Craftsman 179cc 4 cycle Single Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start Reviews

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Favorable Review

Beats expectations

JAN

2009

Purchase: 1/16/09 I had been reading review on this snow blower and was kind of skeptical but given Sears 90-day money back guarantee, I decided to give it a shot. I went to purchase it at the Dedham store and they also had a single "used" one - a customer return for whatever reason but tested by Sears... review »

Gugga4u
Sharon, MA (suburb of Boston)

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buy this if you live in Florida

FEB

2009

I used to have a Toro single stage. I wish I had bought another Toro. I assumed that all single stage machines would perform about the same. Never assume! I bought the Craftsman single stage with the biggest engine, thinking I'd be chucking snow all the way to my neighbors yard. Was I wrong. This thing... review »

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Rochester, NH

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4 stars

MAR

2009

This is the first snowblower I have ever used. Not knowing anything about them it was easy to figure out how to start it and to use it on my own, my husband is deployed. and most of all it got the job done. It's not overly heavy.I'm glad I bought this snowblower. I also think my husband will be just as happy with it when he comes home from deployment.

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Armywife02
Carthage, NY

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great snow blower

JAN

2009

This is my 4th snow blower that I have purchased since 1980 and by far the best. It is the first snow blower that can almost be pushed to do its job with one finger (although I use both hands). It weighs about 84 pounds, but it doesn't matter, you only have to lift it once, from the car to the garage floor. It has an MTD engine 4-cycle engine (the gas and oil are separate) with a 2 yr. warranty. My last Craftsman snow blower had a 2-cycle engine (gas and oil mixed together) with a Tecumseh engine. Likes: It even removes snow tire tracks from the driveway, my first snow blower to accomplish this... review »

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GlassCityResident
Toledo, Ohio

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It works!

FEB

2009

I was skeptical of buying a single stage snow thrower but this one has exceeded my expectations. In Chicago we got hit with about 12-16 inches of snow over two days and this went right through it and handled most of the heavy snow without any trouble. I did have some issues with slush that clogged the nozzle but I would not let that stop me from buying this model again. It shoots 12 inches of fairly heavy snow about 15-20 feet depending on the wind.

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PaulChicago
Chicago, IL

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1 star

DEC

2008

Poor engine performance, all plastic parts, many of which broke the first season, does not throw snow well. This snow blower is not worth the money spent. I will not buy another Craftsman snow blower

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tjdigs

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DO NOT buy on-line from Sears.com

AUG

2009

I bought this snow thrower on-line because it wasn't available locally (it is not quite winter yet). I HIGHLY recommend that NO ONE buy large equipment items on-line and have it shipped to them. Mine arrived with broken and missing parts. UPS does not handle these items with any care or regard of the contents.

Go to the store and buy the item there. It will save you a ton of hassle, and about an hours worth of your time with having to deal with support in trying to resolve the situation.

I'll post another review after I use the snow thrower for the first time.

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DemoOmed
Broomfield, CO

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Very happy with the product

FEB

2009

I purchased the snowblower about a month ago and have been very happy with it so far. It has always started on the first or second pull and runs strong. The first time I used it was on about a foot of snow where the snow was coming up over top of the inlet and it was still throwing the snow about 20 feet with no problem. Its good if you just want to clear a few inches of snow or if you have a lot. This is an excellent machine for the price and I highly recommend it to others.

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Tbone356
Rochester, NY

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First Snow Thrower

FEB

2009

This is my first snow thrower and it has been a good experience. It starts first time every time with the hand-pull---I've not had to use the electric start. I used it the first time on our first 9" NE Ohio snow fall and it cleaned mostly down to the blacktop with no trouble and threw the wet snow probably15 feet. I had to "nudge" it a little to go up my incline but it cleaned my 80 ft drive in 35 minutes with no problems. I would buy another one.

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EvenStephen
North Canton, OH

Dont waste your Money POS!!!!!

AUG

2009

Bought two of these machines last year one as a gift one for myself. Could not clear 4 inches of snow, always jammed th shute the belt would slip & the auger would stall keep in mind 4" of snow. The other machine does the same thing of course we bought these early in the season so we were past our 30 days to return it. Had the machine checked out Sears said it was in normal operating condition. Talk to a sales rep who was actually honest & said they have had alot of complaints about this model same as i have reported. Bought all sorts of nostick spray & used alot of WD-40 to keep the chute lubricated...

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M13-1
Syracuse, UT

Better Than The Low Rating That Is Shown

DEC

2008

ok, first off, the engine starts very easy with ele. and by pull after warm... Engine runs very well, IMO should run at a higher rpm, but this eng makes it's power down low.. The chute would hardly move on mine with the handle, the plastic would flex a bunch before it would turn through it's range..I had to use both of my hands down low on it from fear of breaking it...So I took the whole chute assembly apart and greased it with water proof marine grease, and oh boy did it make it work nice from the handle, hardly any effort at all, If Your's is like mine and you don't want to do what I did,... review »

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Platecom
25 year auto tech from mass ohio

Great for S.E. Michigan Weather

DEC

2008

It snowed about 6" today in Metro Detroit and I was sick of shoveling. I first went to the "orange" store and guess what: "All sold out sir. Maybe check back in a week or two." So I hop back in my vehicle and drive to my favorite store [Sears] and the guy says he's got plenty in stock. Same price, 4-stroke, electric start and compact... All the things I'm shopping for. [way to go Sears!] Now, I picked this unit because it'll fit in the back of my Jeep Liberty with the handle collapsed so I can drive across town and work on the in-laws driveway & my sisters place. Plus, I don't need a huge snow... review »

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sleeve
Michigan

Seems okay, but has some flaws

DEC

2008

Just got this 2 weeks ago. It replaced a Toro Power Curve I had for a long time. The Toro cleared flawlessly but it was impossible to start and needed to be serviced EVERY year even when I completely ran out the oil/gasoline mixture in it and used a stablizer on it. The Toro was perfect otherwise, but not much use if it wouldn't run. I woke up to about 4 inches of medium weight snow and tried it for the first time. It started right up. Winters are very cold here in northern Illinois so the electric start is a big help. It cut through the snow pretty easily and was throwing it a good 15-20 feet,... review »

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LibertyToad
Western suburbs of Chicago

Excellent Snow blower

JAN

2009

This is my 4th snow blower that I have purchased since 1980 and by far the best. I have owner 2 Toro's and 2 Craftsman. It is the first snow blower that can almost be pushed to do its job with one finger (although I use both hands). It is a one stage and great on concrete driveways. It weighs about 84 pounds, but it doesn't matter, you only have to lift it once, from the car to the garage floor. It has an MTD engine 4-cycle engine (the gas and oil are separate) with a 2 yr. warranty. My last Craftsman snow blower was a 2-cycle engine (gas and oil mixed together) and it had a Tecumseh engine.... review »

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Thisisagood1
Toledo, Ohio

I like it!

FEB

2009

I don't have a lot of experience to base this on. We had an electric snow thrower. It's been enough to handle most snowfalls here in N.E. Ohio. In January, I used it after we got hit with over a foot of snow. The snow just laughed at me and my little thrower. After some online research, I decided on this guy. The only one available within 25 miles was a floor model. That worried me a bit. But this thing is great. Even after additional ice, snow and a little bit of melting took place, this blower ate through everything that wasn't a solid block of ice. It takes a while to warm up and stay started,... review »

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Anonymous
Youngstown, Ohio

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Brand Name	Craftsman
Product Name	179cc 4 cycle Single Stage Snow Thrower with Electric Start
Capacity:Clearing Path	21 in.
Capacity:Snow Cut Depth (1 pass)	21 in.
Chute System:Chute Material	Polymer
Chute System:Directional Chute Control	Yes
Chute System:Maximum Chute Rotation	180 deg.
Color:Overall Color	Red/black
Controls, Safety:Safety Override	Yes
Convenience:Headlights	Optional
Convenience:Starter Mitten Grip	Yes
Dimensions:Intake Height	10 in.
Drive System:Drive Type	Auger
Drive System:Propulsion Type	Auger Driven
General Features:Auger Type	Curved blade
Handles:Handles Fold For Easy Storage	Yes
Installation Requirements:Setup	Some assembly required
Maintenance Agreement	Available
Materials & Finishes:Auger Material	Steel with rubber paddles
Model Number	07188705000
Motor-Engine:Drive Type	Belt drive
Motor-Engine:Electric Start	Yes
Motor-Engine:Starter Type	Electric
Motor-Engine:Type	4-cycle
MPN	88705
Power:Type	Gas
Product Overview:General Warranty	2 year limited
Product Overview:Item Weight	87.0 lbs.
Product Overview:Stages	One stage
UPC	43033547579
Wheels & Tires:2 Wheel Size	8 in.
Wheels & Tires:Material	Rubber
Wheels & Tires:Type	Solid rubber