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

I asked about a week ago for suggestions on Ariens or Toro. I went to look at another Toro dealer today who also sells Simplicity. They only carry the Pro series. Well the P1524E is a very nice machine but it $1750 compared to around 1400 for the Ariens or Toro.$350 more over the life of a blower is not much. I had my Ariens 824 for 28 years. I like everything about the machine except I am not sure about the chute motor. My blower is kept in an unheated shed. Should I have any concerns? Someone said in an earlier thred that they have had one for two years with no problems. I just don't want to spend $125 every couple of years for a new motor.

I need to choose soon before someone on here makes me look at the Honda's and then I will go completely broke. Funny thing is when I first decided to get a new blower this year I figured around $700. Then 1400 now 1750. Get me out of here.

Thanks Ivan

The Simplicity dealer in my area only sells the Pro model. I have only seen the Deers at Lowels and I want to buy from a real dealer although in 28 years with my Ariens it only went in one time for service.

As far as putting the blower in a garage, It's a detached garage and my wife's Honda Pilot is about all that will fit in there.