Ariens 921018 - Deluxe Platinum ST30DLE (30") 342cc Two-Stage Snow Blower
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Ariens Deluxe Platinum ST30DLE (30") 342cc Two-Stage Snow Blower
Ariens Polar Force Engine By Briggs And Stratton
• 342cc electric start engine with mitten-grip recoil backup
Aluminum XS Gear Case
• Heavy-duty drive with six forward and two reverse speeds
200 Degree Quick Stick Chute
• Single lever adjusts direction and height of snow stream
Dual-Handle Interlock
• Locks both handles, freeing one hand for chute operation
Automatic Traction Control
• One wheel automatically slows during a turn, making it easy
Directional Snow Tread Tires
• Virtually eliminates the need for tire chains
All Steel Construction
• Housing and chute built with heavy-duty powder-coated steel
Halogen Headlight
• Lights the way during the darkest days of the year
Handwarmers
• Keeps your fingertips toasty warm in sub-zero weather
Reversible Skid Shoes
• Protects surfaces from scratches and scuffs
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Model Number: | 921018 |
 | | | UPC: | 751058028316 | | | | Manufacturer: | Ariens |
| Engine |
| | | Brand: | Briggs & Stratton | | | | Type: | 4-Cycle All-Season OHV | | | | Power: | 342 cc | | | | Starting System: | 120-Volt Electric /w Recoil | | | | Fuel Tank: | 2.9 quarts (2.74 liters) |
| Auger |
| | | Diameter: | 14" (35.56 cm) | | | | Material: | Serrated Steel |
| Impeller |
| | | Diameter: | 14" (35.56 cm) | | | | Profile: | Steel 3-Blade |
| Chute |
| | | Material: | Steel | | | | Chute Rotation: | Quick Stick | | | | Turning Radius: | 200° | | | | Max Throwing Distance: | 50 feet (15.24 meters) |
| Drive System |
| | | Drive: | Disc-O-Matic | | | | Steering: | Auto Traction Control | | | | Gear Case: | XS Aluminum | | | | Forward Speeds: | 6 Forward | | | | Reverse Speeds: | 2 Reverse | | | | Tire Type: | Directional Snow Tread | | | | Tire Size: | 15" x 5" (38.1 cm x 12.7 cm) |
| Options |
| | | Remote Deflector Contols: | Yes | | | | Drift Cutters: | Sold Separately | | | | Front Weights: | Sold Separately | | | | Interlocking Controls: | Yes | | | | Hand Warmers: | Yes | | | | Headlights: | Halogen | | | | Skid Shoes: | Included - Reversible |
| Overview |
| | | Weight: | 260 Lbs. (117.94 kilograms) | | | | Dimensions: | 61.5L x 32.5W x 45H
(156.21 x 82.55 x 114.30 cm) | | | | Consumer Warranty: | 3 Years | | | | Commercial Warranty: | 90 Days |
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Average Rating: 4.7 of 5.0
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| Snow Blowers Direct Recommendation |
| By Snow Blowers Direct |
You shouldn’t be surprised that the Ariens 921018 snow thrower is our “best” recommendation in the “prosumer” category. Ariens is the unchallenged industry leader when it comes to two-stage snow throwers, and the 921018 includes all the key features that helped put Ariens at the top of the list.
The robust 342cc engine throws snow up to 50’ (depending on snow conditions) using Ariens time tested two-stage design. In the first stage, the auger picks up the snow from your driveway or walks. In the second stage, the impeller pushes the snow through the discharge chute and throws it out of the way.
The Ariens 921018 also features an electric start system, ensuring easy engine starts even on the coldest winter days. Getting started is as easy as pushing a button. Other standard features that you’ll appreciate having include heated hand grips to keep your fingers toasty, quick-stick chute rotation for simple chute control, automatic traction control to make steering almost effortless and a halogen light for safe use in dark areas.
The intake on the Ariens 921018 has a rolled top lip and offset leading edge that brings in more snow to the blower housing. Attach the optional drift cutters, and you’ll have one menacing machine, able to attack snow fall of almost two feet. Serious snowfall is no challenge for this machine allowing you to be armed and ready to go when the flakes start flying.
The Ariens 921018 is a great choice if you live in an area that gets moderate to heavy snowfall. With a 30-inch clearing width, you’ll be able to clear snow from mid-sized to large sidewalks and driveways. But don’t take our word for it. Read all of the great reviews this model has received from satisfied customers who have bought one already!
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Written August 01, 2010 |
| Snowblower cover |
| By Dennis Quackenbush (Remsen, NY) |
The cover fits great- covers everything including the wheels and should keep little varmints out.
The snowblower was purchased in July so I have to wait a bit to write a review. |
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Written March 20, 2010 |
| Fantastic! |
| By Terry Peavler (Buena Vista, CO) |
This is an update of my January 27 review. Since then we have had every imaginable type of snow--light powder to slush.
I have 5 ways of dealing with snow: shovel (ugh), snowblower, Yamaha 700 ATV with plow, '72 International truck with 8' plow, and a large skid-steer.
Every winter I use them all (well, this was the first year for a snowblower). I was not surprised to find that the blower replaced all 6 different shovels in almost every circumstance, but I was surprised that for wet snows it beats out the ATV because it throws the snow and gets rid of it much more quickly.
Neither the blower nor the ATV can deal with slush very well. But this is one fantastic snowblower. I have had zero problems with it.
I love the electric start. |
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Written March 11, 2010 |
| Northeast snow's 2010 |
| By Carroll Reid (Middle River, MD) |
| 83 inches-Good fun and lots of snow |
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Written March 03, 2010 |
| It didn't work! |
| By Steve Klyce (Port Wahington, NY) |
WAIT! Now that I have your attention and before you get the wrong idea - I thought when I finally broke down after 3 storms this winter and ordered my Ariens 92018 at the end of the season, that there would be no more storms at least for this year.
Well I was wrong: "it didn't work" out that way. Two days after the very prompt delivery and after a very easy session to install the handle bars and a couple cables, we had a major end of season storm here in the Northeast.
It dumped a foot or more of heavy, wet snow on us. Well, for this one I was ready with my Ariens. Two hours later, I had cleared 300' of drive plus the drift at the end of the drive our not-so-nice snow plow driver left for us.
The Ariens cut right through it all with plenty of reserve power. And the hand warmers on the handles? You have to be kidding! They are wonderful!
The Ariens was very easy to maneuver (no wrestling here) with its several forward and 2 reverse speeds.
My friends all guessed I paid several hundred dollars more than what SB Direct charged so I felt I got a really good deal from that point of view.
My advice would be to not buy a toy - this snow blower will pay for itself in a year or so AND I don't have to put up with the plows coming in and tearing up my property.
Happy? I'm ecstatic (even though it didn't keep the storm away). |
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Written March 01, 2010 |
| Nick of time |
| By George (Freehold, NJ) |
Received the unit during our last bout with snow.
I placed it in operation within an hour and was out clearing my drive way immediately.
We were very impressed with the product and are looking forward to the next snow fall.
Sure beats the old fashioned shovel method. |
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Written February 26, 2010 |
| Prosumer 30" |
| By Bill (Redding, CA) |
This snow blower was purchased for my dad. Dad has lived in snow country for most of his life, and has owned many walk-behind snow blowers: John Deere, Snapper, Toro, and Craftsman just to name a few.
Dad has been pleased so far by the Ariens performance. He claims that the distance it throws the snow is right up there with the best of them.
I did however, encounter a problem putting the snow blower together upon arrival. The blower went together easily, except the spring assembly for the chute gear was put in incorrectly from the factory, I assume?
To clarify- there is a gear that is spring loaded that engages, and disengages, allowing you to use the control arm to turn the chute. The spring had no tension on it, so the chute would not lock into position. It took an extra couple hours to figure out how that spring assembly actually went in there so that it would have tension on it.
Overall I think Dad is pleased with the snow blower, even though he doesn't think that the newer blowers are built as well as the older ones-------I guess time will tell?
SBD RESPONDS: Ariens has an excellent tech support staff; please feel free to call them directly at (800) 472-8359. |
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Written February 24, 2010 |
| Last snow blower left me stranded. |
| By Tim Sanderson (Fredonia, WI) |
In December 09 we got about 8 inches of snow overnight. I fired up the old snowblower I owned and started doing my thing. It was a 7 horse, 24" two-stage a bit over 10 years old. I picked up an extension cord with it. The cord wrapped around the auger and stopped the motor.
Not thinking anything of it I yanked out the cord and restarted it. It would move but not blow any snow. "Shear pins" I thought, but they were fine. Just then I noticed that the differential had blown up....again. I had just repaired this thing the previous year. I was just a tad angry.
So I went into the house and searched "snowblowers". How can you go wrong with a name like SnowBlowersDirect.com? (No guessing what they sell...) So I clicked on it. I did some looking and comparing the different brands on their site.
The day before at work a coworker and I were talking about the impending storm and he was telling me how much he liked his Ariens, so that's what I bought.
I ordered it on a Wednesday. I paid for the lift gate and express delivery because I still had 8 inches of snow on my driveway and it wasn't going to just go away; and shoveling a 130 yard driveway(yes that's 130 yards= 390 feet) is out of the question.
It arrived two days later, on Friday. I unboxed it, read the instructions and put it together. No big deal, really.
This is a big snowblower- it cannot be stopped. With 6 forward gears it walked through 18-24" drifts in 2nd gear. I was putting snow on my neighbors roof with this thing.
I love the chute controls, no more walking around the front or cranking the handle a couple hundred times. You aim it where you want it, it locks, and that's where the snow goes. Easy to start, easy to use, it's a great machine.
What used to take me 2+ hours now takes 45 minutes. And with the Ariens canopy I got for Christmas I'm blowing snow in my jacket and jeans, no more snow blowing back in my face. I'm completely protected from the wind, too. |
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Written February 17, 2010 |
| Ariens 342 cc 30"path Platinum Deluxe |
| By Joe (State College, PA) |
Well, Snow Blowers Direct has excellent customer service. I did research before my purchase and they were very helpful.
I ordered my snow blower on a Thursday and received it the following Tuesday which I was very pleased with. I ordered the lift gate service and the truck driver, with a pallet jack, placed the unit right into my garage.
Assembly of the unit went well. I started it and let it run at a few different idle speeds to break it in before using it. I was very disappointed to find out that the hand grip warmers do not work. Even worse, my nearest warranty service center is over an hour away which means I need to find someone with a pickup truck and pay their time and gas to transport the unit down, and when finished, back. I did not research the warranty possibility which I should have.
I had the snow blower six weeks before I needed to use it. It was a 15" snowfall and my Ariens handled it without a problem, except my hands were cold! Other than the hand grip warmers not working, I am very pleased with the unit and Snow Blowers Direct.
SBD RESPONDS: Before hauling the unit to the service center, you may want to give the folks at Ariens Tech Support a call at (800) 472-8359. If it's just a simple connection that has jiggled loose they may be able to talk you through it and save you some time and effort. |
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Written February 07, 2010 |
| Works great, keeps snow away |
| By Paul (Bourne, MA) |
Works great! Since I bought it all the storms have gone south. It handled some old drifts well. It's easy handling... must get used to stopping forward direction before the auger stops. I am a waiting on a good test.
I would like to thank you for the prompt delivery of the Ariens snowblower. When I called for assistance prior to ordering, the person answering was very helpful.
It arrived on time, in perfect shape. The delivery forwarding company Cape Cod Express was courteous and helpful.
It is nice to deal with a company that professional, responsive and timely.
P.S. I noticed when I shut it off, both the first time and the second, there was a back fire; especially when shut off from almost full throttle. The choke was not on and it ran perfectly. Is it running rich??
Ariens promptly responded to me, suggesting I just throttle down slowly, let it idle, and then shut off. That seems to work. |
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Written January 30, 2010 |
| Easy Purchase |
| By Brad (Great Falls, VA) |
I haven't had a chance to use the snowblower yet - no snow. However, the purchasing process was very easy.
Ordering was by phone - the staff processed the order very efficiently. The ability to view different models, compare their features, and read reviews was very helpful in making a selection.
Viewing other manufacturers also helped in assessing features and costs. The cost was lower than local dealers and it included free delivery.
The model I wanted (30" Platinum Deluxe) was available while most dealers in my area had limited model availability of very few models.
The snowblower was delivered before it was scheduled to arrive. It was a very good ordering experience. |
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Written January 29, 2010 |
| Couldn't be happier |
| By Mike (Rehoboth, MA) |
I ordered an Ariens 30 Deluxe blower from Snowblowers Direct recently. I was nervous purchasing this on-line but did my homework and decided to do it.
This was right before Christmas. I didn't expect to see the unit until after the Holidays even though we were getting pounded with snow in MA. The shipping company called me right before X-Mas and asked if they could deliver sooner to ensure I had it before the first of the year.
The unit arrived ahead of schedule, and no damage was noted during shipping etc. The driver even brought it down my snow-covered 300' driveway.
My 3-year year old son and I unpacked the unit and put it together in a couple of hours. No issues. All parts were there, and the directions easy to follow. The boy caused more delays then the actual assembly.
I checked the fluids, gassed her up and she started on the first crank. I shut the unit down and used the pull start, it started on the first pull as well.
In short, I couldn't be happier with my purchase. SnowBlowers Direct had the best price hands-down compared to my local guys, plus free shipping and no tax.
The unit arrived ahead of schedule and was a snap to get going. By the way, it's a beast but very easy to control.
Thanks to all- I would definitely recommend my experience to others. |
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Written January 27, 2010 |
| Love it |
| By Thomas (Frederick, MD) |
| Now it just needs to snow more! |
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Written January 27, 2010 |
| A great way to buy a snowblower!! |
| By Terry Peavler (Buena Vista, CO) |
Unfortunately we haven't had enough snow to put it to the test!! However, the folks at Snowblowers Direct were extremely helpful in picking the best machine for my situation.
There were no glitches in the order or in delivery--it was received, uncrated, assembled, and test driven in a matter of less than a week.
This beats the heck out of going from dealer to dealer trying to find what you want, then finding a way to haul it home and unload it.
I live too far out for free dealer delivery, and I was still on crutches from knee surgery, so having only to make a phone call then sit back and wait a few days was a great way to go. |
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Written January 27, 2010 |
| Minnesota Insurance Policy |
| By Bob Strand (Beaver Bay, MN) |
We are new transplants to Northern Minnesota, and after experiencing the snowfall last year my wife insisted on a relatively large Ariens snowblower.
The locals said that a new snowblower was the best guarantee that we would have little or no snow. Insurance? So far, so good.
The machine arrived well packaged and in great condition. It was easy to assemble the few parts that were not installed at the factory and it started right up.
I added a cab and snow chains to be ready for anything. We did have 6" of heavy snow and it handled it with ease. The controls are easy to operate and it moves around smoothly.
Among the reasons that we choose this model (ST30DLE) were the auto traction control and the 342 cc Briggs and Stratton 4-stroke.
We expect that this snow blower will provide years of dependable service. |
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Written January 27, 2010 |
| Satisfied Owner |
| By Daniel Antonacci (Liverpool, NY) |
When you live in upstate New York, you have two types of snow. The first is a steady snow fall on and off for about five months starting around Christmas time.
The second type of snow is the crusty residue that the plow leaves in the bottom half of the driveway. My old snow blower handled the first type pretty well but had a rough time after the plow went by. It would bog out and almost stop when it reached that spot.
My new Ariens Platinum is a joy to operate. Its power is enough to handle anything around here, even what the giant winged plow leaves in the driveway.
The Ariens is built like a tank and easy to service as well. I can actually throw the snow over my house to the back yard.
At this point, I am quite pleased with the investment in the Ariens Platinum snow blower. With the regular maintenance, I should be an Ariens owner for a long time. |
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Written January 26, 2010 |
| Experience with Snowblowers Direct |
| By Joseph Leirer (Monroe, NY) |
My experience with this Company was outstanding. I not only saved a lot of money, but it came much sooner than expected, in pristine condition, without a scratch on the carton.
Without any doubt whatsoever I would definitely deal with Snow Blowers Direct.com again. |
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Written January 26, 2010 |
| Good blower with a few issues |
| By William (Big Bear City, CA) |
This blower arrived in 5 days and was delivered to my door by a very helpful driver. I assembled the unit and was ready for action, but the winter had gone so I was unable to test the unit out.
Then came January and five foot of heavy snow. This was too much of a good thing, but I gave it a go. I was able to tear into the virtual wall pretty well, but with some extra muscle.
This blower really can throw the snow a long ways. I have been pretty happy except for two problems. First, the auger broke at a weld that seemed like it did not get good penetration on one side.
The broken blade chewed up my new blower housing a bit. Oh well I didn't buy it to look at. I took it to the local dealer and they welded the auger back together and it works fine.
The second issue just started today and is when I put it into gear, forward or reverse it takes about four seconds for the drive to engage. I will find out about this tomorrow. I hope this is no big deal.
Overall this blower seems like a good machine. But I will have to see how it holds up. |
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Written January 25, 2010 |
| Ariens 30 inch platinum snowblower |
| By Robert (Remsen, NY) |
My old machine is a Snowking 33 inch, 12 horse snowblower.
Once you drive over the snow the Ariens will not navigate the driveway well at all. It spends most of its time digging into the tire tracks, creating severe dig jump, dig jump operation.
The old machine would just peel the tire track snow buildup right off the blacktop.
I raised the shoes but then the machine leaves too much snow on the driveway.
Ariens' good points are: ease of turning, handle warmers, ease of startup, and snow throwing ability.
Ariens' bad points: chute design, both turning and chute angle. Controls are not continuous but advance in increments. Terrible!! And, the back up speed is way too slow
I'm sorry for the negative response, but I am truly disappointed.
Thank you for listening.
SBD RESPONDS: You may want to check with the folks at Ariens Tech Support. You can call them toll free at (800) 472-8359. They should be able to advise you about improving the performance of your snow blower. |
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Written January 25, 2010 |
| Awsome deal and customer service |
| By Larry (Nesconset, NY) |
This machine is awesome, it's well built and runs great.
The hand warmers are a plus- I can't wait for more snow.
I'll definitely buy from Snow Blowers Direct.com again. |
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Written December 30, 2009 |
| A fantastic Snowblower! |
| By Jon (Layton, UT) |
I have owned Ariens my entire life. My first was a 5 hp back in the 1980s, and it was dependable for 29 years.
Now I live in the mountains of Utah and see much more snow. I knew what brand to keep- Ariens.
The Deluxe Platinum 30 has the biggest engine for plenty of snow throwing power, yet it's small enough to maneuver easily.
The differential makes the machine so easy to maneuver that even my 100 pound wife can use it.
My neighbors have a Toro and a Murray. They agree the quality of this Ariens is superior to anything out there. |
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Written December 14, 2009 |
| I couldn't be happier |
| By Steve (Fairfax, IA) |
What a snow blower. I had purchased a JD built by Ariens back in 1991, it to was a very sound unit.
The last two winters I had purchased two units, giving them to my sons. This winter it was my turn.
I couldn't be happier. If you want to do the job right then stick with Ariens- plus its made in the USA!!! |
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Written December 17, 2008 |
| How to Pick the Perfect Skid Shoes |
| By Jon Hoch, Founder (Bolingbrook, IL) |
Two-stage snow blowers contain solid steel augers that can scratch and chip concrete.
As a result, two-stage snow blowers are designed NOT to touch the surface. It purposely leaves behind a small film of snow in order to protect your concrete and snow blower.
If your snow blower is still hitting the surface or tossing gravel stones, you'll need to purchase a skid shoe to increase the gap even further.
By simply increasing the gap by half an inch, you'll stop flinging stones at parked cars and neighborhood kids.
There are two types of skid shoes:
1. Metal Slide Shoes
These are relatively inexpensive and don't wear down. However, the paint sometimes scapes off on the driveway, leaving behind marks on your driveway or sidewalk.
2. Non-Abrasive Skid Shoes
These are made of a composite material. They don't leave behind any marks, so they cost a little more. |
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