Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Should the Weight Be on the Wheels or the Scoop?
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DavidNJ
Joined: Sep 26, 2010
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Should the Weight Be on the Wheels or the Scoop?
Original Message Oct 7, 2010 11:17 pm |
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Ariens mounts there motors behind the axle, moving weight of the scoop. It definitely makes it easy to handle; so far, it is the only 30" that doesn't scare my wife. However, not scaring my wife isn't the main criteria. If the weight is on the nose it resists riding up. If the weight in on the rear wheels it aids traction. Going uphill, additional weight transfers to the wheels. Going downhill, it transfers to the scoop. Although that may or may not be significant. So which is better? The most bias to the wheels as possible? As a side bar, several snow blowers have optional weights to go on the scoop. These typically are on the top, a bit forward of the skid shoe. And rather small, 10#. More like an offset for a cab. Is higher overall weight better? Is it better to have 80# on the nose and 170# on the wheels or 150# on the nose and 170# on the wheels? |
FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Should the Weight Be on the Wheels or the Scoop?
Reply #30 Oct 12, 2010 5:41 am |
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Time for a recap!
OK, the John Deere machine is bad because there is not enough leverage at the handlebars to pick the scoop up and turn.
The Toro is great because it is effortless to pick up and turn.
The Husqvarna Crown is great because he can put his full weight on the handles without the front coming off the ground.
The Toro sucks because any little bit of pressure on the handles cause the front to come off the ground super easy.
OK, where were we? You forgot to mention (incessantly) that anything Honda is terrible and overpriced.
Toro Wheel Horse 522xi GT, Honda HS928TA, Honda HS621AS, Honda HS520A, Toro CCR3000 (work in progress), Honda HS624WA (sold 08/23/2010), Stihl BR550 Backpack Blower, Stihl MS250, McCulloch MS1635, Honda EM6500SX Generator
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888
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Re: Should the Weight Be on the Wheels or the Scoop?
Reply #32 Oct 12, 2010 9:29 am |
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You also need to include that "The Husqvarna Crown is great because no one on this forum has used it and I can't figure out how the auger works."
You're like a train wreck. It's a tragedy but everyone keeps looking.
Lets not forget that anyone who disagrees with him has to be a democrat (I don't get that reference)
This guy is trolling he's posting nonsense and asking nonsensical questions. Oh and that Husqvarna looks like it will bite off more than it can throw. Time weighs heavy on his hands if he's weighing the air in the tires.
"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England." "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."
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