I wonder if they lube up the axles on this thing or if it's the same bone dry metal as on the lower end models. Given how new that thing is I'd definitely have a look so you won't end up with lots of rust in there after the first season. Just lubed up my new deluxe 28 because I just don't want to deal with all of that in the spring. I went with both anti-seize and normal grease as you can see in some of the videos on youtube about this subject.
As a guy who used to sell ariens and honda. The one thing I do gotta say about ariens is alot of thee engine wiring components come from China. So the quality isn't exactly 100 percent. As the Chinese do use forced labor camps to make these parts. If I were your salesman I would have said ariens yes Is great, but longevity, less maintenance, and parts made not from forced labor camps with honda would have saved you maintenance costs later down the line. All in all arieans is a good brand. I just don't like the companies lack of care for quality over profits.
I have a plantinul sho rapid track. So far I like it. It's a beast! If you plan on using it in wheel mode a lot I highly reccomend a weight kit. Hope it works out for you
@drumhead14 I use the middle setting almost exclusively. The lower scrape mode is pretty hard to use on uneven surfaces. Wheel mode is very maneuverable, but will not dig into packed snow, even just someone's footprints. That's why I would recommend the weight kit, especially if your moving around parked cars in wheel mode. My driveway is about 200ft long, and wide enough to park 4 cars side by side at the top. About a 2hr job with anything more than 10cm of snow. One of the good things about mine is it has no trouble moving lots of snow, and you can whip through light snow very quickly. Pretty powerful
@jamesledzepplin7839 very good advice thank you. Yea the drives I do are not that big. Usualy 3 cars wide. By 4/5 deep. With a occasional 70ft long now and then
@anythingadrenaline4515 if you're comparing that same loded model. The differences is 2 more extra lights. Power adjustable tracks. On board car battery. 4" more of a cut. 50 more lbs but feels way heavier then it is.
I wonder if they lube up the axles on this thing or if it's the same bone dry metal as on the lower end models. Given how new that thing is I'd definitely have a look so you won't end up with lots of rust in there after the first season.
Just lubed up my new deluxe 28 because I just don't want to deal with all of that in the spring. I went with both anti-seize and normal grease as you can see in some of the videos on youtube about this subject.
As a guy who used to sell ariens and honda. The one thing I do gotta say about ariens is alot of thee engine wiring components come from China. So the quality isn't exactly 100 percent. As the Chinese do use forced labor camps to make these parts. If I were your salesman I would have said ariens yes Is great, but longevity, less maintenance, and parts made not from forced labor camps with honda would have saved you maintenance costs later down the line. All in all arieans is a good brand. I just don't like the companies lack of care for quality over profits.
I have a plantinul sho rapid track. So far I like it. It's a beast! If you plan on using it in wheel mode a lot I highly reccomend a weight kit. Hope it works out for you
@jamesledzepplin7839 which mode do u end up using the most?
Also u got a big drive?
@drumhead14 I use the middle setting almost exclusively. The lower scrape mode is pretty hard to use on uneven surfaces. Wheel mode is very maneuverable, but will not dig into packed snow, even just someone's footprints. That's why I would recommend the weight kit, especially if your moving around parked cars in wheel mode. My driveway is about 200ft long, and wide enough to park 4 cars side by side at the top. About a 2hr job with anything more than 10cm of snow. One of the good things about mine is it has no trouble moving lots of snow, and you can whip through light snow very quickly. Pretty powerful
@jamesledzepplin7839 very good advice thank you.
Yea the drives I do are not that big.
Usualy 3 cars wide. By 4/5 deep.
With a occasional 70ft long now and then
@@drumhead14 I think you made a good choice. It's a heavy beast, but very reliable. You play drums? me to. Hope you have a great season!
@@jamesledzepplin7839 i do. I just did a review on my new octobons. Check it out on my page!
What are the main differences between yours and the Karaken?
@anythingadrenaline4515 if you're comparing that same loded model.
The differences is
2 more extra lights.
Power adjustable tracks.
On board car battery.
4" more of a cut.
50 more lbs but feels way heavier then it is.