Ariens
Deluxe 28 SHO
$1699
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Deluxe 28 SHO vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) is cheaper at $799. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Deluxe 28 SHO or 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101)?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) is the cheaper at $799.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Deluxe 28 SHO |  40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $1699 | $799 |
| Brand | Ariens | Ryobi |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | two_stage | single_stage |
| Power source | gas | battery |
| Clearing width (in) | 28 in | 21 in |
| Intake height (in) | 21 in | 13 in |
| Engine cc or voltage | 301 cc | 40 V |
| Electric start | Yes | Yes |
| Self propelled | Yes | No |
| Release | — | — |
Sources — Deluxe 28 SHO: aeoutdoorpower.com (verified 2026-06-19). 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101): ryobitools.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Deluxe 28 SHO and 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Type: Deluxe 28 SHO two_stage vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) single_stage
- Power source: Deluxe 28 SHO gas vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) battery
- Clearing width (in): Deluxe 28 SHO 28 in vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) 21 in
- Intake height (in): Deluxe 28 SHO 21 in vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) 13 in
- Engine cc or voltage: Deluxe 28 SHO 301 cc vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) 40 V
- Self propelled: Deluxe 28 SHO true vs 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Whisper Series Snow Blower Kit (RY408101) false