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2012/13
LINEUP
SINgLE-STAgE
DUAL-STAgE
88970
DUAL-STAgE Cx SERIES
MODEL
88780
88782
88170
88172
88173
88691
88395
88396
88397
88398
Craftsman®
CX Series
Craftsman®
CX Series
BRAND
ENgINE
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
179cc*
4-cycle OHV
208cc*
4-cycle OHV
179cc*
4-cycle OHV
179cc*
4-cycle OHV
208cc*
4-cycle OHV
208cc*
4-cycle OHV
208cc*
4-cycle OHV
277cc*
4-cycle OHV
357cc*
4-cycle OHV
357cc*
4-cycle OHV
420cc*
4-cycle OHV
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ENgINE BRAND
STARTER TYPE
STARTER METHOD
FUEL CAPACITY
CLEARINg WIDTH
INTAKE HEIgHT
AUgER/IMPELLER
SKID SHOES
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Craftsman®
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Electric/recoil
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
Push button/
mitten
2 quarts
21"
2 quarts
21"
2 quarts
22"
2 quarts
24"
2 quarts
24"
2 quarts
26"
2 quarts
26"
5 quarts
28"
5 quarts
30"
5 quarts
33"
5 quarts
45"
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13"
13"
16"
21"
21"
21"
21"
21"
21"
22"
22"
TM
TM
9" auger/
10" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
12" auger/
12" impeller
16" auger/
16" impeller
16" auger/
16" impeller
Snow Claw
Snow Claw
Deluxe
Deluxe
Deluxe
new Large
new Large
TM
TM
TM
Steel
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
N/A
No
N/A
No
TM
TM
TM
TM
TM
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
Glide-Tech
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DRIFT CUTTERS
DRIVE TYPE
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Optional
Tool-less
EZ Steer
Tool-less
Tool-less
EZ Steer
Tool-less
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EZ Steer
Powered Steering
EZ Steer
Powered Steering
EZ Steer
Powered Steering
Auger-
propelled
Auger-
propelled
Power-
propelled
Power-
propelled
Power-
propelled
Power-
propelled
Powered Steering
Powered Steering
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Auger-
propelled
Auger-
propelled
Single-
speed
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
6 forward/
2 reverse
SPEED CONTROL
TIRES
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10" x 4"
Snow Hog
13" x 4"
X-TracTM
13" x 4"
X-TracTM
15" x 5"
X-TracTM
15" x 5"
X-TracTM
16" x 4.8"
X-TracTM
16" x 6.5"
X-TracTM
16" x 6.5"
X-TracTM
Dual 16" x 6.5"
X-TracTM
8" x 2"
Standard
Manual
Standard
No
8" x 2"
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Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
Single-hand
operation
OPERATION CONTROL
Standard
Standard
Manual
Standard
No
Standard
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CHUTE/PITCH
CONTROL
2-way joystick/
manual
EZ Rotation Chute/
manual
Remote
crank/manual
4-way
joystick
4-way
joystick
4-way
joystick
Electric
4-way
Remote crank
and pitch
Remote crank
and pitch
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Extended
(lifetime warranty)
Extended
(lifetime warranty)
Extended
(lifetime warranty)
Extended
(lifetime warranty)
Extended
(lifetime warranty)
Extreme
capacity
Extreme
capacity
CHUTE HEIgHT
HEATED HAND gRIPS
HEADLIgHT
Standard
No
Standard
No
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No
No
No
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes/LED
2-year
Yes/LED
2-year
Yes/LED
2-year
Yes/LED
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WARRANTY
2-year
2-year
2-year
2-year
2-year
2-year
2-year
2-year
*As rated by engine manufacturer.
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SInGLe-StAGe VS.
DuAL-StAGe
SINgLE-STAgE
In a single move, the paddle
pulls snow into the thrower and
pushes it out the discharge chute.
These units are lightweight,
maneuverable, easy to use and
best for:
- Clearing small driveways,
walkways and patios
- Paved surfaces
- Powdery, light to moderate
snow
- Less than 6" of snowfall
(per clearing)
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DUAL-STAgE
These units perform two moves:
1) the auger breaks up snow,
churning it into the impeller;
2) the impeller pushes it out of
the discharge chute. They provide
quick removal of large amounts
of snow and are best for:
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- Clearing medium to extra-large
driveways, walkways and patios
- Paved or gravel surfaces
- Powdery to moderate and wet
to heavy snow
- More than 6" of snowfall
(per clearing)
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how to ChooSe
WHAT DRIVEWAY SIZE
WILL YOU BE CLEARINg?
WHAT TYPE OF SNOW
DO YOU TYPICALLY gET?
SMALL
MEDIUM
LIgHT TO MODERATE
POWDERY TO LIgHT
Small smooth-surface driveway,
walkway and/or patio – about
3 cars long by 1 car wide or
2 cars long by 2 cars wide.
A single-stage unit is ideal.
Small to medium driveway –
about 3 cars long by 2 cars wide.
Choose either a single-stage
for smooth surfaces or a dual-
stage unit.
Take your choice of either a
single-stage or dual-stage unit
to get the job done.
A lightweight, easy-to-maneuver
single-stage unit is ideal for quick
snow clearing.
MODERATE TO WET AND HEAVY
A dual-stage unit is recommended,
with a serrated auger to break up
ice and snow.
ABOUT HOW MUCH SNOW DO YOU
NEED TO CLEAR PER SNOWFALL?
LARgE
ExTRA-LARgE
Medium to large driveway –
about 4 cars long by 2 cars wide.
A more powerful dual-stage unit
is recommended.
Extra-large driveway – about
4 or more cars long by 3 cars wide.
A dual-stage unit has added power,
a larger clearing path and skid
shoes for gravel surfaces.
WHAT TYPE OF SURFACE
WILL YOU BE CLEARINg?
UP TO 6"
Small to moderate amount up to 6"
LESS THAN 3"
Small amount up to 3"
PAVED
PAVED AND gRAVEL
Single-stage or dual-stage.
Consider a dual-stage unit
with a more powerful engine
or power steering.
UP TO 9"
MORE THAN 9"
Moderate snowfall up to 9"
Heavy snowfall more than 9"
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14" MTD 11 AMP
ELECTRIC SINgLE-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
A few inches of powdery snow?
Simply push the button and go. This
unit’s auger-propelled drive makes it
quick and easy to clear snow from
driveways, patios and walkways.
SInGLe-StAGe
Snow throwerS
These snow throwers are ideal for milder
conditions and lighter snowfall. These light-
weight, compact machines are easy to use
and make snow throwing simple.
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11 amp electric motor
14" clearing width
9.5" intake height
Auger-propelled drive
Push-button electric start
2.5" x 4.375" tires
88502
For paved, smooth
surfaces only with
powdery to light snowfall.
2-year warranty
21" CRAFTSMAN®
179CC* SINgLE-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
When you have a lot of light snow to
clear, this unit will make quick work of it.
With a recoil or electric start and a
179cc engine to throw more snow faster,
you can clear snow quickly and easily.
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4-cycle, 179cc* Craftsman OHV engine
21" clearing width
13" intake height
88780
For paved, smooth
surfaces only with light
to moderate snowfall.
™
Snow Claw auger grips ground to
clear more snow
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Auger-propelled drive
Push-button electric start
Simple chute operation
Ergonomic handle
8" x 2" tires
2-year warranty
4-CYCLE OHV ENgINES
21" CRAFTSMAN®
208CC* SINgLE-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
No mixing of oil and gas. Overhead valve engines
run more efficiently, with fewer emissions and
more power.
Built to perform, this snow thrower
makes it easy to clear snow with a
built-in headlight for increased visibility.
Its 2-way joystick chute control makes
it easy to change direction from the
operator position.
SNOW CLAWTM AUgER TECHNOLOgY
Reduces clogs and throws snow farther.
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4-cycle, 208cc* Craftsman OHV engine
21" clearing width
13" intake height
Auger-propelled drive
Push-button electric start
88782
For paved, smooth
surfaces only with light
to moderate snowfall.
2-WAY jOYSTICK CHUTE CONTROL
Easily adjusts to change throwing direction.
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Snow Claw auger grips ground to
clear more snow
HEADLIgHT
A built-in headlight ensures safer operation at
night and in low visibility conditions.
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Headlight for added visibility
2-way joystick chute control
Ergonomic handle
8" x 2" tires
2-year warranty
*As rated by engine manufacturer.
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22" CRAFTSMAN®
179CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
DuAL-StAGe
Snow throwerS
When you get more snow, you’ll want
the power and performance to handle
it. This unit has an easily adjustable
TM
E-Z Chute and single-speed drive to
keep up with Mother Nature.
These units have larger engines and more helpful
features like Glide-Tech™ reversible skid shoes,
electric start and wheel drive. They also have
heavy duty features like power steering and
12" augers to handle serious winter weather.
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4-cycle, 179cc* Craftsman OHV engine
22" clearing width
16" intake height
E-Z Chute control
Push-button electric start
Single-speed
10" x 4" Snow Hog tires
Steel skid shoes
Compact design
88170
For paved and gravel
surfaces with light to
moderate snowfall.
2-year warranty
24" CRAFTSMAN®
179CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
As you dig into the new snowfall, the
remote crank on this snow thrower lets
you change the chute direction without
reaching down to the chute itself. And the
TM
13" x 4" X-Trac tires give you plenty of
traction while you clear.
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4-cycle, 179cc* Craftsman OHV engine
24" clearing width
21" intake height
Remote crank chute control
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
13" x 4" X-Trac tires
88172
For paved and gravel
surfaces with light to
moderate snowfall.
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Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
2-year warranty
ELECTRIC 4-WAY CHUTE
This easy electric thumb-controlled joystick
controls chute rotation and pitch with the
easiest movement. (Available on model 88396.)
24" CRAFTSMAN®
208CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
gLIDE-TECH™ REVERSIBLE SKID SHOES
Protect your driveway and sidewalk with easily
adjustable and reversible skid shoes.
When the snow keeps piling up, it doesn’t
hurt to have some extra power. The
4-cycle, 208cc Craftsman engine on this
unit is ready to take on the drifts and
snow piles covering your driveway.
4-WAY CHUTE AND PITCH CONTROL
Advanced gearing and a solid shaft rotate the
chute side to side and keep it in place with a
new lockout feature.
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4-cycle, 208cc* Craftsman OHV engine
24" clearing width
21" intake height
Single-hand operation
EZ Rotation Chute
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
12" SERRATED AUgER
The auger breaks up and pulls in snow.
The impeller throws snow out of the discharge
chute.
88173
For paved and gravel
surfaces with light to
moderate snowfall.
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13" x 4" X-Trac tires
™
Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
Extended chute with lifetime warranty
2-year warranty
ExTENDED CHUTE
Innovative design reduces clogs in the chute
and increases the distance the unit can throw
snow.
*As rated by engine manufacturer.
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DuAL-StAGe
Snow throwerS
(Cont'D)
26" CRAFTSMAN®
208CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
28" CRAFTSMAN®
277CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
Clear more snow with a wide 26"
clearing width and powerful 208cc
Craftsman engine, while easily adjusting
the chute and pitch with the single-hand
joystick control.
As the snow is getting heavier and
wetter, you need more power and
traction to get through it. Luckily, this
unit has both. With a 277cc engine and
TM
bigger X-Trac tires, it’s always ready
for a serious winter day’s work.
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4-cycle, 208cc* Craftsman OHV engine
26" clearing width
21" intake height
Single-hand operation
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
Push-button electric start
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4-cycle, 277cc* Craftsman OHV engine
28" clearing width
21" intake height
88970
88395
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
Single-hand operation
4-way joystick chute and pitch control
EZ Steer Powered Steering
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
16" x 4.8" X-Trac tires
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
™
Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
™
15" x 5" X-Trac tires
4-way joystick chute and pitch control
Extended chute with lifetime warranty
2-year warranty
Tool-less drift cutters
Extended chute with lifetime warranty
™
Deluxe Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
In-dash LED headlight
2-year warranty
26" CRAFTSMAN®
30" CRAFTSMAN®
208CC* DUAL-STAgE
357CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
SNOW THROWER
Sometimes the snow just doesn’t stop.
And you don’t have to either, thanks to
EZ Steer Powered Steering for quicker
turns and a 4-way, single-hand joystick
for chute and pitch control.
Let this snow thrower handle the hard
work for you. It comes equipped with the
power to chew up heavy snow. And its
electric chute and pitch control makes
throwing the snow in any direction easier.
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4-cycle, 208cc* Craftsman OHV engine
26" clearing width
21" intake height
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4-cycle, 357cc* Craftsman OHV engine
30" clearing width
21" intake height
Single-hand operation
Single-hand operation
4-way joystick chute and pitch control
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
EZ Steer Powered Steering
Electric 4-way joystick chute and
pitch control
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
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15" x 5" X-Trac tires
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88691
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
88396
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
EZ Steer Powered Steering
™
Deluxe Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
™
16" x 6.5" X-Trac tires
Extended chute with lifetime warranty
2-year warranty
Tool-less drift cutters
Extended chute with lifetime warranty
™
Deluxe Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
In-dash LED headlight
2-year warranty
*As rated by engine manufacturer.
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DuAL-StAGe
CrAFtSmAn® CX SerIeS
Snow throwerS
Craftsman® CX Series engines have 357cc’s of
power (or more) to handle heavy, wet or even icy
snowfall. These units are all dual-stage with
power steering, X-Trac™ tires for ultimate traction
and headlights to power through any condition.
33" CRAFTSMAN® Cx SERIES
357CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
This snow thrower is built for some of the
toughest snowfalls you’ll ever face. Its
33" clearing width clears a wide path
through the snow, while the heated hand
grips keep your hands warm.
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4-cycle, 357cc* Craftsman OHV engine
33" clearing width
22" intake height
Single-hand operation
Heated hand grips
In-dash LED headlight
EZ Steer Powered Steering
Remote chute rotation and pitch control
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
88397
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
™
16" x 6.5" X-Trac tires
Tool-less drift cutters
™
Large Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
2-year warranty
45" CRAFTSMAN® Cx SERIES
420CC* DUAL-STAgE
SNOW THROWER
This is where the line between snow
thrower and snowplow blurs. With an
extra-wide 45" clearing width, extra-
powerful 420cc engine and dual 16" x 6.5"
tires, you can clear your driveway, the
neighbor’s driveway and every piece of
pavement in the neighborhood.
EZ STEER POWERED STEERINg
Easily change direction by using the left or
right handle trigger.
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4-cycle, 420cc* Craftsman OHV engine
45" clearing width
22" intake height
Single-hand operation
Heated hand grips
LED HEADLIgHT
Work safely and conveniently day or night
with built-in light.
88398
For paved and gravel
surfaces with moderate
to wet and heavy
snowfall.
In-dash LED headlight
EZ Steer Powered Steering
Remote chute rotation and pitch control
Push-button electric start
6 forward/2 reverse speeds
TOOL-LESS DRIFT CUTTERS
Cut into higher snowbanks to loosen and clear
extra snow.
™
Dual 16" x 6.5" X-Trac tires
Tool-less drift cutters
™
Large Glide-Tech reversible skid shoes
2-year warranty
UP TO 45" CLEARINg WIDTH
Larger clearing widths and intake heights can
remove more snow faster.
*As rated by engine manufacturer.
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TRUST. IN YOUR HANDS.
Craftsman tests snow throwers in the most demanding
conditions. We do this to make sure every unit can back
what it claims to do and even things it doesn’t claim –
like exceeding your expectations.
Heat Shield
Oil Fill/Dipstick
Push/Pull Safety Key
Fuel Tank Cap
Primer
DUAL-STAgE
Fuel Tank
4-CYCLE
ENgINE
Throttle
Choke
Recoil Start
Electric Start
Starter Handle
- ohV Design with Cross-Flow Cylinder head: More efficient,
cleaner-burning engine provides powerful performance.
- 110 Volt Push-Button electric Starter: Starts up easily
without pulling the starter rope. Plug it in, push a button
and you’re ready to go.
- 20 watt AC/DC Alternator: For features such as headlights
and heated hand grips, where applicable.
- Low-tone muffler with heat Shield: Significantly reduces
exhaust noise to the appreciation of the user and their
neighbors.
- Induction Discharge Ignition: Delivers longer spark
duration for easy, dependable starting in frigid, subzero
temperatures – as low as 20 degrees below zero!
- mechanical Governor: Provides precise control of engine
speed for faster response during sudden load changes.
Results in smooth, consistent and trouble-free clearing
power.
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