Snowblower Buying Guide

Whether you get light snowfall or more than a foot of heavy, wet snow, snowblowers are the way to go for fast snow removal. Rather than using a shovel to clear away snow after a storm, which can be physically demanding, a snowblower can help you save time, as well as reduce the risk of straining your body.

Buying a snowblower can be a large investment in time and money so it’s important to consider what type is right for you and your property. Before purchasing one, consider the following:

• How much snowfall your property/areas gets during the winter season.

• The weight of the snowfall; ex. Heavy and packed, wet, or light.

• How big an area you need to clear; ex. Driveway, pathways, sidewalks.

• Surface area you will be clearing; ex. pavement or gravel.

• Type of machine: gas, electric, or battery powered.

• Special features: speed control, smart steering, headlights, type of tires.

Here, we’ll break down the various categories of snowblowers and what features you need to ensure a stress-free winter season.

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ELECTRIC SNOWBLOWERS - CORDED

Electric snowblowers are powered through an electricity outlet. They are most effective clearing light and fluffy snow on paved or wooden surfaces. Because they are electric, they’re more environmentally friendly and have a quieter operation.

BATTERY-OPERATED SNOWBLOWERS - CORDLESS

Cordless snowblower models are a great option for light to medium snowfalls. They are perfect for clearing snow from sidewalks, driveways and even safe for wooden patios. They are available in both brushed and brushless motor options. Brushless motor options are better for more demanding jobs, having the power to clear snow from driveways of up to 2-4 cars on a single charge.

They are an ideal product as a complement to an existing battery platform, where you can share your batteries from products of the same brand and voltage platform.

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GAS SNOWBLOWERS

Gas snow blowers are incredibly durable and powerful and can clear large amounts of snow in the toughest conditions. They operate using gas and are easier to push than their electric counterparts with their self-propelling features.

Single Stage

For light snowfall and relatively small paths or areas, a single-stage snowblower is your best bet. Single-stage snowblowers are designed to handle up to 6 inches of light, powdery snow. The auger paddle pulls snow into the unit and propels it up and out of the chute in one motion, hence the name single stage. Because of the auger paddle design, single-stage snow blowers wipe the ground clean, leaving very little snow behind. Single-stage snow blower units are also designed for solid pavement only. If used on non-paved surfaces it will shoot out debris if the auger paddles sweep the ground.

Two Stage

Two-stage snowblowers are designed to handle deep, heavy and wet snow. These units use two stages to throw snow. First, the auger breaks up snow and ice, pulling it into the unit. Then, an impeller throws the snow up and out of the chute. Two-stage snowblowers also come equipped with skid shoes, which lift the auger up high enough to avoid picking up gravel - making them ideal for clearing a variety of surfaces.

Three Stage

The 3-stage snowblower has a third high-speed auger, which is ten times faster than the snow blower impeller. With such a high-velocity third auger, all of the snow and ice gathered by the dual collection augers are churned and reduced to tiny pieces. The 12" accelerator breaks down heavy, wet snow like fresh powder. Then, with the help of the augers, it continuously shoots snow back into the third-stage impeller for discharging. With the accelerator, a 3-stage snowblower gathers snow up to 50 per cent faster than a 2-stage model. Even when it has to clear huge snow drifts, it does not have to slow down unlike 2-stage or single-stage models. It is superior in terms of snow clearing efficiency.

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SNOWBLOWER TYPES

Snowblower Type	Cordless	Electric	Gas-Single Stage	Gas-Two Stage	Gas-Three Stage
Snowfall	Under 6 inches	Under 6 inches	Up to 6 inches	Up to 18 inches	Up to 18 inches
Snow Type	Light and Fluffy	Light and Fluffy	Fluffy/Light to moderate	Wet/Moderate to Heavy	Wet and compact/Moderate to Heavy
Surface/ Terrain	Wood/ Paved	Wood/ Paved	Paved	Paved/Gravel	Paved/Gravel
Suitable Usage	-Pathways -Sidewalks -Wooden patios -2-4 car driveways	-Pathways -Sidewalks -Wooden patios -2-4 car driveways	-Sidewalks -2-6 car driveways	-Sidewalks -8+car driveways	-Sidewalks -8+ car driveways
Benefits	-Battery operated -Shared Battery platform -Easy start-up button	-Uses electricity -Eco-friendly -Easy start-up button	-Up to 21” clearing width -Lightweight and easy to maneuver	-Clear wide paths up from 24” to 34” -Power steering -Throws snow further than single-sage models	-Suited for clearing wet/compact snow at the end of the driveway accumulated after snowplough clears the street.

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SNOWBLOWER TYPES

Snowblower Type	Cordless	Electric	Gas-Single Stage	Gas-Two Stage	Gas-Three Stage
Snowfall	Under 6 inches	Under 6 inches	Up to 6 inches	Up to 18 inches	Up to 18 inches
Snow Type	Light and Fluffy	Light and Fluffy	Fluffy/Light to moderate	Wet/Moderate to Heavy	Wet and compact/Moderate to Heavy
Surface/ Terrain	Wood/ Paved	Wood/ Paved	Paved	Paved/Gravel	Paved/Gravel
Suitable Usage	-Pathways -Sidewalks -Wooden patios -2-4 car driveways	-Pathways -Sidewalks -Wooden patios -2-4 car driveways	-Sidewalks -2-6 car driveways	-Sidewalks -8+car driveways	-Sidewalks -8+ car driveways
Benefits	-Battery operated -Shared Battery platform -Easy start-up button	-Uses electricity -Eco-friendly -Easy start-up button	-Up to 21” clearing width -Lightweight and easy to maneuver	-Clear wide paths up from 24” to 34” -Power steering -Throws snow further than single-sage models	-Suited for clearing wet/compact snow at the end of the driveway accumulated after snowplough clears the street.

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