John Deere Model 1130E 2 Stage Snowblower Review

Paul Sikkema — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:34:16 +0000

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 less.

Specifications:

4-cycle OHV Briggs and Stratton Snow Series MAX engine with 15.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

: John Deere 1130E

30-inch clearing width

Free hand control for easy chute rotation

Push button 110V electric start standard

Recoil start with large mitten grip

Easy Steer® drive system giving continuous power to both wheels and auto speed adjustment

Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds

Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise

Cast iron gear case

Steel auger with serrated flighting

Deluxe console and handlebar design

Large chute opening for increased snow capacity

New dash mounted electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius

Remote chute deflector

Heavy duty embossed auger housing

Heated handgrips with two settings

Offset halogen headlight for better visibility

Drift cutters standard

Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes

4-quart fuel tank

Throttle control

Fresh Start® fuel cap standard

16-inch by 6.5-inch X-Trac tires

2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty

Includes tool box and clear out brush

This product is CARB compliant

The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

List price: $1,499.00* (U.S.)

*Manufacturer’s suggested price. Taxes, freight, setup, and delivery not included. Optional accessories and attachments not included. Equipment, models and prices may vary by dealer. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions. Offers valid in the United States. Prices in U.S. dollars.

Product features subject to change. Please contact your local dealer for more detailed information.

My Opinion:

The 1130E has a metal discharge chute and a 4 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine. From what information I can get from my local John Deere dealer this machine’s “easy steer” is nothing more than a differential instead of power steering. In my opinion the power steering on Craftsman snow blower is much easier to use on this large of a machine. This size Deere snowblower has a good reputation from the owners, but is it worth an additional $550 over the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830.

What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee)

Craftsman has in-home service available for their product. It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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