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Snowblowers and engine choices - Ariens vs Toro vs Simplicity and L-Head vs. Tecumseh OHV vs Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV - Yow!
Original Message   Oct 25, 2005 9:23 pm
I live on the shoreline in CT, where we get anywhere from 0-6 storms (6-12 inches) plus some smaller snowfalls per winter (and this winter is predicted to be on the high side). My driveway is around 150 feet (single wide with a slight incline for 100 ft and double wide plus and flat for 50). It is mostly paved except for a 10x20 patch in front of one of the garage doors (the one that I would likely store the snowblower in).

My budget is $1,000. So far, I am considering four snowblowers:

1. Ariens 7524E ($760), 24 inch with a 7.5HP Tecumseh OHV.
2. Toro 826LE ($899), 26 inch with an 8HP Tecumseh L-Head.
3. Ariens 926LE ($999), 26 inch with a 9HP Tecumseh L-Head.
4. Simplicity 8560E ($999), 24 inch with an 8.5HP Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV.

What would you recommend (and why)? Thanks.
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Boyzfan


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Re: Snowblowers and engine choices - Ariens vs Toro vs Simplicity and L-Head vs. Tecumseh OHV vs Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV - Yow!
Reply #8   Nov 15, 2005 10:00 pm
I think you will be happy with the Simplicity. I live South of Buffalo where we get up to 250" a year! I bought the 11HP and just love it. I have a long and wide driveway. Yours should be plenty big enough. My 11HP is a little bulky at times, but I need the power at the end of my driveway. They are a really nice machine.
faithfulFrank


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Re: Snowblowers and engine choices - Ariens vs Toro vs Simplicity and L-Head vs. Tecumseh OHV vs Briggs & Stratton Intek OHV - Yow!
Reply #9   Nov 15, 2005 10:48 pm
I just looked at the Simplicity's yesterday....although I'm partial to the Ariens, I liked what I saw.....the local dealer is a friend of mine...got a catolog, etc.

There is nothing like having a good robust snowblower here in western NY....!

Frank D.

Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230  Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!
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