# 125 Foot driveway 35 feet at the bottom 50, and 15 feet wide the rest of the way, with an incline going up from the garage. Snowblower reccomendation



## Sellncars (Feb 3, 2021)

Hello,

I have an older Ariens ST524 that i've thrown some money at, but this morning it let me down just as i was finishing. I can't go without a snowblower, my weak heart wont allow it. I may be in the market for a new 2 stage snowblower. Not looking to break the bank. Looking to spend less than $1500.00. What is the most reliable out there now?

Thanks


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## Toro-8-2-4 (Dec 28, 2013)

If you were doing this with a 524 in the past how long did it typically take? That is a pretty small machine for the size driveway you are describing. At least for the snow fall where I live More info may help give folks a better idea of what may be best for your situation. How much snow fall do you get and how steep is the incline. Do you get a lot of wet snow? How far do you want to throw it to prevent throwing it twice?


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## Sellncars (Feb 3, 2021)

Toro-8-2-4 said:


> If you were doing this with a 524 in the past how long did it typically take? That is a pretty small machine for the size driveway you are describing. At least for the snow fall where I live More info may help give folks a better idea of what may be best for your situation. How much snow fall do you get and how steep is the incline. Do you get a lot of wet snow? How far do you want to throw it to prevent throwing it twice?


I live in upstate New York, To do my driveway maybe 40 minutes, except for when the plow goes by, then extra time. I would say we probably on a normal year get somewhere around 30+ inch's. Last nights storm, the 1st of the year for us we got 9 inch's. The incline isnt horrible, but its enough. Looking for reliability, like the old Ariens use to be. Also want an electric start and a light.

Thank You


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## JJG723 (Mar 7, 2015)

Ariens Deluxe 24 or Deluxe 28 SHO. Either machine would be a monumental upgrade over your old one.


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## Big_6 (Dec 16, 2020)

It's a $300 jump from 24-28" Wheeled Deluxe models.
It's a $1,100 jump from Deluxe 28 wheeled to rapid trax in stock still...

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## GKK (Apr 29, 2021)

I tend to be on the conservative side when it comes to needed size and power. I would think that an Ariens Compact would meet your described needs just fine. It is well built and tends to be on the lighter side for two stage machines (about 50 lbs less than the mentioned Deluxe). This allows it to be a little more maneuverable. The Compact comes with auto turn which is a really nice handling feature. It has a light and electric start as well.


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## Big_6 (Dec 16, 2020)

The auto turn and balance of the new Ariens machines is what you are paying for and want.
It makes a world of difference!

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## all3939 (Dec 21, 2014)

I'd say pretty much any Ariens you buy today is more efficient then the 5/24 you have. If 24" served you well stick with it because your not gaining very much on an extra 4 inches.Do not buy a tracked machine as its a ball buster to maneuver when its parked.


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## Michigan_Snow (Nov 19, 2021)

I would say a Honda Track unit but that would blow your budget? Unless you can find a good used one


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## RIT333 (Feb 6, 2014)

People complain about the difficulty of moving a track machine when it is not running. But, in reality, how often do you do that, maybe 2x per season? I wouldn't plan my life around that.


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## BazookaJoe (Oct 6, 2019)

RIT333- I push my snowblower out of the garage every time before I start it up. Plus, I move it around to snuggle it in place for storage or to move it around during the transition period between fall and winter. So, in my case, I push the non-running blower about 25 times a year.


Sellncars- I have approx the same driveway size. You'll be smiling with either a Deluxe 24, 28, or 28 SHO. It typically takes me about 15 minutes to do my driveway after a 4" snowfall.


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## Auger1 (Dec 4, 2020)

Any good Compact 24 will be a great snow blower and not break the bank. I highly recommend the Ariens machines.


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