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

I am looking for a 28" monster.  Which is the better unit?

	Simplicity P1728E	Ariens Pro 28
Auger / Impeller
Clearing Width	28	28
Throwing Distance*	45' w/Power Boost™	50'
Intake Height	19.75 in	23.5 in
Auger Style	Serrated Steel	Serrated Steel
Auger Diameter	14	14
Auger Gear Case Material	Cast-Iron	Cast-Iron
Impeller Diameter	12	16
No. of Impeller Blades	4	3
Skid Shoes	Reversible	Reversible
Engine
Make	Briggs & Stratton	Briggs & Stratton
Model	Professional Series™	Ariens Polar Force™
Type	4-Cycle OHV	4-Cycle OHV
Fuel Tank Capacity	0.75 Gal.	1.48 Gal.
Displacement	342 cc	420 cc
Ft.-lbs. Gross Torque	16.5	21
HP	11.5 HP	15 HP
Starter	Electric with Recoil Back-up	Electric with Recoil Back-up
Fuel Cap	Carbon in Cap	Unkown
Chute
Chute Material	4" Steel	Unkown/Steel
Chute Rotation	200° Electric	200° Quick Turn
Chute Deflector Direction Change	Remote	Remote
Drive System
Type	Heavy-Duty Friction Disc-Drive	Disc-O-Matic
Speeds	5 Forward / 2 Reverse	6 Forward/ 2 Reverse
Wheel Lock Release	Easy Turn™	Automatic Traction Control
Tire Size	16" x 4.8"	16" x 4.8"
Tread	X-Trac™	Directional Snow Tread
Handles / Controls
Heated Hand Grips	Standard	Standard
Options
Clear Out Stick	Included	Included
Drift Cutters	Tool-Less Design	Tool-Less Design
Engine Block Heater	Optional	Optional
Headlight	Amber Halogen	Halogen
Dimensions
Weight (lbs.)	255 lbs	318 lbs
Warranty
Consumer	2 Year Limited	3 Year Limited
Commercial	1 Year Limited	1 Year Limited
Retail Price	$2,199	$2,199

Seems like you get a little more for your money with the Ariens.