30" 357cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower w/ EZ Steer- Craftsman Professional-Lawn & Garden-Snow Removal Equipment-Gas Snowblowers
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Craftsman Professional 30'' 357cc* Dual-Stage Snow Thrower w/ EZ Steer

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Power through extra heavy-duty jobs and get back inside where it's warm faster with this Craftsman® Professional snow thrower. A 30" clearing width and 21" intake height let this model plow through the heaviest of snow in a snap. Packed with time and effort saving features, a serious machine like this will turn your parking lot sized chore into a front walk sized wonder.

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Dimensions and Capacity
Impeller Diameter: 12 in.
Intake Height (In.): 21
Color and Styling:
Color/Finish: Black
Product Overview:
Auger Type: Serrated
Clearing Width (In.): 30
Item Weight (lbs.): 245

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Dimensions and Capacity
Impeller Diameter: 12 in.
Intake Height (In.): 21
Color and Styling:
Color/Finish: Black
Product Overview:
Auger Type: Serrated
Clearing Width (In.): 30
Item Weight (lbs.): 245
Number of Stages: Dual Stage
Usage: Heavy Use
Materials & Finishes:
Auger Material: Steel
Handles:
Handles Fold For Easy Storage: Yes
Drive System:
Number of Forward Speeds: 6
Number of Reverse Speeds: 2
Motor-Engine:
Electric Start: Yes
Engine Cycles: 4-cycle
Starter Type: Electric
Controls, Safety:
Safety Override: Yes
Convenience:
Headlights: Yes
Chute System:
Chute Material: Polymer
Maximum Chute Rotation: 190 deg.
Warranties & Coverage:
General Warranty: 2 years

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Product Description

Power through extra heavy-duty jobs and get back inside where it's warm faster with this Craftsman® Professional snow thrower. A 30" clearing width and 21" intake height let this model plow through the heaviest of snow in a snap. Packed with time and effort saving features, a serious machine like this will turn your parking lot sized chore into a front walk sized wonder.

  • 357cc* 4-cycle OHV Craftsman® engine provides more power, longer life, and improved fuel economy - No mixing of gas and oil required. Move more snow with a more powerful engine and save time out in the cold
  • Push-button electric start allows for easy and sure starts in cold temperatures
  • 30 in. clearing width and 21 in. intake height lets you clear more snow with each pass, ideal for large to extra-large paved and gravel driveways and sidewalks
  • 12 in. serrated steel auger and 12 in. impeller breaks up hard-packed snow and discharges heavy, wet snow
  • 6 forward and 2 reverse, power-propelled speeds save time and energy, allowing operator to adjust speeds to match need
  • Trigger-controlled EZ Steer system allows operator to turn unit with ease, increasing maneuverability while reducing user fatigue and time
  • 4 way chute control - 190-degree chute rotation and pitch control with the ease of a joystick to discharge the snow where you want it, without leaving the operators position
  • Extended Chute Design keeps a tighter discharge pattern to increase throwing distance and reduce snow blow back
  • In-dash headlight illuminates the clearing path
  • Drift cutters cut into taller snow drift and drop snow in front of snow thrower path to increase efficiency
  • 16 in. x 6.5 in. X-Trac tires provide superior traction in heavy snow conditions
  • Heated hand grips make using this unit more comfortable in cold temperatures
  • Single-hand operation eliminates starts and stops, freeing up a hand for on-the-go adjustments
  • Mitten-grip starter handles - Easy to grasp and turnover recoil start while wearing gloves
  • Plow style handles for comfort and control with panel design for convenient shear pin storage
  • 2-year limited warranty backed by Sears In-Home Service

*as rated by engine manufacturer

Added on July 17, 2009

 

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    Craftsman 30" 357CC Snowblower is powerful and reliable February 10, 2011

    I bought the Craftsman 30" 357CC Snowblower just a few weeks ago and have already spent about 6 hours using it. It has plenty of power and can send snow across the street. The power steering and warm hand grips are awesome, and it starts easily, even in below zero temps. The only thing that I have found slightly annoying is the chute doesn't always move smoothly. The chute also can change the distance it throws snow on it's own. These are 2 minor issues and I still think it is a great Snowblower.

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    Not very Professional December 31, 2010

    I did a lot of research when I decided I needed a big snow thrower for the Chicago snows.  This one came in with several positive comments.  Picked it up in October, set it up, and then waited to the snow to fall.  It did, and I took out the new machine.  There was a strange grinding sound when I was in gear and it would hesitate in all forward gears.  After I finished a 45 minute job, I took in into the garage to see if I could find the issue.  The manual talked about opening the bottom panel to check the drive belt for adjustment.  Took the panel off and two bolts fall on the floor and the metal shavings covered everything inside.  Needless to say, the insides are shot after the bolts tore through everything and shredded the drive wheel.  Sears is sending a techincian out to survey the damage and I am interested in seeing what they decide to do, hopefully before the next big snow.  Bottomline, for the price, this is not a very well designed snow thrower.  They used four lag bolts to join the drive wheel instead of bolting the plates together.  If you get one, I would take things apart the minute it comes out of the box and make sure that the bolts on the unit are properly torqued.  Good luck, I'll be using the ********** with a blower, never lets me down.


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    Great for a loooong driveway! April 12, 2012
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    By RLFullerJr of Pittsburgh, PA
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    My driveway is over 300 yards and every snowfall was painful before I purchased this snow thrower. This machine impressively launches the snow well away from the driveway. You can also control where the snow goes with the panel adjustable shoot. I like the steering levers and the electric start. Craftsman offers features that other snow throwers did not for similar pricing, so this is a great value. I didn't get to use this much in the winter of 2011, but it never got clogged the couple times I did use it. I cleared my driveway in record time. I don't dread the winter anymore.

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    Snow King April 07, 2012
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    By sar66 of Oswego, IL
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    Bought this snow thrower in the beginning of the season. Only got to use it a few times with the mild winter, however did use it in the few snow storms we had. It ripped right through 8 inches of snow, a wet heavy snow and a few inches.

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    Don't Do it....Poor Craftsmanship... February 23, 2012
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    By JeremyLund of Pisek, ND
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    Pros:
    Easy start,Plenty of Power,Warm Grips Work,Black and Yellow Colors,Heated Handgrips,Nice tires,side snow cutters knock down banks
    Cons:
    Plastic Chute,2nd Gear is too Fast,Poor Engine Control Location,Joystick control terrible,Hard to manuver,Heated handles too hot,Useless in slushy snow,Doesnt throw snow far enough,Power steering doesn't always work

    the machine works good when it works.  the snow is thrown about 10-12 feet, and is not nearly far enough.  the machine also doesn't break up the snow enough, and when thrown out the machine the snow come out in clumps instead of being broken up nicely.  Not a fan, and will not suggest this machine to anyone.

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    This machine handles so simply for such a large machine. February 01, 2012
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    By Gooz63 of Waukegan, IL
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    Pros:
    Easy start,Plenty of Power,Easy to Handle,Warm Grips Work,gets the job done,nice unit,4-way Chute Control,easy to turn,All the bells and whistles,Easy to maneuver,EZ Steer,Blows even the smallest of accumulations
    Cons:
    Chute tough to manage,Joystick control terrible,Engagement levers too big .,Chute control lever in bad location.

    This machine worked fantastic right out of the box.  It took very little time to understand the controls and to learn how EZ it is to handle and turn. So simple, even a child could operate it. The down side to that comment is ... the levers are so large, a child COULD NOT operate this machine. Probably a good feature really, but even my wife cannot operate these large levers effectively. Guess that just means it my toy and my toy ONLY!  John in Waukegan, Illinois

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