Snowblower Question

18 years ago

Hello, we live in Danbury, Connecticut. We usually get an average of 6 storms per year with snowfalls between 6 and 12 inches.

I am considering the purchase of a Poulan Pro Snowblower Model Number PP1130ES from Costco for $1000. The specs for this unit are: 11 HP Tecumseh Snow King Engine, 23" Intake Height, 30" Open Width, Hassle Free Electric Start, Power Steering Comes Standard, Remote Deflector Comes Standard.

I was wondering if any one has had Good or Bad experiences with this Brand and/or model.

The other unit I'm looking at is Toro 828lxe but the cost jumps to almost $1500 and I just don't feel the Toro Brand is the same as it was years ago.

Thanks, LouB

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Comments (5)

azinoh
18 years ago
The Poulan (being an AYP product) probably has a better chance of being a fair-to-good buy than a comparable MTD (Yard-Man, Troy-Bilt, Cub Cadet). But before buying it, try to make sure that you have at least 1 or 2 places in your area willing to work on it or supply parts. This is where a name-brand and a dealer willing to back it up have an advantage over something bought at discount store. If your Poulan breaks down, will you be able to get it fixed before NEXT WINTER comes? That extra $500 for the Toro doesn't represent just a price difference between 2 snowblowers, it's the cost of having a support system in place for that product vs whatever iffy process that AYP-Electrolux provides.
rustyj14
18 years ago
Do you really think you'd get good repair service from a big-box store, rather than the local dealer?
Do you really think the moon is made of green cheese?
If you believe the second question is true, you will believe the first is true, too!
Hmmm! Buy them shoes, send them to school, and they eat the books!
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lrb91849
Original Author
18 years ago
Rustyj14 ... The next time you see one of my postings, please don't respond to it. I would much rather heard from "Adults" who are willing to offer Pros, Cons, Advice and Answers to question posted. I can only assume from what I have read, that far beyond your capabilities.

Maybe I have done my homework and researched Poulan Dealers in my area where repairs and parts could be obtained. Oh, excuse me ... that would have taken some "Thought Process" on your part; something you definitely appear to lack.

It's ashame we all aren't as knowledgeable as "God Rustyj14" when it comes to Power Equipment purchases.

Do us all a favor, sit back and listen to your Bluegrass Music, ride your Motorcycle and leave the Postings to Adults.
gorper99
18 years ago
I agree with Rusty.I usually buy from my local Toro Dealer.Why?He is 2 miles away and if I have a problem,he usually stops over after closing and looks at it.Have a new Home Depot and a new Menards both 3 miles away.I wonder if I bought from them,would someone come over and help me out?I kind of doubt it.I would never buy anything with a small engine from a big box store.Support the little guy,before everybody is working overseas or Mexico.
eal51
18 years ago
lrb -

Since I have lived in the Danbury area for over 30 years, I would suggest you talk to the people at Newtown Power Equipment, Newtown Road (Route 6) off of exit 9 on 84 east.

I purchased my Toro 826 there several years ago. Excellent service, friendly and polite. Can't take you more than 15 minutes from the center of town. This is my second Toro snowblower. The first one, a 3521, lasted 24 years before it died. I beleive my present 826 will last as long.

I, like many who post here, prefer a local dealer to the big box store. There is also a dealer in New Fairfield, up by the high school. I believe it's Peerless Enterprises.

Enjoy the journey.

eal51 in western CT