First, talk to an Eskimo! 8>) There are many TYPES of snow. Most of the
difference is in the wetness of snow. The wetter the snow, the harder the
removal. Wet snow requires 2 stages.
Next, how are you going to use it? If you want to "keep up with the
snow," a single stage may be fine. If you want to wait (like me) for it
to stop, go with the duel stage. I'm in the hills of NJ and I have a 23hp
duel stage 6' snowblower that mounts to my tractor (Called "Killdozer")
8>) You can see pics of it on my website. I mostly run a plow until the
snow gets above 12". (or if it gets really wet.)
Crusty snow is never a problem for most snow blowers. It's just a wet
snow that causes problems.
Also note, that the arch enemy of most snow blowers are newspapers! A
newspaper buried in the snow will take out almost all snowblowers. (mine
snowbower can handle a medium size child! (which was handy in my last
house)) 8>)
Inch
http://megageek.com
"Did you exchange, a walk-on part in the war,
for a lead role in a cage?" R Waters.
<Larry_Spector@NAI.com>
Sent by: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
09/30/2003 12:38
Please respond to Larry_Spector
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
cc:
Subject: Single stage Snowblowers
It's that time of year- and my wife has given me the go-ahead to buy a
snowblower. I live in the DC area, so most snows are relatively light
(4"-8"), but we do get the occasional "big one" that can end up in the
1'-2' range. I'm only going to be doing driveways and sidewalks, not a
huge area.
My local dealer is recommending single stage units- and sells both Toro
and Ariens. I've heard good things about both brands, but I'm looking
for more input. There are Honda dealers around as well, I just haven't
visited them yet.
Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks,
Larry
|