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gsnow
Joined: Aug 30, 2009
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Ariens 24" Deluxe, 27" deluxe and 924 DLE, Toro 828XLE, SimplicityST2718
Original Message Aug 31, 2009 12:08 am |
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Hello, I have a driveway 40ft X 25ft + 60ft sidewalk, and get quite a lot of snow. I wanted to get the 24" deluxe (for space) but found it hard to maneuver with both wheels locked, not bad with one wheel unlocked. I was thinking of moving up to the 27" deluxe (larger than I need) which has the trigger for wheel locking for an extra $130. My local dealer suggests I upgrade to the 24 DLE with the automatic traction control, light, handwarmer for $ 464 more than the 24 deluxe. For a little more I can get a Toro 828 XLE which has the power steering (also larger than I need). Craftman has a 24" 249cc B+S power steeriing $ 1,000 - same features as the 24" DLE , but not sure about quality. The locan dealer also suggest Simplicity 9hp 24" ST 2718 ?? for $ 1200. Lighter than the Ariens (not sure if it has traction control. Can someone please advise which one is best bang for buck. Snowman, you are the Ariens pro, is the 24 DLE worth that much more than the 24 deluxe or the 27 deluxe? Will Ariens have a sale In Sept. or October that the Dealers will pass on to customers? I read that some Ariens had problems with the Friction Disk and Baffle plates has to be installed, and chute control cable freezing. Have these issues been fixed in the 2009 units? Thanks you all. gsnow |
SnowRemover
Toro 828LXE
Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
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Re: Ariens 24" Deluxe, 27" deluxe and 924 DLE, Toro 828XLE, SimplicityST2718
Reply #33 Feb 2, 2010 11:21 am |
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I totally forgot about the lack of a shearpin - what a great feature (or non feature). I'm not sure if its patented by Toro, but I would strongly argue that if you work for a shearpin manufacturer, you better start looking for another job. Just joined to add my two cents worth... Great forum.<BR><BR>Toro 828OXE DOES have shear-pins, one on each side. You can see on the picture here as well; Hate to come late to the party, but just in case someone is reading this forum I'd like to restate that the OP is looking at the Toro 828XLE which does NOT have shearpins. At least twice a year my neighbors will be at the bottom of their driveway (where the plow seems to drop off large boulders that have come from another town) and back in the garage to get another shearpin. They stock up on them now.
 It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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hirschallan
If it aint broke don't fix it !!
Location: Northern Hills of NY
Joined: Aug 25, 2005
Points: 327
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Re: Ariens 24" Deluxe, 27" deluxe and 924 DLE, Toro 828XLE, SimplicityST2718
Reply #35 Feb 2, 2010 6:34 pm |
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I'm late to the party too and still hung over from the last party so bear with me.
I'm unclear what you want to say. Are you advocating looking for snowblowers with or without shear pins? Did you not read SNOWREMOVER signature, It is hard enough to remember my opinions, without also remembering my reasons for them! --Friedrich Nietzsche
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