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Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE 24 in.
Thanks to the push button, starting it was always easy.
It still got the job done, but it took a lot more work than normal.
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It doesn’t do as well on downslopes with heavy snow, but it works fine when going uphill.
We love how easy it is to get started with this snow blower.
We also tested the LED headlights and found them very useful at night or with dim light.
The chute moves instantly, and snow flies an impressive distance.PHOTO: The Spruce
We had no issues clearing a five-car-wide driveway and 60-foot-long sidewalk, even in minus-25 wind chill.
The electric start instantly fired up the snow blower, and the choke was simple to adjust and forgiving.
We never worried about accidentally killing the motor, which we experienced with other snow blowers.
Letting go of the handles stops it in its tracks too, which is a great safety feature.
The 5-inch-wide tires had plenty of grip on ice, slush, and snow and never slipped.
For those concerned about emissions, we didn’t note much noxious exhaust.
We were also impressed with the uber-adjustable snow chute, which allowed us to throw snow slightly behind.
After 45 minutes, we still had half the power left in both batteries.
We loved how easy that made it it easy to travel uphill and down at a comfortable pace.
Setup and assembly went by remarkably fast, taking 10 minutes less than the time we spent uncrating it!
Within 15 minutes, we were ready to tackle the snow.
This is a powerful two-stage snow blower, so its perfect for deep snow that single-stage machines cant handle.
Once it gets started, this snow blower really moves.
It has six forward speeds and power steering, so its easy to maneuver on all sorts of terrain.
It made the snow blower a lot easier to handle than other big, heavy two-stage models weve used.
We liked the self-propulsion but, but we found it to be heavy and difficult to turn.
We evaluated each model’s setup, design, performance, ease of use, safety, and value.
You may see these terms used interchangeably, which can be confusing.
“Concrete and asphalt driveways can be cleared with any snow blower,” says Higley.
“However, if you’re clearing agravel driveway, you will need to choose a 2-stage blower.”
Electric snow blowers are further divided into convenient battery-powered models and long-running plug-in options.
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The EGO snow blower has no issues cleaning up to 8 inches of snowdrifts.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The torrent of snow blown from the Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO was truly impressive.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The Cub Cadet 2X cleared our five-car-wide driveway and sidewalk effortlessly.PHOTO: The Spruce
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The dual batteries of the Ego Power SNT2416 provide plenty of run time, and it has a dual charger.The Spruce
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We tackled our long driveway easily thanks to the powerful motor and two-stage operation.PHOTO: The Spruce
The PowerSmart Snow Blower has impressive specs, but it was too hard to turn and felt shaky.The Spruce
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Battery-powered snow blowers are easy to use, but having enough battery power is important.The Spruce
An easily adjustable chute is important when clearing curves to keep the snow out of your path.The Spruce
