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NWBeliever
N Idaho

Can find no fault

5 star rating


FEB
14
2008
I have had my blower for 6 years and 3 tractors. Believe me, after having my tractor down for the past 6 weeks during the worst winter here in at least 60 years, I have learned to appreciate the beast. I started with a 20 hp tractor, and found it to be somewhat inadequate. The more horsepower, the better it operates. I since moved up to the 26hp, and find no fault in the blower. Some have had various complaints, but I have found it to be terrific. I currently have 500' of drive, asmall apartment complex I own, with several varied sized parking areas. With the 42" width, it is terrific doing the paved surface for the apts, providing enough width to get the job done quickly, but also just the right size to get down sidewalks and work in smaller areas. I also occasionally help out neighbors and familes clear. On gravel roads occasionally I need to hold the thrower off the ground a little to not dig in, but otherwise it works super on these as well. I can even keep trails open through the field to the animals, or out to play areas and walkways Now as to the snow itself. I have had no problems working in fine powder, all the way to throwing heavy wet, water laden snow. Even during a chinnok or thaw, I can usually do a better job than most plws, since they just push it around, whereas this gets it off the road and out into the field.. I like to keep my pavement as clear as possible, so iot doesn't pack, so I get out when it snows 2". I have also moved as much as 2' at once (you have to back out every once in a while, and take half bites of course) Don't have a lot of room? with the chute controls, you can put the snow just about anywhere you want it. Right alongside or out 50' +. Sure, I have had 6 years experience with it, I can pretty much figure out the best approach to get the job done and where to put it, but it is pretty bulky, hanging off the front quite a ways. But my 12 year old daughter can get out and use it, and so can my wife. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the snow cab, since dpending on the weather and the texture, you move a lot of snow, and can get a lot of blowback in the right conditions. Overall, I can get the job done more efficiently, cleaner, and quicker than with other tools, including a plow. I can put the snow where I want it, keep the open as wide as I need, and even trim it back if necessary (so long as you keep up) My tractor was done a large portion of this winter, and after having a cat out to pile the snow after having it plowed shut, I can attest to the fact that it is much more efficient, cheaper, cleaner, and a far more esthetic approach to snow removal. With my blower the snow is out in the field, on a somewhat level plain (be it as it may 6-7' on the level), but I wouldn't have the 12' burms that take forever to melt, and block the view, both for line of sight and safety as well as just to view the beauty of the winter season.



I_thumb_up Craftsman 42 in. Lawn Tractor Snow Thrower is recommended by NWBeliever

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