Brand matchup
Ariens vs Troy-Bilt
On the numbers, Ariens fields the deeper range at 9 machines, Ariens opens lower at $749, and Ariens takes the deepest bite at 23.5" of intake.
| Ariens | Troy-Bilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Machines here | 9 | 5 |
| Price range | $749–$3,199 | $789–$1,729 |
| Clearing widths | 21"–30" | 21"–34" |
| Deepest intakehow tall a drift it can take in one pass | 23.5" | 23" |
| Built forstorm tiers the range covers | Advisory → Warning | Advisory → Warning → Blizzard |
| Gas / battery | 9 gas · 0 battery | 5 gas · 0 battery |
How deep a storm each range takes
Each brand's deepest intake height, against a 24" two-foot storm. Intake height decides whether a machine eats a drift or climbs on top of it.
Ariens23.5"
Troy-Bilt23"
The two lineups
Ariens
Brand page →- Ariens Path-Pro SS21E21" wide · 12.2" intake · Advisory$749
- Ariens Compact 2424" wide · 20" intake · Warning$1,299
- Ariens Deluxe 2424" wide · 21" intake · Warning$1,499
- Ariens Deluxe 3030" wide · 21" intake · Warning$1,899
- Ariens Deluxe 2828" wide · 21" intake · Warning$1,649
- Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO28" wide · 21" intake · Warning$1,799
- Ariens Platinum 24 SHO24" wide · 21" intake · Warning$1,999
- Ariens Professional 28 RapidTrak Hydro28" wide · 23.5" intake · Warning$3,199
- Ariens Platinum 30 SHO30" wide · 21" intake · Warning$2,399
Troy-Bilt
Brand page →Prices are approximate snapshots, not live quotes. Every machine above has its own page with the full spec sheet and what owners report.