Electric Snowblower VS Midwest Winter Storm!

Testing a NEW EGO electric snowblower after our John Deere dies. Iowa got 15" of snow last night!
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[@robertbaron3242]

I just sold my rust bucket 30 inch 9 HP Ariens that I bought new in 2009. It never failed to start (using the electric start) but I was diligent in always using fuel stabilizer and changing the oil using synthetic every year. That Tecumseh Snow king was a loud engine that backfired flames, surged at idle and labored heavily in deep wet snow. The Ariens was a heavy beast that didn't always track well that I had to fight to keep on the pavement when it wanted to climb our "mountable curb" approach and build snow ramps. I sold it cheap to a neighbor due to all the rust and peeling paint flaking off in sheets. Bought the 24 inch Ego in November and used it first time last week when we got 20 inches over 5 days with 14 inches of wet, heavy stuff in 18 hours. The Ego was a joy to use compared to the Ariens, smooth, relatively quiet, powerful, easier to handle and threw heavy wet snow further than the Ariens could ever hope to. The Ego also handled the plow pile at the end of the drive better than the Ariens and it stayed on the pavement without my needing to lift on the handgrips. Overall the Ego is just a better designed, more sorted machine for the purpose. Ego rates their batteries for 800 to 1000 charge cycles (fully depleted to 100%) which by my estimates should last me over 20 years which at 71 should handle my needs and then some. For those that don't know, charging a battery from 50% to 100% is not 1 charge cycle, it's a half. New battery tech is coming with sodium chemistry and the cost of batteries will only come down in time so I don't see the batteries as a big concern. Ego provided a 5 year warranty on the 4 10AH batteries that came with the blower so they obviously have some confidence in them. Time will tell if the Ego holds up to many years of use but IMO with common sense use and proper battery charging/storage buying the Ego and getting rid of my Ariens was a good move.

[@andy5434]

10 months later how is it?

[@robertbaron3242]

@@andy5434 It still looks like new but haven't had any snow yet this season to use it. Put the batteries in to test and all works fine. I charged the batteries to 60% at the end of last season, kept them set in the basement all Spring, Summer and Fall and they all still have 60%. I'll keep you posted.

[@andy5434]

@@robertbaron3242 Sounds good. I'm just curious since you've actually used both gas and electric. It's interesting that the ego had more power than your gas one since many say gas is more powerful, throws further, etc. So it's nice to get a different perspective with actual evidence. Only con i can think of for electric is it takes a lot longer to charge batteries vs just refilling with gas.

[@richardsands9772]

Thanks for showing us deep, wet snow. I'm sold!

[@coreybrown185]

Thank you for your review. This is exactly what I was looking for.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

I've got the 26" and I'm finding the same thing. in eco i'm throwing 15 ft. And at that setting 2 bars in 53 minutes.

[@Ruralmn]

I picked up an ancient snow joe single stage. Even though it doesn't quite clear all my property on one battery I'm pretty happy with it. It does make me want something like yours though!

[@tmonster2247]

Wow, that’s impressive

[@WatsitTooyah]

Lots of uncalled for hate :( I use an electric 2 stage from toro, going on 4th winter. Plenty of benefits if you can get past the cost. I like that the toro has a lot of metal parts, feels nice and heavy. Could be even heavier for more traction It sounds significantly less shrill than the ego, idk what causes the higher pitched tones on ego 🤷‍♂️

[@ThanksForTheLaugh]

Yeah the KZbin keyboard tough guys hate is all they got, pretty sad. I looked at the Toro but the fake small block Chevy design is just silly to me. The Ego noise is odd but compared to my Toro gas no problem. No exhaust headaches from yard work priceless

[@ron486]

Thing is amazing! Wet snow, no problem. Knee deep, no problem. Very impressive. My gasser is for sale if you haters are looking for one.

[@jamesstuart3346]

Where I live we get together and hire a local guy with a monster New Holland commercial blower. He charges $25 per driveway and is usually done before breakfast

[@Nancydv]

wow! et le casque est compris????😁Non mais ca donne envie de l'acheter!

[@bhzd17]

At 0:55 is there a way to prevent that "ramp" from happening? If you pass over it a 2nd time, with the auger take care of it?

[@MrHitthespot]

Glad I bought the Ariens deluxe 24 with 254cc engine.

[@MrHitthespot]

Glad I bought the Ariens deluxe 24”. With 254cc engine……..and cheaper I might add.

[@urban2153]

About to get rid of my Ariens 24 Deluxe. Was good for it's time but the Ego does the job I want better.

[@justinwinslow310]

how much did yours cost? i see there alot of models

[@electricisbetter]

$1.6k out the door 🤑

[@justinwinslow310]

god damn! expensive!@@electricisbetter

[@electricisbetter]

@@justinwinslow310 yeah, definitely N investment 😂

[@Tazdeviloo7]

@@electricisbetter Do you use the batteries for anything else? I was looking at the Ryobi since I already have the lawn mower, weed whacker & leaf blower. The snow blower uses 4 batteries so I'm already 75% there

[@electricisbetter]

@@Tazdeviloo7 if you already own a different brands which do the same thing, all their tools use their batteries, I'd just stick with the same brand.

[@Northernman68]

How's the batteries holding up sitting out in a ice cold garage daily?

[@Tazdeviloo7]

Should keep the batteries inside and roughly 60% charged for best life

[@electricisbetter]

Barriers are inside!

[@robertbaron3242]

Why would you store batteries in a cold garage?

[@appleztooranges]

I’ll keep my Honda 1332

[@urban2153]

Plainly not in the same class, but I approve. I want a 1332 as well. I don't need it but sure is a nice machine.

[@ergus179]

Completely ignored the actual deep snow lmao

[@moiloy]

Pour la neige moule c bon...mais relais de la gratte 😢 zéro vive le souffleur a gaz

[@dennisatwater5351]

Ego snowblower is garbage. I have the 2 stage 24" that is just wonderful in 2-5" of light powder. Worthless in 4-5" wet snow even at 23 degrees. I just finished hand shoveling my 120'l x 20'w driveway because the EGO failed again. Batteries fully charged and repaired a broken shear pin in the auger drive shaft. Still failed. Hey, I'm 73 years old with a heart stent and my right shoulder is shot and I was able to finish my driveway in just a little longer than with the EGO. Go figure. Just shows how light the snow was.

[@marinepoof]

you got the old style... #oldnews

[@Gimblevalve]

24" ....along the ground

[@TT3TT3]

And no fumes....

[@scottcampbell5536]

The cost is ridiculous ..

[@bradnerling7156]

Looks like a double the price of a normal gas snowblower toy. Kinda like a remote control car Just something to play around with.

[@toddjenest3212]

First of all... You need more snow! 🙄

[@toddjenest3212]

Great video.

[@treavy1]

Ev revolution

[@brunolagace1135]

It's find for small city driveway and not to much snow. But it's not made for the amount of snow we have in northern N.B. Canada. A plastic snowblower dosen't inspire me confidence for the long term.

[@jamesstuart3346]

I live in Northern NB and we hire contractors to blow snow. Mine charges $35 a shot and clears my 20 car driveway in 2 minutes

[@rainmaker3700]

Just buy a Honda! I live in Tahoe, it snows massive amounts, I am still using my Honda that I bought in 1993! Always starts first pull.

[@tmonster2247]

Some people only need a snowblower once in a while…I own a heavy equipment business and I would use this electric one No gas, no carb issues, and batteries last a long time

[@bradnerling7156]

Long live gas engines and areins

[@davehenderson6896]

That's snot two feet of snow.

[@shanew7361]

Overpriced plastic lightweight garbage 😂

[@robertrockwell7581]

no thanks.

[@adjman668]

Meh…I’ll stick with gas.

[@EverybodyLovesMoe]

Nope

[@michaelwas8549]

Not really a great review for a real snowstorm of a couple ft.

[@dylano7242]

If made it corded plug in then I'd buy it. But definitely not as a battery-powered, junk.

[@bradnerling7156]

Looks like shit to me