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im45us


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Ariens 6hp or 7hp or Simplicity 8.5hp
Original Message   Oct 18, 2007 6:12 pm
I am looking to replace a 30 year old Ariens 8 hp good running blower that I am giving my son. I have found 3 machines that I like but can't decide as they all have good points.

1. Six hp Ariens for 750.00 from small local shop.

2. Seven hp left over Ariens from Home Depot for 800.00.

3. 8.5 hp Simplicity for 900.00 from small local dealer. The dealer has 14 of these that he said the factory found in a warehouse and he has. They are brand new but 2 years old. Full 2 year warranty.

I started this whole process looking to get a smaller machine and looking at a 7hp machine,but found out Ariens no longer makes a 7 hp. I am not interested in other brands. Honda would be nice but to expensive. Looked at Toro and Husky and was not impressed. I think the 7 hp model would work but hate to buy from Home depot . I think the 6 would work for most of my storms but we do get a good one every once in a while..I wanted a little smaller machine so my wife could use it :-))))))) .

So what do you think.

Thanks Ivan

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mech12


Joined: Feb 20, 2006
Points: 273

Re: Ariens 6hp or 7hp or Simplicity 8.5hp
Reply #4   Nov 21, 2007 5:23 pm
  either of the two unit from the shop  are good bets.   stay away from home depot.  they will gladly take your money and never talk to you again.     i think the "warranty"  they offer is called the taillight warranty.  its covered till they see your tailights.
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