LETS SEE YOUR SNOWBLOWER!

[Stevie-Ray]

Here's my workhorse for the winter. Bought it new in 1994 for a decent price. It's been all I needed since then and overkill most times until I moved to the frozen north. But, last year it plugged away at the 3" to 8" snowfalls we seemed to have every other day or so, and I never got tired. I started it today and it took 2 pulls, so I guess it's getting tired in it's old age. When and if I need to replace it, I might just go with a newer version of the same-it's been a great machine.

 

[SRJMow]

This is my Simplicity P1524P snowblower. I have been using it for the past three years without any problems. I gave up trying to shovel my snow during the middle of the winter of 2010-2011 when we received over 100 inches of snow (for the year) and roofs were collapsing, not to mention my back . At first I was planning to just get a plain vanilla one from a big box store for $500 - $1,000. But they were all sold out. So I went to a place farther out and took my wife to look at some commercial snowblowers that were still in stock. Quite to my surprise my wife was okay with my spending more on the commercial unit. I guess she was afraid of seeing me collapse in our driveway :laughing:

The following year we had very little snow, and last year we had a lot, but mainly in one storm that dumped 36" overnight leaving me with five to six foot drifts in the driveway to contend with.
Anyhow, this thing is quite the little beast. No flex whatsoever! Relatively easy to maneuver, and it has handwarmers, halogen light, drift cutters (not shown), and the push button control on the snow chute. No problems with the push button control freezing, and I love using it. Usually starts on the first pull, so I have not had to use the electric start.
The main thing I like is the power boost which kicks in when you run into heavier wetter snow at the end of the driveway where the city plows can leave four or five feet of wet concrete like snow that will bend or break most plastic snow shovels. This snowblower automatically boosts up the torque (14.5) and grinds right through it.

If I had more time to look I may have purchased a commercial grade Ariens snowblower, and possibly a Honda. The Honda seemed expensive for what it offers, although I love their engines. But so far this Simplicity has proven to be a pleasant surprise.

The lawn is mowed, and leaves have been picked up. Bring on the snow!! (No ice, please)

 

[davbell22602]

Here's my snowblowers

 

[BKBrown]

Here is the 4231 Ventrac with Snow Thrower / Blower and chains on all 4.
This was after the drive had been cleared of about 12" heavy snow and 7 other drives + part of our road.

 

[gfp55]

Heres my two stage 38"snow cannon with 3" side funnel wings = 44". The blower is shaft drive with hydro lift, weighs 250lbs. It will throw snow 65+' easy. I love it.View attachment 19763View attachment 19764

 

[NWP]

Here's mine

 

[Vervepipes]

When I get a chance I'll have to take some pics of my 1967 Artisan (by Gilson) 5HP, bought it from the original owner who said it has the original spark plug. Still starts on the first or second pull.

 

[gfp55]

I got 1981-82 Gravely 38" Snow cannon for $130, its been in storage for over 15 years. I got all the lift rods and drive shafts also.

 

[gfp55]

When I get a chance I'll have to take some pics of my 1967 Artisan (by Gilson) 5HP, bought it from the original owner who said it has the original spark plug. Still starts on the first or second pull.

I bet your blower sure worked alot this season with all the snow you folks have been getting. Gee a 1967 with the original spark plug, the owner must have taken very good care of it. I'll be looking for the pictures.

 

[Vervepipes]

He said it was only used once or twice per year, it doesn't snow as much in northern Alberta so I believe it . I've used it a bunch this year but the poor thing struggles in heavy snow and compacted snow banks from the plow, so it looks like I'll be buying a utility blower and keeping this one for novelty during lighter snowfalls.