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Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: Help with Snow Thrower Decision

Re: Help with Snow Thrower Decision
#1 Sep 10, 2007 3:25 pm

EdwardoKarochio wrote:

Trying to pick a replacement for my Craftsman single stage snowthrower that I am replacing due to difficult starting and since it is generally inadequate in clearing my drifts,EOD, and heavier accumulations.

Background:

I have an 80ft flat, paved driveway, appx 20ft wide and a bit of side walk to clear. Although NOAA says my average snowfall is 24"/yr, some years we don't seem to get any and other years (such as last year), we get about double that, some times in the 12"-14" range. I live in a windy area where drifts get in the 2' + range. Storage of unit with clearing width to 30" is not a problem.

Choices:

Budget $1000-$1500.

Toro 826LE or 828LXE-I have several good service/dealer locations nearby (price $1099/$1399)

Simplicty L10530E-Having a Simplicity Tractor, I know the dealer fairly well-average as far as service/support (price $1499)

Ariens 824E or 1027LE-Dealer is about 20mile away, don't really know him. (price $999/$1200)

These were the ones I was considering, I see +/- to each. Let me know what you think or if you need more info. Thanks

I just grabbed a Ariens 926DLE - still in the box from last season. Sweet machine...can't wait for the first snow! - I have heard good things about Toro as well. Either brand should last for 30 years easily.

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > Re: How to choose - I am finding different writeups for the same model numbers?

Re: How to choose - I am finding different writeups for the same model numbers?
#2 Sep 6, 2007 7:39 am

Hey I appreciate the reply. I am finding that to be true. My local guy has a 926DLE left over from last year. He is selling it for $1449. I think that is $100 off MSRP. He claimed it was a 2007 model, but I thought 2006 was the last year they made the 926 - maybe he meant 2006 - I will ask for the SN. From what I have read this is a good machine. I have yet to see it in person anywhere. The local place will have to assemble it as well since it is still in the box. I figure now that I am finally getting a snowblower it will never snow again here. :)

Thanks again.

Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions > How to choose - I am finding different writeups for the same model numbers?

How to choose - I am finding different writeups for the same model numbers?
#3 Sep 5, 2007 1:29 pm

Hey guys, new here.

I am trying to research Ariens snowblowers and it seems that the same model # has been used across years, but with different features? Some sites tell me the 926DLE has a cast iron GB, other sites say the Aluminum? I cannot go over $1500 so I have been trying to compare the following since some local dealers have left over stock - which would also help me stay under $1500, but I feel like it is not possible to compare apples to apples here.

Any opinions on these would be helpful - and again if there are differences between the year, please let me know.

926 LE

926DLE

8526DLE

1027LE

9526DLE