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Brand new member here. Glad to have found this site.
After all my years of shoveling, I am about to buy a snow blower.
I realize everyone will have their "opinions" on different mfg's and models but let's keep it very simple, what ones should I stay away from.
Sometimes the field can be narrowed down fast simply by doing some elimination first. Then the ones you recommend.
I fish and boat and am a member of other forums and there are mfg's that are known as lesser quality. They still work but maybe are less desirable.
Budget is about $1,000.00 max.
My friend just bought a Craftsman 208cc, 26", another a Toro 726 OXE.
I like the Toro 826 OE. It's $1,299.00 though. If it is that good, maybe I can squeeze that one in.
I only want to do this once. I don't want to be the one writing one of the horrible reviews. No unit is perfect and there are lemons everywhere.
Drive way is 30' x 50'
Dead end road in front of the house is 20' x 150'
No sidewalks.
I will help my neighbors though.
Live in Maryland. Snow forecast is supposed to be heavy again this year.
Features I would like:
Power steering
Head light
Joy stick- chute controls
Maybe heated handles. Most in that $ range have them?
26"-28" +/- width
B+S engine- Not China
2-3 year warranty
The Toro will throw snow 45'. The further the better.
Most all will be electric and pull start in that price range.
Please let me know what I am overlooking.
Thank you,
Jeff
After all my years of shoveling, I am about to buy a snow blower.
I realize everyone will have their "opinions" on different mfg's and models but let's keep it very simple, what ones should I stay away from.
Sometimes the field can be narrowed down fast simply by doing some elimination first. Then the ones you recommend.
I fish and boat and am a member of other forums and there are mfg's that are known as lesser quality. They still work but maybe are less desirable.
Budget is about $1,000.00 max.
My friend just bought a Craftsman 208cc, 26", another a Toro 726 OXE.
I like the Toro 826 OE. It's $1,299.00 though. If it is that good, maybe I can squeeze that one in.
I only want to do this once. I don't want to be the one writing one of the horrible reviews. No unit is perfect and there are lemons everywhere.
Drive way is 30' x 50'
Dead end road in front of the house is 20' x 150'
No sidewalks.
I will help my neighbors though.
Live in Maryland. Snow forecast is supposed to be heavy again this year.
Features I would like:
Power steering
Head light
Joy stick- chute controls
Maybe heated handles. Most in that $ range have them?
26"-28" +/- width
B+S engine- Not China
2-3 year warranty
The Toro will throw snow 45'. The further the better.
Most all will be electric and pull start in that price range.
Please let me know what I am overlooking.
Thank you,
Jeff