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stresst
Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #21 Sep 30, 2011 9:57 pm |
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If you amortize the cost over 10 - 12- 15 years (or more), the total dollars spent become less relevant. You're the guy that's going to be behind the dashpanel for many years of use during cold, snowblowing sessions so you may as well be happy and comfortable with your purchase. That said, I realize we all have budgets to stay within so you may want to consider a lightly used, higher end machine. Now is a good time to look on CL, etc... if you're comfortable going that route. I had a Honda HS624WA (6 HP, 24" Bucket) and now have a Honda HS928TA (9 HP, 28" Bucket). The HS624WA was nice because it was smaller and easier to maneuver and I had bought it second hand when I owned a much smaller property than I do now. I got my lightly used HS928TA last year and the difference between the 6 HP & 9 HP motor as well as the 24" & 28" bucket is very noticeable. Not sure I would go any larger on the bucket than 28" or maybe 30" as you begin to compromise maneuverability, especially if you have walkways or other areas where a larger bucket can become a detriment. Nice on the large driveway but a PITA on smaller areas that require a bit more finess. If you think about it, you might have to make one more pass with a 28" bucket as opposed to a 30" or 32" bucket on an average 10' wide driveway. I couldnt agree anymore! Great post!
TORO 826OXE
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JoelKlein
I wonder how a 2021 snow blower will look like...
Joined: Sep 26, 2011
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #22 Oct 2, 2011 12:00 am |
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Hi every one! Thanks all for you input. here is what A dealer (Precision Mower & Power Equipment) explained me. Ariens lacking the quick turn on both sides. Toro Lacking the hand warmers. Simplicity, cub, and all others are MTD Junk I should stay away from it. The ones I "Should" look is the "Husqvarna", but NOT the cheeper models cus thats also not good, only the Husqvarna big models. so he showed me a Husqvarna 14527-XLS with all bells and whistles... 27" wide 305 B&S engine hydro drive hand warmers etc.. etc.. etc... for a price of only $1,400 I gave a $200 deposit. I went home and was surpriced that i could NOT find the 14527-XLS "ANY WERE", at the Husqvarna.com I saw the 14527E, but not the XLS. so folks, what do you say about Husqvarna? (I can still change my mind and ask for toro if u want) Thanks!
Toro 1028 OXE
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #25 Oct 2, 2011 12:41 pm |
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Hi every one! Thanks all for you input. here is what A dealer (Precision Mower & Power Equipment) explained me. Ariens lacking the quick turn on both sides. Toro Lacking the hand warmers. Simplicity, cub, and all others are MTD Junk I should stay away from it. The ones I "Should" look is the "Husqvarna", but NOT the cheeper models cus thats also not good, only the Husqvarna big models. so he showed me a Husqvarna 14527-XLS with all bells and whistles... 27" wide 305 B&S engine hydro drive hand warmers etc.. etc.. etc... for a price of only $1,400 I gave a $200 deposit. I went home and was surpriced that i could NOT find the 14527-XLS "ANY WERE", at the Husqvarna.com I saw the 14527E, but not the XLS. so folks, what do you say about Husqvarna? (I can still change my mind and ask for toro if u want) Thanks! I'm not 100% sure but I think the 14527-XLS is last years' model....??? The only ones listed this year that sound similar to the 14527-XLS are the 1827EXLT & the 1830EXLT.
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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Intruder
Joined: Sep 29, 2011
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #27 Oct 2, 2011 5:49 pm |
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Hand Warmers, I just don't know.... Have a great pair of ski gloves. Anyone tried with or without hand warmers and found any real difference?
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #28 Oct 2, 2011 5:52 pm |
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I can get that last year modal for $1,400. Should I go foe it? It sounds good but with no feedback either way it's a tough call. I think last year was the first year Husqvarna offered a hydro drive snowblower so I'm not sure if a lot of information is available yet.
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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Bill_H
Location: Maine
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #29 Oct 3, 2011 8:50 pm |
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Hand Warmers, I just don't know.... Have a great pair of ski gloves. Anyone tried with or without hand warmers and found any real difference? I had them, it was nice but I'd never consider it a deal breaker; nor would I spend more than $10-15 to replace a burned out one. Sometimes I forgot to turn them on and didn't even notice. BTW: Simplicity, cub, and all others are MTD Junk I should stay away from it. Simplicity is not MTD. Briggs & Stratton owns Simplicity and Snapper and they also make some blowers for Sears and Deere. (Unless that changed over the summer) This is high grade equipment.
This message was modified Oct 3, 2011 by Bill_H
Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
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Re: Two stage snowblower advice - Looking to buy
Reply #30 Oct 3, 2011 9:01 pm |
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I've never had a snowblower with hand warmers and I don't think I ever needed them as my hands never got/get cold. If you wear good gloves you should not have a problem. For that matter, I also have never had a snowblower with steering controls and never had a problem with that either. Maybe it's just me.....
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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