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mvedepo


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Which one? Ariens Pro 28 or Simplicity P1728E
Original Message   Oct 7, 2011 11:46 pm
I am looking for a 28" monster.  Which is the better unit?


Simplicity P1728E  Ariens Pro 28
Auger / Impeller

Clearing Width  28 28
Throwing Distance*  45' w/Power Boost™  50'
Intake Height  19.75 in 23.5 in
Auger Style  Serrated Steel  Serrated Steel 
Auger Diameter  14 14
Auger Gear Case Material  Cast-Iron  Cast-Iron
Impeller Diameter  12 16
No. of Impeller Blades  4 3
Skid Shoes  Reversible  Reversible
Engine

Make  Briggs & Stratton  Briggs & Stratton 
Model  Professional Series™  Ariens Polar Force™ 
Type  4-Cycle OHV  4-Cycle OHV 
Fuel Tank Capacity  0.75 Gal.  1.48 Gal.
Displacement 342 cc 420 cc
Ft.-lbs. Gross Torque 16.5 21
HP 11.5 HP 15 HP
Starter  Electric with Recoil Back-up  Electric with Recoil Back-up 
Fuel Cap  Carbon in Cap  Unkown
Chute

Chute Material  4" Steel  Unkown/Steel
Chute Rotation  200° Electric  200° Quick Turn
Chute Deflector Direction Change  Remote  Remote
Drive System

Type  Heavy-Duty Friction Disc-Drive  Disc-O-Matic
Speeds  5 Forward / 2 Reverse  6 Forward/ 2 Reverse
Wheel Lock Release  Easy Turn™  Automatic Traction Control 
Tire Size  16" x 4.8"  16" x 4.8"
Tread  X-Trac™  Directional Snow Tread 
Handles / Controls

Heated Hand Grips  Standard  Standard
Options

Clear Out Stick  Included  Included
Drift Cutters  Tool-Less Design  Tool-Less Design 
Engine Block Heater  Optional  Optional 
Headlight  Amber Halogen  Halogen
Dimensions

Weight (lbs.)  255 lbs 318 lbs
Warranty

Consumer  2 Year Limited  3 Year Limited 
Commercial  1 Year Limited  1 Year Limited 
Retail Price $2,199 $2,199

Seems like you get a little more for your money with the Ariens.
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