Ariens Front Weight Kit

The Ariens Snowblower is absolutely incredible with power to spare and clears 10" inches of snow in my 2500 sq. foot paved driveway in one hour flat. The only problem was during shipping this heavy machine, it had damage which I could not tell right upon inspection off the truck however ten days later when I finally got to assembling it I noticed then the muffler was caved down, the mufflers cover and choke switch was broken. So right then and there I called Snow Blowers Direct, had explained it all but they did not want to know nothing about it. They said I should of saw it when I inspected it off the truck. I thought I saved when purchasing it online but in the end it cost me $195.00 to order the new replacement parts directly from the Briggs and Stratton Company. I am taking it as a lesson learned.

The Ariens Snowblower is absolutely incredible with power to spare and clears 10" inches of snow in my 2500 sq. foot paved driveway in one hour flat. The only problem was during shipping this heavy machine, it had damage which I could not tell right upon inspection off the truck however ten days later when I finally got to assembling it I noticed then the muffler was caved down, the mufflers cover and choke switch was broken. So right then and there I called Snow Blowers Direct, had... more

Though these weights are rather expensive. We bought two of them for our snow blower. (The supplied bolts are long enough to add two weights stacked, using only the supplied installation hardware. No other modifications or hardware are needed.) Adding 20 pounds to the front of the auger housing. This really helps to prevent the machine from raising or riding up on the ice berm left by the county snow plows. Or on hard packed icy snow or drifts. Great help in minimizing the clearing job. Now the machine cuts right on through making this hard job much easier. Also counter balances the weight of the accessory cab if one is installed.

Though these weights are rather expensive. We bought two of them for our snow blower. (The supplied bolts are long enough to add two weights stacked, using only the supplied installation hardware. No other modifications or hardware are needed.) Adding 20 pounds to the front of the auger housing. This really helps to prevent the machine from raising or riding up on the ice berm left by the county snow plows. Or on hard packed icy snow or drifts. Great help in minimizing the clearing job. ... more

We purchased and installed two weights. Adding the 20 pounds really prevent ride up on icy snow berms and drifts.

Expandable? Yep, the included bolts are long enough such that you could attach (2) of the bar weights if needed.

I purchased the Ariens Snow Cab and recommend using this weight kit to offset the added weight of the snow cab to "balance" the unit.

Thank you Snow Blowers Direct for your prompt delivery and having the items in stock.

Dumbest luck, but I actually had my Ariens delivered the day before DC Metro's big December storm.

After our second big storm last weekend, I only wish I had bought one sooner. I was always wary about its danger- but after reading the manual cover to cover and giving it healthy respect and caution, just about any can use one.

It's embarrassing how quickly it clears the 3100 sq ft of driveway we have ... I start later and finish earlier; then I can help tidy up the aprons of my adjacent neighbors too.

Just need to order drift cutters ...

Dumbest luck, but I actually had my Ariens delivered the day before DC Metro's big December storm.

After our second big storm last weekend, I only wish I had bought one sooner. I was always wary about its danger- but after reading the manual cover to cover and giving it healthy respect and caution, just about any can use one.

It's embarrassing how quickly it clears the 3100 sq ft of driveway we have ... I start later and finish earlier; then I can help tidy up the aprons of my adjacent... more

i have an ariens hydro pro 36 with an ariens cab on it. I was told that due to the weight of the machine that it probably doesn't need the extra weight up front unlike my old snapper commercial 30 were the cab kit came with extra weight, well first snow I found that the front of the machine wanted to climb over the snow instead of cut in.

I added one of the weight bars to the front and the climbing stopped but I haven't had any deep snow falls since I put it on, it does mention that a second weight bar can be added so we will see. it mounts easily inside the intake, doesn't make an expensive machine look cheap

i have an ariens hydro pro 36 with an ariens cab on it. I was told that due to the weight of the machine that it probably doesn't need the extra weight up front unlike my old snapper commercial 30 were the cab kit came with extra weight, well first snow I found that the front of the machine wanted to climb over the snow instead of cut in.

I added one of the weight bars to the front and the climbing stopped but I haven't had any deep snow falls since I put it on, it does mention that a... more

We have not had any snowfall thus far so that I can test out my snowblower. I am very pleased with Snow Blowers Direct. My order arrived in a timely fashion and undamaged. I paid extra with my order to have the snowblower unloaded from the semi and moved from the semi to my garage this was well worth the extra fifty dollars as the snowblower weighed 375 pounds. All the accessories that I ordered arrived quickly and as ordered.

Received snowblower today. Delivery was great, Packaging very good. Overall great process.

Assembly took 45 minutes as the pictures in the manual are a bit hard to decipher.

Engine started on second pull.

I added front weights and drift cutters and the non marring snow shoes.

Very solid built. Can't wait for it to snow. Wish the light had a switch.

This year I had to finally retire my 20+ year old Ariens 824. The local service that comes by the house to change the oil yearly did not help things when they forgot to put oil back into the machine and the engine quickly froze up first time out when the big snow hit last year. Now that I have embarrassed myself thoroughly..... CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS everyone before starting up !!! (Loved that machine)

I have to thank Snow Blowers Direct for handling every aspect of my purchase and delivery of my new Ariens Deluxe 24 over the internet. It does help if you know what you want, and I wanted an Ariens. Only thing I added to the unit is the scuff resistant skids to minimize scratching of our new stamped asphalt driveway. I am eager to "getter done" this winter.

Thank you Snow Blowers Direct. I will tell the neighborhood where they should get their next snow blower from. Great experience.

"Let it snow" !

I'll try to attach some photos on my next opportunity.

This year I had to finally retire my 20+ year old Ariens 824. The local service that comes by the house to change the oil yearly did not help things when they forgot to put oil back into the machine and the engine quickly froze up first time out when the big snow hit last year. Now that I have embarrassed myself thoroughly..... CHECK YOUR OIL LEVELS everyone before starting up !!! (Loved that machine)

I have to thank Snow Blowers Direct for handling every aspect of my purchase and... more

Expandable? Yep, the included bolts are long enough such that you could attach (2) of the bar weights if needed.

I purchased the Ariens Snow Cab and recommend using this weight kit to offset the added weight of the snow cab to "balance" the unit.

Thank you Snow Blowers Direct for your prompt delivery and having the items in stock.

I thought that since I was using the cab that I might need to compensate with this weight, but it turns out to be unnecessary, as unit is plenty heavy enough without it. Will probably remove and never use.