Need a new Walk behind Snowblower.

[Jason B]

Hi

Well the old 28 year old Mastercraft( MTD) walkbehind blower finally went, now we are in the market for a new one. Deere & Simplicity Walk behinds are out of our price range for now, but can anyone recommend a good replacement Walkbehind blower or what is the best one out there for the best buck? Looking for a new one at 28 inchs over our current 33 inch model as it will be easier to get through are garage door. We also have a Garden Tractor mounted blower but it is kind of akward for some of the proporites we blow snow for.

Thanks, Jason B

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I know there are some people on here that don't think too much of MTD but we bought a WHITE (made by MTD) back in 1995 and the only work I've done on it is change the oil. After 13 years it still runs great and I would buy another one. Ariens makes a good unit also.

 

[arthurb]

I bought an Ariens 9/26LE two years ago. I use it to clear deep snow from my 20' x 80' stone/gravel driveway. I haven't had any problems with it so far. It's a very heavy/solid unit. Here's a pic of it in my garage waiting to go out and play in the snow.

 

[Scooby074]

Our Honda 928 has been very good. Electric start and electric chute control.

 

[wallace]

Our Honda 928 has been very good. Electric start and electric chute control.

Well if he says that the Deere and Simplicity are to much than forget the Honda.
I would look at a Husqvarna.

 

[Scooby074]

Well if he says that the Deere and Simplicity are to much than forget the Honda.
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Oops.. didnt read that part Honda was definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Jason B]

Hi Guys

Sounds like some good suggestions. I will have to take serious look at an Ariens Snow blower. I was kind of hoping to get another MTD but we will see. For Kicks, I asked the Deere dealer what he wanted for 28" walkbehind blower. Quoted me $1500 Canadian, Have not found out what Simplicity is.

I will have to look into a Huskavarna Blower as well. I know Home Depo sells Ariens as well in our area, so I will have to check them out too.

 

[bontai_Joe]

Best for the $$$ in my opinion would be Ariens, followed by Toro. And I would definitely look at Husqvarna.

 

[coobie]

Hi Guys

Sounds like some good suggestions. I will have to take serious look at an Ariens Snow blower. I was kind of hoping to get another MTD but we will see. For Kicks, I asked the Deere dealer what he wanted for 28" walkbehind blower. Quoted me $1500 Canadian, Have not found out what Simplicity is.

I will have to look into a Huskavarna Blower as well. I know Home Depo sells Ariens as well in our area, so I will have to check them out too.

Not trying to hi-jack this thread but I always try to shop & give my business the local dealers when I buy equipment.Are home depot,lowes,menards going to service and get parts for your equipment?Not around here at least,half the time you can,t find someone to even wait on you.If it was me I would look at toro snow throwers at my local dealer who will be there after the sale to give me the service and parts that I may need.coobie

 

[bontai_Joe]

After checking out features, HP, size, etc, also check out if the machine fits you physically. My brother has a great Honda machine he paid over $2000 for over 10 years ago. It'll eat snow and ice like I can eat pancakes and butter, BUT it was designed and built by folks about 5'-6" tall and my brother is 6'-6" (I'm 6'-3") and we have to hunch over this thing every minute of operation. For me it means my bad back hurts just as bad as if I shoveled for the same amount of time, I just got more snow moved than if I shoveled. Also check the opposite end of the spectrum, is the machine too heavy for you or a spouse to manuver easily? My loving wife is 5'-0" and can't wrestle with a machine that outweighs her by a factor of 2 or 3 unless it's set up to steer easily, move without dragging her, has hand controls that don't require hands like vises to grip.