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About Paul Sikkema Paul Sikkema has been writing about snow blowers, riding mowers and other lawn and garden equipment for over 10 years. Paul does most his writing out in his workshop where he feeds the wildlife and birds in the yard. His goal is to have a red squirrel eating out of his hand. He spends as much time with his granddaughter as he can.
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dave
Paul, is there any difference between the troy bilt 30″ arctic 30 and the arctic 30xp?
Paul
Hi Dave, Yes there is a HUGE difference between the Troy-Bilt Storm 30 (or XP 30) and the Artic Storm 30XP
The Storm series is you run-of-the-mill big box store snow blowers. Average capacity, average power, etc. The XP version (black) has the electric chute.
The Arctic Storm is well worth the higher price. The Arctic Storm is a heavy-duty, high capacity snowblower. It has a large 14-inch impeller, larger auger, larger housing, and heavier duty frame/transmission. I wasn’t aware there is an Arctic Storm but the Arctis Storm 30XP has all the features including the electric chute control that I like a lot.
Jim Yuppa
Paul,
I live in northern NJ (Nutley)just outside NYC. Been using an old 3hp single stage lawn boy,but need to upgrade as it just doesn’t handle plow piles well enough. Want another single stage as I like the clean concrete job they do. 2 car wide paver driveway about 30′ long w about 100 ‘ ft of sidewalk. Considering Simplicity 250 cc snow biter #1222EE . Your thoughts? I like all the bells and whistles this model has. Other suggestions? Your reviews on this model are not available on your site any longer
Paul
Hi Jim, I personally like the Toro 721 better but it does not have all the features that you want. The Simplicity has tons more power than you old Lawn Boy and it runs on regular gas.
Just so you know the Simplicity and the Briggs & Stratton 1696741 are the same snow blower. You can get the Briggs a little cheaper if that matters. Briggs & Stratton 1696741 @ Amazon.
One of the advantages of buying from Amazon is you can add a 3 or 4 year no-questions protection plan. If they can’t get it fixed they give you all your money back.
I’m assuming the Simplicity is through a local dealer. It’s always good to support your local business.