Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
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OmFlyer
Joined: Dec 3, 2011
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John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Original Message Dec 3, 2011 7:29 pm |
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Well I've spent a lot of time researching new blowers and came very close to bring home the JD 1330se today but got cold feet after reading about the slipping drive issues. I'd be very interested to hear any long term reviews on this unit as it appears unchanged since 2010. I do have a JD dealer 10 miles from home so prep and support should be better than a Lowes units? Also if there is another blower 30ish inches I should consider please let me know. I live in northern MI with a 150' drive see a fair amount of snow. I dont mind paying a premium for quality if it makes for years of trouble free operation. Thanks for your input
This message was modified Dec 3, 2011 by OmFlyer
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Greg13
Joined: Nov 6, 2011
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #60 Dec 18, 2011 1:55 pm |
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OK guys play nice. Have enough class to just drop it. It's a good thing I'm not a moderator here because neither one of you are on topic. I delete posts like those.
This message was modified Dec 18, 2011 by Greg13
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New_Yorker
Preach the Gospel always, use words when necessary
Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: Nov 26, 2010
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #62 Dec 18, 2011 3:41 pm |
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NewYorker:
When you find yourself in a hole, it's best to put the shovel down. You'll never dig your way out of it despite your efforts. Then why do you persist in frantically digging in this way ?
I've forgotten more than you'll likely ever know. Despite all the latest and obvious evidence you provided, to the contrary ?
The more you post, the more you make that abundantly obvious. Though abundantly obvious There still was no error in anything I explained, which seems to make you feel threatened. The mechanism that makes a friction drive move a snowblower is so simple even I can explain it, as I did in that last post. The rubber friction wheel looking as it obviously does in that photo, like a bald tire, seems to have inadvertently caused you some Great & Terrible High Anxiety. I promise you I never explained that to cause you to defend your perceieved inadequacy. The post has nothing whatsoever to do with you, it is merely a simple explanation of how a machine works, as any normal person would see for themselves. Your compulsive need to always sound off as , " The Expert " can be treated, you should seek psychiatric help. I'm sure they can provide some medication to help you. Or Perhaps Electro-Shock Therapy will snap you back to reality. I wish you luck in overcoming your affliction. Or maybe you just forgot to take your medication lately. Keep that suicide Hotline number handy, just in case. Don't make any rash decisions without your doctor.
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royster
" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #64 Dec 18, 2011 5:37 pm |
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True enough, but having had both, I really like the ability to shift easily into the infinitely variable speeds. Yes, the hydrostatic is by far the best drive system, I really would not want to go back to the friction disc
but Just think how many thousands of snowblowers are working out there with the friction disc. Ariens are usually considered to be the best snowblower but they have never offered anything but the friction disc.
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coasteray
El Toro! 1028 LXE Tecumseh 358cc 10hp
Location: NE Washington State
Joined: Mar 3, 2008
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #66 Dec 18, 2011 7:27 pm |
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Friction disc drive system = simple mechanism occasional replacement due to normal wear works very well assuming operator doesn't abuse it (causing excessive wear due to not stopping before changing speeds, allowing grease/oil/water to get on it, etc.) Hydrostatic drive = more complex system, but easy enough to understand how it works long-term reliability infinitely variable speeds without stopping expensive to replace if something happens to go wrong Each to their own.
This message was modified Dec 18, 2011 by coasteray
El Toro! 1028 LXE - Tecumseh 358cc 10hp Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
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royster
" It is the use of power tools that separates man from animals"
Location: New Brunswick, Canada
Joined: Feb 11, 2011
Points: 284
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Re: John Deere 1330 long term review or NEW Recommendation
Reply #67 Dec 18, 2011 8:58 pm |
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