I was wondering about the turning issue with tracks. It makes sense that it
would be hard to twist around, especially as they typically weigh over 200
lbs. I'm just reading online at this point, but its also interesting that
the single stage blowers will move more tons of snow per hour than the more
powerful 2 stage ones. I guess the difference is that they don't move it as
far. It seems at this point that the single stage one, at about 75 pounds,
would be far nicer for the cement walkways and paved driveway, especially
when a storm only leaves 4 to 6 inches of lighter snow. For the heavy
storms, 12 inches of soggy stuff like came this week, and for clearing the
stuff the road plow rolls into the end of the driveways and around the
mailbox, the 2 stage definitely looks better.
Maybe its like cameras, you need both.
Wayne
> My son lives in Buffalo (lots of snow) and as his first snowblower
> bought a used two stage with tracks instead of wheels because he got a
> good deal on it. He hated it. It's great if you've only got to go in a
> straight line but getting the beast to turn is really work. He couldn't
> wait until he could afford a new one with wheels.
>
> A wheeled snowblower is normally run with only one drive wheel which
> makes it easier to turn. If you really need more traction you can stick
> a spring loaded pin through the normally free wheel hub and axle. In 11
> years I've only done that a couple of times. It does make it hard to
> turn but may help with traction if you've gotten a lot of ice under the
> snow. You can also get chains for the wheels. I've never seen studded
> snowblower tires but wouldn't be surprised to see that they exist.
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
> Wayne Culberson wrote:
>
>> I don't really know about single stage versus dual stage blowers, but
>> I'll
>> definitely be looking into it. The track versus wheels thing sounds
>> interesting, except that I imagine wheels are easier and cheaper to
>> maintain. It would be awfully nice not to have to mix gas, not only for
>> the
>> bother, but I hate breathing the fumes from 2 cycle engines. And it would
>> need to be able to churn through the stuff the road plow rolls into the
>> end
>> of the driveway for sure. Any more info is certainly appreciated.
>
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