Snow blowers
Jan 14, 2017 10:15:37 #
machia wrote:
We have a Troy Bilt 2 stage 179cc . It clogs all t... (show quote)
I suspect you have a modern Troybilt made by the company that makes Murray (MDT?) brand lawn tractors/mowers sold at Walmart and other discount stores. The company has bought out several tractor brands that beforehand were quality products. While the original names are kept, they are simply "Murray" products in disguise. I own an original Troybilt Super Tomahawk chipper/shredder which is a great product. I took a chance 4 or 5 years ago and bought a Troy Bilt yard machine from Lowe's. Piece of junck. Sold it for a pittance just to get rid of it.
Jan 15, 2017 06:34:37 #
exakta56
Loc: Orford,New Hampshire
My 40 year old Gravely 5660 just chugs through whatever is before it. They don't build'em like that anymore.
Jan 15, 2017 06:40:06 #
Longshadow wrote:
Sounds like you might have a single stage blower. Check out two-stage units. They're more expensive but they usually don't clog with wet snow.
I have a two stage Yard Man and it clogs in wet snow.
Jan 15, 2017 06:43:12 #
machia wrote:
We have a Troy Bilt 2 stage 179cc . It clogs all t... (show quote)
Troy Built's are junk.
Jan 15, 2017 06:45:37 #
dragonfist wrote:
If it is very wet, heavy snow even a two stage will clog up on occasion. If you buy one just remember to shut itdown before trying to unclog the chute. It seems as if every year we have a local that ends up getting badly hurt when they get in a hurry and don't shut the snowblower down first. I always shut it down and use a short stick to free it up.
Have a friend who is minus a couple of fingers, from this very thing.
Jan 15, 2017 07:17:08 #
Sound like maybe you need one of our Canadian snow blowers.
Have a look at how we do it.
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/snowblowvch1
Have a look at how we do it.
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/snowblowvch1
Jan 15, 2017 07:19:12 #
Jan 15, 2017 07:35:06 #
Am fixin' to move North, and since the 25 year old Yardman gave up, did my homework, took the plunge, and purchased a 15hp. 28" Ariens HydroPro. { $2500.00} It's quite a piece of equipment......but rather heavy. It does what they say, in that it will throw a { non-wet } snow 60 feet +. Comes with what they refer to as "hydrostatic drive" for easy maneuverability, but that certainly takes some getting used to. Also comes with drift cutters, and chute clearing tools. Don't know what kind of driveway/walkways you have, but if it's gravel, you'd certainly want to consider track drive as well, so'st you won't be picking up and blowing rocks with it. Yes, "Pam" does work well in preventing clogging, but there's still nothing like good old horsepower. Honda also makes a top rated machine, but big bucks.
Jan 15, 2017 07:48:24 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
I would like to hear comments from folks who own s... (show quote)
Check with Consumer Reports. I've been using a Toro since 1988, and it's still working fine.
Jan 15, 2017 07:50:42 #
EoS_User wrote:
Sound like maybe you need one of our Canadian snow blowers.
Have a look at how we do it.
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/snowblowvch1
Have a look at how we do it.
http://www.chonday.com/Videos/snowblowvch1
That looks heavy.
Jan 15, 2017 07:50:55 #
Simplicity. I have one 26 years old and recently inherited my fathers that is 47 years old. Both work great.
Jan 15, 2017 07:52:46 #
Jan 15, 2017 08:13:27 #
Billbobboy42 wrote:
I would like to hear comments from folks who own s... (show quote)
I have had a Toro Powermaster 1028 for a dozen years or so and its not given me much trouble. I can't say it's never clogged up but at least it has not been often. When it does, bouncing the machine around a bit usually fixes the problem - unless I've broken a shear pin.
I do have a couple friends who have lost fingers in their snow blowers however. If your machine does clog, shut the engine down and use a stick or other tool to break up the clog. Don't use your hand if you want to keep all that is attached to it.
Jan 15, 2017 08:19:06 #
Jan 15, 2017 08:19:43 #
Depending if you are mechanically able to do repairs, take a look at the belts in the drive system. I had an older Sears model that threw snow all over the place, but as it got older it's ability to throw the snow diminished. The was due to the auger wheel belt, and the drive belt becoming very worn and loose. I replaced them both and got a few more years out of it.
I sold it 3 years ago, and got an Airens which is a great machine. However, like many have stated, wet snow is hard to throw, and if you go to fast not only are you likely to clog it, you're straining the hell out of the blower.
I sold it 3 years ago, and got an Airens which is a great machine. However, like many have stated, wet snow is hard to throw, and if you go to fast not only are you likely to clog it, you're straining the hell out of the blower.
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