saginaw22
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That is an awesome deal....I would scoop that up in a minute right now.....
That machine cost $2300+tax at my ace hardward right now......
Snowblowers what kind would you buy?
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That is an awesome deal....I would scoop that up in a minute right now.....
That machine cost $2300+tax at my ace hardward right now......
AngelofDarkness
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Hey Saginaw22, is the Hilltop Restaurant still in Waters?
saginaw22
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Yeah you bet it is......its been brought back to life..
The took down the old one and built a huge new truck stop with a restraunt
and the whole deal....looks nice open 24hrs.....
wdchuck
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With the wife's blessing, the Simplicity 1390 was delivered today, 10mins after getting home from buying parts for the JD, the delivery guy showed up. $1500 delivered.
13hp B/S Intek, pull starts like a little toro, easy. It has electric start too.
38" cut width
Heated handles
The power chute is pretty cool, granted, more bells, more$$ to fix.
The scraper bar, not a mark on it, and the chute surfaces must have still had some wax on them, snow didn't stick to anything in there.
First time with those new-fangled tires, pretty slick, grip like the ####ens.
Now I can take my time going over the JD with a fine tooth comb, I'd like to get it back in great shape, like in 1975. It was $700, floor model back then.
13hp B/S Intek, pull starts like a little toro, easy. It has electric start too.
38" cut width
Heated handles
The power chute is pretty cool, granted, more bells, more$$ to fix.
The scraper bar, not a mark on it, and the chute surfaces must have still had some wax on them, snow didn't stick to anything in there.
First time with those new-fangled tires, pretty slick, grip like the ####ens.
Now I can take my time going over the JD with a fine tooth comb, I'd like to get it back in great shape, like in 1975. It was $700, floor model back then.
zxhollywood
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7 hp crusader snowblower info?
>>>> i have the same machine...anyone have any info on the unit itself?
any info is greatly appreciated?
tyvm
>>>> i have the same machine...anyone have any info on the unit itself?
any info is greatly appreciated?
tyvm
Might I suggest a bit of an upgrade?
pdhowell
ArboristSite Member
Ariens blowers
I have to Ariens blowers, but over 15 years old, and am thinking they were sold as the 8/24 and 12/36. The first number is Tecumseh engine nominal horsepower and the second is the width of the pickup box.
I have replaced belts and fan bearings, and a few jammed grease zerks, but that "rebuilds" them. Once the setscrew of a fan pulley loosened up and "walked"down the shaft. It was easy to realign the pulleys. The Tecumseh engines have been fine, starting easily even below zero. The carb has a spring loaded button at the bottom of bowl allowing easy emptying of gas at the end of the season. I still have to empty the tank with a suction gun.
I think it helps to have a Ariens dealer nearby for parts. I am reluctant to buy a similar looking machine from local Home Depot because I am not sure where to get parts.
I consider them to be well made and highly reliable.
Dave Howell, Maryland
I have to Ariens blowers, but over 15 years old, and am thinking they were sold as the 8/24 and 12/36. The first number is Tecumseh engine nominal horsepower and the second is the width of the pickup box.
I have replaced belts and fan bearings, and a few jammed grease zerks, but that "rebuilds" them. Once the setscrew of a fan pulley loosened up and "walked"down the shaft. It was easy to realign the pulleys. The Tecumseh engines have been fine, starting easily even below zero. The carb has a spring loaded button at the bottom of bowl allowing easy emptying of gas at the end of the season. I still have to empty the tank with a suction gun.
I think it helps to have a Ariens dealer nearby for parts. I am reluctant to buy a similar looking machine from local Home Depot because I am not sure where to get parts.
I consider them to be well made and highly reliable.
Dave Howell, Maryland
snow blowers
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It would not be so bad, but the twin spout snow pumps being Schmidt, and Beilhack require the bigger engine for the smalll unimogs or a second engine as is done in many cases- I bet there is mercedes V 12 with a hydraulic power unit hiding under that tarpaulin :^)
You should see the Beilhack web site to see some real snow blowers CSXT has the two self propelled rail mounted Beilhacks that were previously owned by Conrail.
They are neat as they are designed to allow them selves to turn within their own length rather than back up -they have ship/boat spinner windows and comfort cabs- last I heard they are stationed in the Buffalo rail yard owned by CSX.
They saw some serious use a few years ago when the CSX line along lake Ontario was plugged from lake effect snow for the entire season.
leon
Might I suggest a bit of an upgrade?
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It would not be so bad, but the twin spout snow pumps being Schmidt, and Beilhack require the bigger engine for the smalll unimogs or a second engine as is done in many cases- I bet there is mercedes V 12 with a hydraulic power unit hiding under that tarpaulin :^)
You should see the Beilhack web site to see some real snow blowers CSXT has the two self propelled rail mounted Beilhacks that were previously owned by Conrail.
They are neat as they are designed to allow them selves to turn within their own length rather than back up -they have ship/boat spinner windows and comfort cabs- last I heard they are stationed in the Buffalo rail yard owned by CSX.
They saw some serious use a few years ago when the CSX line along lake Ontario was plugged from lake effect snow for the entire season.
leon
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wife got me a toro from lowes a few years ago for christmas. it didnt even last one snow storm. i brought it back and he asked if i wanted an refund or exchange. i said why would i want another pos? gimme my money back!
Simplicity, Simplicity, Simplicity, but before Briggs bought them.
Make sure you get the one with the channel handles, not the cheap tubes that Briggs put on the "new" simplicitys.
oh......or a honda.
I won't badmounth the rest. When I upgraded my 35 year old Simplicity (still working and sold it for more than I paid) to a new Simplicity, I loved it. Especially the ez turn option. It turns on its own axis, which is sweet. I bought it used for $900. Best $900 I ever spent.
Make sure you get the one with the channel handles, not the cheap tubes that Briggs put on the "new" simplicitys.
oh......or a honda.
I won't badmounth the rest. When I upgraded my 35 year old Simplicity (still working and sold it for more than I paid) to a new Simplicity, I loved it. Especially the ez turn option. It turns on its own axis, which is sweet. I bought it used for $900. Best $900 I ever spent.
EastwoodGang4
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:agree2: I am truly suprised that this is the only mention of the old 2 wheel gravely tractors!!! To me it is obvious that most of the men who have posted on this thread have little or no experience with the 2 wheel gravely. The gravely is 100% gear driven, and unstopable (in their own category, no unimog's or 7' wide tractors ) when faced with any type of snow. The gravely I'm running is from 1961 and has the 7.6 hp engine of the gravely make fitted with a 26" wide snowblower with the directional chute and will eat any other snowblower of it's size within 5 miles of my house unless it's a newer gravely with the 8, 10, or 12hp kohler engine!. and properly quoted by computer user, these old machines were and still are used to "get work done" I look forward to snowblowing(or any other job which i have an attachment) with my gravely because it's just a quality piece of equipment that does it's job and does it well. as long as I can still find parts for this unit, it will continue to be the BEST snowblower myself and my neighbors have ever seen!!
first garden tractor i bought was a lt16 snapper.took bunch to straighten problems out--but, i got the front mount snowblower that fit it----THAT, will blow snow!!!!!!! and sure would make the briggs 16 snarl!! then got a later gt 2000 x----18 hp kohler. and got the later blower that is 44 wide instead of 36. that will blow like mad also!! and the 18 kohler howls!!! can blow snow like a madman!!!! now if i only had a cab with heat on it, and a few other anemities!!!:greenchainsaw:
gravely_todd
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Definately Gravely. Nothing blows snow like a Gravely .... 
Todd
Nothing blows snow like a Gravely .... Todd
beerman6
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lol...I went 3 pages before I realized how old this thread was
I have a old Snapper 422(free) that stops at nothing (except large rocks from a gravel drive)
I'm gonna give it to my Dad,and I will use the new to me 1952 8-N I bought a few weeks ago.
I have a old Snapper 422(free) that stops at nothing (except large rocks from a gravel drive)
I'm gonna give it to my Dad,and I will use the new to me 1952 8-N I bought a few weeks ago.
AKKAMAAN
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in the 1970's, the 86 year old senior back in Sweden said, (in swedish though, he didn't know any english)....."I think the 'Caution' is the best snowblower you can get..."
Didn't read all the thread but form experience...
Aries, those big orange ones with the Tecumseh's that are 30 years old and still strong, i have a few in y shop I bought for around $50 each. Fixed them up painted one engine and they came out great. They still sell for $300-400 easy. They are sturdy well built and have stood the test of time!
From someone who works on a lot of small engines Honda is the way to go, Kohlers are also pretty good. Keep the valves adjusted and oil changed they will go forever. Most of the new Briggs are Junk. These Briggs are falling apart left and right, The old Briggs are still coming in for routine maintenance and are as good as they were 30 years ago!! new ones are being scraped everyday and customers opting for new motors.... All tho i will say it is mostly caused by poor maintenance.
Some thoughts.
Aries, those big orange ones with the Tecumseh's that are 30 years old and still strong, i have a few in y shop I bought for around $50 each. Fixed them up painted one engine and they came out great. They still sell for $300-400 easy. They are sturdy well built and have stood the test of time!
From someone who works on a lot of small engines Honda is the way to go, Kohlers are also pretty good. Keep the valves adjusted and oil changed they will go forever. Most of the new Briggs are Junk. These Briggs are falling apart left and right, The old Briggs are still coming in for routine maintenance and are as good as they were 30 years ago!! new ones are being scraped everyday and customers opting for new motors.... All tho i will say it is mostly caused by poor maintenance.
Some thoughts.
bytehoven
Pixel Wrangler
I made the mistake of buying a 10HP 30" snow thrower. Sure, I was The Man on the block with the biggest UNIT. 
However, I've had it for 10+ years, and while it's still going strong, it's getting a little heavier every year I break it out for duty.
If I had it to do over, I'd get a 5HP 20-24" unit, which is just as good, takes a few more passes, but is easier to man handle.
Also, don't discount those Honda single stage units as a second unit or even a primary unit if you get many little snow events. They can easily tackle anything less than 8" of dry snow, but the going gets slow in wet snow or deep drifts.
Last... whatever ya do, consider a set of chains if your blower has drive wheels. Nothing beats a good set of chains to keep the job moving forward and with less strain on the back.
I'm hoping we have a big snow season out East. This was one of those years where the yard was covered in acorns from the big old Oak.
However, I've had it for 10+ years, and while it's still going strong, it's getting a little heavier every year I break it out for duty.If I had it to do over, I'd get a 5HP 20-24" unit, which is just as good, takes a few more passes, but is easier to man handle.
Also, don't discount those Honda single stage units as a second unit or even a primary unit if you get many little snow events. They can easily tackle anything less than 8" of dry snow, but the going gets slow in wet snow or deep drifts.
Last... whatever ya do, consider a set of chains if your blower has drive wheels. Nothing beats a good set of chains to keep the job moving forward and with less strain on the back.
I'm hoping we have a big snow season out East. This was one of those years where the yard was covered in acorns from the big old Oak.
Gordon101
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Definately Gravely.
Todd
This 12hp Kohler powered Gravely is just starting it's 40th year in service. It's best feature is the blower fan blades made of 1/4 inch steel plate. About every ten years I weld on a little extra material to their leading edges where the gravel has worn them down and then re-balance it. It never has a problem throwing snow 50 feet or more.
gravely_todd
ArboristSite Member
This 12hp Kohler powered Gravely is just starting it's 40th year in service. It's best feature is the blower fan blades made of 1/4 inch steel plate. About every ten years I weld on a little extra material to their leading edges where the gravel has worn them down and then re-balance it. It never has a problem throwing snow 50 feet or more.
That is just beautiful !!!!
Todd
EastwoodGang4
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That is just beautiful !!!!
Todd
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