The only thing I don't like with my 11 year old snowblower are the wear pads(skid shoes) on the side. I found myself replacing them every few years. Last year I switched them over to some rubber ones and they are so much better and quieter.
Sorry, I didn't realize that you could buy a single stage 4 stroke, auto start , and self propelled for $200-$300. I didn't realize single stages were so cheap with so many options. The ones I've seen with those options have been around $600.
I didn't realize I said anything about a $200-300 snow blower. Some of the 2 stage recommendations in this thread cost over a grand.
If you want to compare a top of the line single stage to a budget 2 stage, that's a whole other convo. I was comparing a very good single stage to very good 2 stage.
Again, I was going off of the recommended models that go for $1000+.You said two stage were $400-$500 more. A good two stage that has every feature you mentioned start at about $600 and can be easily purchased for under $800. With this information I assumed you were implying that a single stage could be bought for $200 to $300.
Without knowing anything about reputable brands, this one has the features I'm looking for at a good price. Might be the one.We are moving into a new house in a couple of weeks and will be in the same position. Bigger driveway too. I am leaning towards a 2 stage. Menards has a Poulan Ive been eyeing.
http://www.menards.com/main/outdoor...10124624-c-12370.htm?tid=-4621448297543742170
Last year dropped some heavy deep snow to finish off the season and my current thrower couldnt handle it at all. Took me twice as long.
Honestly, if you're going all out you should get these. The hollow grips on my old 2 stage will suck the heat right through your gloves and out of you hands. I had to get some big mittens to keep my hands warm when using it. I thought about adding heated grips to mine, but I don't use it near as much as the single stage.With heated grips?
Honestly, if you're going all out you should get these. The hollow grips on my old 2 stage will suck the heat right through your gloves and out of you hands. I had to get some big mittens to keep my hands warm when using it. I thought about adding heated grips to mine, but I don't use it near as much as the single stage.
I made more fun of a heated steering wheel until I had a truck that had one.I made fun of heated seats in cars until I had some. Then I stopped hatin'
Waiting to use this bad boy I picked up on the cheap earlier this Spring! (Thank you, neighbor moving to Texas)
2 stage 24" Craftsman.
I live on the edge of town and that wind just whips across the fields. Can't wait.
Sorry, I'm of no help for a useful review.
Waiting to use this bad boy I picked up on the cheap earlier this Spring! (Thank you, neighbor moving to Texas)
2 stage 24" Craftsman.
I live on the edge of town and that wind just whips across the fields. Can't wait.
Sorry, I'm of no help for a useful review.