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imex99

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4,927 posts
Oct 28, 2011 1:32 AM
What do you have or recommend?

I'm looking at gas and at least 26" for my long asphalt driveway.

Anyone get any discount at any box stores they wishing to pass along, if so PM me...
Oct 27, 2011 9:32pm
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Tiger2003

Kill or be Killed

15,421 posts
Oct 28, 2011 2:08 AM
Fuck that get a tractor.

Just got one of these...pretty pumped to use it.


Oct 27, 2011 10:08pm
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imex99

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4,927 posts
Oct 28, 2011 2:22 AM
Only have a small cub cadet lawn tractor and dont have a truck to plow either....

Will be going with snow blower for now!
Oct 27, 2011 10:22pm
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Tiger2003

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Oct 28, 2011 2:58 AM
imex99;947543 wrote:Only have a small cub cadet lawn tractor and dont have a truck to plow either....

Will be going with snow blower for now!

I'll do some searching. See what I can find. Text me tomorrow.
Oct 27, 2011 10:58pm
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Dthane

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Oct 28, 2011 4:32 AM
From the "if I was designing it" department, when looking for one, remember that lots of time there will be wind, so if you find one that lets you shoot the snow kind of sideways and not just 10-20 degrees away from straight up, it would help.

You just basically have to throw it with the wind, and I also would save $ for a good pair of books with some traction, as you don't want to be slipping around in tennis shoes out there. I have a relatively small, hilly area of about 22x 90 feet, I am sure there are huddlers clearing alot more than that. I have a Sears that my wife got "us" for Christmas about 3 years ago, it was a leftover model with electronic start, which comes in handy. Also, neighbors think I am crazy for cranky the thing up once or twice a year when it's hot outside, but I don't like the thing to sit for 10 months inactive. Actually, if I never had to use it again because we had such mild winters, I'd be ok with that.
Oct 28, 2011 12:32am
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ZWICK 4 PREZ

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Oct 28, 2011 9:54 AM
Ariens fa sho.
Oct 28, 2011 5:54am
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Belly35

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9,716 posts
Oct 28, 2011 10:21 AM
As a veteran I get 10% off at Lowes plus whatever sale price is

All veterans get this 10% :)
Oct 28, 2011 6:21am
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WebFire

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Oct 28, 2011 1:15 PM
Dthane;947875 wrote:From the "if I was designing it" department, when looking for one, remember that lots of time there will be wind, so if you find one that lets you shoot the snow kind of sideways and not just 10-20 degrees away from straight up, it would help.

You just basically have to throw it with the wind, and I also would save $ for a good pair of books with some traction, as you don't want to be slipping around in tennis shoes out there. I have a relatively small, hilly area of about 22x 90 feet, I am sure there are huddlers clearing alot more than that. I have a Sears that my wife got "us" for Christmas about 3 years ago, it was a leftover model with electronic start, which comes in handy. Also, neighbors think I am crazy for cranky the thing up once or twice a year when it's hot outside, but I don't like the thing to sit for 10 months inactive. Actually, if I never had to use it again because we had such mild winters, I'd be ok with that.
Sounds like you might need it quite often in Ohio this year. :)
Oct 28, 2011 9:15am
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FatHobbit

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Oct 28, 2011 1:22 PM
My driveway is ~ 180' long and until last winter I shoveled it. It would take me about 45 minutes - hour. Last winter I got a Troy built self propelled 26" snow blower and it is freaking awesome. I can do my whole driveway in 10 minutes and not even break a sweat.
Oct 28, 2011 9:22am
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imex99

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4,927 posts
Oct 28, 2011 5:00 PM
I'm going to lowes, home depot and lowes and checking out prices on tuesday or Wednesday, any other tips/sales would be appreciated.

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Oct 28, 2011 1:00pm
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Timber

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Oct 28, 2011 5:32 PM
I am not an expert by any means, but I think the big difference in prices are whether one is a single stage, or a double stage snow blower.

My brother gave me his snow blower on his way to Florida (smart one in the family) and it is a small craftsman single stage that works well for my needs. Our driveway has a pretty decent slope to it and this size seems to be about right. It does struggle with heavy wet snows, which is where the double stage would be a better fit. I do the driveway across the street wher an elderly couple lives and another neighbor pretty quickly. My other neighbor has a pretty large one that he finds to be a pain in the arse unless it is a really big snow.

Hope this helps :)
Oct 28, 2011 1:32pm
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Mr. 300

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Oct 28, 2011 7:08 PM


This is what I've got. 24" with 5 speeds forward, 2 reverse. Throws it great, and I drift shut in big storms.
Oct 28, 2011 3:08pm
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cat_lover

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Oct 28, 2011 7:50 PM
I have a Toro as well and like it.
Oct 28, 2011 3:50pm
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jc10380

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Oct 28, 2011 8:04 PM
Go to lowes.com/moving and request a 10% off coupon. I'm not sure if it will work with a big ticket item, but worth a shot.
Oct 28, 2011 4:04pm
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Speedofsand

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Oct 28, 2011 11:04 PM
I've never seen one.




Hope this helps
Oct 28, 2011 7:04pm
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gerb131

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Oct 29, 2011 12:30 AM
Got an 84 toro from my grandpa a few years ago. Replaced a couple things 2 yrs ago and have had no problems. I do the neighbors driveway b/c that lady makes the best peanut butter choco chip cookies ever.
Oct 28, 2011 8:30pm
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WebFire

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Oct 29, 2011 3:02 AM
gerb131;948687 wrote:Got an 84 toro from my grandpa a few years ago. Replaced a couple things 2 yrs ago and have had no problems. I do the neighbors driveway b/c that lady makes the best peanut butter choco chip cookies ever.
Hope this helps.
Oct 28, 2011 11:02pm
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Commander of Awesome

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Oct 29, 2011 3:50 AM
gerb131;948687 wrote:b/c that lady makes the best peanut butter choco chip cookies ever.
You've obv never tried Justin's before.
Oct 28, 2011 11:50pm
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imex99

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Nov 24, 2011 2:00 AM
jc10380;948534 wrote:Go to lowes.com/moving and request a 10% off coupon. I'm not sure if it will work with a big ticket item, but worth a shot.

This worked but used it at home depot and picked up an ariens.

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Nov 23, 2011 9:00pm
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Nov 24, 2011 6:37 AM
gerb131;948687 wrote:Got an 84 toro from my grandpa a few years ago. Replaced a couple things 2 yrs ago and have had no problems. I do the neighbors driveway b/c that lady makes the best peanut butter choco chip cookies ever.
Ahem. Who does the neighbors driveway?????????

Bastard didnt even save me a cookie.
Nov 24, 2011 1:37am
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Sonofanump

Nov 24, 2011 1:20 PM
I have a 1974 Case tractor with a front blowing attachment. Boss.

Nov 24, 2011 8:20am