Snow Blowers

[Akaz1976]

I was just wondering how much does a good one cost? and whats a good make?

Akaz

 

[Viper GTS]

You can go to outside of Vegas & get one for around $300, I would guess.

Locally, you can pick one up for $10, you just have to be careful where you go to shop.

Viper GTS

 

[Fathom5]

Depends.

How big is your drive?
How much snow do you get? Does it drift?
What type of drive do you have? (gravel/dirt or paved)

 

[nateholtrop]

anything Borlan is great! My dad has one of those works like a lil monster.


Nate

 

[denali]

What type of snow do you get "dry and light" or "wet and heavy". I'd go for one of these.

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

I use to use a snow blower until I found the easy way to get rid of snow on your driveway... Explosives

*BAWHOOMP* "Hey dad, the driveway is cleared!"

 

[Akaz1976]

wow ............. quick replies

i got a paved drive way thats pretty small (car and half length). i was thinking along the lines of hand held version (if there is one).

thanx

Akaz

 

[denali]

Power Shovel

 

[Monel Funkawitz]

Small driveway. Just get a propane "weed burner" AKA flame thrower. I use one very often in the winter for the drive, and it works great. No labor (Besides carrying the propane bottle around) either

 

[Fathom5]

I'd go with one of the small paddle types. Plenty big enough for your small drive and will clean down to the pavement. The Toro's work best and are a good quality unit. I'm not sure of the cost anymore but I would imagine around $400.00.

I used to work for a distributor of outdoor power equipment and have used many different types and brands and IMHO this would be a good choice.

The small electrics I've seen have not been very impressive unless you don't get much snow.



Of course there is always a good old shovel. I used to shovel a 200 foot drive by hand.

 

[Ornery]

The key word in your question is "good". I live in Northeast Ohio and have had some serious snow to move. I got a used Ariens with 6HP Tecumseh and 24" auger. 2 stage is the only way to go for serious snow. A high end single stage can actually do the job better if the snow is slushy. It can get stuck in the impeller of the 2 stage if you don't plow through at a steady pace.

Mine has required a little work to keep it running. Hell, I bought it used in 1986! Fortunately Snapper and Ariens use the same drive system and still make parts for their old equipment. If you do buy a quality unit, you'll own it for decades and still want to get parts during that time. The good ones are worth fixing. Actually saves you money over the long haul despite the initial high cost.

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[RU482]

hey Viper GTS

It took me a minute, but I think I figured out what you're talking about.
So true, sooo true....

 

[Sacotool]

We have a snow-blower that was manufactured in 1968, we bought it used in the 80's some time. It still runs like a charm; has 6 horsepower and a 24inch clearing area.