Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

We have an Ariens ST824s, which I think we got around 89-91.  We want to see if we can trade it in on a new one.  Any idea about what we should expect to get for it?

Thanks,
Gary

We're getting older, and would benefit from the features on current models, particularly the differential and electric start.  The 's' suffix on the 824s means it has a solid axle, no differential at all.  While we added the light option, we didn't get electric start.  Also, the handles on the newer models are higher, giving better leverage.

The alternator for the light is shot, but since it was a dealer-installed option, I don't consider that a fatal flaw for resale/tradein purposes.  But we're on a wooded rural road, so we do need the light.

I do agree about it being good fabrication.  Other than the alternator, the only other problem we've had with it is a leaky tire and having to clean and tune the carb more frequently than I'd like.  We have some rust showing, but otherwise the system works fine.