Just bought for February 26 snow storm, great machine only thing i would have liked would be the tracks but could not find them anywhere, i got lucky and found this one in Loews, i mainly use it for the back yard 100'X100' for our 100lb dog, i lifted the skates up so it dosent rip up the grass, used it 2 times so far and its a beast, i will be ordering tire chains for it, love this snow monster.

Works very well!!!

Third season with the 28" Deluxe with the 254cc engine. LOVE IT. Live in western PA, where we get 2-4" regularly, 1 foot occasionally, always heavy wet snow, and we have large snow berms from the plows. I've owned a similar sized Honda track drive unit and got rid of it because it was too slow for quick clearing. What I love about the Ariens is that in typical snow falls, in high gears 5-7, you can walk at a brisk pace and clear quickly. Our driveway is about 18' wide by 120' long. However, in thick heavy snow and dense snow berms, it will take a full bucket and throw it 50' if needed and just power through. Not sure how they did it but when you bury this machine in 2' of snow berm with deep compact snow, the engine puts out unbelievable torque. When this engine lugs, its powers through - similar in behavior to a diesel honestly. In summary - what I love about this machine -- in normal snows its quick, efficient, and maneuverable. If deep heavy snows, it doesn't back down and powers through with deep intentionality. The plug in electric start is a wonderful feature that makes cold starts effortless - though it readily starts with the pull cord - the electric is a no brainer. I demand quality equipment and am continually impressed by this machine. Effortless to operate.

Bought this Ariens snowblower 2 years ago, live in Quebec Canada, we have a lot of snow every year, easy to use starts one crank, very powerful, buying another one for my Mother,.