Comments on: The Best 24 inch Snow Blowers $600 to $1500

By: Paul

Paul — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 15:37:31 +0000

In reply to John. Hi John, I recommend the Cub Cadet 2X24. The larger, 243cc engine really makes a difference. It has better traction and a lot more power than the old 524 SWE and the Husqvarna ST224P. If you get deep drifts and a lot of heavy/wet snow, (Connecticut is a wide state and the snow varies a lot from one side to the other) seriously look at spending just a little more and get the Ariens Deluxe 24.

By: John

John — Sun, 08 Dec 2019 01:43:23 +0000

Hi Paul

I’m trying to decide between the Cub Cadet 524SWE, Cub Cadet 2×24, and Husqvarna ST 224p

I live in Connecticut and have a 80ft drive way with a slope. I can’t go any bigger than 24 inch because I’m limited with garage space

What do you recommend? Cost is also a factor so I’m trying to stick around $900

Thanks

By: Paul

Paul — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:27:24 +0000

In reply to Brent M. Hi Brent, If you are limited to $1200 the only 24-inch snowblower that can handle heavy/wet snow is the Ariens Deluxe 24. Check it out here: Ariens Deluxe 24

By: Brent M

Brent M — Sat, 12 Oct 2019 13:19:08 +0000

Hello Paul – I am in Southern Ontario Canada next to lake Erie – we get a lot of HEAVY WET SNOW – what machine do you recommend as best purchase in the 24 inch range for this 2019/20 season. My budget would be up to $1200.00. Thanks in advance

By: Wayne

Wayne — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 22:03:28 +0000

Hi Paul I took your advice and got the Rapidtrak I have had it now for just over a week and got the chance to use it a couple of times it is one awesome machine I know that it will give me many years of great service. Thank you for your help in making the right decision. All the best.
Wayne.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:12:45 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Hi Bruce, If you don't get deep drifts either the mid-priced Simplicity or the Husqvarna's will work. DO NOT buy the ST320P, 30-inch Husqvarna. It has a habit of breaking the impeller belt on some of the heavier snows you can get.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 19:47:12 +0000

Southwest Wisconsin; double-wide driveway about 75′ long. The local small engine dealer / service shop features Simplicity. Local Sears appliance dealer promotes Husqvarna.

By: Paul

Paul — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:13:48 +0000

In reply to Jeff. Hi Jeff, Sorry, but there really isn't a snow blower under $1000 for your area but... It really depends on the size you want. An Ariens Deluxe 24 ($999), Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO ($1299), Toro Power Max HD 928 ($1299) are the best choices depending on the size you need. You can get by with a Toro 826 OXE ($999) - it will get the job done but won't be as fast. If you haven't check out this article. It may help: The Twenty Best Snow Blowers

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 16:02:13 +0000

Hi Paul, love your articles about snowblowers! still a bit confused though, I live in upstate NY and we get lots of heavy wet snow, plus the driveway can get huge mounds of heavy mess from the plow, what machine is the best for dealing with this, under $1000? good luck feeding that red squirrel…:)

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:33:34 +0000

In reply to Wayne. Hi Wayne, 173 inches of snow is a lot! So, let me talk about your selections and 2 alternatives. 1. The Cub Cadet 2X 28 track is only designed for half the amount of snow you get. While it will have better traction it won't clear snow any better/faster than the Toro. 2. The Ariens Platinum SHO Track 28 will do a much better job but it's very hard to use. It's slow like the Cub Cadet and very hard to turn. But, Ariens has a new track system, the Rapidtrak that is the best on the market. 3. The New Ariens Platinum SHO RapidTrak 28 is the best track system period. It's fast, very easy to use and the 369cc engine is a good size for the amount of snow you get. It's well worth the extra money over the Cub Cadet or the old Ariens Track. Check it out here: Ariens Platinum SHO RapidTrak 28. 4. If the RapidTrak is way out of your budget I would suggest the Arien Platinum 24 SHO or Arien Platinum 24 SHO EFI. The Ariens Platinum Series is very well balanced which means it has great traction - even for a wheeled unit. The 24 inch will take you about 15 minutes or so longer to clear your driveway/gravel than the 28 inch.