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

Just noticed that John Deere is putting its brand on a line of snowblowers again. 522E (single stage), 726E, 928E, 1130SE, 1332PE.  http://www.deere.com/en_US/ProductCatalog/HO/category/HO_SNOW.html?tm=ho&link=prod_equip_page

These must be a rebrand of an existing machine.  Any info?

Snowmann wrote:
I took a look at the 928E this weekend. I asked if it was a Simplicity. I was told it was a Briggs and Stratton. If I'm not mistaken, B&S bought Simplicity. I sent an email off to Deere asking who the manufacturers was.  The cost at the dealer was the same as listed on the Deere web site. $1299.00. The Simplicity site has the L1428E listed at $1450.00. I don't know if this is what is really sells for. The closes dealer is an hour away.

The Deere had the 16"x4.8" tires rather than the 15"x5" tire as described on the Simplicity L1428E model. I thought I read that the Simplicity had an electric chute. The Deere chute was not electric.

1) Are there any concerns that this Deere would not live up to the quality of Simplicity?
2) Other than being green, and a few minor changes, is the Deere 928E truly the Simplicity L1428E?

Thanks
Adam

yes its really a simplicity but sells for less it really is a good deal i got mine at lowes 10% off

THIS IS AN EXPRESSED OPINION ONLY SPEAKING IN A FORUM IT IS NOT MEANT TO OR TAKE AWAY FROM A PRODUCT.  YOU ARE VERY BRIGHT MY FRIEND FIRST OF ALL LET ME TELL YOU THAT THEY DON'T MAKE SNOW BLOWERS. I KNOW YOU GO TO THE STORE YOU SEE THE BEAUTIFUL GREEN PAINT AND YOUR MESMORIZED THINKING YOUR BUYING A QUALITY PRODUCT. THIS IS NOT TRUE WITH THE SNOW BLOWER LINE. JOHN DEERE THROUGH THE YEARS HAS SUBBED OUT ITS PRODUCTION OS SNOWBLOWERS TO COMPANIES SUCH AS NOMA. JUST GOOGLE NOMA SNOW BLOWERS UP AND CHECK OUT THE SAME MACHINE. THIS WAS NOT ALL YEARS BUT THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE, I WILL TELL YOU THIS MUCH IT IS MY OPINION YOU GET THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK FROM A SIMPLICITY BRAND BLOWER! IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION I WILL TRY TO ANSWER IT HONESTLY FOR YOU. REMEMBER KNOW YOUR SNOW BLOWER BUY AN EXTRA SET OF SHEAR PINS SPARK PLUG AND BELTS PUT THEM AND THE SERVICE TOOLS NEEDED IN A DESIGNATED ZIPPERED BAG AND TAKE THE WITH YOU WHEN YOU GO OUT WITH YOUR BLOWER.   HIGHWAYMAN