Ariens IKON 52'' 2023: ONE YEAR Review

One year update of owning the Ariens IKON 52'' zero turn... after living with it for a year here are my thoughts, what I love about it and what I haven't loved about it!

[jimeckenrode]

I just bought this mower last week and even before delivery I ordered the same rubber mat, trailer hitch and mulch kit. I am very happy with my purchase and it works great. My neighbor has the 52" XD model and he has never had an issue with it at all.

[anthonytomasi]

Great review. You made some good points I had not thought about when buying a new mower. Thank you!

[a.m.]

... thorough appraisal ..very helpful in determing criteria for my future purchase!

[Johnny-bxtb]

Got the xd52” mower a few years ago. Simply love it. Had the mulching kit at first but was not happy with the amount of thatch. So I purchased the very expensive power bagging system and I love it. With the power of the vacuum, I never clog. 70 hrs later and still happy with it. On the note of the oil change, I just wish it was out of the frame. I also purchased a pumping system to help the gravity drainage. It was a cheap purchase and works great.

[jamesWilliams-chsn]

Bought my Ariens Apex jan. 2021 no issues belts still like new. 152 hours

[dustinadams]

Great review! Looking forward to the 2 year review

[alhill]

I bought a husqvarna from Lowes. It started up fine and cut great. Had to adjust the lap bars a lot. Went to cut a second time, had all kind of problems. Lowes installer made a mess of putting it together. Lowes picked it up and I had the to send me the Ariens edge. Lowes made sure that the dealer put it together. I love it. Haven’t had any problems. Into my second year with it. It came with a Briggs, and works great.

[Dan-ezdr]

Good review. I want to add about how good the seat is. very comfortable, adjustable and nice armrests. Also my '24 model IKON came with a great new installed oil drain tube with the drain plug at the end, so you just put your pan under it and open it up. The cut quality is excellent. My lawn looks like a carpet. The IKON is definitely the best mower in the 4K price range. IMO

[yankee]

Love this video. Have the same 2023 model. My only question is regarding the oil change. I see where the tube connects but how does it start to drain? Maybe I am overlooking something in the engine manual or the mower manual but can’t seem to find anything on this

[NicholasGobble]

The arrive to where they are going to be sold with the belt already installed. There was an announced issue a bad batch of belts from the belt maker and its covered under warrenty if you get 1. I would recommend not using a blower on ur filter or box. Take it out and tap it on the ground your filter will last longer. Good review. I have the gravely version

[alandust]

Thanks for the info BUT I wish I had some noise canceling headphones to eliminate the distracting background music while you are talking. Do you know if the transmission is serviceable?

[CBass-gfvs]

Where did you purchase your mulching cover?

[drzsm]

Belt tensioner spring seems weak in tall grass. I can hear it slap, like a bad car tensioner with the ac on? Any advise?

[Гельдлядуша-жб]

Hi William! Where I can buy mulching accesory for Ariens Ikon 42? Online

[jackdonovan]

Great review, I just bought the 2024 model. Could you please share a link to the mulch plug you purchased?

[larrys]

Great review. Zero turn reviews in general are hard to come by. I wished you would’ve commented on the cut and whether or not it met your needs. Thanks

[RobertBrown-czqz]

You said 13hrs are a season. Here in SE Kansas normal is 35 / 50 hrs pending rain

[cm.]

Curious why you opted to not just replace the lead acid batteries in your Ryobi with lithium? Was someone else wrong with it

[chip]

I have heard the deck belt issue was a batch of bad belts. They were not cured correctly at time of mfg.

[brandonyoung]

Ariens has their own people come and assemble the mowers and has to pass inspection before sent out of lowes. Belts breaking is probably people not having it at full throttle when engaging the blades.