Carl_NH
Elite Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2002
- Messages
- 3,279
- Location
- Coastal NH
- Tractor
- 01 Kubota B21TLB, 2010 Ferris 52" ZTR, Cub Cadet 1811, Gravely Super8
I bought the same Craftsman model as shown here Craftsman 8HP 27" Snowblower - farm & garden - by owner - sale over 10 years ago for $375, and it's still running strong today. If you can find one of these big wheel craftsman or similar they will serve you well for not a lot of money - $3-400.
Replaced the belts and adjusted the drive wheels 5 years ago and it still runs great. Elec Start, no fancy turn stuff, does have reverse, but I just walk it back. Does all our paths (several 100 feet each) across lawn and driveway where the tractor doesn't go.
But if you want new, an Ariens 24 or 28" 2 stage Professional model are very good, but also over $1K, and then Honda machines are great too, for $2K+. Depends on your budget and wife - what she prefers in running a SB - happy wife, happy life!
Replaced the belts and adjusted the drive wheels 5 years ago and it still runs great. Elec Start, no fancy turn stuff, does have reverse, but I just walk it back. Does all our paths (several 100 feet each) across lawn and driveway where the tractor doesn't go.
But if you want new, an Ariens 24 or 28" 2 stage Professional model are very good, but also over $1K, and then Honda machines are great too, for $2K+. Depends on your budget and wife - what she prefers in running a SB - happy wife, happy life!