- Is the Deluxe 28 SHO worth it over the standard Deluxe 28?
- The SHO adds a high-output drivetrain with a larger, faster-spinning auger and impeller, so it throws snow farther and handles wet, heavy snow better. If your snowfall is light and dry, the standard model is enough; for deep, wet snow the SHO earns its extra bulk.
- How much snow can it handle?
- The 21-inch intake height and 28-inch width let it take deep drifts in one pass, and the two-stage design pulls snow in and throws it rather than pushing it. Very deep, packed snow may still need a second pass.
- Does it have electric start?
- Yes. It has a 120V electric start in addition to a recoil pull start, so you can start it from an outlet on cold mornings.
- What is included in the box?
- The machine ships with the user manual and an ignition key. Fuel, oil and a battery for electric start are not included; the electric start runs off household current.
- How wide is it, and will it fit through a gate?
- The overall width is about 29-7/8 inches, so it needs a gate opening wider than that. The 28-inch clearing width is the swath it cuts.
- Does it have hand warmers or an adjustable handle?
- No. It has heated grips neither on the handles nor adjustable handle height, which taller and shorter users often mention.
- Where is the Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO Snow Blower cheapest?
- At The Home Depot, for $1,649.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO Snow Blower?
- 5 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Amazon, Grainger Industrial Supply, Acme Tools, Walmart.