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Toro 828LXE

Location: Near Albany, NY
Joined: Jan 12, 2005
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Toro vs Craftsman
Original Message   Jan 14, 2005 10:52 am
Here are the facts I can find:

 

Model    

Toro

Craftsman

 

Price      

$1,294

$1,190

(all taxes, extended warranties included)

Warranty

2 yrs

5 yrs

(both in-home / in-home pickup)

CR rated

# 1

# 4

 

Free wheel steering

Y

Y

 

Horsepower

8 hp

9 hp

 

Wheel Size

15 “

16 “

 

 

Everything else (clearing path, etc) seem equal.  Normally I would jump on the Toro, based on its superior rating, not only for this model, but for many of their other models that have consistently done well in CR ratings.  The only caveat is, in a big storm (15” or more) does anyone think the extra 1 hp of the Craftsman will make a difference.  Two people I work with have Ariens (hard to believe I don’t disclose everything about my life in one post so this fact might shock some people).  One loves his 8.5hp Ariens and says it is more than adequate even in 15” storms, the other disagreed and traded in the 8.5 hp Ariens for an 11hp Ariens.  The “end of the driveway” was the argument for the latter co-worker getting a bigger machine.  Both co-workers say their wives could not use their Ariens due to handling is difficult (especially getting it out and in the garage where the pavement is dry).  So for me, the Ariens is not a product I want to consider.

 

I’m curious as to your opinions specifically about the hp between the Toro and the Craftsman.  Is it necessary to get a bigger machine (I live in upstate NY, but not in Syracuse or Buffalo – near Albany, where we get about 60” year in total snowfall). 


This message was modified Jan 14, 2005 by SnowRemover


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Dave___in___CT


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...decide once...


Location: West-Central Connecticut
Joined: Sep 17, 2002
Points: 3159

Re: Toro vs Craftsman
Reply #31   Jan 15, 2005 10:22 am
Nice post Marshall !

Why not add it to your "Snowblower Questions, please read before posting. TY" post ?

Opps... should be post.... not posy ! LOL...


Dave...
This message was modified Jan 15, 2005 by Dave___in___CT


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Marshall


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Joined: Sep 16, 2002
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Re: Toro vs Craftsman
Reply #32   Jan 15, 2005 1:29 pm
Thanks Richie.

Thanks Dave, that's a good idea. 
Majorxlr8n


Location: Freehold NJ
Joined: Aug 6, 2003
Points: 1092

Re: Toro vs Craftsman
Reply #33   Jan 16, 2005 1:40 am
You could look at this another way - You get to buy a new machine every couple of years instead of being "stuck" with it for 30+ years... Buying NEW OPE is cool & assures a new toy for one to play with...

Marty

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