Jan

New Murray Bolens Snowblower and Snowthrower Parts

I get a lot of searches for Murray snowblowers and snowthrowers. Are they any good? Where can I get parts? etc.

As far as I can tell MTD is not selling under the Murray or Bolens brands in the United States. They are selling under the Murray and Bolens brands in Canada and Europe.

Here in the U.S. the Murray name has always been associated with the cheapest lawn mowers and snowblowers you could buy. The name was popular BECAUSE of the cheap products not because there was any quality whatsoever associated with the name.

The last products that I have come across that were manufactured by Murray for the U.S. Market were the 2006 – 2007 single stage Craftsman snowthrowers. Believe me, they are junk. The biggest problem is if you happen to run a chunk of ice or other hard object through the auger the housing Explodes.

Unfortunately for the Canadians and Europeans it looks like Murray is still trying to sell them there.

Parts:

If you have a Craftsman made by Murray you can go to www.Searspartdirect.com and order parts.

If you have a Murray under a different brand you can try http://www.jackssmallengines.com.

You can also try using this model number 536.88140 or 536.88141 at www.searspartsdirect.com.

You can also click on the NEW TORO ARIENS USED tab at the top of the page and go to eBay and look for parts there. There are a lot of sellers offering used parts so with a little searching and emailing to them you may be able to get the part you are looking for for much less than new.

Good Luck!