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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Bob, seriously look for an older (1970s even) Ariens with cast iron gear box. 24" 7hp minimum, electric start and chains are nice options and can be added.... Mine is a beast. Was repowered before I bought it. Paid 400.00 Worth every cent. You do not want the model with the auger down on the body though... here is a link to one the same as mine, but no electric start nor repowered. Don't be afraid of its appearance. http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/tls/5343678209.html |
Thats a pretty darn good price
I have my old machine that is similar on there for $425
But I put a new engine on mine 3 yrs ago, new drive gear, wheel bushings, and a scabbed front end with iron gear box on it last year. Old was brass and worm gear smoked out. They wanted $300 for new gear. I said GFY. Took front with cast iron gearbox off a carcass at the dump. Perfect fit
Justifies increased price. Ended up gettin a bigger ariens used about 10 times for pennies on the dollar from a snowbird so out with the old
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