On 11/05/2012 06:32 PM, Bob wrote:

Absolutely idiotic.

Is it simply a matter of cost, or... ?

With the blowers now well over a grand, how much could it possibly cost
them to have another gear or two and use a differential like they used to ?

Just wondering ?

Bob

90% of consumers buy the cheapest product they can get their hands on
(think China-Harbor Freight). Consequently, most manufacturers design
and build inexpensive junk. If you want quality, stop shopping for
snowthrowers at McLowes Depot