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Any snow blower advice?

CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,779
edited December 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Gonna get mom one for Xmas, don't know much about them except to get an electric start cause they are a pain in the ass to start otherwise.

Going to Sears, I know craftsman has a good reputation.

We live on Long Island so we do get large amounts of snow, any size I should get? Thinking 24"

Any accessories I need? Gonna buy some oil too

Thank you and happy holiday :mrgreen:
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  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 37,850
    research consumer reports if you can. Then read some customer reviews.


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  • djklambakedjklambake Posts: 2,522
    Move Mom to the south.

    I haven't had to shovel or snow blow a driveway in six years... It's the best!

    (If I remember, you really can't go wrong with Craftsman... Get Sears to put it together and maintain it for your mom)
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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    i've got a craftsman single stage....21in i think 198cc. handles everything we've throw at it. no complaints.

    as for the electric start.....it's a nice back up to have, but it's surprisingly easy to pull start...easier than the lawn mower.

    a two stage would be nice...but it seems the single stage works well as long as it has a decent motor running it. don't skimp on engine size.

    get a 4 stroke.....don't mess with mixing oil and gas.

    there you have it....

    so in conclusion...

    4 stroke
    big motor
    electic is nice but not super important
    2 stage > 1 stage but 1 stage can handle most snow
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  • CROJAM95CROJAM95 Posts: 9,779
    Thanks guys :thumbup:

    81 thanks for the lowdown
  • pjtradekingpjtradeking Posts: 4,045
    I had this one and used it for 3 years before I sold my house....Loved it and nothing would stop it! Good Luck!

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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    If you're going to be a snow blower buy some insulated knee pads.
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