Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions

mosesbotbol · 09-30-2016, 05:30 PM

I may need to buy a snow blower. Outside of actually doing the job, I want it be small. Garage space is tight. My driveway is about 800 sq ft. Lowes had several options 1K or less.

What do you recommend?

stevieray · 09-30-2016, 09:18 PM

Opinions will vary, but I've always owned Ariens Snowblowers with great success. I bought my first Ariens 15 years ago. Never had any issues, only regular maintenance. I just gave that one to my brother and I bought another one. I live in Central Connecticut and get 80 plus inches of snow a year on the average. Currently, I use an Ariens Professional series to do my 200' long driveway, but I would imagine that the Ariens Compact series would be sufficient for an 800 sq. ft driveway.

http://www.ariens.com/en-us/snow-blo...ct-snow-blower

MarkinAZ · 09-30-2016, 09:36 PM

Our Home Depot and Lowes out this way Moses has been "out of stock" for some time now. I know, not much help

Ripplingh2o · 09-30-2016, 10:42 PM

Definitely 2-stage with electric start. Avoid plastic components like the throw chute. Dollar for dollar get the largest impeller diameter you can with a horsepower rating between 5-8. Craftsman used to make a nice 524 blower (5 hp, 24" cut). But for sure electric start, 2-stage. Nice Corgi btw; ours is 12 yrs old.

BlackDog · 10-01-2016, 08:17 AM

I also own an Ariens. It is about 12 years old but is a workhorse.

BlkDrew · 10-01-2016, 09:43 AM

I had a 1970's Ariens up until last year. They were built to last

MarkinAZ · 10-01-2016, 12:07 PM

Here's the web page Moses

http://www.ariens.com/en-us/snow-blowers

mosesbotbol · 10-02-2016, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA

Here's the web page Moses

http://www.ariens.com/en-us/snow-blowers

This one caught my eye. My driveway is about 700 sq ft.

http://irrigation-pipe-lighting-eq.a...spage/compact/

Porch Dweller · 10-01-2016, 12:09 PM

What is this "snow" you speak of, and why must it be blown?

AdamJoshua · 10-01-2016, 02:22 PM

When I lived in Boston I had an Ariens as well, had it for 3 years and gave it to my brother when I moved, 13yrs later he is still using it. I had about a 240' drive up a slope and it powered right through.

E.J. · 10-02-2016, 02:52 PM

Only snow blower I've ever owned, Toro 826. It's been great and I'd recommend it to anyone.

09-30-2016, 05:30 PM	#1
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions I may need to buy a snow blower. Outside of actually doing the job, I want it be small. Garage space is tight. My driveway is about 800 sq ft. Lowes had several options 1K or less. What do you recommend? __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

09-30-2016, 09:18 PM	#2
stevieray Just slacking off Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: CT Posts: 721 Trading: (42)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions Opinions will vary, but I've always owned Ariens Snowblowers with great success. I bought my first Ariens 15 years ago. Never had any issues, only regular maintenance. I just gave that one to my brother and I bought another one. I live in Central Connecticut and get 80 plus inches of snow a year on the average. Currently, I use an Ariens Professional series to do my 200' long driveway, but I would imagine that the Ariens Compact series would be sufficient for an 800 sq. ft driveway. http://www.ariens.com/en-us/snow-blo...ct-snow-blower __________________

09-30-2016, 09:36 PM	#3
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions Our Home Depot and Lowes out this way Moses has been "out of stock" for some time now. I know, not much help __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

09-30-2016, 10:42 PM	#4
Ripplingh2o MSG, U.S. Army Retired Join Date: Sep 2016 First Name: Robb Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 42 Trading: (0)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions Definitely 2-stage with electric start. Avoid plastic components like the throw chute. Dollar for dollar get the largest impeller diameter you can with a horsepower rating between 5-8. Craftsman used to make a nice 524 blower (5 hp, 24" cut). But for sure electric start, 2-stage. Nice Corgi btw; ours is 12 yrs old.

10-01-2016, 08:17 AM	#5
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions I also own an Ariens. It is about 12 years old but is a workhorse. __________________ "We live in the good of this."

10-01-2016, 09:43 AM	#6
BlkDrew Rolling my own... Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Andrew Location: Rochester NY Posts: 807 Trading: (43)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions I had a 1970's Ariens up until last year. They were built to last

10-01-2016, 12:07 PM	#7
MarkinAZ Formerly MarkinOR Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Sun City West, AZ Posts: 6,221 Trading: (40)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions Here's the web page Moses http://www.ariens.com/en-us/snow-blowers __________________ "Don't worry, God will work out His plan for your life..." Psalm 138 8

10-01-2016, 12:09 PM	#9
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,462 Trading: (24)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions What is this "snow" you speak of, and why must it be blown? __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

10-01-2016, 02:22 PM	#10
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions When I lived in Boston I had an Ariens as well, had it for 3 years and gave it to my brother when I moved, 13yrs later he is still using it. I had about a 240' drive up a slope and it powered right through.

10-02-2016, 02:52 PM	#11
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Snow Blowers - Need Suggestions Only snow blower I've ever owned, Toro 826. It's been great and I'd recommend it to anyone.

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