Best Used Snow Blower Brands to Buy in Missouri
When buying used, brand reputation and parts availability matter far more than age. An old Ariens with a cast-iron gearbox is easily repaired, while an obscure import with a cracked plastic gear case belongs in a scrapyard.
Tier 1: Safe Buys (Top Reliability & Parts Support)
- • Ariens (King of Used): Cast-iron gearcases, commercial steel frames, parts available at every Missouri dealer.
- • Toro: Patented Anti-Clogging Systems (ACS) on Power Max units and Quick Stick chute controls. Squeaky-clean single-stages.
- • Honda: Legendary GX commercial engines and track drives. Expensive, but virtually indestructible.
Tier 2: Good Value (If Price Is Under $250)
- • Craftsman / MTD / Yard Machines: Standard stamped steel and Briggs or Tecumseh engines. Inexpensive parts available at any hardware store. Great budget picks if rust is minimal.
- • Troy-Bilt: Manufactured by MTD. Solid residential workhorses for typical suburban drives.
Tier 3: Avoid Buying Used
- • Obscure Discontinued Imports: No replacement belts, friction disks, or carburetors available domestically.
- • Early 1st-Gen Cordless Battery Blowers (Pre-2019): Degraded early-generation batteries cost more to replace than buying a brand new modern machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Honda snow blowers (HS and HSS series) are mechanically the most reliable snow blowers ever built, with commercial-grade GX engines and hydro-static drives. However, they command astronomical prices even when 15 years old ($800–$1,400 used) and parts are more expensive than Toro or Ariens.
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