Abby’s Guide > Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) > Discussions > Ariens Platinum ST30DLE or Toro Power Max® 1028OXE Please help!
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tgseaver
Joined: Jan 3, 2011
Points: 4
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Original Message Oct 14, 2011 6:27 am |
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Going back and forth as to which one! Same price, Local dealers that service, like the look of both. Kinda leaning toward the Ariens only cause of the bigger engine 342 vs 305,is that a good reason?,or is 28" Toro a little more nibble to move around. Ariens seem to have more metal and less plastic, see I go back and forth.Please help ! Need to buy soon! Thanks for your suggestions.
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coasteray
El Toro! 1028 LXE
Tecumseh 358cc
10hp
Location: NE Washington State
Joined: Mar 3, 2008
Points: 142
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Reply #34 Oct 26, 2011 5:12 am |
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I find myself intrigued with that Pro 28 with the big 420cc engine, not for bragging rights or for a mythical increase in impeller speed, but simply to be able to properly chew through heavy stuff without slowing down the engine like smaller ones can do. I can't afford it, though. I'm really looking at the Platinum 24 at this point. But the Toro is still pretty cool in its own way, but I can't afford that one, either! Maybe if I come across a good used Toro 1028OXE, well, now, that could change everything. I can't wait to see what I end up with. Maybe Craigslist will turn up something entirely different.
How funny! How prophetic, in fact!! I ended up buying a 2008 Toro 1028LXE just three days later from Craigslist, for only $600. Great condition. Tecumseh 358cc, 10-11 horse. I still love Ariens, but I can't wait to start using my "new" Toro and see how it goes.
 El Toro! 1028 LXE - Tecumseh 358cc 10hp Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
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