I live in Saskatchewan, Canada and I am looking to upgrade my 16 year old white 10.5 hp/30.5 in snow blower.
I am looking at the Toro 928 ohxe (38801) vs Ariens st28le
In talking to the rep at Home Depot he said he has had customers with oil leaks and oil blow by on the Ariens AX engine from the get go.
The all steel design of the Ariens is a plus but then the Toro has a lifetime warranty on their composite chutes, so pretty much a wash.
The ariens auto turn technology kind of scares me as something that can break - I am partial to the old school paddles that release the wheel you want to turn around.
Does anyone have any details on the reliability of the Ariens auto turn technology and how it works that can put my mind at ease?
Does anyone have any comments between the Toro and Arien engines as I understand both are now made in China as far a reliability and longevity goes?
Thanx!
I am looking at the Toro 928 ohxe (38801) vs Ariens st28le
In talking to the rep at Home Depot he said he has had customers with oil leaks and oil blow by on the Ariens AX engine from the get go.
The all steel design of the Ariens is a plus but then the Toro has a lifetime warranty on their composite chutes, so pretty much a wash.
The ariens auto turn technology kind of scares me as something that can break - I am partial to the old school paddles that release the wheel you want to turn around.
Does anyone have any details on the reliability of the Ariens auto turn technology and how it works that can put my mind at ease?
Does anyone have any comments between the Toro and Arien engines as I understand both are now made in China as far a reliability and longevity goes?
Thanx!