Ariens Deluxe Platinum 30

$1,599

• Type: Dual-Stage
• Engine: 342cc OHV 1650 Series
• Clearing Width: 30" (76.2 cm)″
• Starter: 120V/Recoil

Snowblower Specifications

• Engine

  Brand	Briggs & Stratton
  Type	2 stage
  Horsepower	342cc OHV 1650 Series
  Starting System	120V/Recoil
  Fuel Tank	2.9 qt (2.7 l)

• Overview

  In-Dash_Headlights	Standard Halogen Headlight
  Heated_Handles	Handwarmers
  Weight	250 lb (113.4 kg)
  Consumer_Warranty	3-Yr Limited
  Commercial_Warranty	90-Day Limited

• Axle System
• Drive System

  Drive	Disc-O-Matic™
  Forward_Speeds	6 forward
  Reverse_Speeds	2 reverse
  Tire_Type	Directional Snow Tread
  Tire_Size	15" x 5" (38.1 x 12.7 cm)
  Skid_Shoes	Reversible

• Chute

  Material	XS Aluminum
  Chute_Rotation	Quick-Turn remote
  Turning_Radius	200°
  Max_Throwing_Distance	3'–50' (0.9–15.2 m)

• Auger

  Clearing Width	30" (76.2 cm)
  Clearing Height	21" (53.3 cm)
  Material	All steel

• Impeller

  Diameter	14"
  Profile	Steel 3 blade

Snowblower Reviews

• Ariens Deluxe Platinum 30

  By M(Owner), Jan. 16, 2011
  the best, worth every penny
  • Performance
  • Interior
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Overall Value

• Good Snowblower while it work - Poorly Designed For Long Term

  By James Ryan(Owner), Sep. 22, 2015
  Purchased this highly recommended snowblower.com high end snowblower in 2011because I wanted a quality machine that I could depend on. While it worked it was a decent snowblower not significant better than the Snapper I own.
  
  The chute is difficult to operate. I'm told by my local dealer there is an update kit to correct the design flaw but I have to pay to install it.
  
  The larger issue is three short seasons, one of which the snow blower wasn't used at all and another it was barely used, the machine is shot. It appears poor design resulted in friction against the traction drive spring causing it to fail which in turn caused the friction plate to get a flat spot. My dealer tells me that this in turn may damage the drive wheel.
  
  I contacted Ariens and they denied the issue as being a known chronic issue. Which, of course, makes the problem worse because I don't know if the issue will be a reoccurring one in which case I'll be stuck with snow on the driveway and constantly taking it in for repair.
  • Performance
  • Interior
  • Quality & Reliability
  • Overall Value

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