Comments on: Ariens Deluxe 30 EFI or TroyBilt Storm 2860 Hands On Test Which One Is Best For You? https://movingsnow.com/2018/ariens-deluxe-30-efi-troybilt-storm-2860-hands-test-one-best/ Helping You Find The Best Snow Blower For You Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:05:45 +0000 hourly 1 By: Paul https://movingsnow.com/2018/ariens-deluxe-30-efi-troybilt-storm-2860-hands-test-one-best/#comment-7360 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 13:05:45 +0000 http://movingsnow.com/?p=14603#comment-7360 In reply to Mike G.

Hi Mike, An Ariens Deluxe/Platinum is the best snow blower for the types of snow you get but If you don’t mind I suggest waiting til July to make the final decision. Ariens may decide to expand the EFI to other models for this year. That said,

If you want to make a decision now – The 24 EFI SHO has a different impeller and a larger motor for its size. That’s why it will move more snow per hour. The Deluxe 30 EFI will handle any snow you get but it just won’t be quite as fast in the really deep, wet stuff. The advantage of the 30 EFI is it’s a little wider so it will take less time to clear those 2-10 inch snows. It will also throw snow farther than the Husqvarna’s.

]]> By: Mike G https://movingsnow.com/2018/ariens-deluxe-30-efi-troybilt-storm-2860-hands-test-one-best/#comment-7359 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:11:31 +0000 http://movingsnow.com/?p=14603#comment-7359 Hi Paul – thanks for all the great information on your website. I have a very old Ariens that I picked up for free. I has gotten me through the first winter in my new house but I definitely need an upgrade. Based on your article regarding general considerations, I have determined that I should get something 27″ or bigger based on my large driveway size. And since I live in the Northeast where we get large storms with wet snow, it seems I need an engine that is 300 – 350cc depending on the size. Originally, I was leaning between either the Husqvarna 327 or 330 because the engine size matches your recommendations and the hydrostatic drive is desirable. Then I learned about the Ariens EFI system which is also very desirable. If I want the EFI, I would need to get either the Platinum 24 EFI SHO which seems to have great power but is narrow or the Deluxe 30 EFI which, according to your recommendations, may be slightly under-powered. Per the Ariens website, the Platinum 24 EFI SHO can move 73 tons per hour vs the Deluxe 30 EFI which can do 71 tons per hour. Does this mean that, even though it is narrower, the Platinum 20 EFI SHO would be a better option. And how to the Ariens compare to the Husqvarana in my situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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