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

looking into these 2 machines...are they essientially identical?  would either have a cast gear box or would they be alluminum at this price point? any benefits one over the other?  thx rob

http://www.snapper.com/products/snowthrowers/intermediate_dual-stage/

http://www.simplicitymfg.com/products/snowthrowers/intermediate_dual-stage/

Simplicity/Snapper are pretty much the same machine other than the colour.

http://www.simplicitymfg.com/products/snowthrowers/intermediate_dual-stage/specs/index.cfm