I used this after the huge snow storm in the San Bernadino mountains (BLIZZARD) and this thing was a champ! It broke up ice and 2" of snow/slush with ease. Saved hours of manual labor (and my back!) Highly recommend!
Currently have the Pro model 926015. I think its 16 years old and still runs great. Only complaint is the disc drive. Over the years its slipped and a pain in the butt to get adjusted just right. Going to get this model with the HYDRO drive because an enclosed drive unit just makes more sense for a snowblower. Here in Upstate NY on Lake Ontario we can get 2 or 3 feet of Lake effect snow in one night and its time to get my last snowblower to take me into retirement. Thank you for your reviews, they've helped make up my mind. Going to of course keep the older unit as a backup.
I have the little brother of yours. It’s the deluxe 28. I absolutely love mine. I do a lot of blowing with it. I end up doing my whole neighborhood. Plenty of power and it steers great. I can’t imagine how much of a beast that pro model is. Great video sir. You just got a new subscriber! 😊
I have the Ariens 22' compact, with the 208cc LCT engine. My only complaint is that the carburetor emulsion tube constantly clogs up. I thoroughly cleaned it before the first snow storm with a welding tip cleaning tool and compressed air. Halfway through this last snow clean up (17") it started to lean surge. I opened the carburetor and the emulsion tube had a very small amount of hard, white crusty build up. I just installed an inline fuel filter today. We are supposed to have another snow storm tomorrow. a bigger machine isn't an option for me, have to work in tight spaces.
@@philjerome9795 use stabil marine grade fuel stabilizer at 1oz per 5 gals fuel ratio (not the rev 1 oz per 10 gals!) in all your small power equip fuel & you will not have any problems. BUT,that’s only good if you 1st clean out your dirty carb,always start with fresh fuel & always refill tank when done working to ensure least amount of air & moisture is in fuel tank at all times. Doing these simple things will ensure you never have a problem using pump fuel with 10% ethanol again in a carb’d or efi setup. Btw,Seafoam is a decent product but it’s not as good a fuel stabilizer as marine grade stabil when used in my rec ( used to be sta-bold rec too!) 1oz per 5 gal mix ratio is. This is coming from my 5+ decades1st hand Exp wrenching & rebuilding small power equip,classic muscle car & motorcycle engines too that all have long periods of non use. Happy motoring!
You'd think with that infinite hydro, they're 95% of the way to personal pace they just need to design a dash to work that way so you don't have to adjust the speed, just walk.
I'm not sure the Professional series comes in the 24" The pro series has a much larger engine, efi, hydro trans, warmers, power steering, and a taller mouth. It's costly, but worth the money depending your driveway size
@Lorenzo. I have the Ariens Platinum 24 SHO with the 369cc. I just got it and haven’t had enough snow to really use it yet but from videos I’ve seen it’s a beast just like the Pro 28. Might be worth looking into if you want a really powerful 24” machine.
@@zotj @Adam Falkner I've had a platinum sho 24" for 4 years, great machine, you'll be happy with it. I've upgraded to a 28" professional and there's a noticeable difference in heavy snow falls. The engine on the professional is much better at lugging and it has a larger gas tank. They both throw the snow far, but the professional definitely built heavier and does better with wet snow. The professional is also balanced better, more weight on wheels, gets better traction on hills and slippery surfaces. Controls are all the same, but if you have little to no lights where you move snow, the headlight is not adequate to see where the snow is landing. They are both good machines, moving up to the entry level professional series is worth the price to me, but if storage space is a premium, the 24" will work just fine, just get the efi.
@@superduty1046 Thanks for the comment! Maybe someday I’ll upgrade to a professional model. But probably not until I wear out my 24 SHO, which hopefully won’t be for many years. The professional models along with the EFI definitely have some appealing features but I feel the 24” is best for my current driveway and storage situation. The 24 SHO was quite the upgrade from the 6/24 I use to have. Best of wishes to you!
The Ariens is a Beast on its own. Did you add the impeller modification or waiting when the warranty runs out. The impeller modification for the Ariens is more suited for your needs because your in a Rural area to throw the snow far. Not suited for a residential area where houses are too close.
Basically, its "auto turn" It detects when you want to turn the blower and then automatically unlocks the differential, allowing you to steer the machine significantly more easily
@@luptonpittman6520 I have the auto turn on my pro 28 (not efi) and have no problems with it. I do think it takes some getting used to though. It’s not real smooth when turning and the machine is big and heavy. May come down to personal preference, but I feel it does help with turning a bigger machine like this one.
Boy , nobody reads the manual. Type of snow conditions dictate how fast the engine runs. Also the EFI has lithium ion batteries which do not do well in cold weather . So if stored in cold area , charge battery before using . Half hour should do it , it also warms the battery.
Great machine, a beast, based on what you mentioned towards the end of the vid the LCT engine with the EFI uses less gas. I always thought the major advantage of the Briggs 420cc Polar Force engine was the large fuel tank (I understand Briggs now in chapter 11, I believe). I have the Platinum 24 SHO which is more than adequate for the NY Metro burbs my only peeves are the difficult to install fuel cap and small for engine fuel tank. I know you guys get a lot of snow in NH. Excellent vid, enjoy that beast and Best of luck with it!
Hello, with my carburetor machine I always shut off the fuel and let the machine run un till it empties the carburetor and stops. I’m looking into getting the Alpine machine in the fall of this year but am not familiar with what needs to be done for shut down. please help me understand. Thanks
They say you can just add fuel stabilizer to the tank, let it run long enough to treat the whole fuel system and reach the injector.. Issue with carbs is the float bowl holds a small amount of gas and it easily goes bad, easier than a gallon. I add Stabil to my last tank of the season, I darain any left over gas out, let the engine run out of gas, then pull the float bowl off and wipe it clean, some float bowls have a drain plug.. If I were to buy an EFI, I would do the same storage procedure as having a carb, or just start the engine every 2 or 3 months in the off season. Never had a problem yet, I used to be a small engine mechanic and I'm leery of the EFI. I have heard horror stories about parts availability of electronic components. Any off the shelf component would work if you know what to look for as I doubt Ariens is custom manufacturing fuel injectors etc.
@@Intervention302 Ah ok , thanks for the quick reply :) I currently have a Cub Cadet which is about 3 seasons old - which I’m not thrilled with . I’m determined to have something different next year ; either a Honda or an Ariens
I could have bought mine at Home depot but I chose a dealer just because if something were wrong the people that Home depot has for repairs are horrible you will wait forever to get your machine back . went to the dealer they filled it with oil and fuel ran it and checked it over and filled out the warranty all for the same price as Home depot
Nope it's Toro.. But Ariens is number 2 Toro even uses a special type of steel that's stronger than Ariens but it's thinner metal Ingenious. ---------- Here's the truth Toro got rated the best performing snowblower when consumer reports and other professional companies did tests. They're just so ingenious and understand what matters and what doesn't. For instance Toro's no shear pins and a hardened gearbox is awesome!! And it works I've encountered it myself. Smacked right into a car rim under the snow I didn't know was there at my house. The machine stopped immediately no stress on the system. Started it right back up and on my way. Anti-clogging system is amazing. It makes the snow lighter by recirculating some of it back in front of the auger. It makes it easier to throw, you can throw more snow, puts less stress on the system, the belts and the gearbox. Not to mention because it keeps recirculating the snow making it lighter and fluffier It allows you to go through thicker, deeper, wet snow easier.. Someone said and was incorrect saying Ariens throws more snow in Toro throws it further. If you look at the specifications Ariens throws 65 tons per hour, the Toro throws 2,200 lb per minute which comes out to about 66 tons per hour. Not only does Toro throw it further it throws more!! And one more thing Ariens always talks about how it has thicker metal and that's what everyone says better made blah blah blah This is also not true. Toro has discussed many times why they use plastic in certain places.. they claim plastic last longer, does it rust, it's more slippery so snow doesn't stick to it, in some cases plastic can be even stronger.. Same thing with the metal they use on the housing.. Yes Ariens is thicker But according to what I read Toro uses a special type of metal that is a lot stronger per its size. So in other words you can get the same strength with thinner metal if you use a certain type of metal and a process... It saves them money, you money and does not change the longevity of their products.. Not to mention lighter and easier to maneuver. Oh and did I mention THE QUICK STICK!! SOME PEOPLE JUST BY TORO IS JUST FOR THAT NOBODY ELSE IS EVEN COMES CLOSE WHEN IN TERMS OF CONTROL OF THE SNOW EVEN ARIENS IS MOST EXPENSIVE MODEL THAT IS COMPLETELY ELECTRONIC!! The quick stick is amazingly ingenious also!! Toro just seems to know what matters and know what doesn't.. A lot of old school guys favor Ariens That's just how they are no matter what. OH ALSO DID I MENTION. IN 1951 TORO WAS THE FIRST COMPANY IN HISTORY TO MAKE THE FIRST STAND BEHIND SNOWBLOWER FOR THE CONSUMER!! ;)
@@Intervention302 What is wrong with you people!! You know There is this new thing called TALKING INTO YOUR PHONE 🤣 I could talk about 150 words a minute into my phone. It's pretty easy.. What are you a 90-year-old man hahahahaha.. Not to mention there's also things like copying pasting.. Welcome to the new world It's been around for decades.. I just can't stop laughing.. YOU STILL TYPE THINGS OUT.. And you probably sound like one of those people that has the attention span of a little fruit fly.. everything's too long unless it's 2 seconds long. I fear for this country.. unintelligent, no one wants to work no one wants to read.. Not even if it's for about 1 minute long. You realize the thing that I wrote takes literally takes one minute long to read unless you are a six-year-old child.. Here's a concept if you don't like it and you don't have the intelligence or the attention span OF ANYTHING MORE THAN A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD THEN DON'T READ IT!
@@Intervention302 did you really just make a big deal about a powerful snowblower snowblowing 6 or 8 inches of snow That just about any snowblower can do EVEN SINGLE STAGES 🤣
Why are you using only half the width of the auger housing? Kinda misleading. 9" of "wet" snow? Looked sticky at best. Plus you're in the lowest gear..... Then you do two inches with it. Come on man. Do a real world test. Show what it can do using the whole width and big snow. THanks!!
Not to mention the Toro snowmaster which is their cheapest snowblower with some plastic gears could do this with no problem... This isn't a big deal when it comes to snow. Any snowblower can do this. I know a guy that uses the Toro snowmaster 24 inch only weighs 135 lb. He has his own business He does 300 properties a year. He's been using the Toro 824 snowmaster personal pace for all of his commercial needs coming from a commercial snowblower like the Ariens. It's been 8 years now HE'S DONE NOTHING TO THE SNOWBLOWER AND IT HAS DONE 24 IN OF SNOW AND BELOW WITH NO PROBLEM.. Toro rules!!
I have an older 13/32 Ariens. It's a tank. I clear out many drives in the neighborhood along with sidewalks. Best snowblower I've ever had.
I used this after the huge snow storm in the San Bernadino mountains (BLIZZARD) and this thing was a champ! It broke up ice and 2" of snow/slush with ease. Saved hours of manual labor (and my back!) Highly recommend!
These really are the best snowblowers. I started up my 30 year old Ariens in the middle of a storm with just 1 pull.
not the best but close
I’ve got the 24” EFI model and absolutely love it!
Currently have the Pro model 926015. I think its 16 years old and still runs great. Only complaint is the disc drive. Over the years its slipped and a pain in the butt to get adjusted just right. Going to get this model with the HYDRO drive because an enclosed drive unit just makes more sense for a snowblower. Here in Upstate NY on Lake Ontario we can get 2 or 3 feet of Lake effect snow in one night and its time to get my last snowblower to take me into retirement. Thank you for your reviews, they've helped make up my mind. Going to of course keep the older unit as a backup.
I like when you use one hand in the deep snow with half a bucket. That's a good test of the Auto Turn, and it did very well.
I have the little brother of yours. It’s the deluxe 28. I absolutely love mine. I do a lot of blowing with it. I end up doing my whole neighborhood. Plenty of power and it steers great. I can’t imagine how much of a beast that pro model is. Great video sir. You just got a new subscriber! 😊
I do my whole neighborhood too. D28
I have the 28" Pro Ariens and absolutely love it.
hard to go wrong with a 420cc motor wow what a beast
She is a beast sir
you mean AX420cc, owned by LCT chinese motors you call a beast, Look how honda and toro out perform the Ariens sport trak AX chinese engine 420cc.
Lat year, I purchased an Ariens Deluxe with the larger engine. I LOVE IT!
Beautiful area nice and secluded . may ask what region of the country you are in?
That looks like a pretty nice machine, we got 14” here, just got home from plowing for 12 hours
Yeah man this machine is a tank
@@Intervention302 I have a Troybilt I bring with me plowing to do sidewalks, mine sucks compared to yours, lol
There's lots of complaints in reviews about rusting frames, leaking fuel tanks and other things on the platinum editions. It does make me wonder.
No issues with mine this far
Might be fun in the 44" to 48" we got on thurs.
That thing really blows! 😊
Atillaoke the blower? Any issues or things you'd change or buy a different blower?
I have the Ariens 22' compact, with the 208cc LCT engine. My only complaint is that the carburetor emulsion tube constantly clogs up. I thoroughly cleaned it before the first snow storm with a welding tip cleaning tool and compressed air. Halfway through this last snow clean up (17") it started to lean surge. I opened the carburetor and the emulsion tube had a very small amount of hard, white crusty build up. I just installed an inline fuel filter today. We are supposed to have another snow storm tomorrow. a bigger machine isn't an option for me, have to work in tight spaces.
Wonder if E0 fuel would help?
@@Intervention302 Unfortunately E0 isn't available here in N.Y. I am going to try Sea Foam in the gas.
Try using Tru Fuel pricey but good. I buy my E0 at a local airport. They call it Mo Gas 92 octane pure Gas !
@@philjerome9795 use stabil marine grade fuel stabilizer at 1oz per 5 gals fuel ratio (not the rev 1 oz per 10 gals!) in all your small power equip fuel & you will not have any problems.
BUT,that’s only good if you 1st clean out your dirty carb,always start with fresh fuel & always refill tank when done working to ensure least amount of air & moisture is in fuel tank at all times.
Doing these simple things will ensure you never have a problem using pump fuel with 10% ethanol again in a carb’d or efi setup.
Btw,Seafoam is a decent product but it’s not as good a fuel stabilizer as marine grade stabil when used in my rec ( used to be sta-bold rec too!) 1oz per 5 gal mix ratio is.
This is coming from my 5+ decades1st hand Exp wrenching & rebuilding small power equip,classic muscle car & motorcycle engines too that all have long periods of non use.
Happy motoring!
You'd think with that infinite hydro, they're 95% of the way to personal pace they just need to design a dash to work that way so you don't have to adjust the speed, just walk.
If it doesn't have it, you might want to put an hour/rpm meter on it. Nice review 👍
Good idea I may just do that
Looks like a beast.....
Nice review. I have an old Toro 724 that I want to upgrade. I may look into the 24" version of this. Very nice
I'm not sure the Professional series comes in the 24"
The pro series has a much larger engine, efi, hydro trans, warmers, power steering, and a taller mouth.
It's costly, but worth the money depending your driveway size
@@Intervention302 You are right! I just looked and don't see a 24". Well, I guess 28" couldn't hurt :)
@Lorenzo. I have the Ariens Platinum 24 SHO with the 369cc. I just got it and haven’t had enough snow to really use it yet but from videos I’ve seen it’s a beast just like the Pro 28. Might be worth looking into if you want a really powerful 24” machine.
@@zotj @Adam Falkner I've had a platinum sho 24" for 4 years, great machine, you'll be happy with it. I've upgraded to a 28" professional and there's a noticeable difference in heavy snow falls. The engine on the professional is much better at lugging and it has a larger gas tank. They both throw the snow far, but the professional definitely built heavier and does better with wet snow. The professional is also balanced better, more weight on wheels, gets better traction on hills and slippery surfaces. Controls are all the same, but if you have little to no lights where you move snow, the headlight is not adequate to see where the snow is landing. They are both good machines, moving up to the entry level professional series is worth the price to me, but if storage space is a premium, the 24" will work just fine, just get the efi.
@@superduty1046 Thanks for the comment! Maybe someday I’ll upgrade to a professional model. But probably not until I wear out my 24 SHO, which hopefully won’t be for many years. The professional models along with the EFI definitely have some appealing features but I feel the 24” is best for my current driveway and storage situation. The 24 SHO was quite the upgrade from the 6/24 I use to have. Best of wishes to you!
The Ariens is a Beast on its own. Did you add the impeller modification or waiting when the warranty runs out. The impeller modification for the Ariens is more suited for your needs because your in a Rural area to throw the snow far. Not suited for a residential area where houses are too close.
I've looked into it and will possibly make a later video on it.
thanks for the idea!
Nice unit, Good Video
Yes, thanks
Ariens AX engines are owned by LCT, New Ariens is powered by chinese motors today.
very powerful Chinese motor.
Nice vid. You mentioned power steering. Not sure what you mean.
Basically, its "auto turn"
It detects when you want to turn the blower and then automatically unlocks the differential, allowing you to steer the machine significantly more easily
@@Intervention302 I see. Thank you. 👍
@@Intervention302 do you like it? I’m reading a lot of mixed reviews on it.
@@luptonpittman6520 I have the auto turn on my pro 28 (not efi) and have no problems with it. I do think it takes some getting used to though. It’s not real smooth when turning and the machine is big and heavy. May come down to personal preference, but I feel it does help with turning a bigger machine like this one.
Boy , nobody reads the manual. Type of snow conditions dictate how fast the engine runs. Also the EFI has lithium ion batteries which do not do well in cold weather . So if stored in cold area , charge battery before using . Half hour should do it , it also warms the battery.
I love this snow I would love to eat it 🤤
I just bought one and am freaked out by the forums talking about EFI problems on these. Maybe you could share if you’ve had any issues?
Just purchased a carburated model for the same reason, works like a charm!
Would the track ones be easier
Great machine, a beast, based on what you mentioned towards the end of the vid the LCT engine with the EFI uses less gas. I always thought the major advantage of the Briggs 420cc Polar Force engine was the large fuel tank (I understand Briggs now in chapter 11, I believe). I have the Platinum 24 SHO which is more than adequate for the NY Metro burbs my only peeves are the difficult to install fuel cap and small for engine fuel tank. I know you guys get a lot of snow in NH. Excellent vid, enjoy that beast and Best of luck with it!
The gas cap does suck!
Hello, with my carburetor machine I always shut off the fuel and let the machine run un till it empties the carburetor and stops. I’m looking into getting the Alpine machine in the fall of this year but am not familiar with what needs to be done for shut down. please help me understand. Thanks
They say you can just add fuel stabilizer to the tank, let it run long enough to treat the whole fuel system and reach the injector.. Issue with carbs is the float bowl holds a small amount of gas and it easily goes bad, easier than a gallon. I add Stabil to my last tank of the season, I darain any left over gas out, let the engine run out of gas, then pull the float bowl off and wipe it clean, some float bowls have a drain plug.. If I were to buy an EFI, I would do the same storage procedure as having a carb, or just start the engine every 2 or 3 months in the off season. Never had a problem yet, I used to be a small engine mechanic and I'm leery of the EFI. I have heard horror stories about parts availability of electronic components. Any off the shelf component would work if you know what to look for as I doubt Ariens is custom manufacturing fuel injectors etc.
Will it go up a slope of 10 to 15 grade
Ariens are sold at Home Depot in my area ; is this a model that would be found there, or it it a dealer model ?
This model is very unlikely to be at your local Home depot. Your local dealer will have it, possibly in stock. Mine did.
@@Intervention302
Ah ok , thanks for the quick reply :)
I currently have a Cub Cadet which is about 3 seasons old - which I’m not thrilled with . I’m determined to have something different next year ; either a Honda or an Ariens
You’ll only find the “Deluxe” or “compact”at Home Depot.
I could have bought mine at Home depot but I chose a dealer just because if something were wrong the people that Home depot has for repairs are horrible you will wait forever to get your machine back . went to the dealer they filled it with oil and fuel ran it and checked it over and filled out the warranty all for the same price as Home depot
One of your augers is on backwards
Supposed to be pulling snow to the center
Hmmm, you might be onto something
Did u fix it
@@matthewjoyce8386 I hope he didn't, it's on the right way, look a little closer.
Correct. It's right
The machine doesn't look like it gets 100 percent of the snow off the deck?!
A snowblower is not supposed to scrape the ground.
Nope it's Toro.. But Ariens is number 2
Toro even uses a special type of steel that's stronger than Ariens but it's thinner metal
Ingenious.
----------
Here's the truth
Toro got rated the best performing snowblower when consumer reports and other professional companies did tests.
They're just so ingenious and understand what matters and what doesn't.
For instance Toro's no shear pins and a hardened gearbox is awesome!! And it works I've encountered it myself. Smacked right into a car rim under the snow I didn't know was there at my house. The machine stopped immediately no stress on the system. Started it right back up and on my way.
Anti-clogging system is amazing. It makes the snow lighter by recirculating some of it back in front of the auger. It makes it easier to throw, you can throw more snow, puts less stress on the system, the belts and the gearbox. Not to mention because it keeps recirculating the snow making it lighter and fluffier It allows you to go through thicker, deeper, wet snow easier..
Someone said and was incorrect saying Ariens throws more snow in Toro throws it further. If you look at the specifications Ariens throws 65 tons per hour, the Toro throws 2,200 lb per minute which comes out to about 66 tons per hour. Not only does Toro throw it further it throws more!!
And one more thing Ariens always talks about how it has thicker metal and that's what everyone says better made blah blah blah This is also not true.
Toro has discussed many times why they use plastic in certain places.. they claim plastic last longer, does it rust, it's more slippery so snow doesn't stick to it, in some cases plastic can be even stronger..
Same thing with the metal they use on the housing.. Yes Ariens is thicker But according to what I read Toro uses a special type of metal that is a lot stronger per its size. So in other words you can get the same strength with thinner metal if you use a certain type of metal and a process... It saves them money, you money and does not change the longevity of their products.. Not to mention lighter and easier to maneuver.
Oh and did I mention THE QUICK STICK!! SOME PEOPLE JUST BY TORO IS JUST FOR THAT NOBODY ELSE IS EVEN COMES CLOSE WHEN IN TERMS OF CONTROL OF THE SNOW EVEN ARIENS IS MOST EXPENSIVE MODEL THAT IS COMPLETELY ELECTRONIC!! The quick stick is amazingly ingenious also!!
Toro just seems to know what matters and know what doesn't..
A lot of old school guys favor Ariens That's just how they are no matter what.
OH ALSO DID I MENTION. IN 1951 TORO WAS THE FIRST COMPANY IN HISTORY TO MAKE THE FIRST STAND BEHIND SNOWBLOWER FOR THE CONSUMER!!
;)
Did you really type all that out for a youtube snowblower video?
@@Intervention302 What is wrong with you people!!
You know There is this new thing called TALKING INTO YOUR PHONE 🤣
I could talk about 150 words a minute into my phone. It's pretty easy.. What are you a 90-year-old man hahahahaha..
Not to mention there's also things like copying pasting..
Welcome to the new world It's been around for decades..
I just can't stop laughing..
YOU STILL TYPE THINGS OUT..
And you probably sound like one of those people that has the attention span of a little fruit fly.. everything's too long unless it's 2 seconds long.
I fear for this country.. unintelligent, no one wants to work no one wants to read.. Not even if it's for about 1 minute long.
You realize the thing that I wrote takes literally takes one minute long to read unless you are a six-year-old child..
Here's a concept if you don't like it and you don't have the intelligence or the attention span OF ANYTHING MORE THAN A 6-YEAR-OLD CHILD THEN DON'T READ IT!
@@Intervention302 did you really just make a big deal about a powerful snowblower snowblowing 6 or 8 inches of snow That just about any snowblower can do EVEN SINGLE STAGES 🤣
I’d consider Ariens second and Toro 3rd… both behind any Honda 😆. That Ariens is nice though, you know…for an Ariens 😊
You're all wrong, GRAVELY is the GOAT. For Toro fan boy, Ariens auto turn is the game changer.
You ever get a little backfire when you throttle it all the way down ?
Yeah mine pops and bangs a bit when revving it down. But when it's reached its desired RPM it sounds great
Thanks for the reply 👍 I got the 24 platinum with the 369 cc motor.. love it lots of power good to know the minor occasional backfire is normal , 👍
Why are you using only half the width of the auger housing? Kinda misleading. 9" of "wet" snow? Looked sticky at best. Plus you're in the lowest gear..... Then you do two inches with it. Come on man. Do a real world test. Show what it can do using the whole width and big snow. THanks!!
nice rig. But you really have an excuse for a tractor
With a heated cab.
I hate to break it to you that's about 6 to 8 in max 🤣
Not to mention the Toro snowmaster which is their cheapest snowblower with some plastic gears could do this with no problem...
This isn't a big deal when it comes to snow.
Any snowblower can do this.
I know a guy that uses the Toro snowmaster 24 inch only weighs 135 lb. He has his own business He does 300 properties a year.
He's been using the Toro 824 snowmaster personal pace for all of his commercial needs coming from a commercial snowblower like the Ariens.
It's been 8 years now HE'S DONE NOTHING TO THE SNOWBLOWER AND IT HAS DONE 24 IN OF SNOW AND BELOW WITH NO PROBLEM..
Toro rules!!
Toro is a decent snowblower but the Ariens are build better, last longer and easier to maintain. Your Toro commercial notwithstanding.
Not only a garbage hydro, but an efi piece of crap to boot... Nothing but problems.