Husqvarna ST 330 vs Husqvarna ST 424T
Quick take: The Husqvarna ST 330 costs $1,050 less; the Husqvarna ST 330 clears a wider 30" path per pass.
| Spec | Husqvarna ST 330 | Husqvarna ST 424T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,849 | $2,899 |
| Rating | 3.4★ (17) | — |
| Type | Two-Stage Gas | Two-Stage Gas |
| Power | 389cc Husqvarna OHV | 301cc Husqvarna EFI OHV |
| Clearing Width | 30" | 24" |
| Intake Height | 23" | 23" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | up to 40 ft |
| Weight | 274 lb | 352 lb |
| Starting | Electric key start + recoil | Electric key start + recoil |
| Heated Grips | Yes | Yes |
| Drive & Handling | Friction-disc drive (6F/1R) with trigger power steering and a high-capacity belt system that resists the slip smaller Husqvarnas suffer. Heated grips, remote chute and deflector controls, and an included drift-cutter deflector extension; at 80 dB it's also notably quieter at the operator's ear than most big two-stages. | True hydrostatic track drive with infinite forward/reverse speeds and trigger power steering — something Honda's tracked HSS machines don't offer, so this 352-lb tank actually pivots on a trigger squeeze. All-steel operator console, heated grips, and remote chute/deflector controls; the EFI engine lights off with a car-style key twist. |
| Warranty | 3-year limited; 10-year gearbox/impeller | 3-year limited; 10-year gearbox/impeller |
Pros & cons
Husqvarna ST 330
- ✓Big 389cc engine keeps chute velocity up even in wet, dense snow
- ✓Heated grips and quieter 80 dB operator noise make long sessions bearable
- ✓23-inch intake plus included drift extension handles deep storm totals
- ✓Cast-iron gearbox/impeller with 10-year warranty
- ✓Undercuts Ariens Platinum 30 SHO by several hundred dollars
- ✓Trigger power steering tames the 274-lb chassis
- ✗Middling 3.4-star owner average (17 reviews, Acme Tools) — quality control is hit or miss
- ✗Included in the July 2023 CPSC auger-pulley recall; confirm the free fix on early units
- ✗Friction-disc/belt drive can slip under maximum load where hydro rivals don't
- ✗274 lb is ponderous in tight quarters despite power steering
- ✗Displacement is listed inconsistently across retailers (369cc vs 389cc), reflecting sloppy spec management
Husqvarna ST 424T
- ✓About $400 cheaper than Honda's HSS724ATD with more standard features
- ✓EFI eliminates carb icing, stale-fuel gumming, and choke fiddling
- ✓Tracks plus trigger steering: full traction without the Honda arm workout
- ✓Heated grips and LED light standard for pre-dawn commercial routes
- ✓Infinite hydrostatic speed control in both directions
- ✓10-year cast-iron gearbox and impeller warranty on a commercial platform
- ✗352 lb — extraordinarily heavy for a 24-inch machine, and no fun to trailer
- ✗New product line with a thin long-term reliability and resale record vs Honda HSS
- ✗Very few published owner reviews yet; early impressions skew from sponsored content
- ✗24-inch cut is narrow for the near-$2,900 spend if you don't need tracks
- ✗Pro-dealer distribution only — pricing and parts availability vary by region