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does your two stage snow blower have a reverse gear?

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February 21, 2019, 09:59 AM
ggile
does your two stage snow blower have a reverse gear?
quote:
Originally posted by Chris42:
Granted it can be put in neutral and dragged backwards. Similar with 90* turns. After an hour or so of blowing it gets to being a wrestling match with the machine. Unless you like the exercise involved it gets old. One of those things that is nice to have even if you think you don’t need it.

The older I get the more I need it.....


Exactly my situation! I am really, really glad I have reverse this year!


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February 21, 2019, 10:00 AM
bendable
quote:
Aliens 24” compact- yes for reverse, but it’s rare that I use it. It is a lot faster for me to simply walk it backwards.


the neighbor , six houses down told me the same thing, he loves his machine.

FN in MT
The Constable

posted February 20, 2019 06:03 PM
"What about using a snow shovel and getting some exercise?"


at my age and in my condition, life's too short.

but will keep it in mind when it's time to go end of shift




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February 21, 2019, 10:29 AM
Sigfest
My White 2 Stage is a heavy machine. Thank goodness there’s a reverse, man handling it’s a handful with a bad back.
February 21, 2019, 01:04 PM
Oz_Shadow
Ariens 824 and I do use the reverse in tight areas and to back in the side door of the garage.
February 21, 2019, 01:57 PM
9mmnut
Just purchased a cheapo 2 stage blower couple months back. Yes it has 2 speeds reverse and 5 or 6 forward. Works great. My old track drive was a pain in the back. Hard to turn around.
February 21, 2019, 02:01 PM
bigeinkcmo
We also have an Ariens 24" Compact with reverse. Handy but not used that often. It's pretty easy to move without the drive engaged, though the area I clear is flat. The blower itself is a nice unit, and I really like it.