Ariens Platinum RapidTrak 28 SHO (28″) 369cc Two-Stage Snow Blower 921057

The RapidTrak version of the Platinum SHO trades wheels for a track undercarriage with three settings: track for flotation in deep or uneven snow, wheel for pavement, and dig-in when the machine needs to bite rather than float. A 369cc engine turns a 28-inch clearing width, between the narrower and wider wheeled Platinum models in the same line.

Why a track system here

Moving between the three RapidTrak positions suits a storm where conditions change block by block, rather than committing to one setup for the whole driveway. The SHO impeller tuning still applies, so the extra throw distance that defines this line carries over onto the tracked chassis.

Controls and light

Auto-Turn triggerless steering and the Disc-O-Matic drive handle direction and power, with the gears riding in a cast iron case. An LED headlight suits pre-dawn starts, heated handgrips keep hands working through a long storm, and the chute's quick-turn control aims snow without a stop. Electric start is included.

Before you buy

Switch to wheel mode once the surface underneath is clear pavement; tracks are built for grip in snow and ice, not for turning tightly on bare concrete, where a wheeled setting is easier to maneuver.

Who is the track undercarriage meant for? Anyone dealing with ice, slopes, or snow too deep for wheels to grip reliably.

Tank, model, coverage? .8 gallons, model 921057, 3-year consumer warranty, new.

Colour and intake height? It comes in the factory orange and black finish, and the intake opening is 21 inches tall.