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rdcvsmith


Joined: Nov 7, 2005
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Opinions Please: Ariens 926DLE vs. Toro 1028LXE
Original Message   Nov 11, 2005 7:42 pm
Hello and thanks in advance for your thoughts.

I originally had my sites set on the Craftsman 88790 which Consumer Reports had listed as a "best buy" for overall rating with regard to price. After a considerable amount of reading here and at other sites I think I'll pay a little more and stay with one of my local dealers.

I have an Ariens and Toro dealer nearby, one 8 minutes, the other 12 minuets, so availability is easy.

Quality machine that is EASY to handle is my criteria.

I started looking at the Ariens 926LE but salesman really thought I should consider the DLE with the differential. I like the idea of the differential and the trigger to lock them together when needed. The 926DLE looks very nice. I know Ariens makes quality equipment.

Today I looked at the Toro LXE series with the two handle mounted trigger controls to completely disengage either wheel for easy maneuverability. Again, this also looks like a very nice machine (828LXE and 1028LXE identical, one at 8 hp, the other at 10hp. Consumer Reports rated them very well.

One machine use differential as default, and you lock them up when needed.
The other has them locked up as default, and you release one or other when needed.

Two different ways to run a machine. Very interested in hearing thoughts from people that have used one, the other, or both of theses.
-Thanks
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rdcvsmith


Joined: Nov 7, 2005
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Re: Opinions Please: Ariens 926DLE vs. Toro 1028LXE
Reply #6   Nov 16, 2005 10:57 pm
I forgot to mention, price plays into the decision a bit as well, ... though ease of use is primary, the 1028LXE is about $250 lower than the 926DLE and the 828LXE is another $100 cheaper yet.
You do get electric hand warmers on the DLE, all metal construction (for some a plus, others a minus), and 3 year warrenty instead of two (3 is nice) and OHV engine which is a bit more fuel effiecient and mayby a bit more quiet.

but for $200-$300 cheaper the LXE series looks what I leaning toward.

Keep the discussions going !
I'll let you know when it gets delievered!
-Ray
sabesh


"There's too much blood in my alcohol system"

Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Joined: Nov 8, 2005
Points: 22

Re: Opinions Please: Ariens 926DLE vs. Toro 1028LXE
Reply #7   Nov 17, 2005 11:14 am
rdcvsmith: That's odd .. 926DLE, 828LXE & 1028 LXE are all priced very close together over in my area (Mississauga, Ontario, Canada):

Ariens 926DLE: CAD $1929
Toro 828LXE:    CAD $1900
Toro 1028LXE:  CAD $2000

So, price wasn't a factor for me. I chose purely on ease-of-use and features. Cheers, Sabesh

rdcvsmith


Joined: Nov 7, 2005
Points: 3

Re: Opinions Please: Ariens 926DLE vs. Toro 1028LXE
Reply #8   Nov 17, 2005 11:18 pm
Interesting how prices vary in different regions.
Here in Central Connecticut:
(approx.)

Arines 926DLE $1550
Toro 1028LXE $1320
Toro 828LXE $1220

-Ray
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