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wishbone


Born to Blow

Location: New Brunswick , Canada
Joined: Jan 6, 2006
Points: 6

new 926DLE or Honda7hptrac model electric start
Original Message   Jan 6, 2006 3:34 pm
First of all let me say thanks to all the regulars on this site for taking the time to give their valued information on the many different types of snowblower situations we find ourselves in.  Great job to all.

After seeing both machines but not using either my gut feeling is that the Arien926DLE is more of a rugged machine than the Honda.  Heavy gauge steel, large impellers, bigger augers, the list goes on and on.  My question is why are the Honda's more $$.  Is it because of the transmission?  That is the only thing I can think of?

I have been blowing snow for 10 years on a Craftsman, 8hp, 28"cut....   1978!!  Just changed the two belts and the impeller bearing but didn't get to the bearing quick enough.  The shaft has been worn down considerably where it goes though the bearing.  The impeller is still banging a bit on the box but no where near as bad as it was before.  (I thought if I ignored it perhaps it would go away)  I don't think that there are too many storms left in the old baby.  So have to pick one of the above.  Was all excited about the Honda until I visited the Arien dealer this morning.  Now.... I am all orange!!!

Thanks for any advice.

Jon

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toolpig


Joined: Nov 12, 2005
Points: 53

Re: new 926DLE or Honda7hptrac model electric start
Reply #9   Jan 7, 2006 12:11 pm
Wishbone,

Couldn't help but notice your from NB.  There is a spot in Napan called Bremner Farms. You can get a 11.5hp LE Ariens for 2000$ taxes in if you pay cash or visa.

Ariens 11528 snowthrower, Craftsman 18hp lawn tractor, Craftsman 5hp lawn mower, Craftsman 4.25hp pressure washer, Stihl BG55 leaf blower and vac, Stihl SH26 string trimmer, Husqvarna 365 special Chainsaw, Husqvarna 254XP chainsaw.
wishbone


Born to Blow

Location: New Brunswick , Canada
Joined: Jan 6, 2006
Points: 6

Re: new 926DLE or Honda7hptrac model electric start
Reply #10   Jan 7, 2006 1:48 pm
Good eye Toolpig!!  I will check it out for sure.  (owe you a tool of your choice)

Jon

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