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kankan5
Joined: Sep 20, 2010
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Ariens Snow Blower: Subaru 169cc or LCT 208cc?
Original Message Sep 20, 2010 10:17 am |
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I decided to go with Ariens 22" (need something compact) --- now I am confused by the two different engines ---
920012 - LCT 208cc (Never heard of) 920013 - Subaru 169cc (No headlight included)
Any info to make this decision less painful would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks - Kelly
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kankan5
Joined: Sep 20, 2010
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Re: Ariens Snow Blower: Subaru 169cc or LCT 208cc?
Reply #3 Sep 21, 2010 10:58 am |
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Thanks guys for your advice! My snow shovel doesn't have a headlight so that shouldn't be the deciding factor --- Any ideas on how to transport -- using a 1.25 hitch on a Ford Explorer -- I would like to be able to use my new snow blower at my mother in laws. Thanks again - Kelly
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Snowmann
Joined: Dec 3, 2003
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Re: Ariens Snow Blower: Subaru 169cc or LCT 208cc?
Reply #5 Sep 21, 2010 12:02 pm |
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Go with the Subaru, the LCT engine is a very cheap Chinese engine. I read about many having fuel and oil leaks. I love Subaru engine engines. I have a Snap-on air compressor with one on in it. It has electric start and a cord. It runs very quiet and smooth. I haven't had not even a hent of trouble with it. I'm going to get one for my Snow blower if my Techumseh ever dies.
This is unfounded stereotyping. You may be referring to Chinese clone engines in general, in which case this may be true (Toro has a Loncin under recall). Some folks think there is one manufacturer in China churning out all these different brands (Greyhound, Loncin, Ducar, Lifan, LCT). This is certainly not the case. There are hundreds of manufacturers of "clone" style engines. LCT is the "Cadillac" of these types of engines and the warranty rate is extremely low. While both of these engines would qualify as "industrial" grade (re: not consumer grade) from a duty cycle standpoint, the Subaru is still the better engine. The LCT will be more powerful however. The power density of this engine is 5%-20% higher than the equivalent Briggs and other "clone" style engines respectively. A Subaru SX21 will outpower the LCT, but not the SX17. If you want a piece of mind for reliability, get the Subaru. It is the epitomy of reliability. If the headlight and a little extra power sound nice, get the LCT/Ariens engine. It will be very reliable as well when compared to Briggs, Tecumseh, etc., but the Subaru is the gold standard. PK
This message was modified Sep 21, 2010 by Snowmann
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kankan5
Joined: Sep 20, 2010
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Re: Ariens Snow Blower: Subaru 169cc or LCT 208cc?
Reply #6 Sep 21, 2010 2:46 pm |
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The Subaru is an SX17 -- as long as it performs and is reliable -- I'm leaning towards that one.
Its very confusing when you don't know a thing about engines.
Thanks - Kelly
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