Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Does anyone know of any new snowblowers out for 2012? Looking to trade in my Toro 826OXE for something with a larger motor. I am leaning toward a larger Toro but  I am open. Any suggestions?

Shop around for a used Ariens, Toro, Simplcity/Snapper that's around ten years old and in good condition.  Your worries will be over.  With the money you save, you can always re-power with a top notch Honda, Robin, Kohler or Kawasaki engine from an outfit like Small Engine Warehouse.   Those older machines were very well built and if you can find one that's been lightly used, it will last you a lifetime with proper maintenance.

The only other option I can think of is Honda or Yamaha snow throwers.  No concerns there about cheap components.  However, it will cost you your first born......

I have to agree with Borat, if you can get a lightly used or well taken care of quality machine that is 15 years old or older that might be your best bet.

I had a 26 year old 24" Snapper that I used last year that I re-powered with a harbor freight 6.5hp OHV engine and it went through 18+" of snow like grass through a goose.

This year i will be using a 1983 26" Cub Cadet that I re-powered with an 11hp Honda Clone. I suspect that this Cub will out live me.

You really can't beat the old American Made snow blowers.  My Cub has a true differential and even though it weighs 328lbs turns easily

I am on CL everyday and yes there are a ton of blowers currently for sale! Don't be focused on your exact location, spread out 50-75 miles and you will be shocked the deals that can be had but be ready to move fast good deals dont last long! Good Luck!

stresst wrote:
Got to have CA$H in hand and be ready to go at a moments notice to score the really good deals (for the most part). CL is jammed with snowblowers these days that keep rotating around week after week because of the lack of snow - good time to haggle and score a deal. Everything will change just before or after the first big predicted or actual snowstorm...