[TheForge] northern tool question

[Marc Godbout]

I've got a 16HP MTD lawn tractor with a 42" blower. I got that used for $450
last year from Craigslist. I had some early belt problems, but my small
engine guy said the pulleys were out of alignment and shimmed them up. No
problems after that.

I live in NH, with a 200-ft driveway, and this did a great job keeping it
clear. It came with wheel weights and chains, but I had to add some weight
in the back. It had traction problems when backing up my somewhat steep
driveway.

I did burn out one more belt on the final snow of the year. I sucked up
mostly wet slush and mud. I guess it was too much for it. I wish the shear
bolts would have done their job, though. Belts are around $30 each.

Anyway, just another data point.

--Marc


On Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 6:02 PM, <sos at frii.com> wrote:

> A blade is great if you have a place to put the snow. Whether it will work
> depends on how much snow you get and how much room you have on the sides
> of the driveway. It would be pretty hard to keep our drive clear all
> winter with a blade (we live in Maine).
>
> Steve
>
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