Husqvarna ST224 (24") 208cc Two-Stage Snow Blower

Well it looks good. Took it out to play with it yesterday for practice (never used a snowblower in my life), even though I own a lawn care service in Cincinnati Ohio.

The ST244 is very heavy. It's hard to turn, I'm assuming with snow on the ground it'll make it easier. It's got 6 gears, nothing too hard to get used to. 6th gear can "GET IT" though. You're moving pretty good in 3rd gear. It only has 1-reverse gear unlike other blowers with 2. No problem, that reverse gear is good enough to move you and that blower back at a nice pace.

I had to pull the handle to start it several times before it started. After that, it started easily the first pull. The electric start works great. (It's just loud as all get out.)

It has tons of features. The lights are nice and bright.

Heated handles work. The heat seems to come from the bottom half of the handles and not the top. The blower is extremely loud. It's gonna wake the whole neighborhood up for sure, but...... Oh well. The controls are quite convenient and easy to use. It's very powerful. Reminds me of a mini bulldozer. This could easily be used commercially. I chose this over the Arians 24" 208cc. All day. If you buy this, you've got your self a nice investment for $799.90 + tax $850.00
Go on and get it if you're contemplating.

Well it looks good. Took it out to play with it yesterday for practice (never used a snowblower in my life), even though I own a lawn care service in Cincinnati Ohio.

The ST244 is very heavy. It's hard to turn, I'm assuming with snow on the ground it'll make it easier. It's got 6 gears, nothing too hard to get used to. 6th gear can "GET IT" though. You're moving pretty good in 3rd gear. It only has 1-reverse gear unlike other blowers with 2. No problem, that reverse gear is good... more

Hi, I bought this snow blower in October 2016. Since day 1 of snow blowing this isn't performing well. Sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. The auger is not clogged in ice or carburetor is not flooded. Not sure what the issue is but it doesn't wanna start. Unfortunately there isn't a shop that I can take this for repairs in winnipeg. Very frustrating and will not go back to buy any Husqvarna products anymore. This ST224 is a garbage and collecting dust.

Very easy to set up. If you are DIY'er like myself, the instruction were plain enough. Bought also a universal cab over that fit well over the controls with no obstruction. This Monster cuts through the snow like butter. It is very well built and will last a long time if you take care of it.

I am very happy with this product and would recommend this to anyone living in North that doesn't want to spend 45 min or more cleaning off their driveway every time it snows 2 or more inches. One of the great features is the heated handle grips and the front lights.

Very easy to set up. If you are DIY'er like myself, the instruction were plain enough. Bought also a universal cab over that fit well over the controls with no obstruction. This Monster cuts through the snow like butter. It is very well built and will last a long time if you take care of it.

I am very happy with this product and would recommend this to anyone living in North that doesn't want to spend 45 min or more cleaning off their driveway every time it snows 2 or more inches. One of... more

Ok, I got the item with lift gate service as you will need that for sure, it is heavy and if you don't you better have at least 4 guys to help you. The guy took it off and brought it up to my garage, he was so nice. It did take me about 45 minutes to unpack it, was packed perfect. I then put it all together that was like maybe 30 minutes. The book was great and detailed very well, I did not have to guess anything. I put gas in and did both pull and electric and bam started right up. It does have oil in it, but was a little low so I added more to make sure she was full. I used an 89 octane. So anyways I tried it out forward/revers and the chute. So, far so good, but no snow now so not sure how she will work in it. It's built strong and feel she will do the trick. I live in Vernon CT. So we do get a lot of snow at time's. I would recommend this for price, service, and how built she is.

Ok, I got the item with lift gate service as you will need that for sure, it is heavy and if you don't you better have at least 4 guys to help you. The guy took it off and brought it up to my garage, he was so nice. It did take me about 45 minutes to unpack it, was packed perfect. I then put it all together that was like maybe 30 minutes. The book was great and detailed very well, I did not have to guess anything. I put gas in and did both pull and electric and bam started right up. It does... more

My experience has been great! The blower arrived when scheduled. Give customers notice that no oil is provided.

It's a little early to write a review after just two large snowfalls, however, I will say overall that I'm happy with the ST224. It was easy to put together and starts on the first pull. I'm happy with its snow throwing capabilities, but the reverse gear is extremely slow making you want to move the machine manually, which is hard due to the machine's weight coupled with the fact you are normally on slippery, snow covered surfaces. The ST224 goes up the hill on my driveway quite well. If they could increase the reverse speed, I'd be happier!

It's a little early to write a review after just two large snowfalls, however, I will say overall that I'm happy with the ST224. It was easy to put together and starts on the first pull. I'm happy with its snow throwing capabilities, but the reverse gear is extremely slow making you want to move the machine manually, which is hard due to the machine's weight coupled with the fact you are normally on slippery, snow covered surfaces. The ST224 goes up the hill on my driveway quite well. If... more

Holy cow! This sucker is a snow eating machine! I had never imagined it would do as well as it has. I guess it has been many years since running my folks old craftsman snowblower but this thing is a beast.

The only "con" I could think of is that it is heavy - HOWEVER, once the shipping part was over, I like that it has heft to it. It does not allow the snow to push it around.

Have many Husqvarna products and am pleased with all of them!

Goes through snow very easily. The only problem is all these big snowblowers need power steering standard.

Always had a Toro or Ariens, but saw a good deal for the Husqvarna, and I'm so very glad I bought it. It has the power and the good features that I wanted. Not disappointed in this buy, and will never go back to the others.

Best snow thrower ever! Works great in 2 inches of snow or 14 inches of wet heavy snow. It goes through it no problems at all. I even accidentally sucked in a big rock, and all it did was kill the engine. and in regards to the other reviews that mention this product can only throw in a small quarter radius, that means they installed the shoot the wrong way. I did too the first time.

Then took a closer look and if the knob on the consul is in the center then this needs to be installed in the center, facing completely forward. I even taught my 11-year-old son to use it. It's a little much to handle on the higher speeds, but we turned it down to a slow speed and it worked great.

Best snow thrower ever! Works great in 2 inches of snow or 14 inches of wet heavy snow. It goes through it no problems at all. I even accidentally sucked in a big rock, and all it did was kill the engine. and in regards to the other reviews that mention this product can only throw in a small quarter radius, that means they installed the shoot the wrong way. I did too the first time.

Then took a closer look and if the knob on the consul is in the center then this needs to be installed in... more

The only thing I have to compare this to is a shovel. And it works a lot better than any shovel.
It powered through some tough packed ice covered snow in my driveway like a breeze. It made its way through the same kind of ice packed snow in my yard with a little more effort to push it across the yard, but it did manage to grind its way to provide a nice clean path.

I have purchased a few products from Husqvarna and I'm well pleased with them all. I think they make very good yard machines. And this snow blower, no doubt, is another good machine.

It's supposed to snow again later in the week. Yet I have no fear because I will plow through it with ease thanks to my Husqvarna 2-stage Snow Blower.

It is a very good purchase for me. Very happy to have it.

The only thing I have to compare this to is a shovel. And it works a lot better than any shovel.
It powered through some tough packed ice covered snow in my driveway like a breeze. It made its way through the same kind of ice packed snow in my yard with a little more effort to push it across the yard, but it did manage to grind its way to provide a nice clean path.

I have purchased a few products from Husqvarna and I'm well pleased with them all. I think they make very good yard machines.... more