Eric:
I think my unit is the same as yours with the exception of the quick disconnect differential. I have been happy with mine up to this point. I also checked around pretty extensively and found the same things as Eric did. I never found anyone dislike the Ariens. The Husqvarna stuff is made by AYP whose parent company is Eureka. There was a recent change to the company that I am not sure about. AYP makes craftsman, yardman, etc. The lawn tractors were the same up til this year also I believe. Same tractor but different paint.
Another word of advice. Check your local power equipment dealer. You can avoid some assembly issues with the big box stores. I got my lawn tractor from a dealer and haven't had any problems. My snowblower was from HD and I basically had to reassemble it to make it right. I am anal though.
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