Septemeber 28, 2011, Walk-behind snowblowers and lawnmowers will continue to be serviced by John Deere dealerships but new ones will no longer be sold after the existing stock has been sold.  I recommend you look at the Snapper snow throwers if you want a direct match to the existing John Deere’s or look at Craftsman snow blowers if you want the best value in the industry. You can find all my reviews of these snow blowers by going to this page:  2011 Snow Blower Reviews

The 1332PE compares to the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 33 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88835. The Craftsman has all the features of the John Deere Snow Thrower plus a bigger motor, an extended chute,  wider cut, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $500 less.

Specifications:

Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series MAX Engine with 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

John Deere 1332PE

32-inch clearing width
Free hand control for easy chute rotation
Push button 110V electric start standard
Recoil start with large mitten grip
Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns
Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
Cast iron gear case
Steel auger with serrated flighting
Deluxe console and handlebar design
Large chute opening for increased snow capacity
Electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius
Remote chute deflector
Heavy duty, reinforced frame and auger housing
Heated handgrips with two settings
Offset halogen headlight for better visibility
Drift cutters standard
Heavy-duty, heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
4-quart fuel tank
Throttle control
Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
16-inch by 6.5-inch X-Trac tires
2-year consumer warranty, 1-year commercial warranty
This product is CARB compliant
The John Deere Promise is not available on this product
List price: $2,399.00* (U.S.)

*Manufacturer’s suggested price. Taxes, freight, setup, and delivery not included. Optional accessories and attachments not included. Equipment, models and prices may vary by dealer. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions. Offers valid in the United States. Prices in U.S. dollars.

Product features subject to change. Please contact your local dealer for more detailed information.

My Opinion:

The 1332PE has a metal discharge chute and a 4 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine.  In my opinion the Craftsman professional snow blower is a better machine.  The Craftsman is bigger all around, heavier, wider, more power and a better value. This Deere snow blower does have a cast iron auger gearcase and electric chute control.  This Deere snowblower does have a good reputation from the owners, but is it worth an additional $500 over the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 33 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88835?

What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee)

Craftsman has in-home service available for their product. It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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Septemeber 28, 2011, Walk-behind snowblowers and lawnmowers will continue to be serviced by John Deere dealerships but new ones will no longer be sold after the existing stock has been sold.  I recommend you look at the Snapper snow throwers if you want a direct match to the existing John Deere’s or look at Craftsman snow blowers if you want the best value in the industry. You can find all my reviews of these snow blowers by going to this page:  2011 Snow Blower Reviews

The 1130E compares to the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830. The Craftsman has all the features of the John Deere Snow Thrower plus a bigger motor, an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $550 less.

Specifications:

4-cycle OHV Briggs and Stratton Snow Series MAX engine with 15.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

John Deere 1130E

• 30-inch clearing width
• Free hand control for easy chute rotation
• Push button 110V electric start standard
• Recoil start with large mitten grip
• Easy Steer® drive system giving continuous power to both wheels and auto speed adjustment
• Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Cast iron gear case
• Steel auger with serrated flighting
• Deluxe console and handlebar design
• Large chute opening for increased snow capacity
• New dash mounted electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius
• Remote chute deflector
• Heavy duty embossed auger housing
• Heated handgrips with two settings
• Offset halogen headlight for better visibility
• Drift cutters standard
• Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
• 4-quart fuel tank
• Throttle control
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
• 16-inch by 6.5-inch X-Trac tires
• 2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty
• Includes tool box and clear out brush
• This product is CARB compliant
• The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

List price: $1,499.00* (U.S.)

*Manufacturer’s suggested price. Taxes, freight, setup, and delivery not included. Optional accessories and attachments not included. Equipment, models and prices may vary by dealer. Product options and accessories may not be available in all regions. Offers valid in the United States. Prices in U.S. dollars.Product features subject to change. Please contact your local dealer for more detailed information.

My Opinion:

The 1130E has a metal discharge chute and a 4 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine.   From what information I can get from my local John Deere dealer this machine’s “easy steer” is nothing more than a differential instead of power steering.  In my opinion the power steering on Craftsman snow blower is much easier to use on this large of a machine.   This size Deere snowblower has a good reputation from the owners,  but is it worth an additional $550 over the Craftsman Professional 357 cc 30 inch 2 Stage Snow Thrower Model 88830.

What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee)

Craftsman has in-home service available for their product. It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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Septemeber 28, 2011, Walk-behind snowblowers and lawnmowers will continue to be serviced by John Deere dealerships but new ones will no longer be sold after the existing stock has been sold.  I recommend you look at the Snapper snow throwers if you want a direct match to the existing John Deere’s or look at Craftsman snow blowers if you want the best value in the industry. You can find all my reviews of these snow blowers by going to this page:  2011 Snow Blower Reviews

The 928E compares to the Craftsman Model 88791 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering. The Craftsman is wider, has an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a 4-way chute control for a street price of about $400 less.

Specifications:

4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (305cc) with 13.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

• Electric Start
• 13.50 ft-lbs gross torque*
• 305cc
• Fresh Start® fuel cap
• Synthetic oil included
• New push button chute rotation
• Free Hand™ control
• Dash mounted chute deflector control
• Multi-speed drive system, 6 forward & 2 reverse speeds
• Heavy duty cast iron gear case
• Quick release wheel lock
• Halogen headlight
• Heat treated, reversible skid shoes
• 16” X- Trac™ tires
• 28” clearing width
• 21” intake height
• 4 qt. gas tank
• 2 year consumer warranty
The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

My Opinion:

The 928E has a metal discharge chute and a 3 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine. This size Deere snowblower does not  have a good reputation from the owners, particularly because most confuse the “Wheel Lock”  with a differential (It’s nothing more than a wheel release so you can turn the machine).  It is definitely not worth paying an additional $400 over the Craftsman Model 88791.

What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee)

Craftsman has in-home service available for their product. It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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Septemeber 28, 2011, Walk-behind snowblowers and lawnmowers will continue to be serviced by John Deere dealerships but new ones will no longer be sold after the existing stock has been sold.  I recommend you look at the Snapper snow throwers if you want a direct match to the existing John Deere’s or look at Craftsman snow blowers if you want the best value in the industry. You can find all my reviews of these snow blowers by going to this page:  2011 Snow Blower Reviews

The 827E compares to the Craftsman Model 88791 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering. The Craftsman is wider, has an extended chute, power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a larger motor for a street price of about $200 less.

Specifications:

4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (249cc) with 11.50 ft-lbs gross torque power
27-inch clearing width
Free hand control for easy chute rotation
Push button 110V electric start standard
Recoil start with large mitten grip
Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
Aluminized Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
Quick pull knob style wheel differential system
Alumimum gear case
Steel auger with notched flighting
Deluxe console and handlebar design
Remote chute rotation with 190-degree turning radius in only 3.5 turns
Remote chute deflector
Offset halogen headlight for better visibility
Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
3-quart fuel tank
Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
13-inch by 5-inch X-Trac tires
2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty
Includes tool box and clear out brush
This product is CARB compliant
The John Deere Promise is not available on this product
My Opinion:

The 726E has a metal discharge chute and a 3 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine. This size Deere snowblower does have a good reputation from the owners but I’m not sure paying an additional $250 over the Craftsman Model 88791is worth the extra money. What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee) Craftsman has in-home service available for their product. It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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Septemeber 28, 2011, Walk-behind snowblowers and lawnmowers will continue to be serviced by John Deere dealerships but new ones will no longer be sold after the existing stock has been sold.  I recommend you look at the Snapper snow throwers if you want a direct match to the existing John Deere’s or look at Craftsman snow blowers if you want the best value in the industry. You can find all my reviews of these snow blowers by going to this page:  2011 Snow Blower Reviews

The 726E compares to the Craftsman Model 88691 2 Stage Snow Thrower with power steering.  The Craftsman has 4 way chute joystick, extended chute,  power steering, poly-tech glide shoes, and a larger motor for a street price of about $250 less.

Specifications:

4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (205cc) with 9.00 ft-lbs gross torque power, Push button 110V electric start standard, Recoil start with large mitten grip, Aluminized Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
26-inch clearing width
Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds, Pin lock wheel differential system
Alumimum gear case, Steel auger with notched flighting  (Farming term for the auger)
New steel dash with tubular handlebars
Remote chute rotation with 190-degree turning radius in only 3.5 turns
Manual chute deflector
Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
3-quart fuel tank
Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
13-inch by 5-inch X-Trac tires
2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty
Includes tool box and clear out brush
The John Deere Promise is not available on this product

My Opinion:

The 726E has a metal discharge chute and a 3 quart fuel tank, otherwise there is nothing special about this machine.  This size Deere snowblower does have a good reputation from the owners but I’m not sure paying an additional $250 over the Craftsman Model 88691 is worth the extra money.  What is really interesting to me is the Craftsman has a 90 day no questions, return policy…….the John Deere is not eligible for the 30 day John Deere Promise (30 day money back guarantee) Craftsman has in-home service available for their product.  It is unclear from the literature if John Deere will repair your snow blower at your home.

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