Snowblower Opinions on Blizzard snowblowers

[Koby]

Hello all,
I have just paved the driveway, and intend replace the loader/rear blade method with a three-point blower. With steel prices on the rise, I thought it might be wise to shop now, rather than in the fall. I found a Blizzard B54 at my dealer for $1500, new. This seems like a good deal. Does anyone have any feedback, good or bad, on these blowers?
Thanks
Koby

 

[shvl73]

I have a Blizzard 64" & I think it's build quality is very good. I know it works real well. I especially like the rotation of the chute, an open worm gear rather than a cable system that I've seen on other units. I think you'll be happy with it. The price seems good as well.

 

[gray]

Does anyone know where these Blizzard units are built? I am interested on a 3 pt blower and have looked at Meteor and Lorenz. The Meteor has a conventional auger feed and the Lorenz has a different 2 shaft paddle auger system? I have not seen the Blizzard type. Anyone have experiance or knowlege of the functional differences in these units or their system types?

 

[shvl73]

The Blizzard blower are built in Quebec by RAD Technologies. The main auger is more conventional with a couple of flat paddles attatched. Maybe its more like a cross between the other two?
Try www.radinter.com

 

[Koby]

Gray, my dealer has sold both Meteor and Blizzard. He claims that the Meteors don't blow snow as well as the Blizzards. Maybe the auger design? For what its worth.

 

[gray]

Thanks Koby.

Now I should find a dealer in Wisconsin or UP of Michigan. I would like to get a price on one. Anyone know of a dealer in Wisconsin?