anyone using a WoodMaxx blower??

[leonz]

I don't fully agree.

Although I have been blowing snow just under 20 years, it seems to me that there is a Sweet Spot for distance. To light and it goes nowhere because there simply isn't enough mass (ever tried throwing feathers?), and yet too heavy and the machine just doesn't have the power.

So to my mind, light snow never goes very far, but wet snow can go pretty far as long as you have enough power. The question is, what is "enough"power? Never enough IMO.

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That is the beauty of single stage snow throwers, they pull everything in and throw it out of the chute.

 

[CalG]

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That is the beauty of single stage snow throwers, they pull everything in and throw it out of the chute.

Leonz

I run a single stage snow blower on the Bolens, Every winter for over 20 years. They are not perfect, The style also has a sweet spot, both in loading the auger , and the dryness of the snow.
Just like a two stage blower. The single stage units are lighter, and that means a lot when fitted to a small tractor on varied terrain.

 

[leonz]

Leonz

I run a single stage snow blower on the Bolens, Every winter for over 20 years. They are not perfect, The style also has a sweet spot, both in loading the auger , and the dryness of the snow.
Just like a two stage blower. The single stage units are lighter, and that means a lot when fitted to a small tractor on varied terrain.

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Hello Cal,

I ended up using my Toro Snow pup when the LA115 blew a belt and idler during Stella and I used less than a tank of fuel to clear 3/4 of my drive way after the LA115 brokedown.


If I could get a single stage snow thrower for the LA115 I would do it in a heartbeat as the 2 stage RAD I have is junk and I end up replacing the chute every year or every other year depending on how much ice and slush I have to deal with. I am hoping I can buy a yamaha snow blower this year to solve the problem once and for all as the Honda track drive snowblowers are too expensive.

 

[cabover4us]

I will look tomorrow, off hand I can't remember, and in mounting them I have to put 3/8" plate behind them and blow out the bolt holes for auger end bearings. Want to get snug tight fit with no side to side distortion.

 

[HillStreet]

I have been researching these for a while now, and I think I will order a SB-60 in the morning. I have not actually seen one but the videos pretty much snow a good blower. I have one of their chippers and it is a great machine. There are a lot of blowers out there and they all seem to move snow. The gearbox and mechanical parts are critical, and this does look rugged enough.

 

[RoyJackson]

I have been researching these for a while now, and I think I will order a SB-60 in the morning. I have not actually seen one but the videos pretty much snow a good blower. I have one of their chippers and it is a great machine. There are a lot of blowers out there and they all seem to move snow. The gearbox and mechanical parts are critical, and this does look rugged enough.

Biggest problem I've seen with Woodmaxx has been delivery. Might be tough to get one on order (for this winter's use) this late in the year

 

[leonz]

I have been researching these for a while now, and I think I will order a SB-60 in the morning. I have not actually seen one but the videos pretty much snow a good blower. I have one of their chippers and it is a great machine. There are a lot of blowers out there and they all seem to move snow. The gearbox and mechanical parts are critical, and this does look rugged enough.

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It will be faster for you to call pronovost in quebec order it and poay for it over the phone or send a bank draft and then you can pick it up at their factory and be refunded the 8 percent canadian sales tax at the border.

 

[HillStreet]

I ordered the WoodMaxx last night. I did put in the comments that I reserve the rights to cancel if it's not here by 12/15. I don't know, that clause might work, it might not. Anyway, I remain hopeful.

 

[Paul Thornton]

Hillstreet, give them a call. They are very customer friendly.

 

[RoyJackson]

Hillstreet, give them a call. They are very customer friendl.

That's true...when I ordered a flail mower from Wodmaxx, then they delayed shipment by 4-6 weeks, I had to cancel. Was no problems.
Same thing when I ordered and had to cancel a snow blower a couple years ago.

I expect to order a wood chipper in early 2018 from Woodmaxx. Delays in shipment wouldn't be as critical for that implement.

 

[HillStreet]

Hillstreet, give them a call. They are very customer friendly.

I will.

 

[HillStreet]

Biggest problem I've seen with Woodmaxx has been delivery. Might be tough to get one on order (for this winter's use) this late in the year

I thought of that too Roy, but I like the machine. They may have ramped up for winter but who knows.

 

[HillStreet]

I will.

Paul,

Just got off the phone with customer service and blower is in stock, will ship in 10 days or less. She said I only left a $100 deposit, did I want to pay in full. I told her my only option at ordering was to leave a deposit--- she said system wasn't working quite right. Anyhow, does not seem to be an issue with availability, not yet anyway.

 

[HillStreet]

Roy,

No prob with availability as you may have seen in my post to Paul T. I'm happy that the unit will be here before snow flies.

 

[DABSGT]

Hill street you will be very happy with the woodmax SB 60 will be getting mine ready to go soon. If you have an issue they are great to work with and make it right.

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[RoyJackson]

Roy,

No prob with availability as you may have seen in my post to Paul T. I'm happy that the unit will be here before snow flies.

Got my fingers crossed for ya!!

 

[HillStreet]

Roger that Roy

 

[HillStreet]

Hill street you will be very happy with the woodmax SB 60 will be getting mine ready to go soon. If you have an issue they are great to work with and make it right.

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Thanks DAB, I'm looking forward to getting it.

 

[dnw64]

...blower is in stock, will ship in 10 days or less.

I don't know what else to say other than ???

Why would it take more than one day???

 

[Z-Michigan]

I don't know what else to say other than ???
Why would it take more than one day???

These and many other Woodmaxx implements are mostly made in China, but are then unpacked, inspected, and assembled at their upstate NY facility before being shipped out. They report something as in stock when they have it onsite in the container from China, but obviously don't ship until the other steps are done. It's not how the companies that make stuff here describe things, but it makes sense once you understand their specific process.

As already noted, they only require a $100 deposit to put your name on something that isn't there yet, then you pay in full once it's sitting at their facility. This seems reasonable to me.

I took a serious look at 8-10 brands of snowblowers before ordering the Woodmaxx. In the end I couldn't find anything with the same feature set other than a Pronovost, for roughly twice the cost and with no nearby dealer. I don't expect I'll get exactly the same quality as that for 1/2 the cost, but my other Woodmaxx implements have met all my expectations and seem to be as well made as various US-made implements I've owned in the past (Deere, Woods, Landpride).

My SB72 is somewhere in the assembly process and hopefully shipping in the next week or so. We've already been having snow for three days and it's not November yet!