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Ariens 350SX vs Homelite Explorer II
Verdict: Ariens 350SX vs Homelite Explorer II
The Ariens 350SX and the Homelite Explorer II are both snowmobiles — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 28 hp. Ariens 350SX is the lighter machine (158 kg vs 206 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ariens 350SX is the newer design (1972 vs 1970). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ariens
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Homelite
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
28 hp
28 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
AriensReference
PolarisReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaft inlineReference
Suspension
slide railReference
bogie wheelReference
Distributor
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Homelite (a part of Textron)Reference
Engine
Displacement
20.63 ciReference
30.08 ciReference
Power
20.9 kWReference
20.9 kWReference
Cooling system
axial fanReference
fanReference
Rated RPM
7200Reference
5500Reference
Starter type
manual recoilReference
manual recoilReference
Fuel tank
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22.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 68 mmReference
Fuel system
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Tillotson HD14A carburetorReference
Dimensions
Weight
158 kgReference
206 kgReference
Length
254 cmReference
276 cmReference
Width
90 cmReference
86 cmReference
Height (steering)
76 cmReference
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Track width
38 cmReference
50 cmReference
Height
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109 cmReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.