blitzkrieg bop Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 We are buying a house and the owner is selling his snowblower. It's about 15 years old an he's asking $125 for it. I don't know anything about them, but it looked pretty nice and in good shape. Does this seem like a good price? I know they go for $700-800 new. I was going to offer $80-100, but wanted to be sure it was worth it. I don't know the make or model. I know there are helpful canaidians on this forum who know about snow :-) Any help appreciacted...Thanks! "When learned men begin to use their reason, then I generally discover that they haven't got any." -GK Chesterton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Bob, you have to find out the make and model! then we can help you.. pretty much any machine that is of good size and has belts that are in good shape and the engine seems to sound fine and the gear box doesnt make crunchy sounds ...IS probably worth $125. Is it self powered? there are so many variables...call him and ask him the make and model!! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitzkrieg bop Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 I called, it's an NTD, but he wasn't sure of the exact model. It is about 15 years old, bought at Wal-Mart. He said it was a re-conditioned model, but hasn't had any trouble with it, throws the heavy stuff very well. It is self-powered, and has an optional turn key start (I guess you just need to plug it in to charge so you don't need to pull it to start it.) Thanks "When learned men begin to use their reason, then I generally discover that they haven't got any." -GK Chesterton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stamplicker Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 More importantly, can you tune it down to drop-D ? and how are the harmonics =) MagicStomp Soundbites Soundclick Rambles Haunted Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ellwood Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Yeah, well I don't see how you could go wrong at $125 for a good running machine! I mean what does $125 bucks buy now days anyway! I say go for it! http://www.thestringnetwork.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3_john Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Its an MTD (I have one, a 5.5 HP IIRC). If its a two stage and it starts up and the blades engage when you squeeze the handle and doesn't make any funny sounds then its probably worth $125. The second stage is the part that grabs the snow from the large blades throws the snow out the chute. A single stage isn't all that useful with heavier snows or "wet" snow. That's important in upstate NY. Bonus points for the electric start (VERY cool when its below zero)! It probably doesn't have a battery, instead it has an AC motor that you are connecting to a 110v outlet to turn over the engine. YMMV, but it probably won't. John GP sacred cow of the year: Jimmy Vaughan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior 1 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I have a simple Yard Machines 20 inch snow blower that cost me $300. 4 Hp and it works pretty good. Just a comparison. $125 sounds good for one that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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