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Ariens 26 throws a light 1 inch of snow out the left side front
#1   Dec 17, 2016 7:46 pm
The snow blower throws a whisp of snow out the front. Any ideas?
Re: John Deere 1330SE question
#2   Dec 12, 2010 2:38 pm
Vikings guy.....heck in sub zero temps with all that snow...no doubt the hand warmers seem like they ain't working....have fun clearing out....:)
Advice for buying a new snowblower...
#3   Dec 12, 2010 2:33 pm
I was always told you get what you pay for....I see a lot of people asking about buying snowblowers. A typical snowblower will last 15-20-25 years...depending on how well it is taken care of. People will ask about saving $300-$400 dollars and want to get the "less" expensiver models.

If you think about being out in your driveway with the END OF DRIVEWAY pile and your snowblower won't go through it.....you will certainly be kicking your self in the rear for not spending the extra $300 dolllars. It is people like this that will go and spend $50-$100 for drinks or going out for 1 night but a long term decision such as a snowblower they "cheap out".

Personally I went with the Ariens PRO 26, but other manufacturers have high end series also. Myself, I work in quality assurance in a machine shop. We really need to support domestic manufacturing.

So in the end, don't cut yourself short on your purchase, there is nobody on here that is going to retire early on the $$ differential between the "budget" models and "high end" models. Get the best that you can afford, and you won't be out in the cold kicking yourself saying ..."if only I would have spent the extra money".

Just my advice.

PROUD OWNER OF AN ARIENS 926037 PRO

best deal I found at    http://www.mchenrypowerinc.com/

Re: Advice on snowblower purchase?
#4   Dec 1, 2010 1:24 pm
I live in Wisconsin, we get a boat load of snow. I would recommend an Ariens Pro series. Like the others have said, this is a long term purchase.

Just remember, you will be using it for the next 15-20 years. I know I have purchased items and years down the road, a said to myself, "why didn't I spend the $400 more and get the best".

Think about your situation and get a good value machine but certainly one that will perform for a long time. Get an Ariens model  #926037

Just my 2 cents...........

Bill

Re: Not sure on which snow blower to purchase
#5   Nov 20, 2010 10:22 pm
kman522 wrote:
OK, I picked up a site unseen Ariens Compact 26 snowblower for a good deal.  Now that I see it (and own it) I am not sure I want it.  I have about a 300' long driveway and live in the country where I get lots of drifing snow.  I am in the market for something bigger.  I am thinking 30" wide and I sure do like the idea of handwarmers.  I have been looking at several.  The Platinum Ariens, John Deere, Troy Bilt 3090 XP.  I know John Deere is not making their snow blowers anymore.  I heard they are made by Murry??  Anyone know if there is truth to that?

Looking for suggestion on which is the best to buy.  I live in NE Wisconsin and we get plenty of snow.  I want big, no tracks and something most importantly that is going to last with a little TLC.  If I pick a model without hand warmers, can I add them?

Thanks



Take it back and get the Ariens 26 pro..its a little more money,,...but built better....has hand warmers............better transmission and gear box

support your Brillion Wisc company

Bill

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