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

Looking at this machine.has ariens ax motor. Made by LCT.www.lctusa.com. always had briggs motors.anybody had one of these motors? Service tech gave these motors an 8 out of 10. Machine costs $1200.00 LCT is a usa co. But has motors made in china. Service tech said to summerize use seafoam on motor and let run out of gas. Any replys are great. Thanks!!

Snowmann, what are they doing with the extra 2 ft lbs of torque on this machine vs the 921017 with the Briggs Polar Force engine? Have they increased impeller speed for increased throw? New impeller pulley on the engine output shaft? What aspect of performance is increased with the new engine?