I was excited to install a new cab my father-in-law gave me for Christmas, but in the first steps of assembly I determined it was going to be too wide to fit in the space I have in my garage and will have to be returned. It is a Precise Fit brand (about $80 from Lowes, I think) and measured at least 36" wide assembled. There is no easy way to detach the assembled cab for storage either.
I am trying to find a cab that is signifigantly narrower in width, and will work my Ariens 932035 - 724 (compact 2-stage). Pics of my machine can be seen in the OP here: http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/41100-0-1.html
So far, I'm looking at the Ariens Deluxe Snow Thrower Enclosure: http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&productId=202021284&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=202021284&cm_mmc=shopping-_-googlebase-_-D28X-_-202021284
The specs listed on Home Depot's site say it is only 29.5" wide assembled and also states it can be quickly detached for easy storage. This should fit in my garage space and will make it convenient to remove and hang from the ceiling during the off season.
Does anyone have any experience with this cab? Likes and/or dislikes? Will it work with my machine? Any recommendations for other narrow and/or quickly detachable cabs?
