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A battery two-stage that does most of what a mid-size gas machine does: 24 in wide, 20 in intake, 50 ft throw and variable-speed self-propel, with no fuel, oil or pull cord. Its weight and its -4 °F lower limit are the catches.
Our score: 8.0/10 out of 10Researched, not lab-tested
- Stages
- Two-stage
- Clearing width
- 24 in
- Intake height
- 20 in
- Throw distance
- 50 ft
Is it right for you?
Pros
- Two-stage, 24 in wide with a 20 in intake and up to 50 ft throw
- Separate motors for auger and wheels; variable self-propel and reverse
- No fuel, oil or spark plug to look after
- Two spare shear pins stored on the chute; part numbers in the manual
- 5-year tool and 3-year battery limited warranty
Cons
- 143.3 lb without batteries: heavy to turn and to store
- Rated to run only from -4 °F (-20 °C) to 50 °F
- In Canada, the bare SNT2400 is the version listed
- Best for
- Owners of an average to long driveway who want two-stage clearing, plow-ridge capacity and self-propel without a gas engine, especially if they already use EGO 56 V tools.
- Not for
- Very long rural drives, cold below the rated -4 °F, or buyers on a tight budget; the Toro 826 OAE is the gas alternative.
Our verdict
The EGO SNT2405 is the battery machine for owners who want two-stage clearing without a gas engine. Separate brushless motors drive the auger and the wheels, so the self-propel has its own variable speed, forward and reverse. EGO’s manual lists a 24 in clearing width, a 20 in intake, a throw of up to 50 ft and 15 in wheels, and the chute turns 200°. There is no fuel, oil or spark plug, and it starts with a button.
This kit comes with two 7.5 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger; EGO rates it at up to an 18-car driveway with 8 in of snow per charge. The catches are weight (143.3 lb without batteries) and cold: EGO rates it to run from -4 °F to 50 °F. The gas Toro Power Max 826 OAE is wider and Toro rates it for heavy, wet snow on gravel. Our single-stage vs two-stage guide explains what the second stage adds.
Shear pins, chute and cold
The auger shaft is held by shear pins that break on purpose when the auger hits something hard, so the gearbox and motor are spared. EGO stores two spares on the chute assembly, and the manual lists the parts: shear pin ASP2400 (set ASP2400D), scraper bar ASS2400, skid shoes AKS2400D or AKS2800D, drift cutters ACT2400 and a cover, ADC2400. If the auger stops while the motor runs, check for a broken shear pin and replace it with the batteries out.
Safety: never reach into the chute. Shut the motor off, remove the batteries, wait 10 seconds for the auger to stop, then clear it with the chute clean-out tool.
EGO gives an operating range of -4 °F to 50 °F (-20 °C to 10 °C). The other machines we compare are on our snow blower page.
Specs
EGO POWER+ 24″ Self-Propelled 2-Stage Snow Blower with Peak Power (SNT2405)
Clearing
| Stages | Two-stage |
|---|---|
| Clearing width | 24 in |
| Intake height | 20 in |
| Throw distance | 50 ft |
| Maker's clearing claim | Up to an 18-car driveway with 8 in of snow per charge (EGO) |
Handling
| Drive | Self-propelled wheels or tracks |
|---|---|
| Chute rotation | 200 ° |
Power
| Battery platform | 56 V |
|---|---|
| Batteries in the box | (2) 56 V 7.5 Ah ARC Lithium batteries and dual-port charger |
Other details
| Weight | 143.3 lb |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 years |
Maker’s figures, checked 3 Nov 2026.
EGO SNT2405 questions
What is a shear pin and why did mine break?
A shear pin holds the auger to its shaft and is designed to break when the auger hits an obstacle, which protects the gearbox and motor. EGO stores two spares on the chute. Remove the batteries before you replace one; the part number is ASP2400.
Is a battery two-stage as good as a gas one?
On paper it is close to a mid-size gas machine: the SNT2405 has a 20 in intake and a 50 ft throw, against 20 in and 45 ft for the Toro 826 OAE, which is 2 in wider. Toro rates its machine for heavy, wet snow on gravel; EGO gives an operating range of -4 °F to 50 °F. The EGO needs no fuel or engine upkeep.
How far will one charge go?
EGO rates the SNT2405 kit, with two 7.5 Ah batteries, at up to an 18-car driveway with 8 in of snow per charge. That is EGO’s own figure and is not comparable with other brands’ claims.