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

I purchased a Simplicity 11570E pro snowblower 2006 model(28"width,11 1/2 hp ohv b&s engine) in nov 2008.I have used it 6 times and its a beast of a machine.I could of got the 09 model but didnt want the electric chute.Honda has nothing on this machine as far as reliability and durability.It might throw snow a little further but who cares.I filled the bucket completely with snow and it would not clog.That 11 1/2 ohv valve briggs with the Simplicity power boost just kept the snow moving.I have blown dry,wet,watery snow with no problem.So Hondas r not the only machine that can blow heavy wet,watery stuff.My handles r welded to that all steel box frame way better than hondas setup.When I turn my handle to the right my chute turns to the right unlike hondas which goes in the opposite direction.And I'll put my 11 1/2 hp up against Hondas 9 hp anyday.Like I said it never clogged and believe me I tried.And as far as that hydro tranny,u can keep it.My friction disc is probably more reliable and how many times do u change gears while throwing snow?Also the Simp. has a cast iron gear box,grease zerks does honda??No...Also try rolling the honda out of the garage even if u put that lever on the bottom of the machine in the release position,it still doesnt roll well.Then u have to bend down again and put the lever in the engaged position to engage the tranny.For once Americans make something as good as and easier to use than the Japanese....And I have about $500 in my pocket since the honda 928was is at least that much more than my simplicity depending where u live.So rock on Simplicty and keep making those great snow blowers.............