We live in a snow belt in northern Michigan. We have a 300' driveway and a 46' x 102' ice rink. I was all set to get the Ariens 1336DLE (13 hp, 36" pro series) until I started looking at the Simplicity P1338E (13 hp, 38" Signature Pro). I liked the Simplicity because it handled and operated (in my opinion) better than the Ariens. I also felt it was made just as good or better than the Ariens. Simplicity is also $500 cheeper.
Til the retailer showed me it I had never heard of Simplicity. Based on what I have heard from neighbors and friends - Ariens was in my mind and that was the only way to go. So . . .
Is there anything else I need to know about these two machines? I am looking for performance, reliability and the $500 is also a smaller factor.
Thanks for your input with your experience with these two brands.
