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

I am about to buy my first snowthrower and I can't decide wich one to buy, help please between :

Ariens 1130DLE

or

Ariens 927LE

or

Craftsman/MD 1350 Daul-stage with Power steering : http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001FV5YUY/sr=1-0/qid=1221494320/ref=sr_1_0/103-5063230-1853416?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=396784011

or the new version of it with the automatic transmission : http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001EMMQH8/103-5063230-1853416?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core

also, there are the Troybuild one are they any good ?

http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672667&bmUID=1221494511174&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443277098&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true 

Wich one to choose ? there all in my price range ?

Thanks !

Chris

Ariens 1130DLE

or

Craftsman/MD 1350 Daul-stage with Power steering : http://www.sears.ca/gp/product/B001FV5YUY/sr=1-0/qid=1221494320/ref=sr_1_0/103-5063230-1853416?ie=UTF8&searsBrand=core&mqnodeid=396784011

Second choice, for occasional to average use would be the 927 LE

I WOULD NOT really concider anything else listed.  ESPECIALLY the Canadian Tire models.  They have been reduced to below average quality now.

Sears would be a last resort, if necessay.

Ken