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lland
 
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Craftsman Backpack Blower
Original Message Apr 13, 2005 10:37 am |
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jubol
Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: Craftsman Backpack Blower
Reply #5 Apr 13, 2005 4:25 pm |
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  Marshall, I have 2 MTD lawnmowers, 1 is at least 8 years, the other 15 years old. They all work well, start up first pull, or 2 or 3 turn overs with electric start!! I get very upset with the Rolls Royce folks on this board who always bad mouth MTD! Ariens has had a lot of problems, but who bad mouths them!!! Fred  
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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lland
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
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Re: Craftsman Backpack Blower
Reply #7 Apr 13, 2005 5:18 pm |
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Not bad mouthing MTD. I believe the offer a lot of value for the money. I was just hoping it was a more robust machine in Craftsman clothing...offereng more of a hidden bargain. I have some Sears coupons at home and if one is good enough, I may just go ahead and buy the blower. I don't need a commercial unit and a Stihl, Echo, Redmax, etc. would cost at least $100 more. I also like the idea of a full crank engine which isn't found on McCullough or Homelite (I have a Deere (Homelite) string trimmer). I have plenty of inexpensive tools that do their job well and have lasted. LL
2001 Toro 20023 Personal Pace
2002 John Deere Trimmer/Edger/Blower
2003 Craftsman DYT 4000 - 25HP/48" w/bagger
2003 Toro 826LE Snowblower
2004 Mantis Tiller/Dethatcher/Aerator/Edger
2005 Husqvarna 145BT Backpack Blower
Rubbermaid 10CF Trailer
Craftsman 40" Plug Aerator
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jubol
Location: Dover, De
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Re: Craftsman Backpack Blower
Reply #8 Apr 13, 2005 5:28 pm |
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Marshall, You have a very short memory!! Snow blower prob's!!!! Fred
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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jubol
Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
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Re: Craftsman Backpack Blower
Reply #10 Apr 13, 2005 5:44 pm |
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Marshall, You must be an Okie fan! That explains it!! Fred
Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower, MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP Self Prop Lawn Mower, Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis 2000
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snowshoveler
tides in dirts out surfs up
Location: bridgewater nova scotia...aka the swamp
Joined: Jan 3, 2003
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Re: Craftsman Backpack Blower
Reply #12 Apr 13, 2005 7:30 pm |
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the blower is indeed an MTD product but mtd owns mc culloch they are built in tiawan or china. that being said it is a pretty good blower for the price. i have worked on some of there stuff and it was built a lot better than i was expecting. anytime you get a whole crank you get a pretty good machine. only problems i have seen were bad gas related carb troubles. later chris
craftsman 10/28 snowblower with tracks husky 372xpg chainsaw sachs dolmar bc212 bushsaw mondo trimmer monster tractor with trailer cheep wheelbarro and couple shovels and a partridge in a pear tree
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