BEFORE YOU BUY A 2 STAGE SNOWBLOWER, WATCH THIS! 3 THINGS TO CONSIDER
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BEFORE YOU BUY A 2 STAGE SNOWBLOWER, WATCH THIS! 3 THINGS TO CONSIDER. PURCHASING a SNOWBLOWER is a BIG EXPENSE. Spend your MONEY wisely by knowing what to look for when BUYING a SNOW THROWER. ENGINE, model SIZE and FEATURES are important but watch and see what I point out in this video to really help you get the best bang for your buck! Including one of the most overlooked areas when buying a NEW snowblower! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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@@tonymoretti2347 thanks Tony!
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Thanks for the great information. Hopefully it'll help a first time buyer to not waste money on junk. When you said "get my drift", I almost fell off my chair! My late father in law turned me on to Ariens blower design abiut 40 years ago! Go Ariens!
@@tombeyer375 you got it Tom! Haha glad I could make you laugh a little lol! Thanks for being a cool fan! 👍
Awesome video! I just realized I was looking at all the wrong reasons for a snowblower. Mainly the joystick chute control which i thought would be nice. Thank you for sharing this information, it is greatly appreciated! Nice garage set up as well!
Thanks a lot J! Appreciate it! Glad you found this info helpful! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
I have a 13 year old 30" Troy-Bilt that I've used heavily every winter. The joystick is still working great as are all the various cables on the machine. I clear a 150-foot gravel driveway along with two parking areas for about 24 cars. It easily handles two feet of snow. I also have a 6 year old Troy-Bilt that is identical in every way except for the width at 28". The build quality is much worse. The chute controls feel like they will snap at any time and it's difficult to swing the chute all the way in either direction. I was really disappointed in how crappy it is compared to my first one. My advice to anyone shopping around is to try the controls a lot and get a feel for the quality before buying.
Two years later, there are some fine points to understand. That 60’s Ariens ( ours from ‘65 still works) has a worm gear driving the chute. The chute stays where you put it. Many of today’s chutes can be moved by the force of the snow.
Know the fine points of where you live. Snow is not bad where I am but I am on a busy street. So big plows dump lots of heavy snow across my driveway. That demands more power. Not a bigger machine necessarily but a bigger engine.
Forget junk machines and big box stores. Get a pro quality machine and it will work for 20-30 years.
Finally, ALWAYS add Stabil to your gas can before refilling it!
Thanks for sharing Paul!
i have an ariens 6/28 from the early 80's and it's still hanging in there. it's mostly made of metal, only a plastic gas tank. i've done a few repairs like wheel bushings and replaced the carb. the only weak part of it is the dinky bearing on the impeller shaft which i've had to change twice and it's kinda overdue, knock on wood. i live in massachusetts and we don't get as much snow as we used to.
I have an Arians 24 with a 11 hp it’s a beast. I live in a rural area of New England and it’s moved a serious amount of snow over the past 20 years. It’s still running good.
Ariens get the job done! Thanks for watching Scott!
Greetings from Mayville, New York. Thanks for your professional tips and design features to look for on Snow Blowers JB. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Appreciate you David! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! Merry Christmas to you and your family as well my friend!
So True 👍
I have Deluxe 28 which I bought 8 years back. I haven't done anything on it, even the engine oil was changed after 5 years and this thing is still running like a beauty.
Starts every time with 1 pull only although it has electric start also I prefer to pull the cord to start it.
Really nice piece of machinery.
That's what I prefer to invest in, Good Machines which don't give me trouble.
That's why I also bought Lexus
10 years no issues
Oil change every 6 months.
Hey Sanjeev! Sounds like you’re someone who likes a quality product! Like you I like longevity and not having to pay for something over and over again. Thanks for watching!
Hey neighbor! I'm in Erie, PA! So happy I watched this video. I'm in the market for my first snowblower and this video definitely helps! By the way, average snowfall here, 101.2 inches. Yikes!
Glad this video gave you some good info Kreadive!! Thanks for watching!
I did my homework before I bought my Ariens 24 inch deluxe It's design works great this thing is a beast we had a snow storm in nh tha t dumped 14 inches of snow then it rained on top of that this blower threw it 35 too 40 feet away it has power steering no plastic steering triggers to break powder snow gets thrown 50 feet away I love this machine you won't be disappointed
Awesome my friend! Congrats on your purchase! Glad to hear it’s throwing for some impressive numbers! Thanks for watching and sharing!
Great info on the auger! Great videos.I finally got my Ariens deluxe 28 that I wanted 20 years ago but the dealer didn't have any left at the time so I settled for a Simplicity. The Simplicity is a great machine but it's no Arians to be sure.the only thing about the Ariens I don't like is you can't push your hip into the back end of the control panel to force it thru the really heavy stuff like at the end of the driveway ( it's a sharper edge) where the Simplicity had sheet metal boxing everything in. Other than that small pet peeve I agree Ariens snowblowers all the way!
Good point here my friend! Thanks for sharing!
One more thing to consider: Terrain.
My driveway splits in a Y, one going to the attached garage and the other to a detached garage.
I don't get a ton of snow, but I do have a 5 foot retaining wall on the one side of the drive and I need to throw the snow over it.
Also, I want to throw snow over the other drive, not onto it.
So, consider how far you need to throw the snow as well as how much snowfall you get.
Another great thing to consider! Thanks for bringing attention to it! Should have had something about that in the video. 🤷♂️ next time around lol
My number 1 tip to all new snowblower owners, run a fuel stabilizer! As with anything less creature features, less things to break! Impeller kit#1! Great video 👍💪🇺🇸💯
Thanks for sharing Paul! Thanks for watching!
I have an old Murray Craftsman snowblower. On side of the axel has to different hole so you can disconnect on wheel from engine power for easier turning. Most of the time I keep both wheels powerd.
@@robertknight4672 thanks for sharing Robert!
Mine would be stay away from ANYTHING MTD, that is a large umbrella. Honda, Yamaha or Arien’s are the only thing that last around here without cost of ownership being crazy.
@@SoleEpiphany Honda, Yamaha and ariens make a quality product!
I’m between an arien deluxe 28 or 30 or toro hd 28 or 30. Both rates from about 255 cc to 305cc respectively. Both have 14 inch augers and impellers. Love the idea of the toro joystick but like the tried and true ariens chute turn. Getting rid of a husqvarna because of flawed cable breakage. Plus wanted more power and impeller size. Need to throw snow further to make my driveway easier.
Hey Suprand! I know 3 people plus me that all have the ariens deluxe 28. All agree the simple crank works great. Never fails. Plenty of power and a big impeller housing to send the snow and prevent clogging. Toros are good but I think ariens the simplest designs that work best. Thanks for watching!
Hey Suprand,
Go with the Ariens! You won't be disappointed. If you get higher snow drifts, get the drift cutters too. Ariens, in my experience, size for size, blows snow further than all the others! Thanks for checking things out before jumping into something!
Another great video! I went thru the process of purchasing a new snowblower last fall and decided to part ways with old gas snowblower and got a new cordless electric snowblower. Overall I like new one. It does the job for me, especially since the annual average snow fall where I live is around 27 inches per season. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks bud! Couple questions for you Robert! Which electric blower did you go with? How do you like it? Lasting power? Also, where are you located?
@@GarageGear Hi JB! I ended up purchasing 21 inch Toro Power Clear Snow Blower. I bought it as kit which included 7.5 Ah battery & charger. I live in Columbus, OH area & have a small driveway (1.5 cars) & can do my driveway & walkway twice before having to recharge the battery. The snowblower is lightweight & easy to used. The only negative thing that I can say about it is if your driveway is bumpy or has uneven strips between the driveway & sidewalk then it tends to gets hung up on these spots & you need be careful going over these areas. It seems to have good power though.
@@robertkreachbaum4546 i have family in Columbus! Very cool! I have seen those snowblowers before! Not bad machines! 👍 thanks for the quick review! I would like to check one of those out!
Makes sense - we had a bunch of gas powered tool in our shop: mower, leaf blower, trimmer, generator, snowblower, edger tool - and a shelf filled with oil, lubricants and gasoline and gas/oil mix.
The smell got to me and kept my wife away from entering.
This year - a transition: went with the EGO self propelled lawnmower - does our 25,000 square foot lawn comfortably. Then a leaf blower - awesome for clearing snow from car and leafs from our yard.
Chucked the generator -
And, the EGO snowblower is amazing - more power than the old 2-stage gas unit and less hassle. AND - we now have our workshop smelling fresh and clean.
BTW - this is in Quebec where annual snowfall is quite massive.
@@brucemacneil thanks for sharing!
So true that simple design is best. Bought me a Yamaha snow blower thinking it was going to be bullet proof and trouble free for years to come and boy was I wrong. While I feel the engine and transmission would of probably held up well all of the other fancy stuff like the shoot control switch , the leveling shock , transmission cable ect would easily freeze up or fail failed right from the first winter I had it. and if the shoot switch fails for example you can't move it manually , its stuck where it broke until you replace the switch and parts are expensive and can be hard to get, everything on back order .theres a lot more to a snow blower than a good engine and transmission, keep it simple people you will be glad you did !
Agreed Johnny! While new features are cool Simple wins every time! Thanks for watching!
Bought a 22 inch wide John Deere snow blower 24 years ago and I live in Indiana so it has only been used maybe 20 times and looks like it is brand new . I'm keeping it for my great grandkids as an antique because it is all polished and put away with all the original tags that came on it . Lesson learned !! LOL I now have 2 ATVs , one with a snow plow . Now my wife and I can play on both ATVs when I am not plowing any snow which isn't very often .
All original! That’s awesome! Send me a pic on my email below the video! Would love to see it! Thanks for sharing!
I'm a snow blower virgin, but I find your videos very helpful. Almost tempted to buy some cheap Chinese (nothing against the Chinese) junk like PowerSmart. I understand that people want to buy that, but the ones who purchased e.g. the PowerSmart 212 cc/24" and found out it was OK, were just plain lucky! Also: very interesting which hardware store/retailer/website sells what model(s) of what make and at what price: Home Depot, Home Hardware, Walmart, Amazon, Lowe's. Also: difference availability and pricing between US and Canada (where I live).
I also like the editing of your videos (I'm a trained filmmaker). You're not wasting any time, and your goofiness does not disturb me in the slightest.
Hey Bart! Glad to hear that your finding the videos helpful! You’re spot on with the power smart blowers. They are okay! They’re not terrible but they’re not great either. Also glad you appreciate the editing! A lot of time goes into each video! Thanks for being a cool fan of the channel! 👍
The Ariens 24" delux is an absolutely awesome machine. Im in North Idaho and the bucket-HP ratio is there! Clears 24" wide and 20" deep snow with ease. Sounds like she boggs but that is just the way its designed. She keeps chugging right though it. Always starts on the first pull too. Never needed to use the electric start. Not too big for my wife or teens to use as well.
The Ariens deluxe 24 is a great machine! Thanks for sharing
I live in Buffalo as well... and have an older Troy-Bilt 2620 with the plastic chute system (as well as the multi-directional control)... no issues after 9 years. I have a standard 2 car wide driveway about 50' long, but live on a corner lot... probably 300+' of sidewalks. Maintaining your equipment is the most important thing you can do to make them last. Next to that is treating them with care. Far too often I see people try to zip through the plowed pile at the end of the driveway... you know, that stuff setup like concrete and 3-4' deep... with the blower in high forward gear. Set it to the lowest forward speed and take your time. :)
All good tips here Csimet! Thanks for sharing! Go bills!
I’m new to your channel and really enjoy it! I’m kinda bummed and wish I woulda watched this before buying my troy bilt storm 2665 model. It has plastic chute and 7 hp. I live in mn and it works fine but your looks great. Thanks for an informative channel
Hey announcer ! Welcome to the tribe my friend! 👍
Excellent video! I also have to share that if anyone out there is thinking of buying a Simplicity brand 2 stage snowblower, make sure you check the unit and ask where the machine was built. I bought a Simplicity M1024E 2 stage snowblower back in 2018 and was never told that the machine was built in China. I thought it was an American made machine. Take some advice from me and don’t take anything for granted just because of a brand name like I did. I had several problems with my snowblower.
Thanks a lot Danny! Thanks for sharing this information! It seems over the years some brands that were once “American made” are now outsourced. It’s a shame because quality tends to drop when that happens. Thanks for watching my friend! 👍
Simplicity Signature is hands down the best machine on the market. Don't care what you compare it to. The Simplicity line is much better built than most other brands.
As far as made in china, the upper end Simplicity gets the US made Briggs engines. Husquvarna and Ariens both use LCT, a Chinese engine. Mostof these machines are made in china, regardless of name stamped on them.
@@johnfromnj885 thanks for sharing this info! 👍👍👍
I own two snowblowers due to how the weather acts here in Utah. I have a small single stage blower with a 2 stroke engine for lighter storms and a two stage tracked snowblower for the heavy storms
You’re ready for anything BCSERK! I want to give an ariens track drive a spin! Thanks for watching as always!
Go with a bigger machine, yes, generally. But the last Ariens I bought was a 30" and it was almost too much for me to handle. Remember when you turn, the side of the auger housing has to push some snow aside. That, combined with the extra weight of the machine caused me problems. I had to back up, lift the wheels off the ground and pivot to make cuts at an angle until I had opened up a large enough area to turn in.
I did the 30" because I had a quarter-mile-long driveway; literally 1,320 feet long. So it worked out because I could go straight out to the road, turn around and come straight back. But the work near my house was a bummer for me.
I have been an Ariens man for 50+ years. Back in the day, my father was an Ariens dealer and I worked on them. Everything else was inferior. If I had to buy a snow blower today, from what I can see and read, it would be another Ariens. Probably a 24" since I'm 75 now.
Thanks for sharing william
Been north of Lake Superior 23 years. My third blower (Ariens) is going strong for 11 years now. Ariens has years of dependability to stand on. Toro is making some nice machines lately but have reputation issues (both mechanical and customer service) that will take a while to overcome.
Ariens makes a hell of a machine Bob! Very dependable! Thanks for watching!
Got rid of my 31.5 Craftsman,
Just wasn't reliable with a double choke.
I replaced the auger belt and that took two weeks to get the 41 and 1/2 belt while most that big run 40/41.
Craftsman is a Sears Product so i sold mine since parts were never around but the snow, a shovel, and angry in laws id have to go over and help are Always Around.
Went with a Arriens (spelling might be off)
Love the Ch New Sub
Can’t go wrong with an ariens! I hear ya on the in laws lol! Thanks for watching and subscribing Pete!
I watched a filmed snow-blowing contest in 1987 in Michigan with very deep snow, it was snowing-blowing and mine blowing it was ARIENS that without question outperformed the other blowers, even TORO just failed to step up, ARIENS went through that snow and never bogged down and threw that snow far away with no problem, I've followed ARIENS ever since and they have been among the best ever since, they because stick with what works,
Thanks for watching, Melvin. This is really cool story. Thanks for sharing that and I love the name of the event. Ariens knows what’s up!
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Great video, JB. I have a 1996 MTD 8 hp two stage machine. Going to put some new belts on it and see if performance improves. Your Ariens looks real nice. There is a local retailer near me who sells Ariens and services them. Some folks in my neighborhood have made switch to battery snowblowers. Guy down the street has the EGO but he needs two sets of batteries to get through one driveway clearing job. The cost of extra batteries is pretty high. The shelf life is pretty short. Three years. When battery models fail, seems like no one fixes them, they just make a warranty claim and get a new one. Seems like if you take care of an Ariens you are looking at decades of service. My MTD has served me well since 1996. It's not as nice as an Ariens but it gets the job done.
Hey crunty! Those older mtd machine work great! I totally agree on the battery snowblowers. They don’t last long and have a short shelf life. They are not good for consistent work like this. If you maintain a gas snowblower it will last a hell of a lot longer! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thanks for the reply. I just did some cleaning on the MTD and had to order up a friction wheel rubber. Ten bucks. Someday I will join the Ariens Club and speak of my snow moving capabilities at fancy cocktail parties. Until then I will carry on with my MTD.
@@josephberkeley hahahaha fancy parties lol! I’m trying to get into the Honda club myself lol! Those older machines are great keep ‘em going!
up here north of Montreal Quebec Canada we get an average of 88,5 inches of snow. I bought a Ariens 32'' professional 420CC. it does the job. :)
Awesome moon! Thanks for sharing
Hello. I just found your channel. I live about 15 miles south of Buffalo. For the last few years, I had a stone driveway but I just got my driveway paved and DEFINITELY considering getting a snowblower. I'm almost 47 years old - getting too old for this shoveling crap. LOL.
Hey Empty! Get a good snowblower and body will thank you! Thanks for checking out the channel! 👍
Hello Jim from South Central Colorado I have owned a gravely commercial 10A tractor since 1990 had the original 1960 dog eater snowblower then I moved up to a ma210 gravely snowblower nickname gravely snow Cannon my machine has no belts all gear and planetary drive plus it weighs 185 lb and I can use it all year long for mowing telling a garden I used to assemble in the '90s Aaron snow blowers St 824s my opinion they were a good snowblower and winter of 9697 in New York White plains New York had 29 inches of snow and where I lived in upper Westchester we had four and a half feet of snow and my gravely chewed through that snow like nothing
Awesome my friend! Always wanted to give a gravely a shot to see what it’s like. Thanks for sharing! 👍
I bought a Sno-Tek @ Home Depot in 2007, it is the hardware store version of the Ariens, and it too has been a beast, Northern Ohio winters along Lake Erie shore can be rough, lots of snow, and all I have ever had to replace on it was the drive wheel last year. It lacks the amenities like lights and heated handles, but I don't even need electric start. Three primes and one slow pull on the rope and it fires right up. It's a solid machine.
Awesome Rusty thanks for sharing!
You got me beat by 1 model year! Good on ya! I too almost always use my pull start as i find it's a very good way of determining the condition of your fuel system, ignition system and compression/valve train. If it's a beast to start by the pull cord, there's definitely an issue that's only going to get worse. I'd say i use the electric starter once for every 5 pull starts. I also use only ethanol free supreme gasoline with a little shot of methyl-hydrate to ensure no water contamination ever occurs. Last year i had a buddy of mine with a decal printing business make me all new decals for my Husqvarna 10527SB and most people think its brand new whenever they see my little beast. 😁
P.S. I also keep the pull cord saturated in silicone based lubricant and thus far my little "trick" has stayed the test of time and extended the life of the pull cord thus far. No dry rot, no frays and no breaks so i think it must be working!
Update Feb 4th, 2022, big storm rolled through the Midwest on the 2&3 my county got hammered, 12 plus inches, which isn't bad but 35-40 mph winds did a number at piling it up and drifting. The machine just ate it up and asked for more.
@@gmctech that’s a great idea! 👍
I bought two used Toro snowblowers in 2019 for $40, a single stage and a 2 stage. Both were non-running hence the price. Cleaned the carbs and both fired up. I sold the single stage for $100 and kept the 2 stage.
Awesome deal thanks for sharing!
We had a Ariens snow blower 50 years ago it was probably the best piece of equipment I have ever had it even had. It even had a conversation to a mower. I wonder if the new product is as good. I loved the fact you could use it all year.
Haha they are awesome! I just picked up one of those in great shape for $100 on Craigslist. Great machines! Thanks for watching Mitchell!
The Ariens Sno-Thro. I have one that is from 1964! A lot of them are still running. I put a new engine on mine to make it run a little better.
@@mushroomhead3 the video on mine will be out next weekend! Stay tuned!
Fellow Buffalonian here…I agree 100% about the impeller ratio. Make sure you use the sawed off hockey stick to unclog it though lol
Go Bills!!
ROCK ON mrchewy! Good tip! Thanks for watching! Go Bills!!!
Upstate NY’r here….bought my first Ariens product, 28” Deluxe SHO a few weeks ago. Looking forward to using it.
Hesser you are going to be one very happy camper! You’ll be pumping out so much snow you may want to tell your neighbors to put plywood over their windows! Lol! Thanks for watching! 👍
Your gonna love it! My dad has a 2017 Deluxe 28 SHO. Going on 5 years and running strong. It really does blow the light powder snow 50-55ft as advertised and even the heaviest wet snow a good 20-30ft. I’ve used lower quality blowers before and with them they’ll blow the light power 20-30ft and the weight heavy stuff maybe 5-10ft lol..
@@AMF96 you get what you pay for right? Sometimes it’s super cold out and I don’t want to be snowblowing for long in those situations. A cheaper snowblower can take longer to get the job done and before long your hands are frozen!
Last year I bought my first snowblower ever. At 70 y/o I figured it was time to hang up the shovel and do things differently. I bought an Ariens deluxe 28 and paid 1549.00 plus tax , which I didn't think was too bad. Unfortunately we only got about 60" of snow so I only used it twice. But it is a snow throwing fool. I followed your tips about storage after each use, and I always add Seafoam even though I use ethanol free gas. Looking forward to putting it through it's paces this year. To anyone looking, get an Ariens you won't be sorry. P.S. Mine has electric start but I use the pull start and it fires up on the second pull every time.
Thanks for sharing this Don!
I would argue with the bigger is always better idea. My sister uses a 28" Ariens Pro Wheeled unit in the Ontario snow belt. Its a beast that moves a lot of snow however she finds it too big and heavy.
Other considerations:
1. Size the unit to the operator;
2. Ease of turning - I was once clearing about 20 short driveways, my next blower had autoturn and easier chute control;
3. Track or wheel. Tracks are harder to turn than wheeled and almost always slower. They also have much better traction can float on top of snow and have better auger height control. The Ariens RapidTrak system looks nice however I have no experience with them ... yet.
Good tips here! Thanks for sharing Frank!
Great video JB! Very informative. I never thought about the size of the impeller area. Makes perfect sense! Thanks for your time and videos JB.
Thanks WHITIE!!! You ROCK bud! Whats new this week my friend? Got your snowblower all ready to go?
@@GarageGear snowblower is all set. 2 pulls and it started right up 2 nights ago. It is 29 degrees here in Vermont. Snow is going to be coming eventually. I hope all is well with you and your family. Have a great weekend brother.
@@whitieinvermont awesome! All is well my friend! Have a great weekend bud! 👍
@@GarageGear calling for 20 inches Buffalo area. Better make a once over for running smoothly afterwards. Gas, oil and aspirin for your back. Good luck to you over there.
@@whitieinvermont hahaha thanks for looking out for me bud! It looks like the heaviest snow will hit just north of my but I’ll still get probably about 15 inches or so! Snowblower is armed and ready! I just picked up a 45 year old 20” ariens for $80. Plenty of videos on that snowblower coming soon my friend! How’s the snow by you bud?
We get about 30 inches of snow annually with the mean accumulations of about 5 inches per snowfall, though we have gotten 24 inches in unusual storms. I ended up buying the Ariens Deluxe 24 inch with the bigger 254cc engine. I would rather go a bit bigger here than smaller.
Smart move!
Thanks for the video. I am looking to get a new machine this summer and Ariens looks great. I have a driveway that is 20 feet W and 100 L. I am liking the Ariens 28" Deluxe SHO. My city gets an average of 64" of snowfall. Would this model be too much for the driveway ?
Hey Jeff my area gets more snow that you and I she the ariens deluxe 28(non sho) and it handles winter fine. Either one will be a good machine for you. The sho has a bit more engine power! Thanks for watching!
Go with a 24 Inch. Easier to manage, store, and deal with in General. 20 feet wide is nothing, you can go down the middle and throw past the side ends easily. Bigger is not better.
Live in New Egland. I paid $2600 in 2002 for an Aiens Pro 1336.
13hp, 36 in width. The electric chute is the best. Hand warmers 😊Throws slush 15ft and normal snow 30ft.
Regular garden equipment maintenance. Best investment I ever made. Don't skimp.
Paying less now might seem like a good idea, but you'll have so many broken parts in 2 years.
I have seen my exact model and year on craigslist for $1800 (for those worried that they may move locations in a few years.
Thanks for sharing this PH! Skimping is never a good idea on a snowblower. If you can swing the extra cash the extra power is always worth it! ROCK ON bud!
Two years ago I bought a TroyBilt 24 inch Snowblower with mechanical shoot turn handle for $595. It has the same 12 inch wide throw impellers as the 26 inch you showed. I live in the Lake Tahoe basin and have had to remove two feet of snow every three to four hours four times in 20 hours to stay ahead of it. A 24 ft wide wood driveway bridge to my garage, I live on a hillside, means the snow sticks quickly. I ended up with a 9.5 foot snowbank on one side a 10 foot plus on the other side. I have had to remove a 3.5 ft berm the snowplow made by first digging out a cut with a shovel and then just removing half the 24 inch width at a time. My neighbors Ariens 24 inch does the same job but cost him a lot more. I recommend besides cleaning out the auger/impeller when you are done snowblowing, to put a splash of -20 degrees F windshield washer fluid in the shoot to keep the impeller from freezing with ice on the bottom. WE GET SNOW!!!!!
Good tip with the windshield washer fluid! Thanks for sharing! 👍
RV ANTIFREEZE WOULD WORK BETTER
@@timb2014 thanks for sharing this!
@@timb2014 Where I live RV antifreeze costs twice as much as windshield washer fluid yet protects down to the same temp. Plus, most people DON'T have a RV to have RV antifreeze but most people have a car that they will have windshield washer fluid on hand?
silicone spray does a better job
Hello from Chicago thank you for tips I'm using them ... I have a husqvarna snow blower 224.... what Gas you recommend I see 89 octane also a see to use 16/1 and 50/1 parts gas to oil... what you recommend
thank you
I’m willing to bet you have a 24” blower with a 4 cycle engine. If that’s the Case look for ethanol free gas at a gas pump near you! 50/1 is only for 2 cycle engines. Do not use that in your 4 cycle engine or you’ll be buying a new one lol. Ethanol free gas is definitely the way to go if you can find it. Thanks for watching!
Also that 14 inch high speed auger throws better just because the outside tip of the auger is technically traveling at a faster FPT (feet per second) which helps Ross that snow a bit further. Remember FPS not RPM.
Thanks for sharing non!
I just picked up a vintage snow boss trac drive snow blower with an 8HP tecumseh engine cheap.....all it needs is a carb and some TLC...Im anxious to get it running and try it in some snow.....If I ever get any.
Awesome Louie! Sounds like a fun project! Still no snow?
@@GarageGear nothing to write home about....It makes me angry....I want 2 feet
@@f62darkstar you’ll get it don’t you worry! 👍
Excellent advice on the impeller to auger ratio!! Never seen anyone bring that up before. Very thorough video, well done!
Hey Speeddemon, my great uncle taught me that. He actually built a massive snowblower out of three. He would always say you want a larger tube(impeller housing) behind the augers. The larger the better. You’re shoving all that snow into it an you want it out quickly. He had a good point! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Smart man!
Remember to buy off season prices drop dramatically, as much as 50%, that's how I got my Craftsman 24in. OHC 3yrs. ago for less than $500.00 delivered from a local TrueValue...And in New England we get snow...
Thanks for sharing Steven! 👍
Right to the point, keep it simple, big impeller diameter and impellar kit. THIS WAS EXCELLENT INFO AND CORRECT
Thanks for your positive feedback Kjell! And thanks for watching!
Amen to the simplicity comment. I'm weird enough to apply that thinking to just about everything--cars, fridges, etc.
More parts, more to break! Thanks for watching RC!
I’m in the Toronto area , ( but Buffalo gets hit even more than us) . On my street there are many people that get Mickey mouse snowblowers. If your going to own it into and after retirement , always get more power than you need. Great video.
Agreed! Get more than you need! A neighbor of mine a long time ago was so excited that she didn’t need me to plow her driveway because she bought a snowblower. I went over to see it and it was a super tiny single stage. And we get tons of snow here. I told here I’ll be back when we get hit hard lol. Thanks for watching Rossi!
I’ve had an MTD 21 inch single stage snow blower since 1995. I change the scraper blade (or reverse it) each year, and replace the rubber auger paddles every 3-4 yrs depending on the amount of snow (Cincinnati, avg annual snowfall ~16 in). The original drive belt just broke while clearing snow from last week’s ice/snow storm (Feb 4, 2022). Usually takes 15 to 20 minutes to clear my driveway and all sidewalks, then I do about five or six of the neighbors. This time due to the amount of sleet and freezing rain that fell ahead of the snow it took me two hours just to do our driveway and the single sidewalk up to the front door. Sorry neighbors! Literally went over the driveway 20 or so times, but the rubber paddles were stiff enough that they took a small layer with each pass.
That little machine is a beast. Just routine maintenance and it’s still chugging along good as new!
Thanks for sharing Dirk! Those older blowers rock!
Yup I got a 1996 MTD 2 cycle I have replaced the belt.and auger only once. I run VP fuel fuel in mine. I push the primer bulb three times and choke it and fires every time! 👍
@@adriantomlin2902 that’s good clean fuel to put in it!
Fellow Buffalonian here! Appreciate the tips. IMHO, I think the "wider is always better" concept is misleading. I just returned a new 828 Toro HD that was 30 inches wide, 100 pounds HEAVIER than a 24" machine, to revert back to 24". When I"m out there clearing I don't mind a pass or two more -- what I do mind is wrestling a beast of a machine around. Based on your auger to width ratios, a 24" wide machine make more sense on a 12" chute size than a 12" chute with, say, a 28" wide machine! I never thought of it .. great point! And to your point of simple, the 828 Toro HD had triggerless steering and it was effortless to steer it back and forth -- which was a big problem as the machine always wanted to keep turning right into the deeper snow when "trimming back" a sidewalk, for example. I like two wheels locked and going straight ahead. Nice video!
Hey MRK! Awesome that you’re in the area! Big machines have big perks but when it come to little things they do little for ya! Much easier to steer a 24 for sure! Thanks for being a cool fan! Go bills!
@@GarageGear Go Bills! th-cam.com/video/jgOdjs4WXvg/w-d-xo.html
I couldn't agree more with the tip of the impeller to auger width ratio. A highly overlooked aspect of snowblower performance and efficiency.
Hey Small block! Not sure why this isn’t talked about more. My uncle had a massive ariens from the 70’s that he modified (32” I think). It had a huge barrel behind the augers lol! That thing could eat snow and throw it so far! Bigger the tube, the quicker you move! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear this is just one of many reasons why I recommend Ariens snowblowers. They've been doing it right for decades!
@@smallblock412 totally agree my friend! Toros have a pretty wide auger housing nowadays but I’m surprised more companies haven’t joined in on this. Ariens has a good thing going!
I think I have the same blower as you, the Ariens 28 Deluxe HO? Did you put the impeller kit in that machine? Mine might have a 1/4 inch gap, throws snow 50/60 feet and has never clogged. HO is the boosted impeller RPM model so that's huge. Trying to decide if I should go with a kit. It's 2020 model year too.
Hey Scott mines a standard deluxe 28 from 2013. It had about 1/4-3/8 gap. I installed an impeller kit several years ago on it and it throws like a champ. Thanks for watching
I live in Wisconsin and Airens is king around here. They are made here in Brillion , wi. I have the deluxe28 sho which has the hi output engine. Love the new machine !!!
They are beasts! Thanks for sharing!
Bought a power smart at the end of the season last year for $320 delivered, seems cheap in construction, but worked great no complaints, they are charging $600+ for the same model now would probably buy something else with more metal in the construction now.
Thanks for sharing David! Not a bad deal for the price. Wonder if the new prices will ever come back down.
Also look at the gap between the impeller blades and the housing. The smaller that gap is, the better the blower will handle wet snow and be less likely to clog.
Thanks for sharing bwill!
We don't get as much snow in Saratoga!
I think Ariens is still king even with the Chinese engines. Toro machines look nice but the plastic remote chute handle system is pretty flimsy to me.
One thing about ariens is the split aluminum auger gear housing. If anybody happens to have one of those keep checking the gear oil. The seals fail. The cast iron box is much better.
All good points here jth877. I agree even with the Chinese engines they still work well for a long time. Mine has a Chinese engine and is going on 9 years now. Take care of them and they take care of you! Thanks for watching!👍
Chinese engines? Thanks for the warning.
Oh, no! I was planning to buy Ariens but I hate to support our enemy by buying communist China crap.
You gave the right information , Just stay away from the new craftsman , they have plastic transmissions which last but for a season . Thank you Sir for the video , and may God bless you .
I heard that about the transmissions Rolly! I would like to see one up close. It’s a shame how we’ve become a “throw away” society. I personally would rather have something and take care of it then spend a fortune only to buy another a year or two later. Thanks for your kind words! And thanks for watching! 👍
a neighbor gave me his broken craftsman or mtd snow blower with a plastic transmission... it is a great little unit until the trans breaks... the trans alone is 350 and inside there are no replaceable parts. you must buy the entire transmission... the machine doesnt even have any rust on it and it is broken... piece of junk
@@carmencristantiello5176 I’m guess these machines have a one year warranty. Could be worth looking into if the warranty is still good. Craftsman (and MTD in general) are definitely not made like they used to be. Maybe I should do a torture test between an MTD and an ariens lol!
Great info on snowblowers. May I get your opinion? I have an old Toro 826 LE snowblower with a blown engine.
Should I put a Preditor 212 on it or the 224. Money is an issue . Hope to hear from you. Thank you!
Hey Randy, I would personally stick with the 212. The 224 is still so new with no long term reviews. The 212’s have thousands. Check out my other videos on repowering a 1971 ariens with one. Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thanks for the fast reply. That will be good news to the bank account.
212 it is. Good Luck from Colorado!
@@rando1818 you got it Rando! Have fun with your project! 👍
Thanks for the vid. Looking to buy my 1st ever! Confused though. I'm looking at a 2023 Troy-Bilt Storm 2435 Snow Blower (31AM5CP2563) at Costco here in Canada. It has a manual crank AND it has the thing you said your dad had to replace twice. Isn't just for the top of the chute? This is a 243cc machine. OR should i get the 2023 Troy-Bilt Storm 2420 Snow Blower (31AS6KN2B23), which is $379.99 cheaper, only has that manual crank (not the cables on the top piece), but is 208cc? What do you suggest? Thanks.
You can't see me. I got to point #3 and am standing in my room, applauding you to no end! My family will get woken up! THAT'S A GREAT TIP!!! THANKS
Hey my friend! I would go with the 2435 because it has a bigger engine! Power is everything and a bigger engine can handle more snow. Thanks for watching and glad you appreciate the tips! 👍
I have had an 8.5 hp Ariens 24" wide snow blower since 2009 and it's a beast. I wish B&S was still in business because it's a great engine.
You don’t see engines like you used to anymore! Thanks for watching Charles!
Briggs and and Stratton is still in business my step son just started working for them in Sherril NY
@@davidmcleod7757 Well if your step son just got hired by them, that's a pretty good indication they are still in business. About two months ago I tried to contact them and couldn't. After that I saw somewhere that they went out of business in July of '21. Maybe they filed for bankruptcy at that time but are still in operation??? I hope you are right because I don't want my next mower or blower to have a Chinese engine. Edit: I just read that they went bankrupt and were bought out by KPS ....some global company.
I bought a Zero Turn mower this past season, it has a Briggs on it. Changing the oil every 50 hours!
@@davidmcleod7757 good to know!
Forget new. I bought a 1974 Ariens 24 inch with a 6hp Tecumseh engine. You can get those between $50 and $250. Electric start. Kills it. Was going through 2 feet of snow in 4th gear spitting it out the chute like beer vomit. Also got a Bolens 624 probably 30 years old same engine for $37 on Maxsold that does pretty good but not the beast the Ariens is and not as maneuverable so might sell that one. Even if you get an older one that doesn't run right the carburetors are only around $15 and that'll fix it 90% of the time. I used to use the little single stage blowers at the hardware store I used to work at as a kid. SnowChief a True Value brand. They did OK but never tried it in deep snow because we'd always be out there keeping the pavement clean so people didn't fall and sue which they did pretty good job of.
The old ones rock my friend! They fly and eat it up fast! Thanks for watching!
While impeller size can matter.
The speed of it also matters.
The smaller ones may be spinning faster that the bigger one. Then it be about the same.
Cables can rust and give trouble. Especially long ones.
Have to say though that I love the power steering system on the cubcadet. It really is that much better. Keep it maintained and it should last a long time. Not a fan of cable's but they are a lot quicker and easier. Takes less than a second to turn the spout from one direction to the other with a cable system. If u have to do it alot. Much nicer way to go. Spend more time blowing snow and less time turning the spout. It's cold, u want to get done. Had a Cubcadet. It was nice.
Definitely would get another one.
Ariens are old school. But they are reliable.
Main thing is to keep them out of the rain.
Hey Matthew, thanks for sharing this! I agree keep them out of the rain. If a snowblower sits outside it’s destined to rust. Thanks for watching!
I picked up a free 8524 class ariens with flat tires and the motor cranks over too cant wait to try out next winter in the New England area
Awesome Baaa! The best equipment is free equipment! Thanks for watching!
Northern Wisconsin here. What machine performed best in wet slop!! 32degrees and up wet snow. Not typical, but want to know!!
I would say ariens gets the win on that! Their design is simple and big enough to get sloppy snow out. Thanks for watching!
I have an old (40 year) John Deere 1032 with a 10hp Tecumseh engine. I agree with the advice in this video. Simple design lasts longer. 😊
Simple wins! 👍
Hey man, question, I picked up 40 residential driveways this year, all paved, flat and get about 175cms average snowfall during the season. Looking to get Ariens. Should I go all out and get a 28 inch pro model or can I get away with something cheaper. The pro model is $4000 CAD. First year picking up driveways so I would like to not have to spend so much but I don’t want breakdowns or to be under equipped? Any advice would be appreciated
Hey Got2btapp! Congrats on picking up that many driveways this year. That’s impressive. You’ll have to let me know what a 28” deluxe sho goes for in Canadian. I was looking at those two and only a few differences exist. You’ll get 6 more ft lbs of torque with the engine. You’ll get a 5 year warranty on the gear case vs 1. You’ll get a 1 year product warranty vs 90 days and 2 inch bigger augers. It also throws 5 feet further. If these numbers matter to you and your business then go for it but if your driveways are relatively small then you could probably get away with a deluxe sho. Either way Ariens makes a great product and will always have a great resale value down the road. Hope this helps. Let me know what you’re thinking! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thanks a lot, appreciate the advice, the deluxe SHO is going for $2700 brand new. I found a used 2019 Ariens Pro 28 Hydro Efi for $3200 CAD that I might get instead. The brand new 2022 Pro here is going for $5200 CAD so I think that’s the best deal I’m going to get. I wanted to originally get the Deluxe SHO and that’s what the dealer recommended but I might she spend an extra few hundred and get the 2019 pro. Is EFI the way to go ? The guy who had the 2019 said he spent $500 replacing a known issue with the EFI system,but it runs great now. Makes me nervous that these EFI kinks haven’t been worked out yet. Thanks again
@@got2bballing that’s sounds like a pretty good deal! I agree it’s weird how some issues haven’t been worked out yet. Let me know if you grab it and how you like it.
Have had a Cub Cadet 45" dual wheeled blower with a 420cc OHV engine for 9 years now. Its a bit heavy but its the king of walk behind blowers in my opinion.
That’s a big snowblower. Thanks for sharing!
Most snow blowers are made by one company MTD…..and I believe all use the same type of drive train….all machines need yearly maintenance……at least…..not just sitting around year after year…..sure one can spend more on a Maserati brand……..but a Ford can get you there for less…..
That’s a good way of putting it.
Pro Tip: Avoid Craftsman At all cost! They were good many many years ago but that is no longer the case.
Definitely not the same as what they used to be! Thanks for watching!
I’d stay away from anyth8ng under the MTD umbrella. Honda, Yamaha, Ariens and some Husqvarna, everything else is trash in my experience.
The quality is horrible
Back in the day Sears put out to bid all Craftsman products from other manufacturers MTD. Craftsman, Wards, SAME FACTORY
Would auger to impeller speed ratio play a role so you don't need a big impeller ? I'm new to the snowblower game, but that's the only way I can rationalize it.
Hey Russel! Good question. Speed is a factor and will help. You could tune your rpm’s on the engine to improve the speed. Ultimately a wider tube is best. Think of it like drinking a thick milkshake through a narrow straw. It will take more effort to get it through if you increase the speed. If you have a wider tube you can shove as much as you want through. Thanks for watching!
Not so much. What you are really interested in is how much snow is being fed into the impeller by the augers. The impeller can only move so much snow per revolution so if the amount coming in exceeds that "bad" things happen. The two ways to control this are to change how fast the unit moves forward into the snow and how wide a swath you take. I try to take a full swath at the highest speed that doesn't cause snow to start piling up in front of the augers. If I still get snow plowing at the slowest speed I take a smaller swath. The impeller diameter does two things for a given RPM. A larger diameter can move more snow per rotation and the the speed at which the snow leaves the chute is higher.
You are in my neighborhood! I’m in Hamburg area! I need a new snowblower after this 86in we just got!
Hey Mike! Awesome you’re close by! Are they sold out by you? Thanks for watching GO BILLS!
I like how Home Depot & lowes just leaves them outside in rain, snow and sleet elements. Let them rust
Hey Apple, I usually see them rust on them outside everytime I walk by them! Thanks for watching!
Yeah, their BBQ grills are all rusty, too.
@@munsters2 lol they really need to do a better job hiding them under a canopy of some kind or in the store. Thanks for watching!
More people NEED this info , what worked before always works!
Hey Lyle, nice to know someone is on my side. Knowing these factors can save you some money down the road and time down the road. Thanks for watching! 👍
I have seen three-stage snow machines advertised - are they worth it or are they a gimmick out to get your money ? What about machines with track drives instead of wheels ? A flat tire on one of those machines would be a difficult headache.
Three stage is a gimmick! Doesn’t move anymore snow than a two stage. Tracks are good for gravel driveways. Takes a lot to pop those tires! Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel! thank you lots of great information
Awesome edjel! Plenty goin on here at garage gear!
Great information & I stand behind this. Buy the right size and don't skimp on quality. Buy an Ariens and avoid getting it from a big box store. You can't go wrong.
Thanks for backing me up Fire! You Rock!!!
Yes, I made a mistake of buying an Ariens snow thrower from Home Depot instead of a dealer. It was a 28" width with only a 220cc engine and the engine lasted only 4 years.
@@alexanderthemeek wow! Mine is from the Home Depot has been great for almost a decade now. Thanks for sharing!
@@GarageGear I saw an ad for a used engine and took my snow thrower. The first question he asked was if I had bought it from Home Depot. When I said yes, he explained that Home Depot makes a deal with Ariens to that Ariens will supply them with snow throwers that they can sell for under $1,000 and the best way Ariens can lower their prices is to use smaller engine and that an Ariens dealer would have never sold a 28" width with such an engine. The used engine he had was a 305 cc one that is found on a 30" width thrower and he installed it and did all the services plus new pulleys needed for the larger engíne for $520.
@@alexanderthemeek thanks for sharing this! Good to know going forward. 👍
I bought a tracked Honda snow blower 30 years ago still runs perfect glad I bought it.
Would love to get my hands on one! Thanks for sharing
The best! Just can’t justify the price here in southern New England. Mostly small storms
Awesome content.. hats off to you brother 💙🇨🇦
Appreciate you BR! 👍
I bought a used torobilt 20 years ago .. zero ammenities... and except for cleaning the plug once... it has worked flawlessly the whole time.
Awesome Hillary! Thanks for sharing!
The average snowfall where I'm at is 36. Is single stage fine and what width would you recommend?
Probably a 20-24 inch should do. Thanks for watching!
Lol hello from wheatfield im still using my old ariens 724 that’s 40 yrs old but I would like to get a bigger machine in the future
Wow 40 years old! That’s an antique! But hey if it works keep it going! Nice to hear from a local! Thanks for watching!
Let's go Buffalo! Just discovered your channel and I'm a resident too. Good stuff.
Awesome Dave! Welcome to the tribe neighbor! 👍
How does a stage two snowblower work on an up hill driveway? I do not have a steep driveway, but asking because these snowblowers are almost 300 pounds
Hey Grant their drive systems can push them up hills without a problem. Just push the lever down and they go! Thanks for watching
My area averages 27 inches of snow per year. We have a 4 car driveway. Do you think single or dual stage would be best? Storage is an issue.
Hey Sam I would venture to say that a single stage would be okay for you. There are units out there that are 20-24” wide that would probably be great for you. Do you get heavy wet snow by any chance?
@@GarageGear Last year we had 20 inches twice, I am in north New Jersey so we can have a winter without much snow and then a blizzard happens. I want to try the toro v60 single stage but a bit scared of times when the snowplow leaves 3 feet at the end of the driveway. I had a two stage when we had a long driveway but it might be overkill on this driveway.
@@anon82037 yeah if the wind goes in the right direction you guys can get it. If you can somehow manage space go a little bigger. Those electric units are pretty powerful. May help to make a pros and cons list. Whoever comes out on top wins.
My gearbox went on my craftsman last night. Being a fellow Buffalonian, shoveling this morning sucked! I’m looking at the ariens deluxe 24 and the classic 24. Which would you recommend?
Oh man I feel your pain Tony! If you can swing the extra $200 bucks I would strongly recommend the deluxe. I believe the engine is bigger, it has auto turn so it’s easier to maneuver, bigger tires so it plow easier plus a bigger auger housing. In another month or two you may find on an end of season sale! Hope this helps! Go bills!
@@GarageGear thanks for the response! I’ll be going with the deluxe. Hope I can get some kind of trade in for the craftsman. Go Bills!!
@@tonyshelp7237 could also try cleaning it up really quick and putting it Craigslist or marketplace for $50 for parts or fix! Might get you something and people are always looking for parts too!
@@GarageGear that’s the plan!
Lake effect is not wet and heavy. Nor’easter snow is. Lake effect is dry and fluffy with very little moisture. I live on the Eastern end of Lake Ontario and deal with it from November thru March.
Thanks for watching!
What was not mentioned here was auto turn. It works ok for even flat driveways with lite fluffy snow but try to clear on a uneven surface or take bite out of a plow pile and you will have to fight with a 250 lb. blower just to get it to go straight. Also there is no way to disengage this unwanted feature . Ariens needs to fix this problem before l would buy another blower.
Hey Roy, what year is your ariens snowblower?
At the other end of the scale up here a base model Yamaha snow blower wit a 171 cc engine and a 1 tear warranty is about $ 4400 Canadian Dollars. Never know they made them.
Wow! Heard they are awesome machines too!
@@GarageGear I heard that also. On their website they have a box to click for "Financing". I guess so at that price.😊😊
@@garfieldsmith332 haha have to take out a small loan!
what about 18.5 inches of snow average (meridian idaho) would stage 1 be fine for it? or still stage 2. I don't plan on moving to a colder or more snowey state.
You could probably get away with a single stage!
Do you by chance know of they make a snow blower for pavement/roads? To make a line to travel out of a driveway and street? Due to culdesac not being plowed etc?
@@ShiroUwUs not sure my friend!
Very true about keeping it simple ive got the electric shoot control I have already replaced the switch once .A simple crank is all you need
They never fail! Hard to break em! Thanks for watching James!
I have a old law boy 2 stage it blows snow into next week.
Awesome! Cool machine!
Ya you need to also recognize your own physical limitations. 2 stage snow blowers are great and all but if you think you're not going to get a work out, forget it. So if you're getting older, like I am, or a woman, or have physical limitations of any kind, don't get a 2 stage. I now only use my 2 stage for the end of the driveway, which is really the only thing a single stage can't handle.
Thanks for sharing dovan!
Great tips. They seem to add more do-dads to make these machines to be more luxurious than functional. Those steering buttons also stick a lot, the cable controlled chute swing cables often freeze or come loose. Just bought an Airens because they put the work into quality and functionality. No heated handles. direct steering, turn crank chute control and a good size engine. Another item you should mention is weight. Sometimes the machine may be too large or heavy for someone to maneuver so they may need to go one size down in the model range.
That is a good point! Plenty more snowblower content to come stay tuned!
@@GarageGear Will do.
There's different mechanisms of steering. The double steering lever types seem to have the most issues. Simplicity uses a single lever that disconnects differently. Ariens used to used a single lever that likewise disconnected in a different fashion Ariens switched to a more complex mechanism that works KINDA like a differential, allowing for the wheels to turn at different speeds. Very complex. I'm not a fan of that mechanism.
@@johnfromnj885 My old Craftsman/Husqvarna had the trigger mechanisms. After a few years always started to seize up. Replaced the trigger cables a couple of tears ago and now they are acting up again. Decided on the Ariens over the Toro even though both are very good. Thanks for the info on the different steering types.
@@garfieldsmith332 I like both Ariens and Toro. My preferance is SIMPLICITY. Just built like tanks. Then either toro (professional) or Ariens.
Great video my man. Also from buffalo ny your video really helped.
Glad you got something out of it Nafis! Thanks for watching and GO BILLS!
The cast iron auger housing is far less likely to break!
Agreed! Thanks for watching chon!
That snowblower with the broken trigger would have cost more than $1199 originally because unlike the rest there at $1199 it is a track drive. Likely it was originally 1500-1600$
Yes those run a very high price tag! Thanks for watching Nick!
Now all they need is fuel injection like the small outboards no more carburetor I run some non ethanol fuel in mine in the spring so I have no carburetor issues
Thanks for sharing Mark!
Hey JB… what are your thoughts on the Ariens 24" Platinum SHO EFI
I’m looking to pick one up, they are asking $2K Canadian negotiable. Bought 2017 model AE921053
Thoughts?
Hey apex! I honestly still have mixed feelings about the efi! I’m in a handful of Facebook groups with many complaining they can’t get their engines started, batteries being dead or constantly charging. I’m planning on buying a new ariens this winter and will more than likely avoid efi after all I’ve been reading. It’s sounds like they still have a few weak points to work on!
Ok great! Thanks for the input. I’ll look around and ask for your advice on others. Cheers bud!!
Let me know which model you’d be looking at (if you don’t mind)
There’s also a Platinum 24 SHO up for grabs. I’ve asked for the model/serial number. Asking $2500 cdn… seems steep.
@@apexiumim2741 No problem my friend! I’ll keep you posted! Lots decisions to make lol! The platinum might be a little steep but I think there may be another price jump coming.
can the Ariens deluxe 28 be use on gravel?
It works good if you have armor skids on it. Tracks help too. Thanks for watching!