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Re: Complete novice...what to buy?
#1 Jan 10, 2009 11:14 pm |
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Re: Complete novice...what to buy?
#2 Jan 10, 2009 12:38 pm |
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Used the Snapper L1428E for first time today. Amazing how easy it cuts through everything, including EOD stuff. Not a huge snowfall, about four inches, but enough that would have given my retired one-stager a rough time. The Snapper seemed like it was almost laughing at this amount of white stuff. Takes a few minutes to get used to maneuvering the big machine, but releasing left-wheel to spin around helps a lot. Snowing again heavily so I'll probably have another run later on. No glitches at all. Biggest difference is I can throw snow far enough I don't have to go back and forth across three wide driveway. I can go down lengthwise and throw to either side. Very happy with purchase so far.
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Re: Complete novice...what to buy?
#3 Jan 1, 2009 5:39 pm |
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http://www.getdropbox.com/gallery/361475/1/Snowblower?h=6d232d
Just got the Snapper L1428E. Hasn't snowed yet. All our earlier snows succumbed to a freak 65 degree day last week. The dealer, Wasco Lawn & Power, Wasco IL, (far western suburbs of Chicago) did a nice job prepping the machine. I forgot to ask: What octane gas should I use. Manual says "at least" 87 octane. Can't wait for the big snows.
Hey Borat, this is about the third Simplicity/Snapper blower you've sold since I've been on these boards. You ought to get commission. I'll attest to your advocacy. Seriously, thanks for the good advice. I was about to buy a lesser machine, I think.
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Re: Complete novice...what to buy?
#4 Dec 23, 2008 10:39 pm |
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Not so concerned about the light, but easy turn is nice and, as was mentioned, for $50 extra, why not get the more powerful machine. Thanks to everyone. I'll post pictures when I get the 1428.
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Re: Complete novice...what to buy?
#5 Dec 23, 2008 7:44 pm |
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As I mentioned above, I saw a Snapper 1428E at a dealer and then called another dealer who had a 1226E, which essentially is the same machine with a 26-inch throw and 11 hp engine instead of 13 hp. I was going to order the 26, but saw that it doesn't have the wheel release feature. The 28-inch is $1250 and the 26-inch is $1199. I can't decide. Anybody have any thoughts?
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