which brand I should "not" go for?

thanks

depending on which sears model it is they may all be built by the same manufacturer - mtd. troy built and yard machines are both mtd machines. only difference is the paint. looking for a machine you can own for 25 years? buy a ariens or toro or simplicity from your local dealer - not home depot.

best luck

The craftsman's are built by AYP the other two are built by MTD. AYP also builds HUSKY and PoulanPro snow throwers.

Ron

cavebear53 wrote:

without having the sears model number there is no way you can know if the machine he is looking at is built by ayp or mtd.

or to rephrase your statement SOME craftsman's are built by ayp

Well on the MTD web site they show what brands they make and Sears Craftsman is not on the list . Now goto Jacks small engine web site and he planly states that AYP builds Craftsman and Husky plus PoulanPro. and thats where I recived my info from.

Ron

cavebear53 wrote:

you need to do more research marine. if you go to the sears site and look at what is offered you will see that the only ayp machine is  model #881060 the 14.5 lb torque unit with briggs power. the give away is the wrap around handlebar design. some of the other machines are absolutly mtd built. just look closely at the stamped sheet metal augurs - example would be the 33" or 45" machines. you are correct that the mtd site does not mention craftsman as one of their brands, this is because the craftsman brand is private labeled for sears. mtd does build private label machines for other companys like sears and northern tool.http://www.sears.com/shc/s/s_10153_12605_Lawn+%26+Garden_Snow+Equipment_Snow+Throwers%2C+Gas

best regards,

mark

  My brother in law recently purchased a snowblower from sears. The cables were not adjusted and the drive belt tensioner pulley was completely missing. I have heard that poor assembly is a common problem with machines bought from larger stores and you should really go over you're machine before picking it up regardless of brand. some snowblowers will require optional equipment to run in severe winter conditions.