Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Interested to see how well this will work. I wonder what battery replacement costs will be?

http://www.wisesales.com/ariens_916003.html

Product Name AMP 24 Stage Type Two Stage Powered By 48V Brushless DC Motor Starting System Key On, PTO On Clearing Width 24" (61 cm) Housing Height 20" (50.8 cm) Throwing Distance 3' - 40' Chute Turning Radius 205º Chute Rotation 2.5x Ice Drill Chute Construction Steel Deflector Control Remote Tire Size 13" x 4" (33 x 10.2 cm) Axle System Pin Lock Batteries 48V / 30A-Hr Drive Type Disc-o-matic Speeds 6 FWD, 2 REV Gear Case Aluminum Impeller Profile Steel 3-Blade Impeller Diameter 12" (30.5 cm) Auger Diameter 11" (27.9 cm) Auger Type Steel Serrated Skid Shoes Reversible Energized by two 48-Volt AGM Valve Regulated battery packs that last up to 200 charges. Unplug charger, turn key and you are ready to start throwing snow. Specially designed steel chute discharges snow accurately up to 40 feet. User-friendly controls for simple and convenient maneuverability. Largest in-class freeze-resistant 12-inch 3-blade high speed impeller ensures superior performance. Features a battery level indicator that gives the operator an early warning by flashing approximately 10 minutes before battery is discharged.

I already have a solar powered one. Even at 15 degrees F, on a sunny day all you need is a little bit of black showing and the rest melts away.

Bill_H wrote:
That isn't a snow blower.

I believe they call those "3 state solar power snow evaporators".  Now go tell your neighbors what you just bought.

Shryp wrote:
Oh yeah, and I'll have to brag about the great price I got on it, too

Bill_H wrote:
Someone just dropped it off in your driveway.  They must have left it at the wrong house.

I had one once, really cool and VERY green too.  Had trigger steering - two little squirrels running in cages.  One fur each wheel and trigger just braked axle on the desired side (squirrels hated that tho - they tripped every time I steered.)   But had to give it up cause oaks don't grow here and I cudn't afford shipping fur all the acorns.

I don't see the flux capasitor

I know ths is a couple years late but i got one of the last ones new with full warranty for 900. so basically the same as a regular gas. of course as soon as it arrived there's no snow in the forecast.
I have a 75 foot single car wide driveway like the T tetris piece that widens to 2 cars at the ends. super quiet for the little bit of snow i had. I have a shed so i can trickle charge it when not in use. I will post back the results of the next snow storm :)

droden wrote:

Are they discontinued?