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Snow blowers clear the driveway after a storm; choose single- or two-stage by your driveway’s length and the heaviest snow you get.

Used for: Snow removal

Our picks

  1. Best overall

    Toro Power Max 826 OAE 26″ Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower

    26 in two-stage with a 20 in intake for heavy snow and plow ridges

    • 26 in wide
    • 20 in intake
    • 45 ft throw
    Check price at Amazon.ca (opens in a new tab)
  2. Best budget

    Greenworks 60V 20″ Single-Stage Snow Blower

    Light 60 V push blower with a 4-year tool and battery warranty

    • 20 in wide
    • 10 in intake
    • 25 ft throw
    Check price at Amazon.ca (opens in a new tab)More retailers for the Greenworks 60V 20″ Single-Stage Snow Blower (2620102, 4.0 Ah battery)
  3. Best premium

    EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power

    Battery two-stage with a 20 in intake, 50 ft throw and self-propel

    • 24 in wide
    • 20 in intake
    • 50 ft throw
    US retailers
    Check price at Amazon.com (opens in a new tab)More retailers for the EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power (SNT2405)
  4. Best battery single-stage

    EGO POWER+ 21″ Peak Power Snow Blower with Steel Auger

    Steel-auger battery blower that EGO rates at up to a 12-car driveway

    • 21 in wide
    • 13 in intake
    • 40 ft throw
    US retailers
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Compare side by side

Snow blowers compared. Best in each row is shaded, bold and ticked
Specification Best overall Toro Power Max 826 OAE 26″ Two-Stage Gas Snow Blower Best budget Greenworks 60V 20″ Single-Stage Snow Blower Best premium EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power Best battery single-stage EGO POWER+ 21″ Peak Power Snow Blower with Steel Auger Best gas single-stage Toro Power Clear 721 E 21″ Gas Snow Blower
Our score Our score: 8.1 out of 10(best in this row) Our score: 6.9 out of 10 Our score: 8.0 out of 10 Our score: 7.6 out of 10 Our score: 7.5 out of 10
Stages Two-stage Single-stage Two-stage Single-stage Single-stage
Clearing width 26 in(best in this row) 20 in 24 in 21 in 21 in
Intake height 20 in 10 in 20 in 13 in 12.5 in
Throw distance 45 ft 25 ft 50 ft(best in this row) 40 ft 35 ft
Drive Self-propelled wheels or tracks Push Self-propelled wheels or tracks Push Auger-assisted (pulls forward)
Engine size 252 cc(best in this row) not listed not listed not listed 212 cc
Battery platform not listed 60 V 56 V 56 V not listed
Weight 189 lb 45.9 lb 143.3 lb 53 lb 84 lb
Where to buy
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US retailers
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US retailers
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Before you buy

  • Single or two-stage Single-stage suits paved driveways and light snow; two-stage handles deep, wet snow, the plough ridge and gravel.
  • Battery or gas Battery blowers are quiet and start easily but runtime depends on the packs; gas runs as long as you refuel.
  • Never unclog by hand Stop the engine and use the clearing tool; the CPSC links most injuries to hands in the auger or chute.

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Snow blower questions

Why do so many snow blower injuries involve hands?

People reach into the auger or chute believing it has stopped. The US CPSC reports that most snow thrower injuries happen this way, many of them severe. Always stop the engine and clear the clog with a stick or the supplied tool.

Where should I refuel a gas snow blower?

Outdoors, with the engine off and cool. The CPSC says never add fuel to a running or hot engine, and to keep gas cans capped and stored outside the house. Never run the engine in a closed garage.

Do I need a two-stage blower for the plough ridge?

Usually. The ridge the plough leaves is packed, wet snow, which single-stage machines struggle with. If you have a long driveway or a gravel one, a two-stage machine is the better fit. See our single vs two-stage guide.