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Shovel -vs- Snowblower

#1

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AndyMan

There was about 8" of snow on the driveway, but it was the light and fluffy stuff, so I just used the shovel. If it had been the thick and sloppy I would have used the snowblower for that much.


#2

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KennyV

I always try to justify using my snowblower:tongue:...
BUT your right, at times it is more practical to use a shovel... :smile:KennyV


#3

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indypower

Yes, light fluffy snow does not warrant using the snowblower.


#4

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noma

Hi Andyman

I Use the snow blower all i can even on 2 or3 inches i have a wide driveway and it's not worth the bill to the doctor office or my back.My snowblower does a fine job if there is not as much snow ,then just go in a faster forward gear,i have a 10 hp 30 inch cut snapper that was bought new in 1983 and still going strong.:cool:


#5

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Ron H

A gas leaf blower can do a great job on an inch or so of dry powder. It's not quite as fast as a broom, but does a better job.


#6

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kevinrc

25 by 200 foot driveway. If it's worth cleaning it off it's worth snowblowing. 8 inches would not be shovelled if it contained 1% moisture. Like post before, just means you can drive faster to get rid of it. Plus it's fun to watch the snow fly.


#7

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MRCo.

Screw all that, I brought a skid steer home- I'm gonna play tomorrow!


#8

exotion

exotion

I have a 30" man plow shovel a single stage Honda and a dual stage ariens. Gotta say throughout this year I stopped using the single stage and use the dual for nearly everything the self propel and better throwing range makes it so much easier to use and I use it on anything 1/2" plus. And I do about 30 places including 2 apartment complexes and I get done in about 4 hours


#9

lawn mower fanatic

lawn mower fanatic

exotion said:
I have a 30" man plow shovel a single stage Honda and a dual stage ariens. Gotta say throughout this year I stopped using the single stage and use the dual for nearly everything the self propel and better throwing range makes it so much easier to use and I use it on anything 1/2" plus. And I do about 30 places including 2 apartment complexes and I get done in about 4 hours
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:thumbsup:

The driveways I do are BIG. They take a long time to do. We are in the middle of a blizzard right now getting up to 14". :thumbsup:


#10

reynoldston

reynoldston

Don't know what you are clearing snow from but a shovel in my drive way would be like a fart in a wind storm.


#11

Kiss4aFrog

Kiss4aFrog

reynoldston said:
Don't know what you are clearing snow from but a shovel in my drive way would be like a fart in a wind storm.
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Oh ya, I've 375 feet and I did have to shovel twice last year. Just about killed me. :confused2:


#12

reynoldston

reynoldston

Kiss4aFrog said:
Oh ya, I've 375 feet and I did have to shovel twice last year. Just about killed me. :confused2:
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At my age and heart problems it would kill me.


#13

metz12

metz12

shoveling snow sucks. any chance i get where i can plow i can.


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