SNOW BLOWERS, What cha got ?

[T.P.]

OK, so I understand some of youz guys might not know what the hell we are talking about here.
 
I have a 1996 Toro 724, for you who may not know, that's a 7 hp with a 24" cut, its a 2 stage.
been running Amsoil 5 -30 since new.

We had 8 to 10 inches on the ground and just got another 14 to 18 on top of that.

Nice thing is that no one will mess with ya when your blowing snow.

[kickstand]

I have Toro S200 bought in 1971 works great but take a few extra pulls now just about got 'er broke in

[Al in AK]

I'ts not a blower but it's all I have. I just could'nt help myself.....................

[alph]

i bought a montgomery ward snow blower from a lady for $20.  it had a blown head gasket that cost me $8.  it's a two stage with a 7 horse briggs engine, 26" spread, 18" high, 2 speed.  LOVE THE THING FOR DAYS LIKE TODAY!!  the great thing is that i just took it out of storage, put gas in it, and it started on the second pull!!  LETTR SNOW!!

[JimL]

How can we give serious consideration to any of your snow blower claims...there hasn't been a single Tim Allen the Tool Man grunt backing up the quality of these machines!

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[Michvalk]

I've got a 24 horse Cub Cadet tractor with a 48" snow blower on the front. We Can Move the snow!!

[SteveL]

Ariens with an 8HP Techumseh throws the snow 40 feet.

[Momz]

1977 Toro S200E (electric start) and a 1979 mini Chieftain electric snow thrower (not blower).

[¿spoom]

Got an '08 Ariens 824E to replace the old 1988 824 that died season before last. Good machine, went though countless belts and both wheel bearings but was still on the original friction disc. Electric start didn't work much the last year or two but the only replacements would have been scavenged parts so I got a new rope instead. Piston seized & the connecting rod snapped. Figured it was time to sell it by the pound rather than bolting up a new engine.

[Oss]

5hp craftsman 21 inch  

got it as a gift from client who was moving to a condo in NC about 4 years ago,  works great.

Only use it when its more than half a foot of snow, use my giant push shovel for most snowfalls

[Kendall]

We just use Mother nature and Arizona Sunshine.... lol  sorry couldnt help myself

[fstsix]

Small Block Chevy 350 ci ported heads racing cam headers 

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[Al in AK]

We just use Mother nature and Arizona Sunshine.... lol  sorry couldnt help myself

Now that ain't right..................

[Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008]

Last year when it snowed down here I just used a broom. It worked fine, easy to start and easy to store.

[MNBill]

I have a 19 year old John Deere 8 horse, 27 inch cut. Had to weld the auger to the wheel drive it is rusted so bad. Did the neighbor's drive and he said he can hear the piston slapping. It misses and reverse is not so good BUT $1000 to replace, I hope it holds together until spring when they are cheap again.

[Valkahuna]

For when I am in Connecticut (Fortunately Florida gets a pass!!! )

For up to 6-8 inches, fluffy snow the fastest is my 20HP Agco-Allis tractor with a 48" HEAVY plow with hydraulic lift and Hydro drive.

Over that amount, I have a Honda 8HP (28 inch) Snowblower that works as good as the Valk (cousins??? ) that throws snow 50' and will not clog!

[fordmano]

I was gonna say "What's a Snow Blower" but after seeing these pictures I guess I now know what one is. .. I just don't know what they are used for yet! Oh wait I guess y'all showed me that also.

[hotglue #43]

I had ta look it up....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snow_blower
 

[R J]

Small Block Chevy 350 ci ported heads racing cam headers  v8 snowblower.flv

Ya might want to check that engine again.

Last I heard it was a 427 incher.

I'll see if I can find a picture of my 27hp Tuecumseh John Deere with a 48" blower.     Hydro stat, so real slow or wide open, makes no difference, it is all hydrallic and will eat snow......

[fudgie]

I use to use a shovel. Takes awhile to do 200' + of drive!  Bought a mowerless simplicity 5212 hydro, 16hp, 2 years ago for $100. did some minor carb work. Added some mud tires all way round and a plow. Now its my plow bitch. Can do the drive in less then 2 hours on a good snow.

[ricoman]

Good quality sun block, SPF 30 or above.
Haven't had a snow problem here-ever!

[robin]

Joe you just ain't right sometimes!!!

[solo1]

Toro 4/21.  two stage . Thirty years old, never fails to start, has a 120volt starter for the really cold days.

I finally had to put some money in it, replaced the drive belt last year. Let's see the Chinese crap beat that!

[hmt81]

Use a Toro CCR Powerlite (2 stroker) with rubber augers (replaceable). It's not self propelled but is great up to about 10-12" unless really wet. It's very light and easy to handle or toss in the van.

http://www.toro.com/intl/ca_en/home/snowthrowers/gassinglestage/ccr325.html


Also use the old Bolens. 1969 Bolens 1256 Hydro. Locking differential for full posi, hydo lift & Eaton hydro tranny. It's a monster with chains. 36" plow. Only 12hp but back then, it was rated at idle.
First pic. when I got it in 2003, 2nd after clean up & paint


 

[fstsix]

Small Block Chevy 350 ci ported heads racing cam headers  v8 snowblower.flv

Ya might want to check that engine again.

Last I heard it was a 427 incher.

I'll see if I can find a picture of my 27hp Tuecumseh John Deere with a 48" blower.     Hydro stat, so real slow or wide open, makes no difference, it is all hydrallic and will eat snow......

Yep! i stand corrected just put on my 150 glasses and see the valve covers are big block LOL! My Wife's family is from IA, Her mother lives in Carlsbag Ca now, she would never move back to snow, Still riding up here in New England this weekend been a mild year so far, now that i said that i am sure i will be sorry!

[eric in md]

Joe you just ain't right sometimes!!!

   what sometimes ... oh my

[eric in md]

    4x4 x 595 john deere diesel  when i open the garage door up it just smiles and say lets get r done

[Sharkey]

My snow machine gets used all year. It feeds, mows, tills, discs, grades. It has been a absolute back saver.

[eric in md]

[img] http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_10480/tn-2.jpeg     i use this if snow gets to deep

[fudgie]

[img] http://vrcc.photostash.com/vrcc_10480/tn-2.jpeg     i use this if snow gets to deep

THAT...is awesome. What is it, 79? I had a 85 Scotsdale that I loved. Hunk of crap but it was great. I'm looking for a mid 80's 4x4 in a Chevy. I like my 04 Sierra Z-71 but like the truck feel of the old ones. I'll let momma drive the Sierra.

[eric in md]

 thanks fudgie its a 1978 with 23 thousand on the clock .

[Karen]

OK, it's a Toro 1800 Power Curve with a long extension cord, but it gets it done. I do the pushing, it does the lifting. My previous one lasted 10 years, best $300 (except for chrome) i ever spent...

[shortleg]

  We have a 24 inch cut with I think 10 hp.
 Sure worked when we needed it.
        Shortleg[Dave]

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[eric in md]

[highcountry]

Ariens 724 and it doesn't look it I will be needing it this winter.

[alph]

i bought a montgomery ward snow blower from a lady for $20.  it had a blown head gasket that cost me $8.  it's a two stage with a 7 horse briggs engine, 26" spread, 18" high, 2 speed.  LOVE THE THING FOR DAYS LIKE TODAY!!  the great thing is that i just took it out of storage, put gas in it, and it started on the second pull!!  LETTR SNOW!!

took me 5 hours to do my driveway, and two neighbors driveways today!!  the snow was 18" deep!!  i know that 'cause it was coming over the opening of my snow blower!!  we had a snow bank as high as our mail box after the snow plow went by!!  SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ARE OPEN!!

[Chattanooga Mark]

Honda 520 single stage with electric start. I paid the extra for the electric start for my wife. For me, it starts the first pull every time and works great. The little Honda will always blow our snow about 35 feet. We don't get much of the light fluffy stuff in Chicago. Mostly we get 'heart attack' snow that's heavy and fairly wet. Again, no problem with the Honda. Even the stuff at the end of the driveway the street plows leave behind is no match for this single stage Honda. The grunt of it's 4 stroke engine just simply gets the job done.

All the best,

Mark