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| About - Craftsman 88173 |
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The Craftsman 88173 is part of the snow blower test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, snow blower models like the 88173 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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Another market leader in snow-blower sales, Craftsman markets single- and two-stage gas models with snow clearing widths of 20 to 28 inches and available electric start. In addition, the Craftsman Professional line features models with snow clearing widths up to 45 inches. Craftsman is made for and sold by Sears and models can be purchased online and in Sears and Kmart retail stores. |
| Features & Specs - Craftsman 88173 | |
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Engine size |
208cc |
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Electric start |
Yes |
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Multiple speeds |
Yes |
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Single hand controls |
No |
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Freewheel steering |
No |
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Single lever chute adjustment |
No |
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Headlight |
No |
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Heated handgrips |
No |
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Warranty (yrs.) |
2 |
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Best Blizard Buddy
2/25/2013
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Easy to Start
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Very Easy To Operate
Worth The Money
You Go Girl Friendly
Cons
Never Used Flat Tire-
Best Uses
Driveway
Yard
Comment:
I love it. Being a professional female I was really tired of shoveling before I could go to work. I now love going out to do the driveway with my SB except listening to my neighbor who says she doesn't like the blowing snow--It was a freakin blizzard!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Perfect for the Blizzard of 2013 38" +
2/9/2013
Pros
Clears to the Pavement
Lightweight
Maneuverable
Throws Far
Cons
Best Uses
Driveway
Professional
Yard
Comment:
Powerful enough to cut through snow plow snow. Our driveway is always directly plowed in by plow and this does the trick. <br /><br />Perfect for the Blizzard of 2013 38 + snow!
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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