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Guinness
Joined: Nov 12, 2009
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Simplicity P1628e vs Toro 1128OXE vs Ariens Pro 28
Original Message Nov 12, 2009 3:42 pm |
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Hi, I am looking to purchase a new snowblower in about a week, and have narrowed it down to these 3, though its not going to be an easy decision. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The Ariens has the automatic differential which seems very nice, though it seems to have a different engine than the other 2 (not a Snowmax engine, I don't know what the difference is)? The Toro has a nice chute joystick and seems well balanced. No heated hand grips. Do the wheel releases on the Toro or Simplicity have any chance of icing up? I like the Simplicity's strong frame, and the electric chute is nice too. One wheel release vs Toro's 2? Anything I should consider when looking at these 3? The 24" Simplicity also looked really nice, just from a smaller more manageable size point of view. Thanks
This message was modified Nov 12, 2009 by Guinness
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Guinness
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Re: Simplicity P1628e vs Toro 1128OXE vs Ariens Pro 28
Reply #10 Nov 13, 2009 11:57 am |
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Borat, Yes, the 24" was the professional model.
I am willing to spend around $2,000, which all these machines are. The 28" Simplicity is the most (about , then the Toro and Ariens are about the same. I do like the idea of the cast iron sleeve, but I suppose its not a deal breaker. I live in Mass, and have a two car driveway, about 150' long. I do get a huge amount of snow at the end of the driveway, which is why I am leaning toward the 28" machines. I plan to keep it in either the garage, or shed. If I keep it in the shed it is about 250' away, over grass and up a ramp so I do know if that makes any difference or not. I do have a few walkways around the house that I would probably keep clear too.
Are there any con's to the Toro and Simplicity wheel unlock mechanisms? If I pull the two Toro triggers to unlock both drive wheels, spin it around then release the triggers to engage the drive is there potential for long term wear? If I am going up an icy ramp to the shed is there a benefit to either the locked two wheel drive for the Toro and Simp. or the differential on the Ariens?
Man this is going to be a tough decision, but I need to make it soon before the snow flys :)
Thanks everyone for your help.
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RuhiA
Joined: Nov 10, 2009
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Re: Simplicity P1628e vs Toro 1128OXE vs Ariens Pro 28
Reply #12 Nov 13, 2009 1:21 pm |
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When you decide on a machine and make your purchase, I suggest you do a little extra prep work when you get it home. There's plenty of advice here on easy but important things to look for and do if the dealer missed them.
Any pointers by any chance where to find this sort of info. I tried some search with no luck. My 828OXE is 'bout to be delivered so I'd like to go over before putting to use. Thanks. Ruhi
This message was modified Nov 13, 2009 by RuhiA
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Guinness
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Re: Simplicity P1628e vs Toro 1128OXE vs Ariens Pro 28
Reply #13 Nov 13, 2009 2:42 pm |
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I really like the 24" bucket, but I am leaning towards the 28 because of the increased power ( i know its only 14.50 to 15.50 increase in torque), but the displacement goes from 305 to 342cc. I am wondering if the larger displacement will be better in the longer run.
Has anybody been having trouble with the electric chute? I wonder what the price is from Simplicity for the motor. ( I would probably buy one or two to keep for the long haul in case they stop making them).
The Toro might be nice with the "power steering" but I wonder how that actually works in the field. Simplicity just does one wheel, so I guess only power steering to the right?
I will go over the unit and check bolts, grease, etc.. I have a tube of the Mobil 1 synthetic grease that I use on my lawn tractor which works well.
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