Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

My local dealer has the Ariens 7524E (7.5hp Briggs OHV Powerbuilt engine) and the 724E (7hp Tecumseh OHV Snow King engine) selling at the same price.  I read from this forum that most people are in favour of the Tecumseh engine.  The 7524E is last year's model and the 724E is this year's model.  Which one would you choose and why?

The dealer has no preference.  He has no problem with either engines.  I guess I should go with the one with more hp for the same money.

Ask for a Discount on the last years model, and how much for cash????

                                                       Fred

Excellent idea Fred...

I would check for a discount regarding last year's model but pay by credit card in case you get a lemon and the dealer does not give you satisfaction. A CC is your INSURANCE that ANY dealer is reputable as he can lose or drop his CC merchant account for too many successful chargebacks. It also may extend your warranty for many purchases. Check your Credit Card contract.

Thank you for all the help.  I tried to ask for a discount on last year's 7524E, but the dealer won't budge, they said it's priced fairly.  In the end, I bought a 8524E with the B&S Powerbuilt engine.  I figure for a little more money I get a current year model, 1 more hp, and the largest machine with the most powerful engine that will fit in my garage.  I hope this will last a long time.

Good choice! I bought that same model last year and had a full winter with it and just cant find anything bad to say.I never used the electric start because it starts on the second pull without much struggle. Best of luck

I put a OHV B&S Snow Intek engine onto an older blower that I had blown the Tecumseh L Head engine on. There was a noticeable improvement in power. I suspect it was a combination of several factors but it is my understanding that the B&S OHV has slightly more torque than the equivalent Tecumseh. It could also be a matter of the difference between OHV and "L" head.

Overall I think you will be very pleased with your purchase.

The only thing that bugs me is that changing the spark plug is a pain.