EGO Power+ SNT2405 24" Two-Stage vs Ariens Deluxe 24
Quick take: The Ariens Deluxe 24 costs $150 less; the EGO Power+ SNT2405 24" Two-Stage starts at the push of a button with zero fuel fuss while the Ariens Deluxe 24 trades that for unlimited runtime.
| Spec | EGO Power+ SNT2405 24" Two-Stage | Ariens Deluxe 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,649 | $1,499 |
| Rating | 4.5★ (5,965) | 4.5★ (247) |
| Type | Two-Stage Battery | Two-Stage Gas |
| Power | 56V 7.5Ah × 2 (Peak Power) | 252cc Ariens AX |
| Clearing Width | 24" | 24" |
| Intake Height | 20" | 21" |
| Throw Distance | up to 50 ft | up to 50 ft |
| Weight | 143 lb | 246 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | 120V electric + recoil |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | True variable-speed self-propel in forward and reverse from its own dedicated drive motor, so the 143 lb never feels heavy. The steel auger gets a separate speed dial, the 200-degree chute rotates from the console with a deflector lever, and four LED lights cover pre-dawn work. | 6 forward/2 reverse Disc-O-Matic drive with Auto-Turn steering — no triggers, it just follows your lean. Dual-belt impeller drive resists slip in wet loads. 200-degree remote chute and remote deflector are both worked from the dash without leaving the handles. |
| Warranty | 5-year tool / 3-year battery | 3-year residential |
Pros & cons
EGO Power+ SNT2405 24" Two-Stage
- ✓Variable-speed self-propel with reverse — rare and genuinely useful on a 143-lb machine
- ✓20-inch intake swallows drifts and plow berms that bury single-stage machines
- ✓Variable-speed steel auger throws heavy snow 30-50 feet with real authority
- ✓Four LED lights make pre-dawn and evening clearing practical
- ✓Runs on any two EGO 56V packs you already own from mowers or blowers
- ✓5-year tool warranty and push-button cold starts with zero engine maintenance
- ✗Owners report heavy wet snow can kill both 7.5Ah packs before one long driveway is done
- ✗No heated grips at $1,649 — Ryobi's cheaper Whisper 24 includes them
- ✗Replacement 7.5Ah batteries run about $430 each, so a backup pair costs nearly $860
- ✗18-car-driveway runtime claim only holds in light, dry powder
- ✗At 143 lb it's awkward to load or reposition with the drive disengaged
Ariens Deluxe 24
- ✓Oversized 14-inch impeller throws wet snow 40-50 ft — noticeably farther than 12-inch-impeller rivals
- ✓21-inch intake height takes tall plow berms without ramming
- ✓Auto-Turn steering pivots with zero trigger-squeezing — effortless at pass ends
- ✓Cast-iron gear case with alloy gears carries a 5-year warranty
- ✓Dual-belt impeller drive keeps power on in heavy slop where single belts slip
- ✓Strong resale value — used Deluxe 24s routinely fetch over half of new price years later
- ✗Heated grips are optional now — Toro and Cub Cadet rivals bundle comfort features at this price
- ✗246 lb makes it a handful to move unpowered; Toro's 826 OXE is ~50 lb lighter
- ✗Auto-Turn can pull to one side on uneven or gravel surfaces until skid shoes are set carefully
- ✗Multiple owner reports of factory fasteners loosening in the first hours — check torque at assembly
- ✗$1,499 street price is $200+ over big-box house brands with similar paper specs