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Catt


Location: Minnesota
Joined: Oct 16, 2009
Points: 196

John Deere 1330SE
Original Message   Sep 9, 2010 7:18 pm
Last year I bought a John Deere 1130SE snowblower and for the most part I was extremely happy with it's performance. I love the hand warmers, electric chute rotation, easy steer and the front end weight just to name a few.  The only problem I had, which was pretty significant, was the intermittent transmission slipping.  After sealing the transmission housing with silicone and some weather stripping, the problem was completely gone.  The remainder of the winter was very pleasing and I always looked forward to using the 1130.  I also had a second snowblower that I'm trading for a new 1330SE.  So now I'll have the 1130 and the 1330.  The 1130 will be for my business parking lot.  Some of the interesting features of the 1330 is the addition of an electric deflector control and dash area integrated headlights.  So now the chute is totally electric (both rotation and the deflector).  The slipping transmission should be resolved from water getting into the rubber/aluminum disc drive.  To fix this problem, Deere added a rubber gasket between the engine mounting plate and the transmission housing.  I'll try to post some pictures in the future.
BTW, my second choice would have been an Ariens since they seem to give people on this website support from at least one poster.  I wish Briggs, Simplicity or Deere would give the same support.
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borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #81   Nov 18, 2011 12:51 pm
Bill_H wrote:
No such thing as too much snowblower!

I beg to differ. 

As long as it's powerful and light and it doesn't work me half to death, I'd agree with the above.  However, due to the laws of  physics, from my experience, that's not been the case.   Hence my sudden interest in single stage machines.  In most cases, I can clear reasonable amounts of snow just as fast using an SS machine vs. the two stage without anywhere near the fatigue. 
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #82   Nov 18, 2011 2:34 pm
I concur with Borat.  Don't feel like wrestling with a big, heavy, and powerful snowblower when I don't have to.

Snow accumulations less than 8 inches and if the EOD isn't frozen solid, I take out the smaller single stage snowblower.  I can move around easier, get into tighter spots close to walls and things.
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #83   Nov 18, 2011 2:43 pm
Bill_H wrote:
No such thing as too much snowblower!

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FrankMA


Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #84   Nov 18, 2011 3:17 pm
aa335 wrote:

I think he needs a single stage for that amount of snow and for the size of his driveway, that might be considered overkill as well.

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Stainless


Joined: Nov 17, 2011
Points: 24

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #85   Nov 18, 2011 3:20 pm
Looks like he's throwing the heaviest stuff a good 3-4 feet.

When my budget allows, and if deemed beneficial, I might pick up a single stage.  Right now, I wanted to prepare for as many scenarios as possible with a single solution.

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #86   Nov 18, 2011 3:41 pm
FrankMA wrote:
I think he needs a single stage for that amount of snow and for the size of his driveway, that might be considered overkill as well.

With 32" wide manual snow pusher, he can be done in 10 minutes.  Getting some exercise and not having to breathe in that exhaust fume of that beast. 
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #87   Nov 18, 2011 4:55 pm
Yeah......well, what can I say???

If he had a lot more snow, maybe he might have given a more impressive performance.  As it was, I'd have to say, at best, lackluster if not bordering on the absurd. 

On the upside, I have to say that it certainly turns nicely and with it's bulk likely could push  some serious heavy snow.   He could be assigned the e.o.d. man for the entire block. 
Stainless


Joined: Nov 17, 2011
Points: 24

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #88   Nov 18, 2011 5:10 pm
I'm already jealous of the Honda snowblowers.  Those things seem to throw snow an absurd distance.
Dr_Woof


Don't blow into the wind, and don't eat yellow snow. WOOF!

Location: Saskatchewan
Joined: Dec 13, 2010
Points: 253

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #89   Nov 18, 2011 5:19 pm
My house is 140 feet from the highway centerline.  With a good avaerage Saskatchewan helping wind behind me, my Honda will throw snows into the field on the other side of the hwy.

borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: John Deere 1330SE
Reply #90   Nov 18, 2011 6:27 pm
Dr_Woof wrote:
My house is 140 feet from the highway centerline.  With a good avaerage Saskatchewan helping wind behind me, my Honda will throw snows into the field on the other side of the hwy.

Well, not to diminish the potency of your Honda but I'll put my money on the Saskatchewan wind any day.   Blow into that same wind.  Tell us how far the snow goes. 

Shoot!!  Just throw a handful of snow in the air on the right day in Saskatechewan and it'll end up in Ontario. 
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