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HomeKitchenKitchen Storage & OrganizationYard Machines 31C-040-800 Snow Fox 12.5-Inch 8.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower |
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| $119.00 This item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping. | New | | |
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| Customer Reviews: | | Average Customer Review: ( 103 customer reviews )
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91 of 93 found the following review helpful:
 All I can say is WOW! Dec 27, 2004
By Brian Dillree
I just cleared 14" of snow off my driveway and used nothing but this machine. It is fabulous. I know the manual says it can handle up to 6" of snow but believe me this thing handled this last snowstorm without any trouble. Granted I only took 1/2 swaths but still it handled it beautifully. It even handled the stuff that got plowed into the end of my driveway from the road. This Snowfox really does shoot the snow at least 25 feet except when you have the chute turned left or right, then it shoots about 5-8' tops.
I would highly recommend this machine for anyone.
56 of 58 found the following review helpful:
A great intermediate step between shovel and snowblower Mar 04, 2005
By Michael Hall
I have a short driveway and about 60 feet of sidewalk, so i couldn't justify spending $600 or more on a gas-driven beast of a snowblower. I got this machine after our first snow in late December. Since the east coast has been hogging all the snow this winter, I hadn't had a chance to use it here in South Dakota (usually the harsh winter capital of the nation) until mid-February. Now that I have, though, I'm very pleased.
As mentioned by others, throwing snow to the side only moves it about six feet. This worked fine for my sidewalks (the 12-inch cut let me get the whole sidewalk in three furrows, which took about five minutes).
A pointer for anyone clearing a small amount of snow: I worked out a decent system for the driveway where i start down the middle and throw snow a few feet to each side as I work my way to the edges. By the time I get to the edges, I'm throwing the accumulated pile off onto the grass. This clears the driveway rather well, though obviously it wouldn't be as useful in 20 to 30 inches of snow as some other people have seen this winter.
Power cord management is the only real downside to this device. I find myself spending a pretty good amount of time tossing the cord out of my way as i go and down the driveway. It's a minor annoyance that i still hope to find a solution for.
In all, i can now clear my drive and sidewalk in 20 minutes or so rather than the 45 to 60 minutes it took me by shovel. it also fits neatly in my crowded garage. A great little product.
52 of 54 found the following review helpful:
Works pretty well Jan 22, 2005
By S. Hauser
I bought this back in Aug 2004 and it patiently waited in my garage... today, in the northeast, we are getting 20" or so... I didn't wait - when 6" was on the ground I went out and used this machine for the first time. I figured out within 10 mins that if you want the machine to throw the snow anywhere the blades need to be aimed straight ahead, when you adjust it left or right it really cuts down on the distance... that being said, I decided to use this machine side to side on my driveway... because when I was in the middle using the left or right angle, it couldn't get the snow passed the driveway and onto the grass area. But, when it is aimed straight ahead - no problems! Works pretty well.
35 of 36 found the following review helpful:
The Little Thrower That Can ... With Practice Nov 16, 2006
By Gary Tabor
"SmallBoater"
Purchased through Amazon several seasons ago. Pretty much meets the manufacturer's claims regarding performance. Gave it away when we left snow country. Our needs are different now that we're back in snow country, so I purchased a Toro 1800 Power Curve. Several observations on the Snow Fox:
-Throws snow a HUGE distance when blowing straight ahead. However, will barely move snow out of the way when discharging to left or right.
-Light and maneuverable, handles make it easy to pick-up to clear steps and such
-Like all throwers where the scraper is designed to always contact the ground, this model does not like uneven surfaces such as tilted concrete slabs or gravel. It will catch on the edges and stop moving forward or the impeller will strike the ground.
-Managed to crack the impeller by striking a stone or something and jamming it against the housing. Crack did not reduce performance and made machine look more menacing.
-Unit shipped fully assembled. Plusses and minuses here ... sure you don't have to put it together, but the carton is huge and light and poorly braced inside. My carton arrived crushed. Handles on thrower were bent, but straightened easily when I took 'em across my knee.
-Hangs on the pegboard nicely out of the way.
-Due to resistance losses you are limited to 150 feet of power cord length.
Finally, remember the old adage ... 'When all else fails, read the instructions'
Gary
32 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 Buy now pay later Dec 21, 2006
By robby Naish
I purchased the MTD Snowfox for light amounts of snow. It works well handling several inches of snow. I have owned it for one season, and had to order parts from MTD Parts Direct - a new "scraper bar" $24, and new "auger" $46, and $15 for shipping.
Expect to order a replacement scraper bar rather soon as the soft plastic wears down easily on cement. The unit will begin to leave a thin layer of snow as it passes over the ground. If you let this go too long, you will wear down the auger as well, limiting effective snowthrowing and causing vibration. It will take about 1/2 hour and basic tools to replace both.
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