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Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Original Message   Jan 18, 2005 5:09 pm
 Folks,

         You, who have the Ariens 11528LE, how would you rate them?

As good or better than Toro or  Simplicity. Please give me your thoughts.

                        Fred 

Husqvarna STE927(11.5HP) snowblower,  MTD Pro Series 18/42 Lawnmower, MTD 6.5 HP  Self Prop Lawn Mower,  Weedeater 1500 Blower, Web Gensis  2000 
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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #9   Jan 18, 2005 7:58 pm
Thanks Chuck.

I guess I'm getting a little soft thinking that your beast is heavy. I'm sure it beats the shovel though. It looks like one of those deals that blows up over Carolina and moves up toward you, might get to you by Monday or so. That's if you can believe the weatherman.
TheBuck101


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #10   Jan 18, 2005 9:39 pm
I looked at the 11528LE & 926DLE

I went with the 926DLE because of the Cast Iron Gear case & Lock out Diff.

I have a 30 + yr old 824 with a cast gear case & lock out & it still runs great.

I just thought it was time to get a new one. I think I make a real good choice with the 926 DLE

Just my 2 cent's

Brent

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Marshall


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #11   Jan 18, 2005 9:45 pm
Buck, what kind of boat did you run?
faithfulFrank


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #12   Jan 18, 2005 10:09 pm
I think I like the DLE series so much, I'd go with the 9hp DLE for roughly the same price as the 11hp LE, but either one would make an owner proud.
I have a DLE, and like the free wheel  steering very much.......it makes all the difference in the world.

Frank D.

Ariens 1332DLE Pro, Exmark 52" HP ZTR, Gardian Generac generator, Shindiawa T230  Excell/Honda PW, Craftsman rototiller, Favorite IPE- My Mac + Ipod- No Windoze for me!
Jonathan


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #13   Jan 19, 2005 5:56 am
My Ariens 11528LE is the first snowblower I have ever used or owned so I have nothing to compare it to. I had some problems early on that were related to the dealer not doing the initial belt run in but those appear to have been solved. I have had to experiment with the skids to deal with my gravel drive. I have put 4.5 hours on the machine removing a few 3-5" snowfalls and it has performed flawlessly and up to my expectations.

2004 Ariens 11528LE, Troybilt Horse "Big Red" Tiller (original), Troybilt Tuffy Tiller (original), Sears LT1000 mower, Lawn Boy 7073 21" mower, Stihl FS55 RC trimmer, Poulan Countervibe 3400 chainsaw
Richie


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #14   Jan 19, 2005 11:35 am

I think people should be a bit more careful in their descriptions of snowblower construction.  I don’t want to get caught up in what may be considered splitting hairs, but what is being referred to as plastic chutes, which lends the impression of being cheaply made, is actually rigid POLYETHYLENE, at least on a Toro.  Polyethylene of the proper thickness or grade, like on the Toro, was NOT used in place of steel to be cheap.  Toro has done a great deal of R&D in this area. 

Rigid polyethylene does not rust or corrode like steel and is a natural slippery surface when wet.  The result makes for a free flowing chute that also reduces clogging issues. Removing rust and corrosion from the equation allows for a much more free flowing discharge, which is just another piece of the puzzle playing a part in throw distance and efficiency of the machine.  Rust and corrosion is drag and slows down discharge.

 How many of you, like me, dislike the fact your metal chutes are always rusted or simply remove and paint them each year to keep them fresh looking and smooth?  I used to hate having to spray my rusted chute each and every time prior to clearing my driveway.  All of Toro’s two-stage machines have the heavy-duty polyethylene chute, which eliminates the need to spray them with silicone or other lubricants, and they stay looking great

There are some brands, in my opinion, that use a softer or more flexible type of material for their discharge chutes, perhaps even a cheaper grade.  They flex a bit too much for my taste rather than the more rigid type.  They also gave me the impression they could be damaged or fail easily.  This is what made me consider a different brand snowblower than what I had originally intended to purchase. 

Toro has done a great deal of R&D to raise the bar another notch.  A think a bit more objectivity is in order here.


Richie
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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #15   Jan 19, 2005 2:30 pm
I like my Ariens 926 DLE.  Is your friend very strong?  If not, maybe the 926 DLE with easy turning is in order. 

Ariens 926 DLE Professional; Toro S200; Craftsman LT1000, Echo ES-230;

TheBuck101


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #16   Jan 19, 2005 9:52 pm
Marshall

I drove in the 280 Class Imboard Hydro plane

The Boat was a Ron Jones Hydro Named     The Buccaneer E101.

Doubble world record holder 115 MPH stright. away record / 86 MPH compition record

National Hi Point champ 3 time's

National Champ 2 times

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Marshall


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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #17   Jan 19, 2005 10:07 pm
TheBuck101 wrote:
Marshall

I drove in the 280 Class Imboard Hydro plane

The Boat was a Ron Jones Hydro Named     The Buccaneer E101.

Doubble world record holder 115 MPH stright. away record / 86 MPH compition record

National Hi Point champ 3 time's

National Champ 2 times


Buck, that's great. I would like to drive one someday, holding out hope!  

I have never been 115 MPH on the water. I have though run 98 MPH in a 20ft Shadow, tunnel vee bass boat down the Mississippi in a timed race. In that boat it seemed like 208.    I don't think I could repeat that today, my nerves are not what they use to be. But, the upside is, my common sense has improved.
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Re: Wanted your Opinions on The Ariens 11528LE Snow Blower
Reply #18   Jan 20, 2005 8:29 am
Marshall wrote:
I don't think I could repeat that today, my nerves are not what they use to be. But, the upside is, my common sense has improved.

Thats probably why you're still with us today!!
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