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

Ok,

I want to replace my 20 yr old Snapper 8 HP snowblower with an Ariens.  I checked out the Ariens 11528DLE and 1130DLE and I can not decide.  I read a discussion concerning something with locking the tire on one side manually?  Is there an automatic way of doing this?

I also notice the 1130DLE has an aluminum gear case, where the 11528 has cast iron.  Are they any other differences between the two?

Of course my brother has a Simplicity and thinks I should purchase one.

Frank

I'm planning on buying the 11 hp model:
http://www.ariens.com/products_snow/s_deluxe_1130dle_overview.aspx

does this model have the automatic steering ? .... the website does not say a word about this.

I'm talking about the ability to turn the snow blower to the left by pressing down on a handle, and it makes one wheel turn , and the othe stays still.

thank you for any help.

zippo2008 wrote:
This model does have the automatic differential.

PK

Hello Snowman,

thank you for the info.

Do you know where I can get an online manual for that model ?

also - what is the difference between the pro models and the deluxe model ?

thanks for your help.

zippo2008 wrote:
Pro model upgrades versus Deluxe, generally speaking:

Cast Iron gearcase
Larger housing 23.5" tall, and larger rakes 16"
Beefier 12 gauge frame
Handwarmers
OHV engines
16" tires

The 1332LE is the exception. It has all of these except CI gearcase (and no automatic differential).  The 1130DLE Deluxe does have the automatic differential if that is something you require.