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Ariens 250cc Polar Force Engine By Briggs And Stratton •120 volt electric start with recoil backup (cord sold separately) •Certified -20ºF start •Throws snow from 3 ft. up to 50 ft.
Quick Turn 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
Automatic Traction Control •One wheel automatically slows during a turn, making it easy
Directional Snow Tread Tires •Virtually eliminates the need for tire chains
Handwarmers •Keeps your fingertips toasty warm in sub-zero weather
Interlocking Controls •Locks both handles, freeing one hand for chute operation
Heavy Duty Disc-O-Matic Drive With Large Cast Iron Gear Case •Easily shift into any of the six forward or two reverse speeds
Halogen Headlight •Lights the way during the darkest days of the year
Q: I have an Alien 921017. When using for the first time I found the drive tires slip when handling a large amount of snow. When I look at the extra's for that machine I do not see chains. Will the Toro 15X5 chains fit my snow blower?
by Paul Sullivan from New Jersey on February 10, 2013
A: Paul - the Ariens 921017 has a 15" x 5" tire, so the Toro 107-3813 tire chains would be the correct chains for your Ariens snow blower. The Toro 107-3813 will fit any 15" x 5" tire, regardless of the brand of the snow blower. by Robert, Product Expert
Q: Hi Kriss, How does the auto traction drive used in the Ariens Platinum ST24DLE steering compare to other manufacturers power steering that have the left and right finger steering controls such as the Toro PowerMax HD units? I would like a unit that my wife would be able to easily operate should she need to run it. by Howard from Colorado on October 22, 2012
A: The auto traction drive for the Ariens Platinum series snow blowers, also on the Professional series Ariens models as well is going to operate very much like the the triggers you find on other models like the Toro.
The difference is going to be in the actual operation. Auto traction drive is going to sense a turn from a lean in the snow blower. When this happens one wheel is going to keep power while the other wheel slows. The important difference here is there is not a complete loss of power in one of the wheels. When it comes to handle mounted triggers, these would actually be releasing power from what ever wheel side the trigger you pull is. So what you are then doing is free-wheeling a wheel while the other keeps power. by Robert, Product Expert
Q: I have an old blower which requires depressing levers to engage the auger and transmission. I have heard that some new models allow one to release the transmission lever to allow turning the chute while the forward motion continues. Does this model have that feature? by Chet Morrison from Massachusetts on November 23, 2011
A: If you are referring to interlocking controls, this model would have this. How this would work would be by pulling down the drive control and then the auger control, by keeping the drive control down you can release your hand on the auger control. by Robert, Product Expert
Q: I read and heard alot about the Ariens Automatic drive. Do both wheels have power? Is this drive similar to a car rear differential? Is it easy to turn around in each direction? Thinking about the platinum series by Charlie from Minnesota on October 05, 2011
A: Both wheels would have power in this format. Typically with most snow blowers when it comes to a steering feature, one wheel would stay locked in while the other free wheels. With the auto traction drive, the snow blower will actually make the adjustment when you start to lean into the turn, but both wheels would stay locked in but one would slow still giving you traction but giving you a turn on a dime feature in either direction. by Robert, Product Expert
This is the second time my Ariens has handled around 3 to 6 feet of snow and drift on my deck in Tahoe.
The photo says it all.
The machine is simply awesome.
I ordered from Snow Blowers Direct.
Set up was easy.
I would recommend both the Ariens model 921017 and Snow Blowers Direct.
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James Bell Martinsburg, WV
Purchased 2/9/10
REVIEWED
MAR.
03
2010
Too Old For All The 2010 Snow
A couple of years ago I retired from Northern Virginia suburbs to the countryside in WV. In Northern VA we had a great little MTD blower for 10 years that worked just fine on a short driveway.
In WV we've got a long drive and parking area roughly 100' by 25'. I can't shovel anymore and we really struggled through the December 24-inch snow storm.
When we got hit twice in Feb with another four feet I ordered an Ariens 24 Deluxe Platinum from Snow Blowers Direct. Of course everybody on the east coast was ordering at the same time and I had to wait for a backorder.
SBD shipped the blower earlier than promised. I had paid extra to get lift gate delivery, but after we got hit twice in Feb our neighborhood was so inundated with snow that the freight company couldn't get their truck into our area.
I drove 25 miles to the freight yard and brought the Ariens 24 home rather than wait any longer. I contacted SBD and they immediately refunded my $50 for not using the lift delivery.
The Ariens 24 took about 45 minutes to unpack and assemble using simple tools (the instructions left something to be desired). I was really impressed with the quality of the packing and the engineering I found in the Ariens itself. The packing held the blower securely in place and protected it well during shipping but was easy to remove during assembly.
With the blower assembled, I filled the tank, gave it one pull and the Ariens started instantly.
By now, we had 50+ inches of accumulated snow on the ground left behind from the two February storms. With the help of a friendly neighbor we had cleared a narrow single lane down the drive, but everything else was just a mess.
That first afternoon, we spent about 2 hours learning the Ariens and clearing the whole driveway, parking pad and front walk. That thing cut through wet, packed snow and tossed it 50' like it was child's play.
Adding to the work, our neighborhood snow removal contractor had pushed a wall of snow in front of our mailbox roughly 9'x12' x 5' high. The post office wouldn't deliver any mail to us because they couldn't get to our box. It took another two hours the second day for the Ariens 24 to eat 500+ cubic feet of ice snow mix and open a huge path for mail delivery.
I doubt we will ever again face a snowfall that this Ariens 24 can't handle. The single lever chute control was a great feature on the Platinum model that I would really recommend. It was worth the extra money.
Overall, I am completely satisfied with my selection Ariens and Snow Blower Direct. The Ariens is quality machine (in spite of the instructions) that does just what it advertises and it's made in the USA. The 3 year warranty is the best I found on any machine. Most others offer only a two year warranty. Snow Blower Direct was a very easy to place to shop and buy. I would recommend them as well.
I'm a very happy customer.
A couple of years ago I retired from Northern Virginia suburbs to the countryside in WV. In Northern VA we had a great little MTD blower for 10 years that worked just fine on a short driveway.
In WV we've got a long drive and parking area roughly 100' by 25'. I can't shovel anymore and we really struggled through the December 24-inch snow storm.
When we got hit twice in Feb with another four feet I ordered an Ariens 24 Deluxe Platinum from Snow Blowers Direct. Of course everybody... more
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Dennis Murray Mt. Pleasant, OR
REVIEWED
JUL.
07
2008
Why It's Easier To Replace Than Repair
Figured that I would try starting my 6-year-old snow blower before the first flake fell.
Good thing. Darn thing wouldn't start at all.
Took it to the local repair shop. They wanted nearly $200 bucks to fix a $300 snow blower. Even if I got it fixed, it'll still be a six year old snow blower. How long can it actually last?
Decided to reinvest the money into a good snowblower instead. Hoping this baby will last me a decade or more. Looking forward to putting it to the test.
Bring on the blizzard!
Figured that I would try starting my 6-year-old snow blower before the first flake fell.
Good thing. Darn thing wouldn't start at all.
Took it to the local repair shop. They wanted nearly $200 bucks to fix a $300 snow blower. Even if I got it fixed, it'll still be a six year old snow blower. How long can it actually last?
Decided to reinvest the money into a good snowblower instead. Hoping this baby will last me a decade or more. Looking forward to putting it to the test. more
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Jeremy G. St James, NY
Purchased 10/10/11
REVIEWED
FEB.
09
2013
St24dle
Bought this machine October 2011, only used once in 2012 on about 4 inch snowfall just to try it out. Today 30 inches of snow in St. James, NY. After about an hour of use a large chunk of rubber ripped off the friction disc, rendering the machine inoperable. Not what I expected for 2nd use of a $1,400 machine, had to resort to the old shovel, what a disappointment, especially when my friends with $600 Troy bilts are running their machines all day trouble free, gee I could have bought 2 Troys for what I paid for this and still had money left over.
Bought this machine October 2011, only used once in 2012 on about 4 inch snowfall just to try it out. Today 30 inches of snow in St. James, NY. After about an hour of use a large chunk of rubber ripped off the friction disc, rendering the machine inoperable. Not what I expected for 2nd use of a $1,400 machine, had to resort to the old shovel, what a disappointment, especially when my friends with $600 Troy bilts are running their machines all day trouble free, gee I could have bought 2 Troys... more
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Chuck
Purchased 1/4/13
REVIEWED
FEB.
04
2013
Time For Some Snow
After the first big snowfall in Western PA in the beginning of January I made up my mind that I will never shovel snow again. I immediately came in from yet another back-aching experience and looked online for the best snow blower out there.
Now mind you, I have never looked into buying one of these things, I mean I looked at them walking into our local home improvement store and said it would be nice to have own one some day, but that was the extent of it. So I was just going off of reviews. I researched best snow blowers and this company Ariens kept coming up. I read many reviews and watched some YouTube videos and talked to some guys I work with, and I am here to tell ya- EVERYONE said ARIENS is the best!!!
After going back and forth over which Ariens to buy, I purchased the Ariens Platinum (24"), and I also got the lift gate service. I purchased online on a Friday, and Monday I received a phone call from the shipping warehouse that my snowblower had arrived. The shipping company worked around my schedule for delivery and delivered my snowblower the day we agreed on, NO HASSLE AND ON-TIME (VERY PROFESSIONAL).
So the big day arrived- I was like a kid on Christmas morning. I unpacked the snowblower and brought it into my basement for assembly. Like all the reviews I have read the handle you have to assemble for the direction chute is a little confusing, but with a little of trial and error I got it assembled. I might add that I am mechanically inclined, I deal with Illustrated parts Catalogs (IPC) on a daily basis so when I say it was confusing, I'm just sayin'!
Then I immediately push it outside and fuel it up. 2 pulls later she's running like a kitten and I check all controls- now all we need is snow!
Since the assembly of my Ariens we have received a few snowfalls of several inches and I have used my Ariens both times clearing mine and my neighbor's driveway- what a great machine. What used to take a solid hour and a half to shovel now takes 15-20 minutes to clear 2 driveways with ease.
I honestly cannot wait for the Big Snow Storm. Ariens, thank you for a great machine and the best part of it, MADE IN THE USA.
After the first big snowfall in Western PA in the beginning of January I made up my mind that I will never shovel snow again. I immediately came in from yet another back-aching experience and looked online for the best snow blower out there.
Now mind you, I have never looked into buying one of these things, I mean I looked at them walking into our local home improvement store and said it would be nice to have own one some day, but that was the extent of it. So I was just going off of... more
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Mike Ashburn, VA
REVIEWED
DEC.
19
2010
Some Assembly Concerns But I Do Recommend The Snow Cab
This other reviewers gave 5 stars, I would have also except for the mounting frame brackets. These brackets** will move or relocate as you tighten them where they attach to the frame where two frame pieces meet which do not form a 100% "round tube".
** despite the V-shape of the bracket to clamp securely to a round tube and its spacer
I found it helpful to cut up several small pieces of rubber strips from an old garage floor mat to form around the frame where you attach the mounting brackets. This improved or lessened the brackets from moving. I would advise having a helper during the assembly and in particular making the adjustments to shift the snow cab (up/down and left/right) before tightening the bracket clamps.
Am I glad I purchased the unit? Yes!
Would I recommend a small redesign of the frame mounting brackets? Yes! I'll be happy to be a "tester" for any improved part.
Would I recommend the snow cab for other Ariens owners? Yes!
This other reviewers gave 5 stars, I would have also except for the mounting frame brackets. These brackets** will move or relocate as you tighten them where they attach to the frame where two frame pieces meet which do not form a 100% "round tube".
** despite the V-shape of the bracket to clamp securely to a round tube and its spacer
I found it helpful to cut up several small pieces of rubber strips from an old garage floor mat to form around the frame where you attach the... more
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Joe Mississauga, IL
REVIEWED
AUG.
17
2010
Good Machine But A Few Problems
Overall, I like this machine. I purchased it in the fall of 2009 but didn't get much of a chance to use it last year due to a lack of snow.
The few things that annoy me include:
1. Briggs engine backfires on shutdown. It happens all the time. If you shut the unit down and then try to restart it, you need to reprime it as well. Neither my dealer nor Briggs has a solution for this. Briggs claims that it is caused because the unit runs lean due to pollution controls?
2. As mentioned by another person, the chute tends to move while the machine is working.
3. The machine is shorter than Toro's 826 model. This makes the unit heavier to turn.
Overall, it's a good machine but these annoying things prevented me from giving the unit higher marks.
Overall, I like this machine. I purchased it in the fall of 2009 but didn't get much of a chance to use it last year due to a lack of snow.
The few things that annoy me include:
1. Briggs engine backfires on shutdown. It happens all the time. If you shut the unit down and then try to restart it, you need to reprime it as well. Neither my dealer nor Briggs has a solution for this. Briggs claims that it is caused because the unit runs lean due to pollution controls?
The unit came as described in a timely manner. The hand warmers are nice, don't have a long term opinion yet. Has a lot of power. Great so far. Snow Blowers Direct has been easy to work with.
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Tom
Purchased 12/29/12
2 Reviews
REVIEWED
MAR.
25
2013
Ariens Platinum 24
I'm a satisfied Ariens owner for 34 yrs, so satisfied that I would never consider another brand. I chose the Platinum series because of the advertised ease of steering. My driveway is large enough and I'm not getting any younger. I had hoped that feature would be worth the extra couple hundred bucks. In my opinion, it is not. At first it was snagging on every little surface imperfection on my concrete driveway and yanking itself from side to side. I had to wrestle it down the driveway to keep it tracking straight. Adjusting the feet to raise the unit helped a good deal, but it still has a tendency to wander. Ironically, it seems like it takes more strength to keep it running straight than my old snow blower required to turn it. Does it make it easier to turn? Only marginally, at best. Is it a good snow blower? Absolutely! Buy an Ariens. Just choose the lesser model. Your wallet and your arms will thank you for it. Don't get hung up on the assembly. it's not that difficult. It took me 3 hours, going slowly and carefully. True, the directions could have been clearer. They refer to parts only by their unique names. A description or photo would have helped to identify them.
I'm a satisfied Ariens owner for 34 yrs, so satisfied that I would never consider another brand. I chose the Platinum series because of the advertised ease of steering. My driveway is large enough and I'm not getting any younger. I had hoped that feature would be worth the extra couple hundred bucks. In my opinion, it is not. At first it was snagging on every little surface imperfection on my concrete driveway and yanking itself from side to side. I had to wrestle it down the driveway to... more
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Chuck
Purchased 10/10/12
2 Reviews
33 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
MAR.
11
2013
Ariens Platinum Snow Blower St24 Dle
Overall a good machine. Starts quickly .. runs well. The only thing I thought was the chute control is somewhat difficult to adjust/operate. With the premium money that was spent on the unit and the design of everything else I felt a bit more input to the control for the chute direction is necessary.
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John Rapoza Fairhaven, MA
Purchased 11/24/12
REVIEWED
MAR.
11
2013
Ariens 921017
Kids are in college and my back does not like plowed snow/ice. Last year, after I had shoulder surgery, my wife told me to get a snow blower, I looked around for an end of season special and almost bought a Crafstsman (that was returned). Sooooo happy I did not. Bought the Ariens early in the winter after a good amount of research.
My biggest problem with snow, as beautiful as it is, is that to much of it ends up at the end of my driveway as hard packed boulders which laughs at humans with shovels and most snow blowers. I bought this blower specifically to tackle this problem, My wife was not happy, she believed I could have done with a less expensive unit (it cost me a new kitchen counter).
I do not have a long driveway, but it is two cars wide. Our first storm and all after have been nasty heavy wet snow. the Ariens worked right through it, our last storm landed a mound of slush at the end of the driveway, the Ariens threw it, I tried to stall it could not do it! I guess I was right! (we needed the new kitchen counter too!)
MONEY WELL SPENT!
Had no issues assembling (read the directions)
Oh yea it has hand warmers!
Kids are in college and my back does not like plowed snow/ice. Last year, after I had shoulder surgery, my wife told me to get a snow blower, I looked around for an end of season special and almost bought a Crafstsman (that was returned). Sooooo happy I did not. Bought the Ariens early in the winter after a good amount of research.
My biggest problem with snow, as beautiful as it is, is that to much of it ends up at the end of my driveway as hard packed boulders which laughs at humans with... more
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