Got Snow Thrower?

[Mark42]

Bought a new leftover snow thrower two winters ago after nursing along a 20 year old Torro machine. So glad I did. Not only did the new machine make clearing snow a snap, but the old motor will be used to build a go-kart or mini-bike for my daughter. :mrgreen:

Most people around me have monster machines, but I chose a relatively small one. Ariens 5524. Its 24" wide, two stage, 5.5 hp. Just the right size for what I have to do.

Also have one of those bucket shaped snow shovels with the S handle. What a great shovel that is!

Still takes about an hour to clear everything, but having a snow thrower makes it bearable.

What do you guys use?

[LTb1ow]

Nothing.

[WildBillyT]

This was my last winter shoveling. 8hp snowblower in my future.

[chrisfrom nj]

i had a snowblower sitting in my shed for about 6 years i got it running this year no more killing my back shoveling

[sweetbmxrider]

i hate those s shovels. they break so easy.

this is what i use

http://www.telovation.com/photos/jet-engines-snow-removal.jpg

you should get a wovel

http://www.thegreenhead.com/imgs/wovel-ultimate-snow-shovel-11.jpg

[deadtrend1]

i steal this from work when its bad ...

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/deadtrend1/misc/IMG_0751.jpg

[JL8Jeff]

I bought a 24" Troy Built about 3 weeks ago before the other 2 storms. I've used it 5 times already so it was definitely worth it. I've been shoveling snow for 30+ years and it was time for a snowblower.

[Mark42]

i steal this from work when its bad ...

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/deadtrend1/misc/IMG_0751.jpg

How does that track drive work for ya? Looks neat.

[andy78TA]

I bought a used plow last May for $175 because well, it was May. Came in extremely handy this year. I also have an older Toro 421 that I bought for $25. The guy couldn't get it started so sold it for the price of scrap, little did he know he forgot to turn the gas lever to "on"

[sweetbmxrider]

wow, so much win there!

[deadtrend1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rZmOkibH6Q

with the distnace that thing has, I could totally hit my neighbors driveway from mine ... :)

[Featherburner]

These are my tools.

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/IMG00066-20100225-1825.jpg
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/troy.jpg

[V]

all i need...

http://www.jamespreller.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/suncast_corporation_poly_snow_shovel_sn1000_garden _tools.jpg

[bad64chevelle]

I just got done using our 25 year old little John Deere yard tractor with a snowblower attachment. However, that thing is really beginning to show its age this year. We sit ~800 ft off the road and we have another lane to plow thats about 300 ft long so there is usually quite a bit of snow removal where we live now and the little tractor isnt cutting it. Our big tractor got stuck (because of the crappy tires it has) in the storm a few weeks ago where we had 27" plus the 12 that was already on the ground. I think the free jeep i got is going to become a plow vehicle for next winter.

[BonzoHansen]

can't you get chains for the tractor?

[Bcozzi71]

http://www.publiquip.com/photo/Case-Super-M-2003.jpg

my dad has one of these

[bad64chevelle]

can't you get chains for the tractor?

Yeah, the little one has them, but big one doesnt (it needs tires bad) but for my dad down the road when I may not be here to help him, it will be much easier to have a jeep that is enclosed, 4wd and warmish...compared to a 2wd tractor in the elements. Not to mention its a lot easier just to charge a battery and do preventative maintenance on a jeep than to put chains and a plow on and off a tractor.

[Blacdout96]

i hate those s shovels. they break so easy.

this is what i use

http://www.telovation.com/photos/jet-engines-snow-removal.jpg

you should get a wovel

http://www.thegreenhead.com/imgs/wovel-ultimate-snow-shovel-11.jpg

Whoa, where the **** are those trucks from, and how can I get one :)

[SteveR]

Whoa, where the **** are those trucks from, and how can I get one :)

The lines on the cabs make me think they're Russian.

http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/IMG_3066kopia_ZIL_131.jpg

[Fleetwiz]

This was my last winter shoveling. 8hp snowblower in my future.


I with you on that. I have shoveled my last bit...8hp 22/24 Ariens in my future. Neighbor and I are going to split it. 30 inches up here shoveled by hand. I got 6 ft walls lining my driveway to the street...

[69RSZ]

I want one of these!! Yes its a big block snowblower!! 454 CI
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l188/Budbrewer1/securedownload0.jpg
And yes it does throw snow!!
http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l188/Budbrewer1/securedownload.jpg