Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

Ok, now I'm into analysis paralysis:

Understand the gearbox issue- not sure what Toro has a a gearbox- anyone?

Impeller size: Ariens 14" versus Simplicity 12"-Impact?

Impeller blades: Ariens 3 versus Simplicity 4; Impact?

Toro: No shear pins- don't understand how they can do that? obviously not an engineer?

Tecumseh versus B & S: Sounds like a tossup- more torque on B &S, less noise?

THanks

RT

I have my doubts about how "scientific" the comparison between the three snowthrowers shown on the Ariens website is.  So we know the brands, do we know which models, engine HP, engine speed, travel speed, chute angle.  Also the Ariens appears to be starting closer to the camera which will give the impression of added distance.   Add me to the newbee list but I just didn't think the video is a fair comparison.

Assuming both impellers turn at the same RPM and have the same depth then the larger diameter impeller will have about 36% more capacity and eject the snow at about 17% higher speed.

I suspect that there is essentially no difference between 3 and 4 blades.

B&S comes in OHV, Tecumseh is either "L-Head" of OHV. OHV supposedly has more torque than "L-Head". OHV is also supposed to be less noisy. From what Snowman has said the B&S OHV make 50% less noise than the Tecumseh OHV, I think.

Hey Snowman - How can you be 50% quieter? Quiet is no noise, 50% of no noise is still no noise.