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PaleGreen
Joined: Oct 5, 2005
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Craftsman Snow Throwers - Advice?
Original Message Oct 5, 2005 10:57 am |
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Are the Sears Craftsman snow throwers any good? I'm looking for a quality two-stage unit with Briggs and Stratton power. These are the two models I'm considering:
$1200 - 88115 - 11.5 Intek, 30", steel chute, power steering, extra bells and whistles $800 - 88195 - 9.5 PowerBuilt, 29", plastic chute
Is the top one worth the extra dough? How much of a difference is there between the Intek and PowerBuilt? Are there comparable models in my price range from other manufacturers?
My info: Annual snowfall: 50" (Usually several large storms) Property: Gravel driveway - approx. 80' long x 2 cars wide. Also - 20' gravel walkway.
Since it's my first winter on a new private road, I don't know what to expect in terms of plowing. It's possible I'll need to clear a 100' car-width path to the main road.
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singercs
Joined: Oct 27, 2005
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Re: Craftsman Snow Throwers - Advice?
Reply #4 Oct 27, 2005 12:28 pm |
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I have a 1987 sears craftsman 8 /28 blower that is one owner and this machine is a very good old blower, this year I installed an impeller shaft, impeller, impeller bearing, auger shaft and belt pully. this was the first major repairs to this machine since new, the unit is clearing my drive which is 300' long. other than a tune up every year the machine is still running like new. hopefully I can keep it running for another 18odd years. the parts were all readly available through Sears and were all bought for under 400.00.
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singercs
Joined: Oct 27, 2005
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Re: Craftsman Snow Throwers - Advice?
Reply #6 Oct 28, 2005 6:43 am |
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I was wondering who made this machine due to it being built like a tank. Is Murry still in business?
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Majorxlr8n
Location: Freehold NJ
Joined: Aug 6, 2003
Points: 1092
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Re: Craftsman Snow Throwers - Advice?
Reply #7 Oct 28, 2005 12:25 pm |
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I was wondering who made this machine due to it being built like a tank. Is Murry still in business? Murray was bought out by Briggs & Stratton. They are NOT currently offering any new products that I'm aware of...
To determine the Sears manufacturer: Look at the machine's tag at the lower left at the rear of the machine. If the model number starts with "536" it was made by Murray. If it begins with "247", its made by MTD. Marty
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singercs
Joined: Oct 27, 2005
Points: 8
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Re: Craftsman Snow Throwers - Advice?
Reply #8 Oct 28, 2005 3:13 pm |
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Thanks, it was made by Murray..
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