If you're looking for a mid-sized, mid-priced, yet powerful snow thrower, you'll want to consider the 624E from Ariens.

Anchored by a 6-horsepower Tecumseh Snow King OHV engine (model 932042), this durable unit comes with loads of heavy-duty features found on more expensive machines. Ariens' exclusive Disc-O-Matic drive system lets you easily shift into any of six forward or two reverse speeds. And the unit's serrated augers chew up snow and pull it into the 12-inch, three-blade impeller, clearing even heavy accumulations.

The gear case is heavy-duty aluminum and houses steel and brass gears, specially designed and lubricated to generate less friction and heat to increase gear life. The hand controls on this unit are ergonomically designed, and the 13-inch tires provide plenty of maneuverability and stability. This model features both an electric start and a roomy recoil handle designed to accommodate thick mittens.

For consumers who move a modest amount of snow every winter, with an occasional blast, the Ariens 624E may be a worthwhile investment.

Warranty
3 years, limited