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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #1 Dec 1, 2011 6:36 am |
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What is your situation like - long straight driveway, lots of obstacles, short runs that involve a lot of turn arounds? A big 32" bucket with a 420cc engine is useful for long, straight runs and EOD slop but somewhat awkward for short runs, walkways, etc... where maneuverability is a huge benefit.
This message was modified Dec 1, 2011 by FrankMA
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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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #5 Dec 1, 2011 11:13 am |
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I'd lean towards the Pro 28 (just for better maneuverability) but either would do based on your 250' of straight driveway run. That 420cc engine should prove to be well suited to the task!
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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stresst
Location: The Village in the Middle of New York
Joined: Dec 11, 2010
Points: 213
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #6 Dec 1, 2011 7:47 pm |
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If your driveway is that large I would say the Pro 28 at the min and I wouldnt think twice about the Pro 32............Thats a large piece of land but either way I would go with a something larger then a 305cc engine.... Another factor is where you live, and how much snow you normally get per snow fall. If I had a large driveway but only received say 8" inches at a clip I would have something 36"+ up to 42"! But if you live in say NY where you get up to 28" at a clip you need something narrow with a large motor. After typing this post I think you should go with the 32, Good Luck!
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oljeeptek
Joined: Nov 29, 2011
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #7 Dec 1, 2011 9:43 pm |
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I don't know. My drive is about 400' long and my 24" Simplicity works great even in deep dumps. I wouldn't like wrestling a 32" machine around. I'd stay away from the wider unit.
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FrankMA
Location: Merrimack Valley/Northeastern Mass
Joined: Jul 1, 2010
Points: 587
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Re: new snowblower
Reply #10 Dec 3, 2011 4:57 pm |
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I'd try to get the Pro 28 if I were in your shoes. My driveway is about 130' long with a big open area near my 2 car garage and a fairly good size EOD area as well at the road. My HS928 (9 HP, 28" Bucket) handles that plus my walkways, runways to my firewood storage areas, etc... quite nicely and is very maneuverable. You may only have to take one more pass with the 28" bucket on your driveway but it will be much easier to use on your walkway areas.
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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