anyone here have a snowblower?

[imported_rusty]

yup went to sears today a bought a 6 and a half hp 6 speed brand new one tonight . what the heck if i have to keep paying the bills whats one more it beats shoveling. it also was on sale 650.00 regular price 800.00. it will pay for it self when i am doing the driveway and i see all the neighbors shoveling on the edge of a heartattack. ha ha .

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Congratulations.....Was it made in the U.S?....JK

 

[Pony]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I have an 8hp Simplicity....its a lifesaver. I still shovel if we dont get more than 4 inches

 

[imported_rusty]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

is anything made in the usa anymore?

 

[deeep water]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

we got 22in on pres day 3 years ago ,,i got a blower 2 mos later

 

[RustyC]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I have an old snow blower that I keep saying maybe next year I will replace it. It is a Rickel snow blower that I purchased roughly 16-17 years ago. She has started on the first pull year after year. It has saved my back on numerous occasions. It is a 23" 5hp. Sounds like you got a good deal on yours. I know around here the Snow blowers have been out since September, but as soon as we get any snow they will all disappear.

 

[11 footer]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I've got one, I forget how many inchs it is, but its a big one, 12hp engine, its a beast! You gotta know how to use the big ones, I find that I just have to go real slow, or else I'll just end up fighting with the machine, and become just as sore as if I was shouveling.

 

[deeep water]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

the beast is good ,, let it have its way ,, warn small children and pets on leashes to stay away lol

 

[OBJ]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Bought one a year and a half ago.....used it once....think it was a good buy......

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

It used to really bother me to have to get out of bed at 3:30-4:00 AM to blow the driveway.But now that is when I get home from work so it gets done BEFORE bedtime.I use a Simplicity 2 stage 8 horse.Takes about 45 minutes on about 3000 square feet.<br /><br />>>>>>>>HAPPY CABIN FEVER<<<<<<<

 

[rolmops]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I have a 7.5 horse ariens.I bought it for my wife so she doesn't have to shovel.That is because I keep the roads clean when it snows,so I have no time to do my driveway

 

[treedancer]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Don’t have a snow blower but have a 9N Ford tractor and a six-foot blade. Works for me.

 

[roscoe]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

rolmops, you are supposed to swing by the house to pick up a pair of gloves (or sandwich) with the big plow truck. That way yours gets done too.

 

[lakelover]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I have a 5 hp Ariens, 24". It's about 17 years old, going strong and has run well when I've taken care of it (there were a few years when the kids were little and stuff like this took a back seat...)<br /><br />Only thing I'll do different next time is get a bigger one!

 

[one more cast]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Two John Deere 732's and a Ford f150 plow truck.

 

[speedwrench]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

What's this snowblower thing????<br />

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Winter Storm Watch 2005"<br />We're getting an inch or two today (supposedly). The news is making it sound like 5 feet. Pictures of snow blowers and stuck cars everywhere....

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

Originally posted by speedwrench:<br /> What's this snowblower thing????<br />

It's a piece of equipment used to determine if you've traveled far enough south to be safe from snow. The machine is generally tied to the roof of your car. You then head south, stopping at various gas stations along your way until a local pump jockey asks you "What in the he11 ya got tied to top of yer car?" At that point you’re generally far enough south to be safe from the dreaded white rain.

 

[crazy charlie]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I bought the $299 special at Kmart 7 years ago and it sat in the shed for the first 3 years w/o ever being started.Started 1st pull and always has since.Charlie

 

[JasonJ]

Re: anyone here have a snowblower?

I have an ancient huge Simplicity that runs like a Harley and can clear a sidewalk in one pass. I havn't had to use it until this year because I plowed snow in the winter and would hook my driveway up. Now that I no longer do that, I had to dust off the snowblower. Big beastly thing but it gets the job done.