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aklap
Joined: Nov 16, 2008
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Snow blowers: Husqvarna 10527SB-LS or Toro 828 LXE or Simplicity?
Original Message Nov 16, 2008 3:07 pm |
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Hi, Great forum! I'm in the market for a new blower. My Simplicity 5 hp from 35 years ago is old and tired [it's suffering from severe motor toast - I have to baby it thru deep snow or it kills] We have a local shop that sells the Husky's and the Toro's. I had been looking at a Toro Power Max 828 LXE too. I probably wouldn't be adverse to another Simplicity either, however there's not a local dealer that sells them. I like some of the features on the Husky over the Toro... 10.5 hp v 8 hp, Hand warmers [I have issues with my hands], 300.00 cheaper than the Toro. I am a bit concerned on the Husky about the diameter of the snow chute where it exits the 2nd stage. It's maybe 5-6" in diameter -smaller than others I've looked at. I wonder if it will clog easily. Perhaps there's a reason they include a chisel tool that's clipped on the front. The sales guy said the throw on the Husky was about 20' depending on snow conditions. He also said slushy snow will clog [it'll do that on any blower I suspect]. Does anyone have a Husky? Just looking for some input. Thanks much!! Al
This message was modified Nov 16, 2008 by aklap
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goofienewfie
Ariens 1130DLE
Joined: Oct 25, 2007
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Re: Snow blowers: Husqvarna 10527SB-LS or Toro 828 LXE or Simplicity?
Reply #4 Nov 17, 2008 11:25 pm |
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Do you have an Ariens dealer in your area? They are excellent, in the same category as Simplicity. Their "DLE" series machines are their best ones. They feature Tecumseh OHV engines, but they are going to ship some machines with Briggs in late November and early December. We'll have to see which machines in their whole line-up will be affected. This whole Tecumseh shutting-down thing is surely stirring up things right now for all manufacturers.
For quality, go Ariens or Simplicity. Toro is also in the excellent category, but, yeah, they are probably over-priced for what they are. And of course, I don't think you go wrong with a top-end Husqvarna.
I bought a Ariens 1130DLE last season and unless things have changed this year, they have a Tecumseh L head / Snow king engine on them. Their website still list it as that engine as well.
Cheers
Goofie Newfie
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aklap
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Re: Snow blowers: Husqvarna 10527SB-LS or Toro 828 LXE or Simplicity?
Reply #5 Nov 21, 2008 2:12 am |
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Do you have an Ariens dealer in your area? No we don't. My brother has an Ariens 8hp, he's not been overly happy with the distance it throws the snow. My geezer of a machine throws it further than his. I'm going to checkout the Simplicitys on Saturday. Good luck in your quest for a new machine. Thanks! Al
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aklap
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Re: Snow blowers: Husqvarna 10527SB-LS or Toro 828 LXE or Simplicity?
Reply #6 Nov 24, 2008 10:08 pm |
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Just thought I update this. I decided to pull the trigger on the Husqvarna 10527SB-LS. I went to checkout the Simplicitys - but sadly the dealer was sold out of the higher end models that I was interested in. I was able to look at one [they had a sold unit in the back room]. They were unsure if/when they'd be getting more. Since I didn't want to get stuck I decided to head back to the shop with the Husky. The one I was looking at a few weeks back was still there. It was probably a sign - hopefully it was GOOD sign :-) I will be taking delivery of it on Saturday. Unfortunately we woke up to about 5-6" of snow this morning... Thanks for everyones help. I'll come back let you know what I think of the Husky. Al
This message was modified Nov 25, 2008 by aklap
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