To get a snow blower... or not a snow blower...

[WhitleyStu]

Where do you get the cool tent?

Ariens Deluxe Two-Stage Snow Blower Cab | Ariens 72408000

 

[mrjarrell]

Snow Blowers Selling Out | Snow Blower Shortages - Consumer Reports News

A bot of advice from Consumer Reports. Rather timely, even if it is geared primarily towards the Northeast.

 

[LeeStreet]

To shovel, or not to shovel...............that's the question...........and the answer.

 

[MikeDVB]

To shovel, or not to shovel...............that's the question...........and the answer.

I'm thinking.... no.

 

[DragonGunner]

Thank God I got the first one I ever had a few weeks ago!!! Had nearly 2' drifts across driveway when I got home. Its kinda fun so far.....shoveling was never fun.

 

[Nmathew24]

To shovel, or not to shovel...............that's the question...........and the answer.

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[bobbittle]

Snow Blowers Selling Out | Snow Blower Shortages - Consumer Reports News

A bot of advice from Consumer Reports. Rather timely, even if it is geared primarily towards the Northeast.

We've had exactly 4 show up since the big snow storm. 2 were special orders so only 2 made it to the sales floor and were gone in under an hour. No eta on more.

 

[hornadylnl]

We've had exactly 4 show up since the big snow storm. 2 were special orders so only 2 made it to the sales floor and were gone in under an hour. No eta on more.

Where's all the flipping and hoarding outrage?

 

[RugerRog]

I say go for it. Several years ago, I threw my back out shoveling, and once I got better I went out and bought a snow blower. I told the wife I was getting to old to be shoveling by hand any more. I have a Craftsman, the older model to this one, and I love it. You definitely want to go dual stage. This one has electric start works well. I like that too. We've had it 7 years or so, and if I dont have to use it, I'm happy! Unlike this winter it is getting a work out. Our drive is 18 feet wide 60 feet long. No problems even with the 12 inches we got a couple weeks ago. I dont feel that for our needs that I need anything larger.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

I made the comment the other day: I think I need to start looking at investing in a snow blower.

I'm not getting any younger... and it's difficult to find shovels that fit tall folks like my wife and I. Plus - my wife already has a slightly herniated disc in her lower back... (Yes, she'd shovel more if she could! She likes it...)

So perhaps this spring / summer I'll be on the hunt.

 

[Naptown]

I second this.

I have a Toro QR221 at home and one at work. Very effective at cleaning any snow. Kicked ass in our 12" snow earlier this year and is so easy to use. The biggest advantage of the Toros is the "quick adjust chute." By the time you have turned around, the chute is pointed where you want it. No more worm gearing to get it where you want it. 2 disadvantages - one is the price (they retail for $600). The other (which is also a plus) is that it is a 2 stroke. I like that, but you do come in smelling like exhaust when you finish.

 

[WhitleyStu]

I have purchased a mower and a snow blower from Outdoor Power Equipment in the last six months and am very pleased with their customer service. Prices are the best I have found, too. They are located in Chicago so delivery time is usually only two or three days.

 

[MikeDVB]

Outdoor Power Equipment does seem to have good pricing... I'll have to keep them in mind.

 

[HamYankee]

I borrow my neighbor's snowblower and do his and my driveway. It's a win-win because I don't want to either buy or store a snowblower.

 

[Naptown]

I borrow my neighbor's snowblower and do his and my driveway. It's a win-win because I don't want to either buy or store a snowblower.

I think that might quite possibly be the best deal right there.

 

[pinshooter45]

I'm getting too old and arthritic to shovel snow! I have never regretted buying my two stage snow blower!

 

[SERparacord]

Just bought a TroyBuilt Storm 2620 from Lowe's, paid to much of course, but it worked out great. Busted the big frozen chunks up that the city plowed in my drive. Now I bet we don't get any more snow.

 

[sepe]

We don't have a fancy snow blower but between our drive and the neighbors, saved several hours of work today.

 

[Skywired]

Just bought a TroyBuilt Storm 2620 from Lowe's, paid to much of course, but it worked out great. Busted the big frozen chunks up that the city plowed in my drive. Now I bet we don't get any more snow.

And for that little bit of "insurance"....... we truly thank you!!!

 

[SERparacord]

And for that little bit of "insurance"....... we truly thank you!!!