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Best used snowblowers - I want your comments!
#1   Oct 30, 2014 2:31 pm

Having spent  over a decade out in California, I decided to move back to Minnesota, just in time for snow!  Needless to say, snow will come soon and I need to be prepared - by which I need a snowblower.  Since I haven't blown snow since 2001, I'm not sure what a good snowblower is.  My previous experience was with a Toro PowerShift when it first came out and an Ariens 2-stage mounted on a GT-20.  From what I can tell, Toro doesn't make the PowerShift any more, so I wonder if it got too costly to manufacture or if there were problems?


So, I'm looking for something used - I hate paying sticker price, but if the community feels that a new machine is by far the best option, then I will consider it.  But I also know that some older machines can move snow and are built better than moderen units.  Sometimes this is an advantage to buying old, other times it is a disadvantage.  What are some of your guys' thoughts on a good "used" units?  I've only got a driveway that is 20'x100' (concrete) and about 200' of sidewalk.


I also have a good mechanical background and wouldn't have a problem repairing an older machine as items break/wear, but I don't want to be broken down every time it snows.


Some of the units that are under consideration right now are as follows:


Ariens 1032 - $500

Craftsman Track Drive 826 - $400

Deere 826 - $400

Deere 828D - $725

Deere 924DE - $500

Deere 1032 - $500

Duetz Allis (Simplicity) 828 - $375

Snapper 1030 - $550

Snapper 826 - $380

Toro Power Max 726OE - $800

Toro Power Shift 824 - $300 ( A little beat up)


All units seem to be in good shape.  Some have chains, some have drift cutters, some have lights, etc.  I'm more concerned about base units as I can alway add different tires, chains, lighting, etc.

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