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Toro 828LXE

Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139

Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Original Message   Feb 1, 2005 4:08 pm
I've only had the opportunity to use my snowblower twice, but here are features I already miss.

  • Coffee Mug Holder
    I bought a two-stage snow blower, so I can go in a straight line and walk behind it, but I have to hold my coffee. 

  • 7" LCD TV w/Headphones
    Sometimes you HAVE to go out and blow because you have to drive somewhere.  I already missed the morning news once, what will I miss next, a re-run of ALF.

  • Laser Guidance
    You've seen those laser levelers to make sure you go in a straght line when hanging pictures on the wall.  Why the hell don't we have one of those on our snow blowers.

  • Snow Ball Attachment
    Sure we can shoot snow 50 feet in the air, but why can't they make the snow pass out in little snow $#%*.  The kids would love it and you'd never lose a snow ball fight.

  • Automatic Mode
    You've all seen those little vacuum cleaners that just keep going around the living room until its all vacuumed up.  Why not on our snow blowers - turn it on and check on it after an hour.  Sure you'll waste a little extra gas, but give that sucker enough time, and the whole neighborhood will be cleared.

  • Remote Start
    Our cars have it, so they can get warmed up, but not our snow blowers.  Start it up while inside the house and come out 10 minutes later when the engine is nice and warm.

  • Small Pet Detector
    How many times has a small cat or dog been caught in the augers.  We put little sensors on the back of our minivans to see if a small child is behind it, but the thousands of small animals that get chewed up are neglected.  PETA will be on this soon!

  • Blue-Ray headlights
    If you buy the BMW of snowblowers, why do you get a standard halogen bulb. Those super bright blue ones should be standard


    These are just a few of my complaints.  I'm certain as time goes on I'll find a lot more.
--SnowRemover


It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!
--Friedrich Nietzsche
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jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #5   Feb 1, 2005 6:29 pm
  Chris S and Marshall,

           I do not hope that you call this a productive thred, but I'm sure you will!!!

Henrich Himmler would love 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 
ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #6   Feb 1, 2005 6:42 pm
Sigh.....

Productive?  No.

Allowable as yours was Fred?  Yes.

C

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
Dave___in___CT


Deliberate often...
...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #7   Feb 1, 2005 6:46 pm
  • Coffee Mug Holder
    Beer holder for me... It'll stay cold too !

  • 7" LCD TV w/Headphones
    Video camera... show off the snow action to family and friends !

  • Laser Guidance
    Nahhh.... let go of the handle bars... and see where it goes !  More interesting !

  • Snow Ball Attachment
    Sure we can shoot snow 50 feet in the air, but why can't they make the snow pass out in little snow $#%*.  The kids would love it and you'd never lose a snow ball fight.

    Agree on this one !



  • Automatic Mode
    You've all seen those little vacuum cleaners that just keep going around the living room until its all vacuumed up.  Why not on our snow blowers - turn it on and check on it after an hour.  Sure you'll waste a little extra gas, but give that sucker enough time, and the whole neighborhood will be cleared.

    Excellent idea !

  • Remote Start
    A cooperative significant other can do the job...

  • Small Pet Detector
    How many times has a small cat or dog been caught in the augers.  We put little sensors on the back of our minivans to see if a small child is behind it, but the thousands of small animals that get chewed up are neglected.  PETA will be on this soon!

    But... can it detcet frozen squirrels ???

  • Blue-Ray headlights
    If you buy the BMW of snowblowers, why do you get a standard halogen bulb. Those super bright blue ones should be standard

    Or... get a Simplicity... wih the yellow beam...


    Dave...


Whether you think you can or you can't... you're right.
Henry Ford

   BCS Tractor & snowblower

jubol


Location: Dover, De
Joined: Oct 3, 2003
Points: 1558

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #8   Feb 1, 2005 6:48 pm
Chris S,

          Mine was more productive!!

                                   IMHO

                                                                      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 
ChrisS


Appreciate what you have already been blessed with.


Joined: Sep 16, 2002
Points: 2793

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #9   Feb 1, 2005 6:50 pm
I respect your opinion Fred.

C

Honda 928TA, Ariens 924 STE, Toro single stage S-620, 95 Jeep Wrangler with a 6 foot Fisher Plow, many shovels, one 14 year old boy.  Craftsman 01 1000 LTX pimp Gold LT 20hp Briggs OHV V-twin.  Tough as it is ugly.
plugger


Joined: Dec 14, 2004
Points: 39

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #10   Feb 1, 2005 7:31 pm
Hydrolic skid shoes and I recall someone on this board attached a valve to his machine to make oil changes easier.  That should be standard on all machines.

Chevy  K1500,
Fisher 760LD,
Ariens 926LE Pro
SnowRemover


Toro 828LXE

Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
Points: 139

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #11   Feb 1, 2005 8:42 pm
plugger wrote:
...I recall someone on this board attached a valve to his machine to make oil changes easier.  That should be standard on all machines.

Plugger,

With all due respect, we're trying to keep this topic as unproductive as possible.  Now if that valve was a hot cocoa dispenser, I think I'd buy one machine for each of my kids.

--SnowRemover

PS: I try not to put in smiley's because I hope my humor is obvious, but sometimes people don't get it, so insert a hypothetical smiley after the first sentence.

It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them!
--Friedrich Nietzsche
drinkingbird


Joined: Jan 26, 2005
Points: 44

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #12   Feb 1, 2005 8:45 pm
krislu wrote:
Open headers !!   - Kris


With 3 foot zoomies.
drinkingbird


Joined: Jan 26, 2005
Points: 44

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #13   Feb 1, 2005 8:50 pm
My vette engine would fit nicely.  400 ft-lbs of torque should toss the snow pretty far.  The guy a few houses down has a pool, good target practice.

-Dave

plugger


Joined: Dec 14, 2004
Points: 39

Re: Features SnowBlowers Should Have
Reply #14   Feb 1, 2005 8:50 pm
OK.  I really like the ideas I posted originally, but in keeping with the spirit of the thread, I'd like a griddle on top of the muffler so I can cook sausages.   I tried cooking them on the heated handle grips but they kept rolling off.

Chevy  K1500,
Fisher 760LD,
Ariens 926LE Pro
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