Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Right now, Simplicity makes the best American made snowblowers. Specifically the Signature Pro. The overall design of that unit has stayed the same since the early 80's. They all use Briggs, because their owned by Briggs now and their still cheaper than a honda but neck and neck with them. This is coming from someone who has used several different brand blowers. The signature Pro does not get wet inside the gearbox and slip, Ariens has had problems with that lately. The signature pro has trigger release easy turn, its better than auto turn because it is locked when going straight, on Ariens they don't lock and have a tendency to veer one way. Ariens says use poly skids to deal with it. Using a machine commercially, I need steel, poly will be worn out in one storm. The overall stance and build on the frame of simplicity is stronger. Look at the way their built. Ariens used to be a close competitor, but a design that was started in the early 80's and is still that way today wins, its Simplicity. Theirs never been a reason to mess with that design because it was engineered so well. Simplicity still uses a 4 blade impeller, it makes a difference.
I have an older Ariens that my dad picked up used from all auction sale 20 years ago. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as the new machines, but it runs great and throws snow about a mile.
I always store my equipment w treated fuel in the carb (I never shut the fuel off and run them dry) It keeps all the gaskets and little rubber bits hydrated so they don't dry up and then upon first start, swell up and not seal correctly. Never had a problem, but I usually store for a 4-6 months at most, typically it's even less because if I notice something hasn't been started in awhile I'll fire it up just to get fuel circulating and then store it again if I need to. Always keep a full tank of treated fuel, keeps out condensation forming due to temperature changes in the shop. I'll even start up my old stand up jetskis in the middle of winter at least once just to get things moving, helps me keep my batteries fresh as well.
I have also read that treated fuel is only good for maybe 3 months? Winter is longer than that, and so is the summer. So is it just as easy as re-treating the fuel half way through the season or not?
jay b I have done the same thing for years at the recommendation of my repair shop who told me verbatim what you said. In 1999 I bought one of troybilts last series before they went to all cheap plastic construction and its built like a tank. I drain the old gas in october then refill with fresh treated gas. Then change oil and lube everything I can and fire it up. While we usually don't get a lot of snow in southern ohio, the day before a snowstorm IS NOT the time to go start it to make sure it works. Usually the snow we get is very heavy and there is no way I can move it with bilat hip replacements using a snow shovel. Plus I work at a level 1 trauma center and I have to be able to get out. That thing is a back saver and a lifesaver and I maintain it meticulously and keep it in my garage.
Old Aaron stuff is good the newer Aaron's is junk. I've had the tracks machines before I got rid of it it was too hard to get in and out of truck and move around. They're good if you leave it at one location and pull it out of the garage. If you need traction that bad just put a set of chains on the wheels. Just go Honda get what you pay for.
I’ve got a 1995 yard machines two stage blower, I always run it out of fuel carburetor and tank, change oil every year, spark plug every two years, always takes two pulls to start up and runs with plenty of power. Just proves that if you take care of your equipment, it’ll take care of you.
All our guys run Simplicity 1022s for sidewalks. They've been used in 12-15inches of heavy snow and still chuck it 25-30 feet at almost walking speed. Super impressed with them for what they are!
I have a Noma, for over 25 years and clean a lot of snow . the key to having a good dependable machine is to maintain it like the manufacturer recommends, I haven't changed one part since I bought it, most people abuse their equipment and blame the product.
I live in Western Newfoundland, we get 16 feet of snow per year. If you can beg borrow or steal the extra money, get a Honda. I have an HSS928 and it's incredible in the worst conditions. Can't say enough good things about it, no matter what the plow pushes up the Honda just knocks it down. My only regret is not buying the damn thing years ago.
Honda makes some really nice stuff, not sure if they still make them but they used to make a 4WD lawn tractor too which I heard were great machines, just expensive in the initial purchase.
I have a 20+ year old Honda snowblower, HS828 with tracks. Should be mandatory where I live. 250+ inches of snow a year, you are out doing the driveway 3 times a day sometimes. Wish I would've started with the Honda and stuck with it since.
@@getin3949 tracks are the only way to go, and you'll like the leveling lever if your driveway has grass and gravel. You can easily set the exact height of the cut so that it's not cutting sods just blowing snow. I do a path to my neighbours shed for him across his lawn. Works great, and doesn't tear up the lawn.
Somthing id like to see is atv plows and wether they can be practical for companys, such as in between posts near buildings and walk ways.keep in mind you can get hydraulic systems with a V-plow, aside from pull plows and manual/winch operated ones. Toro grand stand with blade would be cool too 🤷♂️
Went to Home Depot today and walked past the blowers and let me tell you, ariens blowers are the only ones left that are built with metal and real welds All the other big 2 stages I saw had plastic chutes, unreal
Simplicity still makes a good solid blower and uses Briggs engines they own Briggs , imo nothing beats a commercial toro 2 stage bullet proof and moves the snow way better then ariens
Certain cub..not Home Depot models and hd toros have steel shoots. Some were just smart enough to put same parts on all models. Wouldnt call toros Bulletproof. My new 1028 hd is a lemon i swear..lol
I live in Maine (plenty of snow and cold).. I bought a Toro Power Shift 624 in 1980 and I still use it every storm.. I also bought an Ariens lawnmower in 1980, 15 years ago I thought I blew the engine as oil ran out on the deck,, I pushed it out back and went and bought a Honda.. Anyway after sitting outside in the rain and snow for 15 years I noticed that the dipstick tube was pulled out (that was the reason for the oil spill and not a blown engine).. I drained the water and oil out added fresh oil and on the 15 year old gas it started and ran on the first pull.. I ran it several times for 10 to 15 minutes and changed the oil (about 3-4 times).. I is back in service.. I have always used non-ehanol gas in all my small engines.. Once in a while I will add 1 or 2 cap of Marvel Mystery Oil to the fuel - mostly on first run coming out of seasonal storage..
Nice Ariens commercial. I have a honda and it kicks butt. I've had it for 8 years now and it still starts like brand new. By the way I live in Manitoba Canada and we get minus 40.
I've got a Honda snowblower on tracks that will be 28 years old, still works well and I wouldn't get one without tracks. Ran mine up stairs all the time to clear a landing in the middle of a wide set of stairs.
Hey. How about the telling us about what type of cold gear you wear. Especially your boots and gloves. Keeping our feet warm and our hands protected means a lot to us guys who need to be out there on these cold days ahead.
A man‘s man blowers, especially for long driveways and parking lots. Honda HS828 and HSS928A (both track models) truly. My 828 went for 23 yrs. of service, never used stabilizer, full tank for storage and always started within 2 pulls. Bought the 928 3 yrs ago, we’ll see in 20 yrs if it’s still going.
You could feel that dudes💦stress right thru the screen every time he was asked a question! Lmao, he’s probably a website tech for them and has never used one.🤘🏽
hmm.. no steering triggers? anybody do a snowblower w/ zero turn maneuverability and a Sulky? Old School Gravely walk behind mowers (60's?) with a one wheel roller skate to haul the driver's fat ass is called a Sulky. Turning a Big Boy snowblower even with steering can be challenging, with Tracks even harder.
What I would like to see if you went to the gie Expo I like to see snow removal equipment there seems like every TH-camr does their brand of lawn mowers that they're using and that's it very little data on available equipment for different people that like to use different brands just an FYI.
For some strange reason, you can't purchase the Platinum 28 SHO with wheels, only tracks. That's odd, because you can get wheels on the 24 and 30 inch version of the same model.
I wouldn't buy anything but an Ariens. Have had two in 40 years and never let me down. My Pro model for the last 6-7 NY winters can throw my snow on my neighbor's roof. I'm old and beat up and I need a snowblower that actually works.
Lmao at 11:40 I lost it! Unbelievable it started up first pull! Sold. Lol the dude was like yeah duh! Lol great video Stan thanks for your efforts brother.
Does Ariens use a real transmission gear box, my 45 year craftsman had a real transmission, my replacement snowblower, unbeknownst to me when I bought it came with a cheap “friction wheel” substitute for a transmission. I have a 400 foot, 9 degree driveway and that junk friction wheel seems to always crap out at the bottom of my driveway. Looking for a new blower what do you recommend, thanks, Marcus
In 1993 here we got a blizzard on Friday March 13th where we got in the town I live in Williamsburg Kentucky it snowed 56in in 48 hours and it also was the that was the largest single snowstorm in history here as far as we was keeping up with it but that wasn't all it snowed another 11 and 1/2 inches over the next 7 days and by April 1st it was 80° and the rivers were all flooded
Ariens makes the engine? Yeah right...that means its a Chinese made engine (Probably Loncin) and all the engine parts needs to be bought through Ariens Versus buying a blower with a Briggs or Honda engine. I miss the old Tecumseh Snow King Engines. Some of the best snow blower engines ever made.
Why is it called winterizing it when you are using it in the winter!!! Lol. I have a Husqvarna 2 stage and it runs amazing. I’ve owned for 3 years and never winterized mine due to the fact that I never know when will be the last time it is used and by spring time I’m busy doing others things. It gets pushed in the corner of garage (out of sight out of mind) All I do is just shut fuel off and let it run out of fuel each time And it always starts by second pull.
I have a three stage. The guy doesn't know what he is talking about. The three feeds snow from both sides to the middle double impellers. It eats more snow with one gulp ! It is specially designed to handle heavy snow, including plow drifts. It just automatically shifts down to focus more power to both the augers, and impellers !
Please stop comparing Ariens and Honda. I have a 17 year old Professional Ariens and its a beast. I am sure Honda makes a great machine but lets be honest they cost a kings ransom. The only major issue I have ever had was not the machines but mice that ate everything rubber. If you can afford a Honda I am sure its a great unit for about half the money I have been clearing on average 150 inches of snow on a 500 foot long driveway for 17 year, It runs just as good as the day I purchased it. I do grease and change the oil and add fuel stabilizer.
I did some more reading on LCT engines and didn't like what I found, the fact that they appear to be China Honda knockoffs doesn't bother me, but for some reason they seem to feel the need to make it appear they are a genuine USA company by using terms like "engineered in the USA" and avoiding any mention of country of origin.
The cub cadet and troy built 3 stage snowblowers have the center disk that is made to chew up big chunks of ice so it will feed into the chute. It is good for doing the end of your drive where the plows deposit all the big chunks of salty ice in your freshly plowed driveway. Sorry to say the 3 stage does NOT do good in thick wet snow and only clogs up the machine. At this point in time my opinion on 3 stage blowers is that it is just a gimmick.
Once again, the guy's talking about a walk behind snow thrower when he's got that beautiful bobcat with a front loader. I call fake. Follw him if you want, but this guy is a sham.
I have Troy-Bilt, Deere and some Kubota on the heavier end of things. I DO like the (relatively) easy replacement of the impeller on the single stage blower even though I don't HAVE a single stage , yet that is. I may look at one for the deck and a few other areas where a 2-stage or plow would be overkill.
I started buying Honda power equipment from weed eaters to mowers and never looked back. Once the Toro Briggs and Stration snowblower gives up the ghost ir will be replaced with a Honda model. Reliable and no downtime with Honda.
You know where Allie over in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky we will go two or three Winters and not get very much snow at all and just have wet and cold and then we will get four or five Winters in a row where it snows like crazy we get like arctix snow sometimes but I mean investing in snow removal equipment is a waste of money here until you need it
Its just slightly used, of course it start on the first pull ! By the way the gas left in the engine is only a problem, if there is water in it, and its often due to the adding of ethanol or snow/ice/water that fall in the tank when opening the gas cap. Unless you don't use it for many many years. Then the trick was quick-start spray can. Never used it myself, but i seen my dad and grandfather start dirty old rusted engines. (owner of an aproximatively 15 to 20 years old Snow Blower that still work, even if i never checked the oil and its loosing some bolts each year)
Hey Stan, I was wondering if you would do a review video for Ariens Power Brushers for snow removal or just using a power brush for snow removal in general?
I remember that snow storm, my girlfriend went into labor during that. We didn't have a snow blower so we had to borrow a tractor from our neighbor to plow our driveway so we could get to Brainerd. He was born April 2nd.
I see at the end of the video you use the snow plow snow shovel. I started using them last year. Fastest way to clear 50-60 ft residential drives with 2-4 in. 2 guys with 4 foot wide shovels can clear a drive in under 5 min. They are also great for quickly tidying up drives. I love your videos.
Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Snowblower review with no snow? Makes no sense! It's like comparing lawn mowers on pavement.
lol...
I do have to say the guy from aierens doesnt really know what hes talking about
What makes it professional......ummm I dont know the cup holder
Right now, Simplicity makes the best American made snowblowers. Specifically the Signature Pro. The overall design of that unit has stayed the same since the early 80's. They all use Briggs, because their owned by Briggs now and their still cheaper than a honda but neck and neck with them. This is coming from someone who has used several different brand blowers. The signature Pro does not get wet inside the gearbox and slip, Ariens has had problems with that lately. The signature pro has trigger release easy turn, its better than auto turn because it is locked when going straight, on Ariens they don't lock and have a tendency to veer one way. Ariens says use poly skids to deal with it. Using a machine commercially, I need steel, poly will be worn out in one storm. The overall stance and build on the frame of simplicity is stronger. Look at the way their built. Ariens used to be a close competitor, but a design that was started in the early 80's and is still that way today wins, its Simplicity. Theirs never been a reason to mess with that design because it was engineered so well. Simplicity still uses a 4 blade impeller, it makes a difference.
lights, would love to see light bars, strobe lights ect
Lol. I remember when I was a kid. Stages meant hiw many front augers. Now the impeller is a stage. Marketing Wankateirs win again! Lol
I have an older Ariens that my dad picked up used from all auction sale 20 years ago. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as the new machines, but it runs great and throws snow about a mile.
On older Troy Bilt the markings are in Egyptian hieroglyphs
Honda makes the best snow blowers. I have one hs828 that's 25 years old and one hs928 that's almost 20 years old used commercially
Pretty good idea next time my truck needs work I'll just challenge my mechanic too fix it
That sales man needs to work on his power cleans so it doesn't look like much effort to get that single stage into the truck. :D haha
In New England dual stage is a must
Where aren’t you?
You should name her your Redheaded Snow Job
I always store my equipment w treated fuel in the carb (I never shut the fuel off and run them dry) It keeps all the gaskets and little rubber bits hydrated so they don't dry up and then upon first start, swell up and not seal correctly. Never had a problem, but I usually store for a 4-6 months at most, typically it's even less because if I notice something hasn't been started in awhile I'll fire it up just to get fuel circulating and then store it again if I need to. Always keep a full tank of treated fuel, keeps out condensation forming due to temperature changes in the shop. I'll even start up my old stand up jetskis in the middle of winter at least once just to get things moving, helps me keep my batteries fresh as well.
I have also read that treated fuel is only good for maybe 3 months? Winter is longer than that, and so is the summer. So is it just as easy as re-treating the fuel half way through the season or not?
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jay b I have done the same thing for years at the recommendation of my repair shop who told me verbatim what you said. In 1999 I bought one of troybilts last series before they went to all cheap plastic construction and its built like a tank. I drain the old gas in october then refill with fresh treated gas. Then change oil and lube everything I can and fire it up. While we usually don't get a lot of snow in southern ohio, the day before a snowstorm IS NOT the time to go start it to make sure it works. Usually the snow we get is very heavy and there is no way I can move it with bilat hip replacements using a snow shovel. Plus I work at a level 1 trauma center and I have to be able to get out. That thing is a back saver and a lifesaver and I maintain it meticulously and keep it in my garage.
@Thor The Northern look for trufuel.
Thumbs up for the video thumbs down for the Ariens walk-behind
Thanks for the input and comments Kenneth!
I was going to say that the gentleman doesn't seem to enthusiastic then I understood why @ 8:28. And I respect that now. Also great vid.
Glad you like the video, thanks !
Old Aaron stuff is good the newer Aaron's is junk. I've had the tracks machines before I got rid of it it was too hard to get in and out of truck and move around. They're good if you leave it at one location and pull it out of the garage. If you need traction that bad just put a set of chains on the wheels. Just go Honda get what you pay for.
Honda all the way
I’ve got a 1995 yard machines two stage blower, I always run it out of fuel carburetor and tank, change oil every year, spark plug every two years, always takes two pulls to start up and runs with plenty of power.
Just proves that if you take care of your equipment, it’ll take care of you.
Very true! Thanks for the comments
I live a town over from where the make Areins.Brillion wi is next to my home town
All our guys run Simplicity 1022s for sidewalks. They've been used in 12-15inches of heavy snow and still chuck it 25-30 feet at almost walking speed. Super impressed with them for what they are!
Awesome ! Thanks for viewing !
How is that guy a sales rep….
Rather buy a Honda
Comparing snowblowers on grass is like comparing boats on sand. AMAZING
Honda is best
I have a Noma, for over 25 years and clean a lot of snow . the key to having a good dependable machine is to maintain it like the manufacturer recommends, I haven't changed one part since I bought it, most people abuse their equipment and blame the product.
Good maintenance is very important
Honda snowblowers are supreme. Get what you pay for!
I live in Western Newfoundland, we get 16 feet of snow per year. If you can beg borrow or steal the extra money, get a Honda. I have an HSS928 and it's incredible in the worst conditions. Can't say enough good things about it, no matter what the plow pushes up the Honda just knocks it down. My only regret is not buying the damn thing years ago.
Honda makes some really nice stuff, not sure if they still make them but they used to make a 4WD lawn tractor too which I heard were great machines, just expensive in the initial purchase.
I have a 20+ year old Honda snowblower, HS828 with tracks. Should be mandatory where I live. 250+ inches of snow a year, you are out doing the driveway 3 times a day sometimes. Wish I would've started with the Honda and stuck with it since.
Do you have the track model? I have a dirt, rock and grass driveway.
@@getin3949 tracks are the only way to go, and you'll like the leveling lever if your driveway has grass and gravel. You can easily set the exact height of the cut so that it's not cutting sods just blowing snow. I do a path to my neighbours shed for him across his lawn. Works great, and doesn't tear up the lawn.
I have an old John Deere snowblower and I love the thing
ANYBODY HERE THINK THIS COULD BE AN ARIENS BIASED PROMO ?
Well, he does specifically thank them for sponsoring the video...
My old case 448 with new vanguard 23 horse.
Got 446 home made
Hydro blower off a White.. Made by MTD 2 stage 42in .. Wicked 60 foot throwing beast
Somthing id like to see is atv plows and wether they can be practical for companys, such as in between posts near buildings and walk ways.keep in mind you can get hydraulic systems with a V-plow, aside from pull plows and manual/winch operated ones.
Toro grand stand with blade would be cool too 🤷♂️
Get a Honda
Went to Home Depot today and walked past the blowers and let me tell you, ariens blowers are the only ones left that are built with metal and real welds All the other big 2 stages I saw had plastic chutes, unreal
Simplicity still makes a good solid blower and uses Briggs engines they own Briggs , imo nothing beats a commercial toro 2 stage bullet proof and moves the snow way better then ariens
Certain cub..not Home Depot models and hd toros have steel shoots. Some were just smart enough to put same parts on all models. Wouldnt call toros Bulletproof. My new 1028 hd is a lemon i swear..lol
I live in Maine (plenty of snow and cold).. I bought a Toro Power Shift 624 in 1980 and I still use it every storm.. I also bought an Ariens lawnmower in 1980, 15 years ago I thought I blew the engine as oil ran out on the deck,, I pushed it out back and went and bought a Honda.. Anyway after sitting outside in the rain and snow for 15 years I noticed that the dipstick tube was pulled out (that was the reason for the oil spill and not a blown engine).. I drained the water and oil out added fresh oil and on the 15 year old gas it started and ran on the first pull.. I ran it several times for 10 to 15 minutes and changed the oil (about 3-4 times).. I is back in service.. I have always used non-ehanol gas in all my small engines.. Once in a while I will add 1 or 2 cap of Marvel Mystery Oil to the fuel - mostly on first run coming out of seasonal storage..
Nice Ariens commercial. I have a honda and it kicks butt. I've had it for 8 years now and it still starts like brand new. By the way I live in Manitoba Canada and we get minus 40.
I've got a Honda snowblower on tracks that will be 28 years old, still works well and I wouldn't get one without tracks. Ran mine up stairs all the time to clear a landing in the middle of a wide set of stairs.
Hey. How about the telling us about what type of cold gear you wear. Especially your boots and gloves. Keeping our feet warm and our hands protected means a lot to us guys who need to be out there on these cold days ahead.
Good idea Robert, thanks !
I would like to see a blower mounted on the front of an ATV, like the Rammy blower from Finland for example..
A man‘s man blowers, especially for long driveways and parking lots. Honda HS828 and HSS928A (both track models) truly. My 828 went for 23 yrs. of service, never used stabilizer, full tank for storage and always started within 2 pulls. Bought the 928 3 yrs ago, we’ll see in 20 yrs if it’s still going.
Ariens, Cub Cadet, Simplicity, Husqvarna, Snapper, or Honda. Any of those brands you can't lose.
You could feel that dudes💦stress right thru the screen every time he was asked a question! Lmao, he’s probably a website tech for them and has never used one.🤘🏽
Thumbnail is puzzling, back up a snowblower up steps, go forward down steps. Then you aren't contorted like the thumbnail.
hmm.. no steering triggers? anybody do a snowblower w/ zero turn maneuverability and a Sulky? Old School Gravely walk behind mowers (60's?) with a one wheel roller skate to haul the driver's fat ass is called a Sulky. Turning a Big Boy snowblower even with steering can be challenging, with Tracks even harder.
What I would like to see if you went to the gie Expo I like to see snow removal equipment there seems like every TH-camr does their brand of lawn mowers that they're using and that's it very little data on available equipment for different people that like to use different brands just an FYI.
Doug Bishop I second that
Yea everyone is biased plus if they play favorites the company is more likely to give them freebies.
For some strange reason, you can't purchase the Platinum 28 SHO with wheels, only tracks. That's odd, because you can get wheels on the 24 and 30 inch version of the same model.
I wouldn't buy anything but an Ariens. Have had two in 40 years and never let me down. My Pro model for the last 6-7 NY winters can throw my snow on my neighbor's roof. I'm old and beat up and I need a snowblower that actually works.
Lmao at 11:40 I lost it! Unbelievable it started up first pull! Sold. Lol the dude was like yeah duh! Lol great video Stan thanks for your efforts brother.
Appreciate you watching, thanks !
Does Ariens use a real transmission gear box, my 45 year craftsman had a real transmission, my replacement snowblower, unbeknownst to me when I bought it came with a cheap “friction wheel” substitute for a transmission. I have a 400 foot, 9 degree driveway and that junk friction wheel seems to always crap out at the bottom of my driveway. Looking for a new blower what do you recommend, thanks, Marcus
Heated gear ???
In 1993 here we got a blizzard on Friday March 13th where we got in the town I live in Williamsburg Kentucky it snowed 56in in 48 hours and it also was the that was the largest single snowstorm in history here as far as we was keeping up with it but that wasn't all it snowed another 11 and 1/2 inches over the next 7 days and by April 1st it was 80° and the rivers were all flooded
Ariens makes the engine? Yeah right...that means its a Chinese made engine (Probably Loncin) and all the engine parts needs to be bought through Ariens Versus buying a blower with a Briggs or Honda engine. I miss the old Tecumseh Snow King Engines. Some of the best snow blower engines ever made.
I just got one like you own and I am so glad you like it's performance. I should have nothing to worry about.
Why is it called winterizing it when you are using it in the winter!!! Lol. I have a Husqvarna 2 stage and it runs amazing. I’ve owned for 3 years and never winterized mine due to the fact that I never know when will be the last time it is used and by spring time I’m busy doing others things. It gets pushed in the corner of garage (out of sight out of mind) All I do is just shut fuel off and let it run out of fuel each time And it always starts by second pull.
I have a three stage. The guy doesn't know what he is talking about. The three feeds snow from both sides to the middle double impellers. It eats more snow with one gulp ! It is specially designed to handle heavy snow, including plow drifts. It just automatically shifts down to focus more power to both the augers, and impellers !
Please stop comparing Ariens and Honda. I have a 17 year old Professional Ariens and its a beast. I am sure Honda makes a great machine but lets be honest they cost a kings ransom. The only major issue I have ever had was not the machines but mice that ate everything rubber. If you can afford a Honda I am sure its a great unit for about half the money I have been clearing on average 150 inches of snow on a 500 foot long driveway for 17 year, It runs just as good as the day I purchased it. I do grease and change the oil and add fuel stabilizer.
I did some more reading on LCT engines and didn't like what I found, the fact that they appear to be China Honda knockoffs doesn't bother me, but for some reason they seem to feel the need to make it appear they are a genuine USA company by using terms like "engineered in the USA" and avoiding any mention of country of origin.
The cub cadet and troy built 3 stage snowblowers have the center disk that is made to chew up big chunks of ice so it will feed into the chute. It is good for doing the end of your drive where the plows deposit all the big chunks of salty ice in your freshly plowed driveway. Sorry to say the 3 stage does NOT do good in thick wet snow and only clogs up the machine. At this point in time my opinion on 3 stage blowers is that it is just a gimmick.
New invention - car windshield washer fluid systems that can alternatively spray pepper spray pest repellent to keep nasty critters off your car.
Once again, the guy's talking about a walk behind snow thrower when he's got that beautiful bobcat with a front loader.
I call fake. Follw him if you want, but this guy is a sham.
still need an impeller mod on the two stage - th-cam.com/video/EMAgb3QNEE8/w-d-xo.html
I have Troy-Bilt, Deere and some Kubota on the heavier end of things. I DO like the (relatively) easy replacement of the impeller on the single stage blower even though I don't HAVE a single stage , yet that is. I may look at one for the deck and a few other areas where a 2-stage or plow would be overkill.
just buy a Honda, always reliable and you can line up your dump trucks for it to fill up. Honda will throw snow 49 feet and are just real beasts
Thumbs up for the step climb alone. I really did not know the track type could do this! :o
Please don’t use this in your deck. Get a lighter power shovel. Deck boards are expensive people!
The Pros are for guys like me with a suburban 3 stall driveway and too much money.
Tired of the ad with the guy talking about his ma having stage 4 cancer. My ma is dead from cancer, what do you want from me?
I started buying Honda power equipment from weed eaters to mowers and never looked back. Once the Toro Briggs and Stration snowblower gives up the ghost ir will be replaced with a Honda model. Reliable and no downtime with Honda.
You know where Allie over in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky we will go two or three Winters and not get very much snow at all and just have wet and cold and then we will get four or five Winters in a row where it snows like crazy we get like arctix snow sometimes but I mean investing in snow removal equipment is a waste of money here until you need it
2 stage or gtfo.
Spoken like a true poet.
3 stage or gtfo
Its just slightly used, of course it start on the first pull !
By the way the gas left in the engine is only a problem, if there is water in it, and its often due to the adding of ethanol or snow/ice/water that fall in the tank when opening the gas cap.
Unless you don't use it for many many years. Then the trick was quick-start spray can. Never used it myself, but i seen my dad and grandfather start dirty old rusted engines.
(owner of an aproximatively 15 to 20 years old Snow Blower that still work, even if i never checked the oil and its loosing some bolts each year)
Great video. I was wondering about the tracks.
I have a 30 year old ariens snowblower still tackling mother nature up here in Michigan
Ha this was somewhat entertaining... what was with the guy whistling in the background?
when it climbed the stairs.. IMPRESSIVE
I bought an Ariens snowblower walk behind last year and I hate it it sucks worse than doing it by shovel
Lol, mine is new and won’t pull start, have to use electric starter, have to call service before snow drops
Ariens single stage has the same flap set up as Honda's non commercial single stage And that thing will throw watery snow slush like no one's business
Cover battery operated snowblowers. Thanks!!!
Hey Stan,
I was wondering if you would do a review video for Ariens Power Brushers for snow removal or just using a power brush for snow removal in general?
Good idea, thanks Spencer!
We only use high octane fuel, never have any issues at all. First pull start is always impressive 👍
CLICK BAIT... nothing about wheels or tracks OR which performs better
I did show how well the tracked blower climbs stairs.
Sure it'll start when it's warm out but what about when it's 25 below
Negative 30, is a Spring day in Akaslompolo.
My son has a st350 ariens that is old as dirt has never failed us. Has cleared snow as high as 15 inches.
I remember that snow storm, my girlfriend went into labor during that. We didn't have a snow blower so we had to borrow a tractor from our neighbor to plow our driveway so we could get to Brainerd. He was born April 2nd.
If anyone is looking for a new skid steer buy a Kubota
I see at the end of the video you use the snow plow snow shovel. I started using them last year. Fastest way to clear 50-60 ft residential drives with 2-4 in. 2 guys with 4 foot wide shovels can clear a drive in under 5 min. They are also great for quickly tidying up drives. I love your videos.
I'm getting sea sick from all that camera shake !
Wheeled snowblowers always ride up the snow and not through.
Great Job, such of powerful machine
☃⛄☃⛄☃ Five snowmen for the music director.
get a honda with tracks hands down best machine
Yamaha is better. Look it up.
@@toben42 And Zaugg is best.
Why would you put your hands near the blades trying to load the snow blower up
he forgot to show you the downforce setting on the track
Yes great job on big red buttons makes things way more simple for any age.
Thank you !
he lost me when he said. pop off. WOW
im convinced this man could start a rock....
Add poly skids to your blower . will help the auto turn a lot .
You can actually rebuild and service the Honda, when the impeller is spinning it sounds like a turbine
You can rebuild and service almost any snowblower. The difference is nobody else was retarded enough to pay $3000 for their snowblower.