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

Hi, Next year I will be buying a new blower and I have decided between the two above. I do believe they are both very good machines. I want to know if anyone that owns a hs928 thinks it is underpowered. I noticed the Ariens 11528 has a 11.5 hp and the honda only has a 9hp. I don't mind spending the money on a quality product but I don't want to get something that is underpowered.

Nothing makes up for cubic inches and raw horsepower, period. However, Honda engines are very efficient and many times provide more usable power than an equal, and in some cases, higher horsepower engines from Tecumseh or Briggs.

There is more to it than horsepower....

C

Well you know I wanted to say it but...

t-t-tor... oh boy, better not.

Honda GX engines aren't marketed with horsepower alone as their selling point. They are very strong engines. The 928 is a very strong machine. Some even say... "premium".

hickster

Welome to the Forum Matt.........

I think either of those machines will do you well. I believe the Arien's 1128DLE has a few more bells and whistles than the Honda.

Heated hand grips, remote deflectors...etc.

I have an 11HP Briggs and Stratton Snow Intek on my  Simplicity 1170E. I am very happy with the performance of an engine in this class. It has done everything that I have asked of it.

The Honda is the better engineered machine of the two, but the Arien's probably has more options for dealer support and cheaper parts for matainance as well . That was the reason I went with the Simplicity. I can get   Briggs engine parts almost anywhere.

                                                                                                                 Dan                                                                              

                                                                                  

          Matt,

             Just curious but if you go with a Honda why not go with the Track model ?

                               Tom    

I really like the .  With a sears track drive I used in the past, one would have to stop each time to change speed or direction.

The Honda engine seems to be a lower RPM torque monster . 

Sorry for the error. I realy like the Hydrostatic Transmission.

18degrees, welcome to the Forum. 

Welcome 18,

So do I lol.... 

C

Hi - new to this forum and looking for some input.

Long-time fan of Ariens snowthrowers. This fall, traded in my old Ariens for a top of the line Ariens 11528DLE. Took delivery in November. Yesterday, we took a first big snowfall - one-foot of snow.

I joyfully cranked up my new machine - and it let me down. Engine raced up and down. Called the dealer who was sympathetic but told me couldn't come to fix it til Monday. Dealer suggested water in the carb bowl. So, on his advice, disassembled new snowthrower. Required lots of disassembly because fuel and electic lines routed right under the carb. Drained the carb. Put it back to together. Fuel hose clip broke during the process -- ugh. Found an old one in the basement and put it back together.

Took it out to clear my "black diamond" driveway with my son and wife helping. Engine racing and f@rting. First the chute deflector froze. Then the defector rotator froze. As I am doing the driveway, I named the thing - Damien.

Called the dealer and someone will be here to fix it Monday. To mollify me, they are doing the two-hour service free of charge.

QUESTION FOR THE FORUM:

Dealer also sells Honda. Thinking about sending Damien back from whence he came and getting a Honda HS928WAS. I have a 170' driveway, steep hill.

Advice and counsel please!

Wboro