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chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
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Which single stage has the most power
Original Message   Oct 27, 2010 8:36 am
Preface: I've have has a HS520. Due to space contraints, etc - I'm not looking at 2 stage. Single stage for the most part is a perfect fit just short of....living on the right side and the plows only plow to the right so I cam constantly getting plowed in... Throw is fine already on the HS520. I was only curios does the 421/221 or even any current models on the market may have a bit more bite on the EOD/overnight plowed snow...
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aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #128   Dec 22, 2010 3:56 pm
Wow, it's been quiet, I thought you were busy wrenching on that 621, not flipping 2 snowblowers.

So I see you're thinking about picking up a Yamaha from across the border.  Either that or a Pisten Bully or a Unimog.across the ocean. :)
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Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #129   Dec 22, 2010 6:52 pm
aa335 wrote:
Wow, it's been quiet, I thought you were busy wrenching on that 621, not flipping 2 snowblowers.

So I see you're thinking about picking up a Yamaha from across the border.  Either that or a Pisten Bully or a Unimog.across the ocean. :)



You can buy both Pisten Bully and Unimogs (used ones) in the US. Pisten Bully would be great for grooming your driveway so you could ski down to the street.

Unimogs are tough to stop, but parts seem to be tough to get. Maybe an older Toyota Landcruiser with dual flamethrowers would melt the snow better.

"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."
chefwong


Joined: Dec 18, 2004
Points: 175

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #130   Dec 22, 2010 9:46 pm
ole blue 928 it is. It's probably too late in the season to figure the logistics out....still checking out youtube on how they raise/lower the bucket mechanisim is like but it's sure seems like it's a bite more refined than the latter red bucket.  I'm sure I could probably pick up a powerful old Ariens right now, but I'm just a tad worn out on doing anything more mechanical or painting on any snowblower for at least another 353 days....
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #131   Dec 22, 2010 10:00 pm
Canadian red buckets have air or hydraulic assist cylinder on TCD models. Not sure if it's too late to get any new ones at this time. Prepare to spend big bucks on either blue or red buckets.
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aa335


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Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #132   Dec 22, 2010 10:23 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
You can buy both Pisten Bully and Unimogs (used ones) in the US. Pisten Bully would be great for grooming your driveway so you could ski down to the street.

Unimogs are tough to stop, but parts seem to be tough to get. Maybe an older Toyota Landcruiser with dual flamethrowers would melt the snow better.


Yeah, I was thinking a half pipe on my driveway would be cool to have. :)
Steve_Cebu


Joined: Dec 17, 2009
Points: 888

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #133   Dec 22, 2010 10:50 pm
aa335 wrote:
Yeah, I was thinking a half pipe on my driveway would be cool to have. :)


If you can make one of those in your driveway I envy you.

"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."
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #134   Dec 22, 2010 10:55 pm
Steve_Cebu wrote:
If you can make one of those in your driveway I envy you.

Yes, only if those folks in Minne SNOW Ta stop hogging all that snow that's supposed to come down this way.

I'm running out of wax and it's too darn cold to be washing snowblowers on a regular basis.
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Steve_Cebu


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Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #135   Dec 23, 2010 1:11 am
aa335 wrote:
Yes, only if those folks in Minne SNOW Ta stop hogging all that snow that's supposed to come down this way.

I'm running out of wax and it's too darn cold to be washing snowblowers on a regular basis.


Well fussing over mine has caused us to get an entire inch of snow. We are supposed to get up to 3 inches but that won't happen. It stopped snowing hours ago. Perfect if I had a single stage.

"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."
aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #136   Dec 23, 2010 7:17 am
You do have a single stage, also known as a shovel. :) I got 4 of them. 2 for me, 2 for the kids. :)
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Bill_H


Location: Maine
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Points: 354

Re: Which single stage has the most power
Reply #137   Dec 23, 2010 9:31 pm
Regarding the original topic, I'd have to say this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5UynKisAuQ  16HP, 900 RPM 48" auger

Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
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