Just bought this model a month ago. It's an absolute beast. Made getting through this last Noreaster a breeze. Never has getting through plowed in driveways been so easy! One pull start every time, warm hands, just a great unit!
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.
Any Ariens snowblower just sounds sooo good, and it’s just sooo satisfying to watch it shoot the snow and see how far it can shoot it. Thank you for making videos like this, and making great videos of tips and tricks. God Bless!
I found the same Ariens 30" EFI snow blower at Home Depot on clearance for $900 (originally $1799) a few weeks ago. It appears the store had it for a couple years based on the clearance tag, the build date on the snow blower and the store didn't exactly take care of it. I spoke with the outdoor power equipment manager, where he said if I was interested in the EFI snow blower he'll sell it for $500 because they can't get it started and planned to send it to the local Ariens dealer to get fixed. So, I purchased the blower, took it home, threw it up in it's service position, disassembled, cleaned everything inside and out, cleaned the rust off on the internal/external parts, re-greased, re-charged the battery and threw fresh fuel in it. Guess what... the snow blower started on the first pull. Also, the push button starter works with no issues as well. We haven't had much snow here in Maryland to test the blower, but like you, I made paths in the yard for the dogs. I also cleared the driveway of all the slush and ice. This snow blower even throws the slush/wet snow and ice with no issues. Works great!
This snow blower is an absolute BEAST!!! I have owned one for 2 or 3 years now, the more snow you throw at it the better it performs. It starts first pull every time even though it has electric start. Its amazing!!!!!
Ariens is absolutely my favorite snowblower brand for our current year. I have a pro 21 single stage. And i pushed it through a full foot of snow that was hard packed with chunks of solid ice. I had to push then reset and push and reset and push. But it ate right through all of that stuff. Never even killed it, but she was grunting!!!!
Purchased an EFI 3 years ago. Had some electrical issues the first year, but were covered under warranty. Haven’t had any issues since. Good machine with a lot of power, easily got through 12 inches from our last storm!
I just bought the ariens 28 sho platinum rapid track, got the tracks because I have a steep driveway and it is incredible! Ariens really knows how to make a quality machine!
Another great one thanks stan, loved the ram review as well. Spot on! I'm looking forward to see what happens with the property you bought across from your cabin up north!!
I helped my friend pick up the same blower at Home Depot several weeks ago. I will say I am thoroughly impressed with the EFI and the build of the blower even coming from a box store. We ripped through the drifts and heavy wind rows and it didn't quit. If I didn't have my Gravelys and Honda, I'd grab the Ariens myself!
Don't ever buy name brand equipment like Ariens, Husky, Stihl, etc. from HD or Lowes. I've seen professional chainsaw mechanics pull apart two of the exact same models and all of the ''Big Box'' store items had cheap Chinese replica lower quality parts in and on them.
Cool video. Fun for the kids. I start on the outside of my yard and blow the snow into the center for a big pile. 30mins of work for hours of play time for the kids. Even though it takes forever to thaw, grass always recovers in the spring.
My husband and I watch your videos regularly! He is trying to start his own dirt work/lawn service business. I work for a local, small town lumber yard and hardware store that is run by a local lady. We have over doubled our business in the last year and are continuing on the same path already only a month and a half in to 2021! We are trying to expand further and have a wide variety of Milwaukee products and currently have a variety of Ariens snow blowers in our store. Our hopes is to expand in to their lawn mowers. Even Stihl products down the rode too. I would LOVE to be able to use your review videos to help advertise for these products we have!
I've owned a 2016 ariens platinum sho 24" and I do love it for starting. The power is awesome. I have yet to see it stop because of to much snow. I love hearing the governor kick in and power through any size drift. It's also fuel efficient. Ariens builds the best snowblower that I've ever used. They put a lot of thought into building them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one but I wouldn't have to. Maintaining them is the key to longevity. Great video.
I’ve owned 2 Ariens snow blowers over the past 20 years, only purchasing a new one when the area being cleared increased. The first was an 8-24 which I loved. Easy to operate and very agile. My driveway was 90’x12’ with a 75’x3’ sidewalk. I added onto the driveway when building a new garage and started taking care of the elderly neighbors on both sides of me. Time for something bigger. Purchased the 11-28 commercial unit and it got used twice in 3 years due to no snow. The following year, we got slammed with three blizzards in 10 days, 60” total snowfall. Moved from the city to the sticks where we get more snow, I’m getting older and it’s looking like it’s time for a plow blade for the Toro zero turn. What’s with Ariens and the Chinesium engines? No Briggs, Koehler or Honda? Owning snow removal equipment is a blessing and curse. All of a sudden, you’ve got new friends you never knew you had.
We picked up an ariens 24" Platinum EFI 3 years ago. Love it. Actually has a larger engine than the 30" deluxe EFI. Mine went all last summer without charging the battery and it fired up first pull this winter. I was worried about the efi battery lasting. No choke. No linkages. Love it.
In NJ we just got hammered with 20” of snow with big wind drifts. My step counter said I walked over 7 miles just clearing my driveway and it’s only about 90’ long. I’ve had enough snow
Last snow bank from the plow was 26/28” (wet heavy) (6°C) and my 12 year old ariens delux 30 was the only one able to go through!! Had to do a bunches of my neighbours!! Any 3 stage where just burning rubber trying to get snow to the auger!!! And by the way i’m bad on my machines. Never tune and same old oil from the last 4 years! I call mine Arnold swartzpepper
I have had one for 2 or 3 years starts every time on the first pull and throws snow 50 to 75 feet even snow that is almost water love it and the fuel relay does stay good all summer with no additives in the fuel and I haven't charged the battery ever after the first time when it was new nothing is better and I live in Michigan on Lake Michigan in the Lake effect snow belt area were we get feet of snow at a time of all different kinds of snow
Have one at work and love that sound when you start blowing through 18" of snow it makes almost like it down shifts good power in these arien snow blowers and they through snow very serviceable also.
I love Ariens mowers and snow blowers. They make solid built products. I had a Ariens rear motor riding mower that I bought new. I cut 1.5 acres, twice a week, for 10 years in Florida. When I moved to a small northern lot, I put it up for sale. A guy with a lawn service saw me using it for several years and was thrilled to buy it from me. The rider looked new, and had a trouble free Briggs I/C engine so I was able to sell it for almost what I paid for it. ! BTW, of course I bought a great running, Ariens snow blower to take care of the snow in Ohio.
Need some road salt mixed in too, and to let it sit overnight, to more closely simulate those piles at the end of the driveway. But putting salt onto the lawn could harm the lawn.
Just got those safety glasses myself! Looking at some winter equipment cutting edges for the wings of my fisher xls. Been working a blizzard since Sunday evening. Dumped 2’ of snow. Looking forward to writing bills tomorrow!
@@Dirtmonkey it was light the first 24hrs and started to get a little heavier. First big storm with a new truck and plow working for myself. American dream my friend
I picked up a '78 Ariens 7hp 24". I knew it needed a head gasket. Guy said he knew what happened & shut it down quickly. I paid $60 for it. I also changed points, condenser & plug for less than $30. Then I found the impeller shaft bearing was gone, That was about $20 with beriing cover. Then I made my own chains out 5/16" chain links, short across tread & long on sides with a couple trunbuckles to keep them tight. That was about $40. I also added 1/4" reinforced rubber pads to impeller blades. It always started on 1st start for me although sometimes need to tweak the mixture screw on the carburetor but runs great other wise. Arien's definately makes good machines. So for About $150 plus some paint as the rims were rusty so I cleaned them up and then cut a piece of my bicycle inner tube to protect the tire tube. Thanks for sharing.
We're on our second winter with ours (Maine) and love it. Electric start, but it starts with one easy pull, so I don't even plug it in. Have to charge the on-board battery once at the start of the season - charges itself with use. Never bogs down even in the wet sticky stuff. A little pricey at around $1500, but it sure is worth it.
Hey Stan it's your friend Rocco from Connecticut great video very impressive with the efi engine wish I lived closer would really enjoy meeting you in person so please keep the videos coming there appreciated thanks your friend Rocco from Connecticut go get em
Man I went on my first day of doing snow removal it was awesome I shoveled for 8 hours it was heart attack snow it sucked but I made it through i shoveled at a retirement center and the people were awesome I had a great first experience I am definitely feeling it in my back today lol i got to ride in a skid steer bucket for the first time that was awesome to
Yep......have a BIG Ariens too. Had for a couple of years ago. Got over TWO feet of snow two dats ago. NO problem, eats it up. Will throw snow 35 feet or more. Love it.
I got a great story about my friends Aaron's snowblower it went through a garage fire and a lot of the stuff on it melted most of all the plastic but there was still gas in the gas tank drained out the bad fuel changed the oil and it still fired up and ran after that point we replaced all the cosmetic stuff sanded and sandblasted really bad spots got new parts and it runs like new I was really impressed and thanks for a great video
could have used it yesterday up here in Northeast (Suburbs NW of Boston). I do snow removal, plow, snowblower & shovel. this season im using an Ariens, I think 26"/15T 2 stage, ( a couple yrs old) for heavy stuff (I use a Honda 7/20 one stage for lighter) . It did great with very heavy, wet 8-16" of snow. I am so impressed with how far it throws, its ability to cut into plowed banks & it never clogged with conditions from 5" near slush to 16" heavy dense snowman snow. compared to other brand new machines i have purchased it kicks a, if you know what i mean. I was actually impressed with the fuel consumption already (I think efficient design, well made & with enough power to not tax machine). Now EFI on top of that. Hey I need one of those myself. I found the last one on a list service for free (someone fleeing for warmer weather), I have a new goal. Scrappers never want, we just wait.
Great video Stan! I’m drinking a Lemon Spindrift as i’m watching this! Random question: What is the next piece of heavy machinery you think you will be purchasing for your business? Thanks!
I like the concept but the problem is if it breaks down, you will have to take it to a mechanic that knows how to fix it. I would prefer a carb because it is easier to tune and work on at home
@@michaeleisinger8668 usually they just need a good cleaning, maybe 15 years down the road a rebiild with new gaskets but I would avoid EFI for a simple machine like that, to each his. own 😀
The gripe I have with them is the problem of not operating properly when the battery runs down some. Arctic Cat, Polaris, and the other snowmobile manufacturers had this same problem way back in the early / mid 90's. It didn't take them long to come up with batteryless efi, and it was a new ball game for them... It really bothers me that Ariens decided to venture into the efi world by using technology that is outdated and was proven to be problematic over 30+ years ago.
ITS NOT THE ONLY ONE!!! cub cadet has an EFI and i bought it!! mix up with paypal and delivery ended up getting the thing for free... i called home depo and they said "nothing we can do. merry christmas!!" just amazing!! i hope to do a video this winter of mine!! its been a blessing to start because of my back problems and my fatigue. stupid amount of power on the 357cc EFI. okay ill shut up and watch the video now...
GRR!!!! now i want to make a video on mine!!! i would looooove to do a head to head with the ariens! ariens vs cub cadet! im probably waaaaay too far north for us to do a video today. but if you find yourself on the north shore of lake superior. hit me up!
Great machine. But since Central Alabama doesn't see snow & I'm still blowed away with ALL YOU DID with the PRO-QXT ... It's still on my wish list. THANKS STANLEY 👊🏼🧔🇺🇸
That’s what we needed here in jersey Stan, my piece of junk snowblower could end even handle the 5 inches fo snow we got from the nor’easter orleana. I hope yo had fun t=with the big toy. Have a great night and Stan I can’t wait till Friday’s video. Your pal Alexander costa
In western philly burbs we got 6” of snow and sleet followed by 6” on top of it then surprise after all that got 1/4 to 1/2” this morning had to salt all my contracts time for a rest
New Jersey has a few years on and a few years off. We got hit good a bunch of years, than we had a 2 year break and now were back to it. My machines were patiently waiting for a snowfall like this again.
@@rippingit3770 I agree and I have a 2007 arctic f7 efi snopro which has no battery at all. So what's the need for a battery if it doesn't even start the machine too 🤔. I agree it's a powerful and effective machine. But I'll assume they'll simplify in the future.
I'd like to see it with wet slop like we had on the last bigger storm. That old corn snow is about best scenario for distance throwing as it doesn't stick and doesn't just blow in the breeze like fluff either.
I really like my Ariens. 20 years old. 8hp, 24". Goes through everything. Even the March slushy! The key with the March slushy is to take a partial cut, and go fast - not the fastest, but fast enough to keep the slushy flowing at a constant stream. If I wasn't miserly, I'd be buying the EFI model. Dziękuję Stanislas.
Ariens snowblowers are the best of the best for the homeowner all the way up to the professional and commercial. They are made with the same level of quality as many years ago. Meanwhile other brands are getting more expensive and cheaper quality.
Been talking about getting a snow blower. currently I'm taking care of my parents walk and driveway, but there is a good chance that I will be moving soon and wouldn't be able to continue to help them so . . . I like that easy start.
If you can't get a carbureted snowblower to start on the second pull, there's something wrong with it or your technique(or it might just have one of those crappy LCT engines on it, in which case you bought the wrong blower).... But for those that aren't a small engine mechanics of 10+ years and might not have the technique know-how, this is a good way to eliminate headaches of learning the right combo of choke, primer, and throttle. Now they just need to put a small 12v lithium motorcycle battery on it and a 12v shift-type starter that way you can have on demand electric start without having to plug it in to an extension cord, seems like something that would be really good for commercial guys, excited to see where they go with this. as for drinks, get a few different flavors of Jarritos
TLDR: There's ALWAYS something wrong with small engines. I'll never buy a 2 stroke lawn implement again. (weed whacker, edger, blower, etc. Mower, chainsaw, and cutoff saw is the only thing that I would buy gas because those are more power-hungry than current battery tech can deliver.) Ego battery for me. Smokes the gas stuff, and none of the problems.
We have three 24" Ariens , 2 deluxe and a SHO. They start on the first or 2nd pull. Also all have electric start, just need to be in reach of an extension cord. Classics have a smaller blower, I'd stay with a model that has the big blower.
@@rydplrs71 100% inaccurate. Ariens does not contract out any equipment. They make their own products in-house minus the engines and tires. And the quality is top notch.
Now you should make a cold start video at below zero. But you have convinced me that I need one of these in the next few years. I had heard that they were coming out with a efi snowblower and I've wanted one since I heard about it
my 10 hp mtd usa made blower 25 years old still has the factory oil that came with it in it starts 3 pulls everytime or can use electric start but who needs it lol
Having the factory oil is nothing to brag about. You need to change it asap lol. Alot of machines have regular dino oil for break in purposes that is supposed to be changed after a few hours of use.
Neighbor on the phone with police: I would like to file a complaint about my neighbor across the street. He is snow blowing his lawn again P: And why is this a problem? N: Because the snow is ending up on MY lawn! P: Oh....
@@Bmd9007 He never said EFI was new. We all know EFI s been around a lot longe than 2018. Anyways 2018 is 2-3 years ago, so that's pretty new in terms of small engine tech.
I dig the hat Stan. The snow blower was pretty sweet too. I'm still using my 1990something snowking and it works great. Someday I'll own something efi (vehicles included). Keep up the great work.
I like my toro snowblowers 🤷♂️the newer toro 24 2stage I have It clogged it once going through 18in of snow on 15 driveways this past storm we had drifts up to 36 in and Even the plowed in slush it went through with ease and I had it in gears 3-6 mostly making her work
Just got one myself the 928 OAE, Great snowblower. Toro has new design that allows some of the snow to exit the impeller out the front and be re-ingested. Supposed to keep it from ever clogging. Seems to work good.
That’s cool I have one a few years older and the pull start doesn’t even work when it’s warm, only ever use the electric start but it ate through 20 inches this weekend with ease.
@@Dirtmonkey I do enjoy your videos about equipment. I almost wish I lived somewhere where it snows again so I can play in the snow again too. I'm hoping to start my own parking lot sweeping business with euro style sweepers in the future here in los Angeles. I feel like it could be niche market to serve apartment building owners. Thanks for the entertaining videos
I moved to South Dakota and bought the 36 Professional EFI and we haven't gotten much snow! Tried it yesterday with less than 3 inches but it was so light and powdery it didn't throw it that far. Will have to wait for a bigger storm.
Thanks for reviewing these things, my biggest complaint with Ariens blowers os that the front end doesn’t stay down. It seems to me they should have a weight kit on front!
Thanks for the video. Would be interesting to have a side by side comparison between this 28" EFI gas beast and the new 28" EGO 2-stage snow blower with 14" auger and impeller.
Ive worked on carburetor's before but I wonder what that EFI system would be like to work on if something goes wrong and it needs to be cleaned. Even better how does it come off is it like a carburetor or do you have to remove a bunch of hoses from the engine. Cool setup tho sounds awesome and did a real good job.
Awesome video!! That thing is a Beast for sure!! I’m anxious to see what’s in that orange container in the floor by the mustang!! Lol looks interesting.. Stay blessed brother!!
One of my biggest gripes of my Cub Cadet is that I have to be in 1st gear in order to get down to blacktop. What is the highest gear you can use and still show blacktop? I'm thinking of upgrading. Thanks for the review.
Neighbors: there goes Stan, snow blowing his lawn again...
At least he is blowing SNOW rather than LEAVES.
Its true!😂
I do it too, my dogs got short legs
Funny, I had been thinking the same thing😆
I just did mine today. And my gravel driveway. Lol
Just bought this model a month ago. It's an absolute beast. Made getting through this last Noreaster a breeze. Never has getting through plowed in driveways been so easy! One pull start every time, warm hands, just a great unit!
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.
Any Ariens snowblower just sounds sooo good, and it’s just sooo satisfying to watch it shoot the snow and see how far it can shoot it. Thank you for making videos like this, and making great videos of tips and tricks. God Bless!
I found the same Ariens 30" EFI snow blower at Home Depot on clearance for $900 (originally $1799) a few weeks ago. It appears the store had it for a couple years based on the clearance tag, the build date on the snow blower and the store didn't exactly take care of it. I spoke with the outdoor power equipment manager, where he said if I was interested in the EFI snow blower he'll sell it for $500 because they can't get it started and planned to send it to the local Ariens dealer to get fixed. So, I purchased the blower, took it home, threw it up in it's service position, disassembled, cleaned everything inside and out, cleaned the rust off on the internal/external parts, re-greased, re-charged the battery and threw fresh fuel in it. Guess what... the snow blower started on the first pull. Also, the push button starter works with no issues as well. We haven't had much snow here in Maryland to test the blower, but like you, I made paths in the yard for the dogs. I also cleared the driveway of all the slush and ice. This snow blower even throws the slush/wet snow and ice with no issues. Works great!
That sounds like a nice score!
Awesome. I feel like those are rare, rare deals. Nice work.
They have to have the battery for the EFI which sometimes goes dead. Somebody's loss is your gain.
This snow blower is an absolute BEAST!!! I have owned one for 2 or 3 years now, the more snow you throw at it the better it performs. It starts first pull every time even though it has electric start. Its amazing!!!!!
Ariens is absolutely my favorite snowblower brand for our current year. I have a pro 21 single stage. And i pushed it through a full foot of snow that was hard packed with chunks of solid ice. I had to push then reset and push and reset and push. But it ate right through all of that stuff. Never even killed it, but she was grunting!!!!
Purchased an EFI 3 years ago. Had some electrical issues the first year, but were covered under warranty. Haven’t had any issues since. Good machine with a lot of power, easily got through 12 inches from our last storm!
I just bought the ariens 28 sho platinum rapid track, got the tracks because I have a steep driveway and it is incredible! Ariens really knows how to make a quality machine!
Slush snow is the worst, would love to see how well it goes through wet heavy slush snow.....
They blow that too! One time it was the perfect temperature that it froze up between the auger and blower though, but that's once in 3 years.
Got 14 inches of that wet heavy snow here in NY and my 24" SHO went through it no problem, can't imagine the EFI would have issues.
Another great one thanks stan, loved the ram review as well. Spot on! I'm looking forward to see what happens with the property you bought across from your cabin up north!!
I helped my friend pick up the same blower at Home Depot several weeks ago. I will say I am thoroughly impressed with the EFI and the build of the blower even coming from a box store. We ripped through the drifts and heavy wind rows and it didn't quit. If I didn't have my Gravelys and Honda, I'd grab the Ariens myself!
Don't ever buy name brand equipment like Ariens, Husky, Stihl, etc. from HD or Lowes. I've seen professional chainsaw mechanics pull apart two of the exact same models and all of the ''Big Box'' store items had cheap Chinese replica lower quality parts in and on them.
Ive seen them build their equipment. It looks good to me.
Cool video. Fun for the kids. I start on the outside of my yard and blow the snow into the center for a big pile. 30mins of work for hours of play time for the kids. Even though it takes forever to thaw, grass always recovers in the spring.
That's a great idea!
Neighbors looking at the window saying what the hell is wrong with this guy hes snow blowing his damn yard lol
I'm sure they knew long before this lol
I bet they could say worse though haha
Perfect excuse! Its for the pets! Thats what i use when im bored cooped up!
My husband and I watch your videos regularly! He is trying to start his own dirt work/lawn service business. I work for a local, small town lumber yard and hardware store that is run by a local lady. We have over doubled our business in the last year and are continuing on the same path already only a month and a half in to 2021! We are trying to expand further and have a wide variety of Milwaukee products and currently have a variety of Ariens snow blowers in our store. Our hopes is to expand in to their lawn mowers. Even Stihl products down the rode too. I would LOVE to be able to use your review videos to help advertise for these products we have!
I've owned a 2016 ariens platinum sho 24" and I do love it for starting. The power is awesome. I have yet to see it stop because of to much snow. I love hearing the governor kick in and power through any size drift. It's also fuel efficient. Ariens builds the best snowblower that I've ever used. They put a lot of thought into building them. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one but I wouldn't have to. Maintaining them is the key to longevity. Great video.
“Mom the neighbors snow blowing his grass again” 😂👍
hahahaha- I can't deny that!
No joke i did this last storm lmao
Well considering this is the same guy who tested his ego electric snowblower with wet leaves in fall in his driveway this is the more normal!
From the neighbors: Martha! Pack your bags! That Damn Stan Genadek is snow blowing his yard!
so true. 😂
Who is named Martha today except in comic books?
I’ve owned 2 Ariens snow blowers over the past 20 years, only purchasing a new one when the area being cleared increased.
The first was an 8-24 which I loved. Easy to operate and very agile. My driveway was 90’x12’ with a 75’x3’ sidewalk. I added onto the driveway when building a new garage and started taking care of the elderly neighbors on both sides of me. Time for something bigger.
Purchased the 11-28 commercial unit and it got used twice in 3 years due to no snow. The following year, we got slammed with three blizzards in 10 days, 60” total snowfall.
Moved from the city to the sticks where we get more snow, I’m getting older and it’s looking like it’s time for a plow blade for the Toro zero turn.
What’s with Ariens and the Chinesium engines? No Briggs, Koehler or Honda?
Owning snow removal equipment is a blessing and curse. All of a sudden, you’ve got new friends you never knew you had.
We picked up an ariens 24" Platinum EFI 3 years ago. Love it. Actually has a larger engine than the 30" deluxe EFI. Mine went all last summer without charging the battery and it fired up first pull this winter. I was worried about the efi battery lasting. No choke. No linkages. Love it.
Good to know, i'm looking for one this winter. I tried a snowjoe plug-in, it's ok but won't really touch chunky/went snow.
In NJ we just got hammered with 20” of snow with big wind drifts. My step counter said I walked over 7 miles just clearing my driveway and it’s only about 90’ long. I’ve had enough snow
You guys really got hammered. you can send some of that my way haha
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Last snow bank from the plow was 26/28” (wet heavy) (6°C) and my 12 year old ariens delux 30 was the only one able to go through!! Had to do a bunches of my neighbours!! Any 3 stage where just burning rubber trying to get snow to the auger!!! And by the way i’m bad on my machines. Never tune and same old oil from the last 4 years! I call mine Arnold swartzpepper
I have had one for 2 or 3 years starts every time on the first pull and throws snow 50 to 75 feet even snow that is almost water love it and the fuel relay does stay good all summer with no additives in the fuel and I haven't charged the battery ever after the first time when it was new nothing is better and I live in Michigan on Lake Michigan in the Lake effect snow belt area were we get feet of snow at a time of all different kinds of snow
I bought this recently and put it to the test during our past huge storm. It did a great job!
Keep up the great work on the videos Stan! You really provide good information about each product you review and test!
Glad you like them! always nice to have you here.
Did anyone else feel like you needed to tell Stan the auger was working
Yup :-)
So can I upsize injectors and get a tune with 110 race gas?
Have one at work and love that sound when you start blowing through 18" of snow it makes almost like it down shifts good power in these arien snow blowers and they through snow very serviceable also.
I love Ariens mowers and snow blowers. They make solid built products. I had a Ariens rear motor riding mower that I bought new. I cut 1.5 acres, twice a week, for 10 years in Florida. When I moved to a small northern lot, I put it up for sale. A guy with a lawn service saw me using it for several years and was thrilled to buy it from me. The rider looked new, and had a trouble free Briggs I/C engine so I was able to sell it for almost what I paid for it. ! BTW, of course I bought a great running, Ariens snow blower to take care of the snow in Ohio.
great idea to plow the snow in a pile gives a good test of what to expect at the end of your driveway
Thats what I was thinking. 👊
Need some road salt mixed in too, and to let it sit overnight, to more closely simulate those piles at the end of the driveway.
But putting salt onto the lawn could harm the lawn.
Just got those safety glasses myself! Looking at some winter equipment cutting edges for the wings of my fisher xls. Been working a blizzard since Sunday evening. Dumped 2’ of snow. Looking forward to writing bills tomorrow!
Good stuff! 2 feet! I hope it was fluffy and not wet.
@@Dirtmonkey it was light the first 24hrs and started to get a little heavier. First big storm with a new truck and plow working for myself. American dream my friend
That was impressive well engineered machine ! Good video Stan you always nail it.
I picked up a '78 Ariens 7hp 24". I knew it needed a head gasket. Guy said he knew what happened & shut it down quickly. I paid $60 for it. I also changed points, condenser & plug for less than $30. Then I found the impeller shaft bearing was gone, That was about $20 with beriing cover. Then I made my own chains out 5/16" chain links, short across tread & long on sides with a couple trunbuckles to keep them tight. That was about $40. I also added 1/4" reinforced rubber pads to impeller blades. It always started on 1st start for me although sometimes need to tweak the mixture screw on the carburetor but runs great other wise. Arien's definately makes good machines. So for About $150 plus some paint as the rims were rusty so I cleaned them up and then cut a piece of my bicycle inner tube to protect the tire tube. Thanks for sharing.
We have one at work for the last 2 year. Been at the dealer 4-5times.... 2 ECU and 3 wire harness have been replaced...
Sounds like part swapping rather than troubleshooting.
@@thebigmacd Not when the harness caught fire twice..lol
Awesome video! A drink I like is the “Sparkling Ice: black raspberry”
This is one of my favorites too. Sparkling Ice is awesome. Lots of good flavors.
We're on our second winter with ours (Maine) and love it. Electric start, but it starts with one easy pull, so I don't even plug it in. Have to charge the on-board battery once at the start of the season - charges itself with use. Never bogs down even in the wet sticky stuff. A little pricey at around $1500, but it sure is worth it.
Looking forward to the snow season this year. You always make good videos!
Thanks 👍
Hey Stan it's your friend Rocco from Connecticut great video very impressive with the efi engine wish I lived closer would really enjoy meeting you in person so please keep the videos coming there appreciated thanks your friend Rocco from Connecticut go get em
Thanks for watching! Hopefully we can shake hands -maybe at the Gie if it goes through.👊
Man I went on my first day of doing snow removal it was awesome I shoveled for 8 hours it was heart attack snow it sucked but I made it through i shoveled at a retirement center and the people were awesome I had a great first experience I am definitely feeling it in my back today lol i got to ride in a skid steer bucket for the first time that was awesome to
Sweet!!!! Its exihalerating fighting a storm like that and getting through it. Part of the excitement brother!
@@Dirtmonkey yes it is, it was awesome
is it just me or is snowblowing videos just so satisfying to watch.
Yep......have a BIG Ariens too. Had for a couple of years ago. Got over TWO feet of snow two dats ago. NO problem, eats it up. Will throw snow 35 feet or more. Love it.
Nice!
That’s a pretty bad ass snow blower.
It throws the snow stupidly far.
I got a great story about my friends Aaron's snowblower it went through a garage fire and a lot of the stuff on it melted most of all the plastic but there was still gas in the gas tank drained out the bad fuel changed the oil and it still fired up and ran after that point we replaced all the cosmetic stuff sanded and sandblasted really bad spots got new parts and it runs like new I was really impressed and thanks for a great video
Thats like the frankenstein blower.
I also have a 24’’ SHO, EFI model and it’s a beast. Had it for 3 winter seasons and it’s never let me down. 🇨🇦💝👍🙏
could have used it yesterday up here in Northeast (Suburbs NW of Boston). I do snow removal, plow, snowblower & shovel. this season im using an Ariens, I think 26"/15T 2 stage, ( a couple yrs old) for heavy stuff (I use a Honda 7/20 one stage for lighter) . It did great with very heavy, wet 8-16" of snow. I am so impressed with how far it throws, its ability to cut into plowed banks & it never clogged with conditions from 5" near slush to 16" heavy dense snowman snow. compared to other brand new machines i have purchased it kicks a, if you know what i mean. I was actually impressed with the fuel consumption already (I think efficient design, well made & with enough power to not tax machine). Now EFI on top of that. Hey I need one of those myself. I found the last one on a list service for free (someone fleeing for warmer weather), I have a new goal. Scrappers never want, we just wait.
Great video Stan! I’m drinking a Lemon Spindrift as i’m watching this! Random question: What is the next piece of heavy machinery you think you will be purchasing for your business? Thanks!
Mini excav. the bobcat is falling apart!
@@Dirtmonkey another try at a small rubber tire units... he asks with his fingers crossed... JCB Hydradig... 😉
XOX
Hot dog! A celebratory is in the house!!!!!!
Sell Out.
It a very power snow blower, wish i had one for the amount of snow we got in New York, thank you for the amazing videos bless one love
That snow blower is a beast. Brilliant work and thanks for the awesome content stay safe and take care and can’t wait to see the next one
What a time to be alive!
Computers on walk behind snowblowers ❄💻🚶⛄
Cub cadet has computers on their riding mowers.
That was pretty cool
I like the concept but the problem is if it breaks down, you will have to take it to a mechanic that knows how to fix it. I would prefer a carb because it is easier to tune and work on at home
Great point. It won't get a a quick 3 am fix and go by me.
Most new snowblowers have non repairable carbs.
@@michaeleisinger8668 usually they just need a good cleaning, maybe 15 years down the road a rebiild with new gaskets but I would avoid EFI for a simple machine like that, to each his. own 😀
The gripe I have with them is the problem of not operating properly when the battery runs down some. Arctic Cat, Polaris, and the other snowmobile manufacturers had this same problem way back in the early / mid 90's. It didn't take them long to come up with batteryless efi, and it was a new ball game for them... It really bothers me that Ariens decided to venture into the efi world by using technology that is outdated and was proven to be problematic over 30+ years ago.
ITS NOT THE ONLY ONE!!! cub cadet has an EFI and i bought it!! mix up with paypal and delivery ended up getting the thing for free... i called home depo and they said "nothing we can do. merry christmas!!" just amazing!! i hope to do a video this winter of mine!! its been a blessing to start because of my back problems and my fatigue. stupid amount of power on the 357cc EFI. okay ill shut up and watch the video now...
GRR!!!! now i want to make a video on mine!!! i would looooove to do a head to head with the ariens! ariens vs cub cadet! im probably waaaaay too far north for us to do a video today. but if you find yourself on the north shore of lake superior. hit me up!
Great machine. But since Central Alabama doesn't see snow & I'm still blowed away with ALL YOU DID with the PRO-QXT ... It's still on my wish list.
THANKS STANLEY 👊🏼🧔🇺🇸
We have the same one, it is a beast in the snow! My wife can start with one pull.
I love this thing, its so smooth.
@@Dirtmonkey no carb to foul up, adjusts automatically under load too!
why would it need a battery?? Snowmobiles have had battery less EFI for years.
Great video Stan, love the equipment demos!
Glad you enjoyed it👊
Love your stuff, Stan. In the landscaping industry as well. Keep on keepin’ on!
Thanks Trey! you to and have an awesome rest to your week!
That’s what we needed here in jersey Stan, my piece of junk snowblower could end even handle the 5 inches fo snow we got from the nor’easter orleana. I hope yo had fun t=with the big toy. Have a great night and Stan I can’t wait till Friday’s video. Your pal Alexander costa
Im a little farther north in nj. We got 2’. So glad my list is full of check marks
We got 3 feet in Sussex.
In western philly burbs we got 6” of snow and sleet followed by 6” on top of it then surprise after all that got 1/4 to 1/2” this morning had to salt all my contracts time for a rest
Right on! You guys are having some fun there! Stay safe bro!
Did you get snowman snow? or fluff?
You have people that bought Ariens and you have people that wished they bought Ariens
Toro and Honda are pretty good as well. Very happy with them and I abuse them often for my snow removal properties
i just use cheaper mtd seems to work great, cant justified more for snowblowers
@@koopasayer5999 Yet here you are.
Forget the snowblower, beautiful pup!
Your Waterloo drink recommendation was awesome. The grape, cherry and watermelon are spot on.
Dude- I love the Spin drift more. My favorites are grapefruit, rasperry lime, and lemon.
@@Dirtmonkey I will check them out.
New Jersey is covered in snow and kinda looks like Minnesota or the northern states, we usually don't get a lot of snow down here
I heard you got hit.
@@Dirtmonkey yes, sir. snowed for 3 days
New Jersey has a few years on and a few years off. We got hit good a bunch of years, than we had a 2 year break and now were back to it. My machines were patiently waiting for a snowfall like this again.
@@Mr_Tecumseh nice and I agree
I have a 20hp battery-less EFI outboard motor, the same technology could be applied to a snowblower I'd think
Your right- why couldn't they?
Yea I have a battery-less efi snowmobile too
@@rippingit3770 I agree and I have a 2007 arctic f7 efi snopro which has no battery at all. So what's the need for a battery if it doesn't even start the machine too 🤔. I agree it's a powerful and effective machine. But I'll assume they'll simplify in the future.
I'd like to see it with wet slop like we had on the last bigger storm. That old corn snow is about best scenario for distance throwing as it doesn't stick and doesn't just blow in the breeze like fluff either.
I really like my Ariens. 20 years old. 8hp, 24". Goes through everything. Even the March slushy! The key with the March slushy is to take a partial cut, and go fast - not the fastest, but fast enough to keep the slushy flowing at a constant stream.
If I wasn't miserly, I'd be buying the EFI model. Dziękuję Stanislas.
Ariens snowblowers are the best of the best for the homeowner all the way up to the professional and commercial. They are made with the same level of quality as many years ago. Meanwhile other brands are getting more expensive and cheaper quality.
made in my town! maanitowoc wisconsin
Great point! Good equipment made by Good peoples!
I agree they are very high quality, but the same as years ago? Not sure about that…Chinese engines are across the market now, including Ariens.
Just more to go wrong, I'll keep my 40 year old Ariens
You are a funny guy. And I happen to be getting that next week. Glad you showed how to build it. Subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
Been talking about getting a snow blower. currently I'm taking care of my parents walk and driveway, but there is a good chance that I will be moving soon and wouldn't be able to continue to help them so . . . I like that easy start.
If you can't get a carbureted snowblower to start on the second pull, there's something wrong with it or your technique(or it might just have one of those crappy LCT engines on it, in which case you bought the wrong blower).... But for those that aren't a small engine mechanics of 10+ years and might not have the technique know-how, this is a good way to eliminate headaches of learning the right combo of choke, primer, and throttle. Now they just need to put a small 12v lithium motorcycle battery on it and a 12v shift-type starter that way you can have on demand electric start without having to plug it in to an extension cord, seems like something that would be really good for commercial guys, excited to see where they go with this.
as for drinks, get a few different flavors of Jarritos
Love Jarrittos! One of my favorites. And yeah- this blower was simple and amazing. And it will be interesting how they will improve upon that.
TLDR: There's ALWAYS something wrong with small engines. I'll never buy a 2 stroke lawn implement again. (weed whacker, edger, blower, etc. Mower, chainsaw, and cutoff saw is the only thing that I would buy gas because those are more power-hungry than current battery tech can deliver.) Ego battery for me. Smokes the gas stuff, and none of the problems.
Yeah they're not great, but I can generally make a whole year without issue, my luck must be better than yours....
Ariens makes great lawnmowers as well. I call mine "the tank" it goes through anything. That blower will be the next one i buy
I have a old 6 horse ariens snowblower from the late 60s early 70s that my grandparent bought new. That tank is all heavy steel and won't quit!
We have three 24" Ariens , 2 deluxe and a SHO. They start on the first or 2nd pull. Also all have electric start, just need to be in reach of an extension cord. Classics have a smaller blower, I'd stay with a model that has the big blower.
They make lawnmowers I never knew that
Their lawnmowers are made on contract by AYP or MTD they are built with the same quality or lack there of equal to any box store rider.
@@rydplrs71 100% inaccurate. Ariens does not contract out any equipment. They make their own products in-house minus the engines and tires. And the quality is top notch.
Now you should make a cold start video at below zero. But you have convinced me that I need one of these in the next few years. I had heard that they were coming out with a efi snowblower and I've wanted one since I heard about it
Thanks Stan. Neat stuff. Looking forward to the announcements and new videos!
More to come!
my 10 hp mtd usa made blower 25 years old still has the factory oil that came with it in it starts 3 pulls everytime or can use electric start but who needs it lol
Why don't u change the oil
Having the factory oil is nothing to brag about. You need to change it asap lol. Alot of machines have regular dino oil for break in purposes that is supposed to be changed after a few hours of use.
16:30 what you call "ice" , Canadians call "hard packed snow". What do you Americans skate on? Snow banks?
i was thinking the same thing. thats not ice, thats just crispy snow.
A good laugh watching the polish guy trying to see auger turning. LOL Good video.
😂 dude thats excatly what I was doing. no lie😂
My favorite drink, Arizona Rx energy Herbal tonic. Awesome review by the way that snow blowers a beast.
Neighbor on the phone with police: I would like to file a complaint about my neighbor across the street. He is snow blowing his lawn again
P: And why is this a problem?
N: Because the snow is ending up on MY lawn!
P: Oh....
"It needs a charged battery for the EFI to work." I can already see the first problem...
That's the only thing that I don't like, and I guess the price too !!
Yep- I don't like that much either but it sure works sweet
@@Dirtmonkey the efi aint new it started in 2018
The regular ones start on the first or 2nd pull too. They also have electric start if your in reach of an extension cord.
@@Bmd9007 He never said EFI was new. We all know EFI s been around a lot longe than 2018. Anyways 2018 is 2-3 years ago, so that's pretty new in terms of small engine tech.
I dig the hat Stan. The snow blower was pretty sweet too. I'm still using my 1990something snowking and it works great. Someday I'll own something efi (vehicles included). Keep up the great work.
Its amazing how some of that Old equipment just keeps going. My fourwheeler is 34 years old!
Looks just like my husky with a longer snout and smaller!!
Great looking pup!!!
I like my toro snowblowers 🤷♂️the newer toro 24 2stage I have It clogged it once going through 18in of snow on 15 driveways this past storm we had drifts up to 36 in and Even the plowed in slush it went through with ease and I had it in gears 3-6 mostly making her work
Just got one myself the 928 OAE, Great snowblower. Toro has new design that allows some of the snow to exit the impeller out the front and be re-ingested. Supposed to keep it from ever clogging. Seems to work good.
as a disabled vet i wished i could afford one
Call Ariens. I am sure they would discount one for you. You served our country, let them serve you. You deserve it. Thank you sir for your service.
@@introfiant30 reach out to the VA, etc. We veterans and also a lot of non-veterans look for people we can help that need it.
Also let the local PD know that you need help, the ones in my area volunteer to help and see what they can do.
That is the "Nolan Ryan" edition!!! I never would have expected that!
That’s cool I have one a few years older and the pull start doesn’t even work when it’s warm, only ever use the electric start but it ate through 20 inches this weekend with ease.
Seems like the old brainpan needs to read the assembly instructions
Thats to easy.
@@Dirtmonkey I do enjoy your videos about equipment. I almost wish I lived somewhere where it snows again so I can play in the snow again too. I'm hoping to start my own parking lot sweeping business with euro style sweepers in the future here in los Angeles. I feel like it could be niche market to serve apartment building owners. Thanks for the entertaining videos
Y can't u just put electric start on it?
it has it but I didn't want to use it.
It looks to have a 120 volt electric starter on it at 7:25 ?
Actually Husqvarna came out with this tech 3 years ago. with electric start And tracks. Really cool video Stan.
I moved to South Dakota and bought the 36 Professional EFI and we haven't gotten much snow! Tried it yesterday with less than 3 inches but it was so light and powdery it didn't throw it that far. Will have to wait for a bigger storm.
i use a simgle stage for everything under 10 inches haha, its just faster for me
First!!! 🤘🏻😎🤘🏻💨💨💨
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Bahhh my snowblowers I choke and prime and start one or 2 pulls anyways. I thought it was just gonna be turn the key. Total gimmick
I'm also disappointed. Why can't they put a decent AGM battery and a DC-powered starter on these things?
Your pup is beautiful!
Thanks for reviewing these things, my biggest complaint with Ariens blowers os that the front end doesn’t stay down. It seems to me they should have a weight kit on front!
You need to readjust the skid shoes, they are way to high, need about an 1/8” of clearance under the cutting edge.
Yeah- Im not used to actually running with skid shoes. I usually run em raw
Thanks for the video. Would be interesting to have a side by side comparison between this 28" EFI gas beast and the new 28" EGO 2-stage snow blower with 14" auger and impeller.
Ive worked on carburetor's before but I wonder what that EFI system would be like to work on if something goes wrong and it needs to be cleaned. Even better how does it come off is it like a carburetor or do you have to remove a bunch of hoses from the engine. Cool setup tho sounds awesome and did a real good job.
Love the vids keep up the great work!!
Glad you like them!
Awesome video!! That thing is a Beast for sure!! I’m anxious to see what’s in that orange container in the floor by the mustang!! Lol looks interesting.. Stay blessed brother!!
One of my biggest gripes of my Cub Cadet is that I have to be in 1st gear in order to get down to blacktop. What is the highest gear you can use and still show blacktop? I'm thinking of upgrading.
Thanks for the review.
Great video homie! Nice snowblower
We run the 36” hydrostatic version at work. Best machine ever. Gas tank could be double the size though.