Yard Force YF24-DS21-GSB2
#2 in Two-stageFull review
A mid priced 24 in two stage with a name brand engine for a one or two car driveway. Confirm the warranty with Yard Force before you buy.
Amazon $849.01$849.01
3.7/5
A long running favorite for big driveways in snowy regions: wide, tall and easy to steer. Choose the SHO version if your snow is often heavy and wet.
- 28 inClearing width
- 50 ftThrow distance
- 252 cc (Ariens AX 252cc)Engine or battery
- 3 yearsWarranty
Check price at Russo Power Equipment$1,649
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 28 in path clears a three car driveway in fewer passes
- The 21 in tall housing takes deep drifts and plow piles in one bite
- Auto-Turn steering makes a 233 lb machine easy to turn at the end of each pass
- Throws snow up to 50 ft
Cons
- Same 252cc engine as the 24 in Deluxe, so it slows in very wet, deep snow at full width
- Heated grips cost extra
The Ariens Deluxe family
Every Ariens Deluxe model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own stage.
| Model | Clearing width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ariens Deluxe 24 | 24 in | 3.3/5 | $1,499 |
| Ariens Deluxe 28 (this one) | 28 in | 3.7/5 | $1,649 |
| Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO | 28 in | 3.6/5 | $1,799 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its stage. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 921070 |
|---|---|
| Clearing | |
| Stage | Two-stage |
| Clearing width | 28 in |
| Intake height | 21 in |
| Throw distance | 50 ft |
| Chute control | Crank or lever at the handle |
| Power | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine or battery | 252 cc (Ariens AX 252cc) |
| Electric start | Yes |
| Build | |
| Drive | Self-propelled |
| Heated grips | No |
| Headlight | Yes |
| Weight | 232.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this stage
EGO Power+ SNT2807 28" Two-Stage
#3 in Two-stageFull review
For very long driveways and heavy snow belts where an owner wants gas-class width and throw without an engine. It is the biggest battery machine EGO sells.
Power Plus Parts $2,419$2,419
Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO
#4 in Two-stageFull review
For large driveways where storms bring heavy, wet snow, the extra engine and impeller keep it throwing far. It is the pick of the Deluxe range for snowbelt homes.
Russo Power Equipment $1,799$1,799
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