My snowblower is here (followup to what to look for)
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Warm_in_NH
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What machine did ya end up with?
I probably have to go to the old thread to find out, eh?
Initially thoughts, pros cons of said new machine?
I probably have to go to the old thread to find out, eh?
Initially thoughts, pros cons of said new machine?
Sorry, I thought I added what it was.....it is a Cub Cadet 3X 26" HD model. Has 3 stage and a 357cc motor. Powered thru 28-30" of a heavy wet snow shoveled area without even bogging a little! The model has a steel chute as well and power steering controlled by each grip having a lever. Very impressed!
Warm_in_NH
Minister of Fire
Nice. You'll really love it when your driveway is covered with 18" of wet heavy snow.
26 is probably a good size. My 30 Ariens can be a bit to muscle around at times and was almost too much for my gf to fight with.
Who makes the motor on that? Or is it proprietary?
26 is probably a good size. My 30 Ariens can be a bit to muscle around at times and was almost too much for my gf to fight with.
Who makes the motor on that? Or is it proprietary?
thinkxingu
Minister of Fire
I've got an almost-ten-year-old Craftsman that can throw 2' of snow into the neighbor's yard. What I'D be impressed with is how far that thing can throw 2' of wet, slushy snow--that's where a machine earns its keep. My Craftsman will throw that stuff half my driveway width, which means I have to go down the middle and throw to each side instead of the normal left to right.
Good luck with it!
Good luck with it!
Adios Pantalones
Minister of Fire
We're facing the decision with respect to a new snow blower, too. 3 phase? This is a perfect opportunity for you to "brag on" your new machine to a ready audience (who loathes internet "searches").
mass_burner
Minister of Fire
its also what your looking for. to me, it was the elimination of bending to lift snow with a shovel, that's what kills the lower back. my 70's Ariens is a good workout on the arms to muscle around, that's good. it throws the heaviest wet snow about 6-7 ft which is fine since our driveway is large enough to use with the snow moved from the center with just two cars. it throws lesser wet snow 10-20ft depending on weight. it does all the heavy lifting so I just need to clean up with the push shovel, more good leg/arm exercise.
and for $300 bucks refurbished, its a no-brainer.
and for $300 bucks refurbished, its a no-brainer.
flyingcow
Minister of Fire
she missed a spotThis is my daughter operating my snowblower.........sorry couldn't resist...not a 3 stage unit, just a little 2 stage.
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