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Re: 1st snowblower
#1 Nov 6, 2009 1:44 pm |
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There are some other differences between a Simplicity 9528 and the machines you've listed.<BR><BR>9528 has a 4 blade impeller, easy turn, one had operation capability, snow max engine, bigger wheels, and weighs 255 lbs. The 26" Ariens is 228 lbs. That's 27 lbs. lighter. The Toro is even lighter at 222 lbs. The difference in weight tells me that we're not just looking at gizmos, there are obviously structural differences between the the classes of machines. I don't have all the machines available for me to measure shaft thickness, chassis steel thickness nor the thickness of impeller and auger components. However, just by comparing weights, I would venture to guess that some of the above features are probably not the same specs as the heavier machines. <BR><BR>For what they are, the machines you've listed are not bad machines. I just don't think they'd be up to the task as well as the larger frame machines under very difficult circumstances. I will say that the prices aren't bad either. Other than the Toro.
About this post, you're comparing apples and oranges. You're comparing a 28" Simplicity unit with a 9.5hp (1350 series) engine to smaller units with Briggs 249cc engines (the engines themselves are a full 20lb lighter than the 1350+ series engines). The Ariens you're referring to is also a 24", not 26". With like engines and housing widths, these units are all within a few pounds of each other. Lastly, while the published dry weight of the Simplicity 9528 is 255lbs, it's actual dry weight is 247lbs. It's not uncommon for published numbers like this to be inaccurate. MTD and Husqvarna are notorious for such innaccuracy. In the end, with weights this close, it reveals little about product durability.
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Re: 1st snowblower
#2 Nov 6, 2009 10:45 am |
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does anybody know for sure if the JD 1130 is a true simplicity or does it have some murray mixed in?
The "Large" Simplicity platform and it's derivatives (JD 1130 is one of them) have significant Murray based DNA (frame, traction driveline, handlebars, belt drives, auger and traction clutch systems). The blower head is the only legacy Simplicity assembly. You can compare part's manuals online to confirm this. The "Large" platform Simplicity was the first compromise made with their snow products after Briggs acquired them in 2005. There are a few folks on this forum that are happy with them, but the fact is they are not of the same grade as competitive premium units.
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Re: Toro Snow Blower single stage-buy 221E E/S or 221QE E/S? Or Ariens 2-stage?
#3 Oct 23, 2009 4:50 pm |
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Actually, the 205cc 900 series Briggs is significantly more powerful than the 195cc Tecumseh SA/SP L-heads and the Tecumseh 195cc OHV's (even the OH195SP series). Briggs at one time had marketed this engine at up to 8hp with a steel cam (a stretch). The former ratings for the 800 and 900 series Briggs were 5.5hp and 7.5hp before they went to the torque power rating system.
The "extra" power now used on the Ariens Compact series (900 series engine) has been fully utilized with more efficient impellers (freeze resistant, low inertia, with channel-style cupped blades), higher imepeller speeds (10% higher), and better flowing chutes (taller, high trajectory, gradual curvature). That said, it will greatly outperform the 5520. I wouldn't hesistate to use this machine in heavy snow.
Still, I'd pay the extra $50 to get the Subaru SX17 instead (920010). Similar power to the Briggs, "Hemi" style Pent-roof head, smoother and quieter in a Swiss-watch-like OHC package.
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Re: Steering Options
#4 Oct 16, 2009 8:47 am |
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Ariens has the Automatic Traction Control that you're referring to in 24" and 30" models at $1299 and $1599 (Deluxe Platinum Series). The 30" model has the 1650 series engine.
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Re: Ariens #526025: 8.5-11.5 Belt Improvement Kit
#5 Oct 14, 2009 5:25 pm |
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FYI,
This 52602500 kit isn't the one you're referring to.
The dual auger belt accessory kit you are referring to is 72600700 for the 8.5 to 11.5hp Tecumseh models (and Briggs equipped 926,XXX models with single belt auger drives) and 72600800 for the 13hp Tecumseh models. It's priced in the $35 range and fairly easy to install. This would be for 2005 and 2006 model 926,XXX machines. This became standard equipment on all 926,XXX and 921,XXX machines in 2007. A nice feature for sure.
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