The 9 Best Snow Blowers | Gardening Tools Reviews

This review has been updated 22 times since it was first published in March of 2015. Among the least pleasant of all the experiences winter provides — somewhere between wet socks and stalled cars – is the task of keeping driveways and walkways clear. Do yourself a favor this year by putting down that shovel and corrosive salt and picking up one of these snowblowers. Our rankings include electric and gas-powered machines priced between $500 and $1,500. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the review.

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9. PowerSmart DB7659H 212cc

The two-stage PowerSmart DB7659H 212cc (around $599) packs a decent amount of oomph into a compact body, making it easy to store away in the off season and to maneuver in all kinds of conditions. And to assist with the latter even further, it also boasts power steering.

8. Poulan Pro PR241

The Poulan Pro PR241 (appx. $748) has serrated augers that quickly break up ice so it can be sucked into and blown out of the machine in one smooth and continuous process. Both the chute and deflector are electronic, letting you control their direction from the steering wheel.

7. Snow Joe Brushless Variable Speed

If you’re trying to balance your hatred of winter shoveling with your eco-mindedness, consider the Snow Joe Brushless Variable Speed (about $799). It runs on a 100-volt lithium ion battery, so you’ll never need to worry about tripping over a power cord.

6. Troy-Bilt Storm 2625 243cc

The Troy-Bilt Storm 2625 243cc (around $1000) is no toy: it’s a premium-grade model that is equipped to manage the biggest and meanest of winter blizzards. The large, 4-cycle engine makes quick work of hard-packed snow and features six forward and two reverse speeds.

5. Briggs and Stratton 1696619 Dual-Stage

The Briggs and Stratton 1696619 Dual-Stage (about $822) boasts a powerful 250cc engine capable of carving a 27-inch-wide path in several inches of powder. A friction disk drive and electric ignition mean you won’t have to waste time in the cold trying to start the thing.

4. Toro Snwthrwr

Thanks to its patented Power Curve system, the Toro Snwthrwr (about $797) can chew through compacted snow, so your driveway gets stripped right down to the concrete without you making that arduous second pass with a shovel. But at just 21 inches wide, it is a touch narrow.

3. Honda Power Equipment HS720AA

With its 190cc engine, the Honda Power Equipment HS720AA (around $649) can carve a path 20 inches wide and throw snow distances of up to 33 feet using its convenient remote chute control. That might just be far enough to hit your neighbor’s driveway, but please don’t try it.

2. YardMax YB6270 Two-Stage

With a seven-horsepower LCT motor, the YardMax YB6270 Two-Stage (around $575) can trudge through tall drifts and deposits without choking up or feeling bogged down. Even hard ice shouldn’t be a problem, since it comes complete with sharp, serrated steel augers and an axe-shaped housing.

1. Husqvarna ST224P 208cc

From a leading company in outdoor power equipment, the two-stage Husqvarna ST224P 208cc (about $899) is an effective and always-reliable machine that works great for accumulations of two to 12 inches. Power steering, heated grips, and an LED headlight all make it a joy to use.

1. Makita 4-Stroke

Leaves don’t stand a chance with the Makita 4-Stroke (appx. $546) strapped to your back. Its powerful 75cc engine is highly efficient and meets EPA standards for exhaust emissions, and it offers plenty of ventilation to keep hot air away from your body.

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