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edge10
Joined: Oct 21, 2011
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Input on a new Snowblower
Original Message Mar 6, 2013 10:03 pm |
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I would like to get some input on a new snowblower for home use. I have a 20 x 50 ft drive with and 10 deg incline halfway up that goes level, and 100 ft of walk. Maneuverability is an issue, since I have to blow snow between cars. I have limited storage space too. My area gets about 25 inches of snow per year, but sometimes we get a dump of a foot of wet snow.
The Ariens Compact 24 920014 and Sno-tek 24 920402 are on my short list. Others I should consider? Are the upgrades for the steel chute, cast iron gear box and Briggs Ariens orange models worth it in this price point? How about the Briggs 250 cc and dual belt auger on the Ariens 24 921031 which is a step up in $$? LCT snow engine reliability and parts availability?
I am concerned about some of the poor online reviews of the Ariens Compact 24 920014 that cite problems with Briggs engine, carb and friction disk. It is surprising the Sno-tek reviews seem to have much fewer problems. As many of you may know , it is the similar to the Compact 24 with the LCT engine and without above upgrades..
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