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Ariens Polar Force 342CC Engine •Made by Briggs and Stratton •Certified -20ºF start •Throws snow from 3 ft. up to 50 ft.
120 Volt Electric Start w/Recoil •Save your back and shoulders by simply pressing a button •Cord not included on the electric start feature
Disc-O-Matic Drive System With Large Cast Iron Gear Case •Easily shift into any of the six forward or two reverse speeds •Provides additional power in extreme snow conditions
Chute Rotates Up To 200 Degrees •Single lever adjusts direction and height of snow stream
Remote Chute Deflector Control •Dash-mounted control to change position & angle of the deflector
Interlocking Controls •Locks both handles, freeing one hand for chute operation
Handwarmers •Keeps your fingertips toasty warm in sub-zero weather
Standard Halogen Headlight •Plow through heavy snowfalls on the darkest of winter nights
Q: Hi Can you explain the real world diff between the Platnium and deluxe drive systems?? I am looking at the deluxe 30" and the Plat 24" models. by Dave from Wisconsin on November 11, 2011
A: The difference is going to come down to options. The Platinum models are going to have remote chute control, which the Deluxe models don't have as well as the auto traction drive, this is going to allow you to turn on a dime in either direction. The Deluxe models will have a lock out trigger on your left side and this will help in making turns, but it is still not as easy as the auto traction drive. Other than this all other features would be alike if we are comparing the Deluxe 30" and a Platinum model. Obviously you can find variations in engine size, but all other features would be alike. by Robert, Product Expert
Q: Kriss, the impeller size on this snowblower (ST30LE (30)) is 12 or 14 inches diameter? the specs say 14 but the picture details says 12 inch. plz confirm.. thx Bernardo by Bernardo from Connecticut on July 13, 2011
A: This is a 14" impeller. Ariens is only going to put the 12" impeller on the Compact models.
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Snow Blowers Direct by Robert, Product Expert
Q: Hi Kriss, Will you be selling the Husqvarna 16530EXL snow blower for next winter? Also sometimes, why do I see that model with a "s" or an "sb" in the model number? I know you will probably direct me to another brand, but, I really like the Husky hydro drive over the friction-wheel drive. John by John from New Jersey on April 06, 2011
A: John,
The Husqvarna 16530EXL is a model not allowed to be sold online. As of right now, we are not sure what our Husqvarna lineup will be for this next season.
As of right now, I would say we most likely won't be offering this model next season unless Husqvarna changes some of their policies.
I would like to tell you the "s" and the "sb" signifies an engine or something in particular, but as far as I can tell and know, this would be an internal way for Husqvarna to designate one model series from another. It would most likely be something similar to their mowers in the "YTH" and "LGT", which means yard tractor husqvarna and lawn garden tractor.
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John B. Poughkeepsie, NY
Purchased 12/27/12
Most Helpful Critical Review
REVIEWED
FEB.
25
2017
Week After I Bought This They Stopped Selling This One Parts Are
week after i bought this they stopped selling this one very poor company not to tell me this before buying it parts are very hard to get if you can even find them
Pros:none, disapointed, bad sale to get rid of the problems
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Got the machine halfway thru season, so over 2ft of snow & ice (some packed) already on the ground.
Have a really long gravel drive and road almost 300yds which the neighbor usually plows with truck. He was away when we got hit with nearly 3 feet overnight. Got the trusty beast out of the stable and did the lot better than he usually does in less than 2 hours. Benefit being the ARIENS threw all the snow way off into a field, leaving none piled up at the side of the roadway, as was usually the case. End result - wider road, clean as a whistle.
Even in MN haven't yet found the need to buy hand warmers for the machine yet. Also managed to clear 5000 sq ft yard practically down to the grass level.
This is my 1st blower which I researched into well. And I am entirely happy that I made the right choice !!
OK, some ARE cheaper. - But look how they are made. - And a 3 year warranty, well what can I say.
Five stars for quality & build.
10 for end results.
Got the machine halfway thru season, so over 2ft of snow & ice (some packed) already on the ground.
Have a really long gravel drive and road almost 300yds which the neighbor usually plows with truck. He was away when we got hit with nearly 3 feet overnight. Got the trusty beast out of the stable and did the lot better than he usually does in less than 2 hours. Benefit being the ARIENS threw all the snow way off into a field, leaving none piled up at the side of the roadway, as was... more
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Anthony Pt Pleasant Beach, NJ
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FEB.
20
2011
Deluxe 30
Well I missed the 3ft December blizzard and after that I swore I would never shovel again. I tried to find a snow blower but as you know all the stores run out of everything with the mention of the word snow.
I did a lot of research and knew what I was looking for I just couldn't find one. Then I found this site and purchased the Ariens Deluxe 30.
What a pleasure it was dealing with Snow Blowers Direct. The machine is a beast throwing snow like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
My neighbor has the Craftsman snow blower and it looked good in the blizzard with the light powdery snow but the small amount we got was wet and heavy. We were outside helping people dig out and man was I glad I bought this thing.
He came over and said who makes that and I said Ariens which he replied my sons a greens man on the golf course and that’s what they use, Ariens equipment.
Well I missed the 3ft December blizzard and after that I swore I would never shovel again. I tried to find a snow blower but as you know all the stores run out of everything with the mention of the word snow.
I did a lot of research and knew what I was looking for I just couldn't find one. Then I found this site and purchased the Ariens Deluxe 30.
What a pleasure it was dealing with Snow Blowers Direct. The machine is a beast throwing snow like nothing I’ve ever seen before.
We live in Maryland. We heard the forecast for "substantial snowfall" on Tuesday Feb 2, 2010. My husband recently had back surgery and was not able to shovel snow. Our area was forecasted to receive between 1 and 2 FEET of snow.
We went online and researched many snow blowers and vendors. We decided to order the Ariens from you on Wednesday and placed our order before noon. We received confirmation that the snow blower shipped that same day and a tracking number.
We followed the tracking very closely as the impending blizzard was scheduled to begin on Friday afternoon. We were SO DELIGHTED to have the snow blower delivered to us about 1:30 in the afternoon on Friday just as the snow started.
We ended up getting over 2 feet of snow- the picture says it all. We are extremely pleased with the ordering process, communication, delivery tracking, the Ariens model, and above all the QUICK delivery of the snowblower. It got to us just in time!!!
We've told many friends, acquaintances and neighbors. I expect your company will receive orders based on our recommendation.
THANKS SO MUCH!!
We live in Maryland. We heard the forecast for "substantial snowfall" on Tuesday Feb 2, 2010. My husband recently had back surgery and was not able to shovel snow. Our area was forecasted to receive between 1 and 2 FEET of snow.
We went online and researched many snow blowers and vendors. We decided to order the Ariens from you on Wednesday and placed our order before noon. We received confirmation that the snow blower shipped that same day and a tracking number.
We've survived up to this year without a snow blower, but after getting 4 feet of snow in 30 days and not being able to get fifty feet to the wood pile to keep the house warm, we broke down and decided to buy a snow blower. Driving to all the big box stores we found there were no snow blowers available, everyone else around here had the same idea.
Going online I stumbled across Snow Blowers Direct as well as other companies who had blowers available. One company was even a hundred or so dollars less expensive, but then I read the reviews. Snow Blowers Direct had rave reviews, the other company had mediocre and bad reviews so we decided to go with SBD and we soon found out we did the right thing. Before the weekend was over I received an email acknowledging my order. First thing Monday morning I received confirmation that the snow blower was shipped and it arrived at our house on time in excellent shape.
Putting it together was a breeze, just a few simple steps. It started up without issue and cut through the snow to the wood like a hot knife through butter. It starts and runs like a dream, it handles snow, even 32 inches of accumulated old snow with some ice mixed in or the 4 foot berm out front that the city built up in front of our mailbox. We can not say enough about this machine and SBD. Both are wonderful and we're very happy with our decision and will definitely use SBD again.
We've survived up to this year without a snow blower, but after getting 4 feet of snow in 30 days and not being able to get fifty feet to the wood pile to keep the house warm, we broke down and decided to buy a snow blower. Driving to all the big box stores we found there were no snow blowers available, everyone else around here had the same idea.
Going online I stumbled across Snow Blowers Direct as well as other companies who had blowers available. One company was even a hundred or so... more
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Bo
REVIEWED
MAR.
11
2013
Snow Country
We live in the Upstate New York area that frequently experiences heavy "lake affect snow". I had an older popular brand snow blower that has been nothing but trouble in the past few years. I decided to do some research and spend the money on something that would be dependable, easy to operate, and go through the snow that we typically get up here on a regular basis. My driveway is very large, with a wide surface area that holds the heat in early winter. This causes the snow to melt into a slushy mixture in the lower layers. I needed the power to throw the wet snow some distance and this unit does the job!! It also cuts 30" wide swaths through the snow with ease, taking less time overall for me to do the driveway.
I bought it in early December and have used it over a dozen times. Each time it started on the first pull. I have electric start, but so far have not needed it.
Great unit at a good price!
We live in the Upstate New York area that frequently experiences heavy "lake affect snow". I had an older popular brand snow blower that has been nothing but trouble in the past few years. I decided to do some research and spend the money on something that would be dependable, easy to operate, and go through the snow that we typically get up here on a regular basis. My driveway is very large, with a wide surface area that holds the heat in early winter. This causes the snow to... more
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John Oswego, NY
Purchased 1/2/13
REVIEWED
JAN.
26
2013
Very Disappointed
I live in Oswego, NY,and I have owned 3 Ariens snow blowers over the last 44 years. We get a lot of lake effect snow in any given year. The first 2 machines were very satisfactory. Those machines were 24 inch width.
My new machine is an upgraded 30 inch deluxe. It has good power,and accessories. My problem is that the machine is very difficult to steer and handle.
It is very heavy in the front end (unbalanced compared to my 24 inch). I am a 200 pound guy, and find it very difficult to lift the blower end by pushing down on the handles
The tractor assembly that supplies power to the 30 inch blower assembly, is basically the same width as the 24 inch model. The tires are smaller in diameter making my machine hard to handle
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I think this is a design flaw,probably driven by manufacturing costs. The 30 inch model is not easy to use.
Disappointed In Oswego
John Morley
I live in Oswego, NY,and I have owned 3 Ariens snow blowers over the last 44 years. We get a lot of lake effect snow in any given year. The first 2 machines were very satisfactory. Those machines were 24 inch width.
My new machine is an upgraded 30 inch deluxe. It has good power,and accessories. My problem is that the machine is very difficult to steer and handle.
It is very heavy in the front end (unbalanced compared to my 24 inch). I am a 200 pound guy, and find it very... more
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Adonis C. Hopkinton, NH
Purchased 10/17/09
3 Reviews
REVIEWED
JAN.
30
2010
Not As Happy As I Should Be
I ordered all the right things and trusted the brand name, or at least that is what was supposed to happen. Instead I get the delivery, take about 30 minutes to get the blower off the pallet it came on, unboxed and all assembled, then spend about 3 hours trying to get the "DELUXE CAB" assembled and attached the the blower... Not an easy thing to do, you would think it would be but it is not.
Which by the way, there is no need to order the Clean Out Tool, it comes with one. NICE over purchase on my part.
I have used the blower six times, with light snow, wet snow and compacted snow. At night and during the day, after the storm ended and during the storm. All the possible conditions you could think of.
First off the machine constantly pulls to the left. I think the rate of spin between the left wheel and right wheel is ever so slightly off that end up fighting the machine the whole time... and let me tell you on a 440 foot long driveway with a large turn around at the garage, that is a lot of fighting. I don't think this can be fixed, the gears are just off, poorly made... so the machine sucks the energy out of you as you fight to keep it straight.
Second the Deluxe Cab that I spent so much time get onto the darn machine has to be attached so low that it hits my head and I have to fight with it the whole time.
The front weight doesn't seem to make much of a difference; I'm not sure if it worth the cost. I am not very happy with the shifting controls, very hard to work with when you are actually blowing, also the quick release wheel lock always seems to be unlocked when I don't want it to be and locked when I do, not happy about that little design flaw. It should just unlock the wheel when you squeeze the trigger and lock back up when released, not try to have you squeeze the trigger each time to lock then unlock, but if you don't squeeze hard enough, surprise, you try to turn and snap it pulls you back because the wheel is locked... UGH... hope they fix this next generation.
All in all if this was something easy to return, I would. I will not support this ARIENS brand in the market place. I may be selling this in the spring... hopefully the new owner doesn't mind all the quality issues.
I ordered all the right things and trusted the brand name, or at least that is what was supposed to happen. Instead I get the delivery, take about 30 minutes to get the blower off the pallet it came on, unboxed and all assembled, then spend about 3 hours trying to get the "DELUXE CAB" assembled and attached the the blower... Not an easy thing to do, you would think it would be but it is not.
Which by the way, there is no need to order the Clean Out Tool, it comes with one. NICE... more
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Phillip
Purchased 10/6/12
REVIEWED
MAR.
12
2013
Phil
The blower works great with the exception of being a little slow when blowing light snow falls. I run the blower in high speed almost all the time (my sons older Ariens is much faster in high gear). The blower lock and chute direction crank should be on opposite sides instead of on the same side and having to reach over awkwardly to turn the chute. Lots of power though and takes a lot to make it work.
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Joe Lynn, MA
Purchased 2/9/13
REVIEWED
MAR.
03
2013
Great Product And Service
I recently purchased the Ariens ST30LE after my old snow blower died during the last blizzard. I looked around and finally settled on Snow Blowers Direct. The entire process from ordering to delivery was outstanding and Snow Blowers Direct was a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend them to all my friends.
As for the Ariens snowblower, it was delivered in a timely manner and set up took me about 30 minutes just follow the directions. Shortly after setting it up we recieved a snow storm that dumped about 8" of heavy wet snow. The Ariens went through it without any issues. I also did three other yards with it in about the time it usually took me to do my yard with my old machine. I can't wait for the next snow storm this machine rocks.
I recently purchased the Ariens ST30LE after my old snow blower died during the last blizzard. I looked around and finally settled on Snow Blowers Direct. The entire process from ordering to delivery was outstanding and Snow Blowers Direct was a pleasure to deal with. I would definitely recommend them to all my friends.
As for the Ariens snowblower, it was delivered in a timely manner and set up took me about 30 minutes just follow the directions. Shortly after setting it up we recieved a... more
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Mike
Purchased 2/6/13
REVIEWED
MAR.
03
2013
Ariens Snow Blower
We purchased this snow blower right after our last snow storm when our old snow blower died. We are extremely happy with this snow blower. It cut our snow cleaning time in half, great machine much quieter than our old one, I would highly recommend this machine to anyone with a longer driveway like we have. Wonderful online shopping experience.
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