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

I asked this question as part of another post but thought that it would get a better response if I posted it as a stand alone thread.  I am considering a snow cab for my snow thrower.  First do you think that they are a good investment or is a snow thrower better without one?  Second, if you do have one and think that they are worth the effort to buy and install, which one would you recomend?  Borat, gave me a nice link in the other thread and there is a how to install video that I found interesting here: http://www.classicaccessories.com/instructions/.

How important is it to have one that has the easy on, easy off feature.  It was toughted as good for storage.  Thanks for the input,

Rick

Hey clay;

The company on amazon that had it for $79.99 is either out of stock or no longer carrying them. I included a link to them anyway, in case it comes back in stock. Its below.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000VUN8I/ref=pd_luc_mri?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A1J7OTSURZAVWI&v=glance


I originally ordered the cab from Jackssmallengine. They had the cab at $89.99 price and would not match amazon. But they answered my original e-mail quick and I liked that it had a phone number listed on there site, which I also called and got some answers. Availability, shipping cost.   After I ordered it went down hill. Charge double them original shipping quote and no movement on the order in 5 business days as promised. Then called again and got run around.. won't go into it. But it was enough to tick me off and canceled the order. I will not order from them again.

Before I ordered from jacks I had contacted sportman guide as well, Should have waited a little longer and would have realized service was night and day.  Sportsman guide also has a number, unsure if its listed on their site, but all e-mails are signed with it. They matched price, guaranteed no border issues and even had the appropriate tax category for my province. They have their act together and I was really please with them.  As soon as I canceled my jacks order, I ordered from them.  Unit shipped next day and I got it two weeks later. Pretty good considering I am at the furthest easterly point in North America, on a island with christmas shipping times in the mix.

Here is a link to sportsman guide. They originally had it for $89.99 as well, it was on sale. Its now at $99.99. Probably still cheaper then most if not all. The only places I could find cheaper were that place on amazon and jacks was the same price.  Even if jacks is still 89.99 I would deal with sportsmanguide first.


Borat.

Yes, I could probably move it down a little, but I really like it at this height. If I have much trouble getting in and out of the shed, I will do so. But as it stands right now, the height is just right. I am almost 6' 2" . With a hat on now, I tend to rub the flap that comes down over the back. If I went lower I could see me always hitting that if I do not crunch down a little before getting in. I also like that I can tip the snowblower back a bit with this height, if I lowered it my head would hit the roof and stop me from tipping the blower back.  But like I said, if I have to, I will. 

Can I ask you guys how wide is the cab? I have a "36" walk in door that I run my blower in through in my garage and I was wondering if I got on e if it would work? I can't get a "30" snowblower through as with the skids on it gets too tight but my "26" goes through as well as my old "28" as well.

Thanks, Coldfingers

This web site gives the dimensions of this particular cab:  http://www.coverbonanza.com/38903/26231/Snow-Thrower-Covers--Cabs/Deluxe-Snow-Thrower-Cab----Two--Stage-Snow-Throwers.html

It lists this Deluxe cab as:  Overall size 30"L x 28"W x 50"H.

They are becoming scarce in my area so it is better to get one sooner than later.  Anyone find any good prices on the deluxe one, I would appreciate either a PM or a response on this thread.

Without going out and measuring it right now, I believe its 28.5" from outside to outside of the bars that the cab holds on too.  I sort of remember this as its mention it the manual to check this dimension to ensure its install right.  My bucket is 30" and its slightly smaller then it.  Hard to believe you cannot fit a 30" snowblower in a 36" door.  skid shoes are not 3" thick. I guess it would be somewhat tight, but it should go in without issue.

My neighbour had difficulty getting his 29" snow thrower through the 32" door to his storage shed.  I recommended that he put the skids on the inside of the intake housing.  Goes in quite a bit easier now.  On his machine (Craftsman) the skids didn't interfere with the augers. 

borat wrote:
Yal, can see that. thats only 3" in difference. But 6" seems more do able.

I have been waiting for a local hardware stock to get some more Deluxe cabs in stock.  They told me that I was on the call list.  In the mean time I found ONE Classic Deluxe Snow cab left at Sears.  I asked them if they would price match the other store even if the other store did not have them instock.  The surprising answer was yes.  They then matched the $89.95 price plus gave me another 10% off.  $81 for the Classic Deluxe Snow Cab was a great deal. 

Putting it all together wasn't terrible either.  I assembled it out of order due to the weather.  I assembled the whole removeable part indoors and then went outside and put the few parts on the snow thrower that needed to be done outside.  The wind was blowing and we had over 8" of snow and it was the most comfortable snow removal that I have ever done.  My pants had some snow blow back on them and even the back of my hat, but for the most part my upper body was in great shape. 

If you have considered putting a snow cab on your machine, once you do so, you will be wondering why you didn't do it earlier. 

Rick

Last year I posted a similar comment on a different  (the OPE ) forum.   I couldn't believe the number of replies that said snow cabs look goofy, made the operator look like a dork or was just not cool?   All these years of snow throwing, I had missed the part about how one should look while doing it.    Got to wonder what goes through some people's heads some times.  Personally, I think looking warm is a far better experience.   

This old guy likes to be comfortable and forget what the neighbors think.  I'm glad to provide entertainment  for them and I will smile to myself.  By the way, the Elmer Fud hat that I wear is comfortable and keeps me warm no matter what my buddies tell me about how it looks.  Thanks for the help making the selection Borat, I really like it.

Rick

Clay wrote:
You're welcome Rick.  I wouldn't recommend it if it wasn't a good value.  For the money, it can't be beat.   Considering what available, out there, I'd say that it's hard to beat at any price, particularly when compared to name brand units.