XCR1250 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Cub Cadet has a 3 stage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildboer Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 My parents replaced their old Honda last season, the thing is older than me and it still started with 2 pulls every time. Maintenance on the old dog got to be annoying so my dad got a new Honda to replace the 30+ year old one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 55 minutes ago, hwytohell said: Old two stage Toros have good reviews also, with a augur impeller bushing / bearing upgrades , impeller kit , good to go for another 30 years. I have used nothing but Toros for 30+ yrs and have never had a problem. My current one, a 4 stroke, which is likely a lot smaller than what XCR700 is looking for came with a "Guarantee to start/run for 5yrs" which can't be beat, imo. Our driveway is a 4 car size, side by side, and it does a great job. 2 neighbors have the big honking walk behind types and I can be done my driveway in less than half the time it takes them to do theirs. In the spring I syphon the gas then carry it downstairs and store in my crawlspace. If a big walk behind is needed, I'd give Toro a looksee. They currently have a pretty good deal on as well. https://www.toro.com/en-ca/homeowner/snow-blowers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez ryder Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 29 minutes ago, xcr700 said: Yeah ,one of the farmers here has a few giant ass tractors that he uses for snow clearing. People pay him to plow their driveways. Was thinking about going that route to ,but I'll still need something to make a path in the back for a dog when we finally get one again. Woman wants a smaller dog this time ,so its going to need a path in the winter lol I use the snowmobile to make trails for the dogs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted January 26, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted January 26, 2019 Don't get a husky or that pile of shit cub 3 stage,..Honda or a Yamaha if you have the money,..Ariens or simplicity are in your price range and good units,..If I was going to buy a blower today it would be a dual stage Toro. I like what they have done in the area of the 2nd stage impeller to reduce clogging.. Wish you were in the states, I could get you what ever you want at cost 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 This is what I was considering Troy-Bilt Vortex 420cc 3-Stage Snowblower, 30-in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 6 minutes ago, xcr700 said: This is what I was co/ nsidering Troy-Bilt Vortex 420cc 3-Stage Snowblower, 30-in I think that's an MTD / Cub Cadet that @Rigid1 said to stay away from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, ckf said: I think that's an MTD / Cub Cadet that @Rigid1 said to stay away from Oh shit. I didnt realize it was the same company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, xcr700 said: Oh shit. I didnt realize it was the same company I think MTD owns Troy Built, but not 100% sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, ckf said: I think MTD owns Troy Built, but not 100% sure. I just goggled it. They do. Fuck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 personally i have never liked my toro sucks in heavy snow compared to the other 2 blowers i have owned (a "pos" mtd and a ariens) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin george Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, xcr700 said: They have decent looking husqvarnas too ,but mixed reviews I have a Craftsman 24" 208cc and it does a good job. The one Husky model with a light is identical and was $600 more. I clear alot of snow with it and no issues 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 My Honda 928. Only trouble I've had it the cable that adjusts the chute kept freezing and eventually broke. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 Yeah. Guess I'm going over budget ,or fix the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, xcr700 said: Yeah. Guess I'm going over budget ,or fix the old one. Do you guys have a craigslist or something like that where you could look for a used one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, ckf said: Do you guys have a craigslist or something like that where you could look for a used one? We have Kijiji up here lol. Same shit I'm sure. I just hate buying anything used . I usually buy new and run shit into the ground lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, xcr700 said: We have Kijiji up here lol. Same shit I'm sure. I just hate buying anything used . I usually buy new and run shit into the ground lol Look for a deal on a used Honda or Yamaha. You might find one that wasn't used much. Those motors are like the energizer bunny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, ckf said: Look for a deal on a used Honda or Yamaha. You might find one that wasn't used much. Those motors are like the energizer bunny Yeah. I'll look into that route too. Thanks! But with my luck ,the fuckers just frozen lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I had an old Craftsman snowblower too. Had to be over 20 years old. It was leaking gas all the time so I gave it to one of my employees and he fixed it up and still uses it. It was so good I bought another Craftsman only this time I got a 30". Used it today and it's been great. I've had it for 6 or 7 years now. Has hand controls for turning and chute direction. I love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 hours ago, Zambroski said: Ariens and done. Try to find a dealer and look at the Deluxe or Premium models HD may carry them too. Yes Ariens....you can blow snow from your driveway to freezes house in winnipeg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Anler said: I had an old Craftsman snowblower too. Had to be over 20 years old. It was leaking gas all the time so I gave it to one of my employees and he fixed it up and still uses it. It was so good I bought another Craftsman only this time I got a 30". Used it today and it's been great. I've had it for 6 or 7 years now. Has hand controls for turning and chute direction. I love it. I like mine too. Only thing that sucks is the model T style shute direction lol. Feel like I'm trying to start an old model T when changing directions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, DAVE said: Yes Ariens....you can blow snow from your driveway to freezes house in winnipeg. Well ,if that's the case ,wish I still had some frozen dog shit I could send lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, xcr700 said: Well ,if that's the case ,wish I still had some frozen dog shit I could send lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, xcr700 said: I like mine too. Only thing that sucks is the model T style shute direction lol. Feel like I'm trying to start an old model T when changing directions This model is awesome. I looked at alot if different brands when I bought it and outside of a commercial grade Cub cadet or something this one works really well. I've tackled some pretty deep and heavy snow with it too. Don't know where you live and what you would be tackling with it. I like this one alot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snatchslayer Posted January 26, 2019 Author Share Posted January 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, DAVE said: Hed be cool about it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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