Paul Sikkema on September 30th, 2009

Many of you want a small snow thrower, but the single stage snowthrowers just won’t throw snow well enough. Here is one of the best lightweight 2 stage snowblowers on the market. The machine is economically priced for an Ariens and comes with a steel chute.
Cost:
The Ariens ST20E is about 250 dollars more than the [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 30th, 2009

Many of you want a small snow thrower, but the single stage snowthrowers just won’t throw snow well enough.  The 24 inch models are too big.  There are very few snowblowers in this size range that actually work well.
Here is one of the best small snowblowers on the market. This small machine has many of [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 28th, 2009

The 1332PE compares to the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 33 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88835. The Craftsman has all the features of the John Deere Snow Thrower plus a bigger motor, an extended chute,  wider cut, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $500 less.
Specifications:
Powerful [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 28th, 2009

The 1130E compares to the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830. The Craftsman has all the features of the John Deere Snow Thrower plus a bigger motor, an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $550 [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 27th, 2009

The 928E compares to the Craftsman Model 88791 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering. The Craftsman is wider, has an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $400 less.
Specifications:
4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (305cc) with 13.50 ft-lbs gross [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 24th, 2009

The 1924E compares to the Craftsman Model 88970 2 Stage Snow Thrower. The Craftsman is wider, has an extended chute, 4-way chute, poly-tech glide shoes, and a larger motor for a street price of about $300 less.
Specifications:
9.00 ft.-lbs. gross torque, 4-cycle Briggs & Stratton Snow Series™ engine
24-inch clearing width
Throws snow up to 38 [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 16th, 2009

The 827E compares to the Craftsman Model 88791 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering. The Craftsman is wider, has an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a larger motor for a street price of about $200 less.
Specifications:
4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (249cc) with 11.50 ft-lbs gross torque [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 16th, 2009

The 726E compares to the Craftsman Model 88691 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering.  The Craftsman has 4 way chute joystick, extended chute,  power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a larger motor for a street price of about $250 less.
Specifications:
4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (205cc) with 9.00 ft-lbs gross torque power, [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 14th, 2009

The Husqvarna 18275SB will tackle up to 23” snow depths and cut 27” swaths with its two-stage auger/impeller system. Powered by a 18 gross torque Husqvarna engine, the 18275SB features a single motion lever control for the discharge chute with a manual chute deflector. This is Husqvarna’s top-level homeowner snow thrower.
Street Price $1149.95
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Paul Sikkema on September 14th, 2009

The Husqvarna 12524SB will tackle up to 23” snow depths and cut 24” swaths with its two-stage auger/impeller system. Powered by a 12.5 gross torque Husqvarna engine, the 12524SB features a single motion lever control for the discharge chute with a manual chute deflector. This is Husqvarna’s mid-level homeowner snow thrower.
Street Price $999.95
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Paul Sikkema on September 14th, 2009

The Husqvarna 924SB will tackle up to 23” snow depths and cut 24” swaths with its two-stage auger/impeller system. Powered by a 9 gross torque Husqvarna engine, the 924SB features a single motion lever control for the discharge chute with a manual chute deflector. This is Husqvarna’s entry-level homeowner snow thrower.
Street Price $859.95
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Paul Sikkema on September 13th, 2009

I had a chance last Friday to spend a few hours with Jason at Eau Claire Lawn Equipment going over the Toro Snow Thrower, Simplicity Snowthrower, and Husqvarna Snow Thrower Line ups.  (I also got to test drive a Toro Grandstand but that is a review for Bigmowers.com.
I will be writing my reviews in the next [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 10th, 2009

The answer is …………. it depends.
Here is what happens if your snow thrower quits and you DO NOT have the Protection Plan.
1. You call your father-in-law or take it to the guy down the street who fixes mowers.
2. They look at the machine and say “I think I see the problem”
3.  They go to the [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 7th, 2009

Craftsman 420cc 45 Inch Two Stage Model 88846 Snow Thrower Review
Item No. 07188846000 Model No. 88846
Craftsman Professional 420 cc 45 inch Model 88846 2 Stage Snow Thrower
The Craftsman Model 88846 is designed to clear lots of snow quickly. This snowthrower is a high capacity snow thrower. This unit will move MORE snow than [...]

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Craftsman 33 Inch Two Stage Model 88835 Snow Thrower Review
Item No. 07188835000 Model No. 88835
Craftsman Professional 357 cc 33 inch Model 88835 2 Stage Snow Thrower

The Craftsman Model 88835 is designed to clear lots of snow quickly.  This snowthrower is a high capacity snow thrower.  This unit will move MORE snow than the Craftsman tractor mounted [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 6th, 2009

Craftsman 179 cc Snow Thrower Model 88720
Everyone is looking for the best deal. And a lot of people think that this snow thrower is “good enough” for their needs. But what is interesting to me is that this size and style snowthower has one of the highest return rates of all the snowthrowers [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 6th, 2009

Craftsman 21 inch 123 cc Snow Thrower Model 88704
Everyone is looking for the best deal.  And a lot of people think that this snow thrower is “good enough” for their needs.  But what is interesting to me is that this size and style snowthower has one of the highest return rates of all the snowthrowers [...]

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Paul Sikkema on September 1st, 2009

Craftsman 28 Inch Two Stage Model 88791 Snow Thrower Review
Sears Item# 07188791000 Model# 88791
Craftsman 277 cc 28 Inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower
This snowblower is the flagship of Craftsman Homeowner Line for 2009.  This is a large snow thrower with a good size motor and all the special features you have asked for.
I’ll go through all [...]

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