snowblower opinions please
snowblower opinions please
ok, need to replace my old 4.5 hp ariens 2 stage snowblower. I was looking at a new honda 724ta track drive unit. problem is that it is $1799 and about 1000 more thsan a ariens at home depot. anyone have any expeience with the hondas? i have a new honda mower and it is absolutley the best mower ever(had a snapper prior) basically i want to buy a new one and nevr need to replace it. my old one is just too small to toss the wet stuff(aside from being like 40 years old)
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I would stay away from anything with a Techuseh motor.Other than that Briggs is just as reliable as Honda as far as their Blower motors.The drives are what is important.Belts suck so less the better.I like wheels on a blower so if you want to roll it around by hand it rolls easier.Chains help a ton.
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How about a plow on the front of a Cdale :)
How about a plow on the front of a Cdale :)
nice thought, but i have a 90 foot driveway and it would not make it up the hill. anyone have an ariens? i am wanting the honda, but it is soooo expensive. we get about 80" a year in snow(i live in nw nj on the side of the mountains)
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ive been in the snow plowing bussiness for about 10 years,
nothing will beat a honda engine product but the price is high.
a track snow blower works awsome in DEEP snow but trans speed is VERY slow.
i have one track blower and one ariens rubber tire blower that i got at home depot 3-4 years ago for like $1200 and that thing RULES i use it for 100% commercial use and ive never had a problem. and it has a techumseh engine, i also own a landscaping bussiness and i use many products with techuseh engine and i think there very good motors.
i am also from from nj and reccommend an ariens.
nothing will beat a honda engine product but the price is high.
a track snow blower works awsome in DEEP snow but trans speed is VERY slow.
i have one track blower and one ariens rubber tire blower that i got at home depot 3-4 years ago for like $1200 and that thing RULES i use it for 100% commercial use and ive never had a problem. and it has a techumseh engine, i also own a landscaping bussiness and i use many products with techuseh engine and i think there very good motors.
i am also from from nj and reccommend an ariens.
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