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terry434

Joined: Feb 26, 2010
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Ariens 30" Snow Blower -- Subaru or B&S Engine?
Original Message Feb 26, 2010 9:58 pm

I would like to hear from Ariens owners that have purchased machines with the Subaru engine. I'm going to purchase a Ariens 30" Snow Blower with a B&S or a Subaru engine later this year when they are back in stock. Any thoughts about Subaru vs Briggs and Stratton? Thanks.

Picture of my Ariens 1128 that I just sold.

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Paul7

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Re: Ariens 30" Snow Blower -- Subaru or B&S Engine?
Reply #2 Feb 27, 2010 11:10 am

I believe that the stock SX30 Subaru runs at 4000 RPMs while the stock 1450 Series B&S runs at 3600 RPMs. If that translates to a difference in performance then I'd go with the Subaru.

terry434

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Re: Ariens 30" Snow Blower -- Subaru or B&S Engine?
Reply #3 Mar 11, 2010 9:41 pm

The Subaru SX30 looks like a winner! You are correct Paul, 4000 RPMs.

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