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Posted by Tim B from MA on December 15, 2005 at 19:35:58 from (64.30.77.78):
In Reply to: OT- Favorite Brand Snowblower? posted by John from Ma on December 15, 2005 at 16:32:44:
I have a Honda snow blower and think it is great. The air intake set-up had a design problem which lead to it freezing often when the air was moist (as in heavy wet snow or slush) but Honda came up with a fix and added it, along with a new carb as there was a problem with the original - done after warranty had elapsed. It's and 11HP engine and it will throw a lot of snow (and pebbles, sod, leaves and sticks too!) They are expensive though, and honestly, I'm not sure it was worth the extra dough. I do like Honda engines, but the main reason I got it is for the tracks vs. tires which I felt that I needed on my steep, long drive. Based only on me looking at the brands they have at Home Depot and Lowes vs. the Ariens at my power equipment dealer, I would go with Ariens. They look like they are well built and a value for the price. Look for yourself. To me, a telling feature is how the mechanism for turning the shute is designed. Some look like they wouldn't last the first storm. Also, every other blower I see being used in the neighborhood is an Ariens. As for the engines, I think most have Tecumsha Snow Kings which seem to be fine engines. Don't get anything less than 8HP! You'll regret it the first time you need the governor to rev the engine to through some slush, or deep snow. Good luck.
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