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A fresh wear edge is the headline feature of the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate. Think of it for a machine that leaves a packed layer on the pavement: 6.8/10 on what its listing documents.
| Brand | HWEIUA |
|---|---|
| Category | Parts & accessories |
| Count | 2 |
| Sold for | MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines and Cub Cadet |
| Part number | 731-08171 |
| ASIN | B0G1ZK9GGM |
Full listing title: 731-08171 Snow Thrower Shave Plate Replacement for MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machine Snowblower Parts, Compatible with MTD Snowblower Scraper Bars, Double-Sided Scraper Blade Edge (Pack of 2)
Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet
What it's made for: a machine that leaves a packed layer on the pavement.
Two scraper bars close to it on our rating, each with a dated price.
What it has going for it
scraper bar, 731-08171. The wear strip under the housing that scrapes the last layer off the pavement. A worn one leaves a packed film that turns to ice by the afternoon.
The listing names part 731-08171 and MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines and Cub Cadet machines.
The bar has to match your housing width and its bolt holes. Measure the old one and match the part number before you order.
The seller states, word for word, in the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate listing:
This snow blower scraper bar is specifically designed to be compatible with MTD Products family of snow thrower brands and models, including Yard Machine 31A-2M1E700, 31A-2M1E752, 31AS2S1E700.
Engineered with plastic edges on both sides, this shave plate 731-08171 is reversible.
Their words and their figures, not our measurements. Whether it suits your machine is for your manual to settle.
What the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate listing names:
Your manual and the model plate on the frame decide the fit, not the photo.
On Sep 30, 2026, that price put it in the cheaper third of the 10 scraper bars we have a recent price for.
Match the part number first and compare prices second; the cheapest part is the one you only order once.
The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0G1ZK9GGM), where today's price, stock and seller apply.
Our take
The best thing about the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate is a fresh wear edge. No buyer reviews yet, so this HWEIUA scraper bar has to win you over on paper. The catch with the HWEIUA: it only fits the machines it lists, so check your manual before you order. We'd pick the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate if your machine leaves a packed layer on the pavement; otherwise, put it next to the ustintec 24" Shave Plate for MTD first.
Before you order the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate, check your model number: it is sold as part 731-08171 for MTD and Troy-Bilt, and fit is model-specific.
Look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone.
Set the height for pavement or gravel after fitting. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the difference.
Parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.
How the HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate stacks up against the closest alternative, the ustintec 24" Shave Plate for MTD.
| Criterion | HWEIUA 731-08171 Shave Plate | ustintec 24" Shave Plate for MTD |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 6.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Part number | 731-08171 | 753-0625 |
| Fits | MTD, Troy-Bilt, Yard Machines and Cub Cadet | MTD |
| Size | Not stated | 24 in |
| Material | Not stated | Steel |
Pick the ustintec 24" Shave Plate for MTD if you want our higher-rated option (6.9/10).
We rate it 6.8/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.
Only if your manual agrees. A listing that names a long list of compatible machines is the seller's claim, not proof of fit: match the part number in your operator manual before you order.
Its listing states a fresh wear edge. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: whether it fits your exact machine is worth confirming first.
Your model number: look for the plate on the frame, usually under the handle or behind the engine, and copy the model and serial numbers into your phone. Your surface: set the height for pavement or gravel after fitting. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the difference. Do it in October: parts are easy to fit in a dry garage and miserable mid-storm. Our parts guide lists what is worth stocking.
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No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.