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Re: Advice for or against a MTD 26" 10hp snowblower, or suggestions for a good blower.
#1   Oct 28, 2005 1:11 pm
I can only suggest you stay away from Tecumseh engines -- I have two that are both POS.  Very poor quality compared to Briggs, Kohler, Honda engines.  Oh, and with that gravel driveway -- keep lotsa shear pins on hand and have a wrench and socket handy whenever you blow snow.  Don't ask me how I know...
Re: Basic Snowblower Help!
#2   Oct 25, 2005 9:36 am
I'd go with a smaller - say 5 HP -- 2 stage, 4 cycle,  with electric start.  But if you can, stay away from Tecumseh engines -- I have 2 pieces of equipment with them and they are of poor quality.
Lawn Tractor - what to buy
#3   Oct 24, 2005 3:15 pm
Help!

My older (1993) Cub Cadet 1330 has a dying hydro (it now moves very slow -- unless you're going downhill - then hold on!) and I'm told it cannot be repaired.  It is full of oil, but has been dying for a year - going slower and slower.  So I'm looking for a new lawn mower in a $2000 max budget. 

 I have 2 acres to mow, with some hills, lotsa trees to go around, and I would use it to pull a roller or cart full of wood sometimes.  I'd like a 46" or larger deck.   I love a hydro for manuvering around things, etc. but it seems from some sites I've been to that they are the #1 complaint and often die just after the 2 year warranty and leave a big repair bill behind.  I see most hydros are sealed and you can't even change the oil -- which I don't like.  To me, oil needs changed from time to time or there will be trouble.  Same with grease -- I like to see fittings on spindles and front ends. 

Are any hdros in this price range worth owning? 

I see the Cub Cadet website says their 1000 series hydros are "serviceable" but a dealer told me this week they were not.  Anyone know for sure -- and does that mean you can change the oil but if a part goes out  you're screwed and need a new trany or what? 

Locally I can find Deeres, Huskys, and Cadets, and of course Sears stuff.  I would appreciate any advice.  Thanks!!!

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