I'm in the market for a new unit as well. I've pretty much narrowed it down to ariens or husqvarna. My biggest hangup, besides the overall cost of these bastards, is the extra couple hundred dollars for heated handles. I appreciate the feedback from those that have posted.
Walked around central mcclean county for about 8 hours and ended with a 4 man limit plus 4 bonus partridge. At almost 8 years old, Wrigley is finally in her prime as I still had a full battery on the shock collar. She even helped me bag my 3rd rooster without firing a round.