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Great minds & all that. . . .   I pushed a bunch of last night's slush storm around- a plow would have been nice.   For a 2-3" snowfall a plow would be nice to create wind-rows that can be picked up by the blower.

I've been mulling the same thing over in my head for a couple months.   I *think* the biggest hurdle will be weight- enough on the blade to keep it down- but still some on the wheels for traction.    It's a balancing act.

My old Bolens has a pretty sturdy bucket- and I think some strap iron welded on should give enough strength for some sort of mounting .  

I've been surprised that I haven't been able to find one already done on the web.   glad I'm not alone.

Jim

donjag wrote:

Me too!    Donjag answered as I was logging in to say the same thing.      It *is* a home-made job, right?      Let us know if it is too high so you're breathing fumes while using the machine.

Jim

Just curious since I've never seen one [though I did just order the Tecumseh equivalent]-

Will I be able to tell how fast my impeller is turning with this thing?      

Jim

pbajaj wrote:

Personally, I think you have a good situation for a good electric single stage.   I like my Toro 1800 Power Curve. [#38025]

You'll be storing it in your basement, in effect, and this eliminates the worries of gas cans and gas tanks in your house.    Make sure you have a GFCI outlet handy- buy a decent cord, a spare auger, blade and skids, and you're good to go for a few years.  when you're done using it- dry it off- give it a shot of WD40 and hang it up on a hook in the garage. a year later- just take it down and go.  [the spare auger, blades and skids are because the auger & blade are plastic-- I've managed to break each by being stupid.   Dealers don't stock parts for these things, so I order from Jack's online, keep a kit ready, - and get back in business in 20 minutes.]

If you insist on gas, a single stage would still be your best bet.   They clean closer to the pavement, and for up to 5-6inches snow they can be faster than a 2 stage.   Also for wet snow, in my experience a single stage tosses it further than a 2 stage.    

I did my 2 car wide, 6 car long, steep driveway with 2 large turn-arounds for 3 years with my 1800.  Near Albany, NY- about 100 inches of snow a year.  Last winter was worse than most & we had three 20+ inch snowfalls so I bought an old 2 stage Bolens to play with this year.    Still- 1" is shovel work- 2-4 is toro electric- and over 4 I get the bolens out.  [ we have mostly drier snow than you'd get]

Jim

twankster wrote:

Jacks gets $42, so they weren't far off.  Never dealt wih these folks but they have it for $25-- and a diagram to boot;

http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=husqvarna&mn=HL+1027+STE+B+(954633545)+(2004-09)&dn=26100005

Jim