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tgseaver
Joined: Jan 3, 2011
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If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Original Message Jan 3, 2011 11:09 am |
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And lived in the Northeast,with a 175 foot driveway,with a slight incline, and a rather large turning pad what snow blower would you buy? Currently have a 12 year old, 24", 7 hp Yardman that I need to retire soon! Thanks in advance.
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iLikeOrange
Joined: Nov 18, 2005
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #1 Jan 3, 2011 11:53 am |
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If you want to spend around $1500 this is a nice machine http://www.ariens.com/products_snow/s_deluxe_platinum_group/s_deluxe_platinum_24/Pages/default.aspx It has a differential which makes turning real easy and good traction to boot. You can spend less on the compact series and get pretty near the same blowing performance but at a handling and maneuvering cost. To me the ability to maneuver without another lever to operate is a major advantage. This machine has a nice wide stance and good balance. There is a Simplicity Pro model http://www.simplicitymfg.com/products/snow-throwers/signature-pro-commercial-duty-dual-stage/ It is built well with real nice channel handle bars but a lever operated turning system. The cost is a bit high but I give the link for information. Put a differential on that unit and that would be tops for me. O
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daniel
Location: NY
Joined: Oct 21, 2010
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #2 Jan 3, 2011 12:37 pm |
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Hello, I just had a very similar predicament, and I ended up going with the Toro 826 OXE. The main reasons I went with this was the freewheel steering and the quick stick chute control, as well as some brand loyalty to Toro. I can't speak about longevity as of yet, only got to use it for the one storm. But it handled my 400' driveway no problem after the blizzard last week. Good Luck, -dan
Toro 826 OXE Snowblower, Echo PB-500 backpack blower, Toro 22" high wheel recycler mower, Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 6 spd :)
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #5 Jan 3, 2011 2:35 pm |
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And lived in the Northeast,with a 175 foot driveway,with a slight incline, and a rather large turning pad what snow blower would you buy? Currently have a 12 year old, 24", 7 hp Yardman that I need to retire soon! Thanks in advance.
Go with a Toro either the 826 or 828 depending on if they have any left. Great machines and have a quick chute joystick feature an auger system that recycles the snow if it bites off too big a chunk and you can turn these on a dime by pulling on the trigger. Easy to roll when off and they chew up the nasty stuff in a big way. I have some vids on YouTube of my 1028 if you'd like to see how fast the quick chute works.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u66VEMXQtPA The chute flick is about 20 seconds in. Far better than cranking the chute around IMO.
"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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jdpilot
Location: Minnesota
Joined: Dec 7, 2010
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #6 Jan 3, 2011 3:00 pm |
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After lots of hands-on and on-line comparison shopping, that's what I spent on my new John Deere 1330SE; and I think it was a great choice. It's already blown plenty of snow to prove itself.
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rubinew
Joined: Dec 30, 2010
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #8 Jan 3, 2011 6:22 pm |
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And lived in the Northeast,with a 175 foot driveway,with a slight incline, and a rather large turning pad what snow blower would you buy? Currently have a 12 year old, 24", 7 hp Yardman that I need to retire soon! Thanks in advance. I would use the $1500 for a down payment on the Yamaha YS928J.
In Fact, I plan to get one this week, just waiting for the dealer to get them in stock, he sold out before the Holidays.
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Steve_Cebu
Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Re: If you had $1500.00 to spend?
Reply #9 Jan 3, 2011 6:31 pm |
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I would use the $1500 for a down payment on the Yamaha YS928J. In Fact, I plan to get one this week, just waiting for the dealer to get them in stock, he sold out before the Holidays. He can't do that if he lives in the USA. They will not sell us Yamaha snowblowers here, unfortunately. Also the Yamaha is like $4k a LOT over his budget. Great machine tho. So you really decided on the Yamaha over the Honda?
"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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