EGO Auger Propelled Snow Blower COMPARISON SNT2125AP SNT2120AP

[@martinlipschultz6911]

Thanks!

[@TechMadeEzy]

Martin thank you 🔥 So glad our video was helpful

[@jstins]

They need to include torque specs with their literature. How else do we compare performance? . Just an arbitrary snow throwing distance. Doesn’t tell me much. The seem to hide the details. How many watts/amps is the charger? How long to fully charge the 2 7.5’s when they’re exhausted?

[@444teach]

Crazy how I just ordered mine, picking it up mid September. Excited to see your review on the new snowblower

[@ginoariel8697]

Where’d you order yours?

[@444teach]

@@ginoariel8697 Lowe’s

[@TechMadeEzy]

Lowes

[@dpcummerbund]

I'm just buying my first snowblower and this video was very helpful. Thank you.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you and if we get some snow, I can actually do some demonstration

[@danodiumdanodium4579]

I love that this is not sponsored. 👍

[@TechMadeEzy]

Not easy to do, we will have some sponsored videos. We have no choice. It’s very expensive to buy all this equipment.

[@failingup4907]

Best part of the video was the dog.. Love dogs :) Great explanation of the snow blowers, thank you. Great video very helpful! We just got 18" of snow, I need a new snow blower. Probably pick up a 2125.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thank you 🐕

[@brab199]

I’m in CA so I won’t ever need something like this. I just love this channel. I just got the ego select cut & the weed eater. This stuff is awesome. I am worried about battery longevity but I’m now apart of the ego fam

[@TechMadeEzy]

It’s beautiful in CA

[@brab199]

@@TechMadeEzy it sure is. Question, do you have any videos on the ego batteries as far as longevity & care? If you do, I can seem to find it. I want to get the most out of my two batteries & future batteries. A lot of the reviews I’ve read said that their battery died right after the 3yr warranty. Some say 5yrs+

[@TechMadeEzy]

The bottom line is there actually smart batteries if they’re gonna sit around, I would probably just leave them at 50% But even if you made the mistake and left them fully charged you, will Ashley watch them discharge and turn red at time so don’t worry they’re very smart batteries. Hi myself like to stop using them a little past when they go to the last bar and it turns red I don’t like draining them 100%. That’s just me. Definitely keep them inside. Don’t keep them in a cold or hot garage or shed. This will damage the batteries for sure. I keep them in my insulated basement . I hope that helped

[@adnanbradaric4162]

Is it possible to exchange the blades, i have the rubber and would like to have the steel blades ? Thanks

[@TechMadeEzy]

Not that I'm aware of, I would call EGO and see what they say. [phone]

[@monahantommonahan4176]

Finally got to use my EGO Auger Propelled snowblower yesterday after almost no snow in SE Massachusetts for the past year and a half! The auger really does move this quite well. You have to adjust the auger because it can almost go too fast lol. We 4 inches of heavy snow and it only got clogged once with some heavy slush. The heated handles were a nice touch and it did a great job getting down to the bare pavement. I'd say it threw the heavy stuff about 25-30 ft which was not too bad. Overall I would highly recommend this snowblower

[@TechMadeEzy]

Nice thanks for sharing

[@rloewen]

Interesting timing. I really needed one of these last winter when everything was sold out. 22 years without a blower but last year was off the charts and this year is supposed to be too. Just bought the v2 on Monday instead of the 2 stage, and was changing my mind this morning when I realised the 2 stage included self-propulsion. I think for the small difference in price between the v3 and the 2 stage it's probably still better to go big.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Russ, yes very interesting

[@Feedthelibertytree]

Hello, curious if you have had a chance to use this new single stage version yet. I just purchased one today, so would like any information you could provide on its performance. Thank you for the great video.

[@TechMadeEzy]

@Feedthelibertytree hi thanks, I did recently and it is helpful. I mostly use my 2 Stage and definitely no comparison of course but compared to my 1st single stage it worked well. I didn't have any complaints

[@timdecker4642]

Great timing for this video! They’re saying polar vortex winter! Like 2010.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Tim 👍🏼

[@StanTabor-i1d]

What’s better the single stage steel auger or rubber auger? Im thinking for when snow trucks Block my driveway with snow and ice the steel one is better? But why get the rubber one besides it may be cheaper?

[@TechMadeEzy]

My original single stage had the rubber but if I had a choice I would have purchased Steel but that wasn't available until later so definitely steal in my opinion

[@StanTabor-i1d]

Thanks! You have a Great Channel.. You’ve made a difference for me. You’ve helped me with my lawnmower and now with my snowblower choices. Lucky to have you!!! Appreciate all your help and advice.

[@TechMadeEzy]

@user-mu8pt1vy4m means alot to me! 👍🏼🌟

[@jstins]

Rubber cleans the surface better and you get the so called self propelled feature. I’ve had a Toro gas with the rubber auger for 25 years and loved it.

[@jeremiahpowell3028]

I love the video I’m new to the channel and new to snow blowers cause I just moved to Minnesota from Oklahoma

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Jeremiah, welcome to the channel

[@scubatrucker6806]

90 degrees and were talking about snowblowers. Got to love it. Have to be prepared. 👍👍. When are you going to get a Zero turn.

[@steveunderwood823]

I’m picking up my auger propelled on Friday from Ace in Peru Illinois. I was considering buying the beast and then I seen they had a new auger propelled. I have been using my Toro auger propelled for quite a few years and I’m hoping that it works as well as the Toro. Auger propelled is the way to go but you just have to let the auger do the work. In other words don’t try to do the pushing let it do the work.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Steve best of luck let me know how it goes I won't be able to use mine until I get some snow

[@FingersFew]

Steve I just left Debos and took a serious look at this model. I didn’t buy it yet but it’s on my list of qualified brands. I’m old and I’m struggling to walk away from gas powered.

[@acecombatter6620]

Thanks for this! You seem to be a couple blowers over the limit. Put my name in for the giveaway!

[@lobilly]

The Auger has to touch the snow to Propell. Would touching the ground leading to more wear and damage it?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hi Yes it will wear over time but they sell replacement parts

[@randomrazr]

did u use it yet

[@TechMadeEzy]

Not enough snow ❄️

[@GOLFADDICT65]

i just bought the EGO SNT2114 the one with the steel auger....pick it up tomorrow....comes with dual charger and two 7.5 batteries...for 899 canadian ( 667 US )...it also included the 235.00 leaf blower free.....hope i made the right choice or should of i waited for the GEN 3.....your thoughts ? thx.......cheers from Canada

[@TechMadeEzy]

That’s a really good deal. Definitely keep it man it’s a nice machine.

[@hauyebeau3382]

Wow great price! What store did you get it from? Thanks

[@GOLFADDICT65]

@@hauyebeau3382 lowes in Canada

[@fcolon1976]

What's the difference between the rubber and steel auger? Is the rubber better than the steel auger?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Steel is better in my opinion

[@fcolon1976]

@@TechMadeEzy oh ok thanks 👍

[@bobcalifornia9622]

How is the clearance to ground. I noticed the other blowers have scraped the ground and rusted after scraper bar gets worn down. Bad design in my opinion. Should have a plastic wear edge on the metal. Wondering if the auger propelled version takes care of this issue?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Bob I did show a close-up of this in the video and you can replace the scraper bar so that's a part that you can replace I didn't get any snow yet so I can't tell you how it works until we get some snow

[@bobcalifornia9622]

Looking forward to it. Think you are the only video with this unit so far on KZbin

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Bob

[@RickGraner]

Should I store both batteries in the garage or indoors during the winter? I'm wondering if going from 70 degrees (indoors) to 0 degrees is better than going from 40 degrees (garage) to 0 degrees when snow blowing??? Wear & Tear, Battery Length issues etc.

[@TechMadeEzy]

I store my batteries in my basement, it's insulated. If you check out the manual it will guide you on temperatures but realistically just leave them inside I wouldn't leave them in a hot shed in the summertime or any extreme cold weather for hours and hours. The batteries are very expensive

[@mdzura]

One of the reasons I didn't pick up the Gen 2 single stage model is because I found the handle to be a little low for me (6'5"). I contacted Ego to see if there were plans to be able to adjust the angle of the handle to accommodate the tall folks, similar to their lawnmowers (not in the plans apparently). Ego has a picture on their website of this Gen 3 model showing how it's propelled, and the overlay looks to show that the angle of the entire snowblower changes when it's being auger propelled. I'm interested in seeing if this is the case during use or not, as I'd be quite interested if it does indeed change the handle angle and height. Currently, the only models where the handle height adjusts are the 2-stage models.

[@randomrazr]

did u end up getting one

[@mdzura]

@@randomrazr I did actually. However, I've only really had a chance to use it once this winter as we really haven't gotten larger accumulations of snow. I did notice that when you lift the handle up a bit to engage the auger to assist in propelling the snow blower, it did seem more comfortable to use for me.

[@randomrazr]

@@mdzura is that how power auger aassist works? u have to tilt the tilt the snow blower offer the ground for it to "pull" itself into the snow?

[@mdzura]

@@randomrazr in my experience, yes. If the handle is lifted slightly, it seems to engage the auger propulsion, allowing the auger to pull the snowblower forward. I did finally see a response from EGO on a customer's review of this particular model from Acme Tools. EGO stated that "sometimes lifting the handlebar slightly can tilt the machine forward to ensure a bigger contact surface for traction." This seems to validate my experience.

[@randomrazr]

@@mdzura i just got this today actually and used it in deep snow. but i never experienced or felt the auger try to pull the blower forward. this was just normal use. i guess im suppose to tilt the blower a bit upwards so the auger grabs the snow? wouldnt th e scraper bar on the bottom though be lifted off the gorund thoguh?

[@ThereseMolnar]

Can you use two different power type ARC batteries in the blower? Like a 10 and a 4Ah? And can you use just one 10Ah?

[@TechMadeEzy]

from what I've learned they say you should really use 2 of the same batteries so it spreads the load on both batteries. If you use 1 battery and you can I've tested it, the battery will get hotter quicker and its not good for the life of the battery. Hope that helps. thanks for watching

[@LosLocosTacos]

I just bought it, but I'm probably going to take it back and get the 2 stage for another $500. I hadn't realized the bottom drags on the scraper bar and if you aren't keeping an eye on it, it'll eventually start dragging on the side covers. I've considered 3d printing some skid shoes that won't require drilling holes, but I think the self-propel capability of the SNT2400 would be worth it

[@TechMadeEzy]

2 stage worth every penny 💪🏼

[@LosLocosTacos]

@@TechMadeEzy Just got it for $1399 at Ace so a $450 difference right now

[@TechMadeEzy]

What? Holy ..:. That’s a steal with batteries?

[@LosLocosTacos]

@@TechMadeEzy yeah, the SNT2405

[@TechMadeEzy]

Sweet enjoy!

[@ajgreen868]

Did you ever do a video testing this bad boy? I can’t find it

[@TechMadeEzy]

AJ We got nothing for snow lol I’m not going to complain

[@ajgreen868]

@@TechMadeEzy man we got a ton of snow this winter. Just got 16” the other day! Lol

[@TechMadeEzy]

Nothing here in NJ where you at?

[@ajgreen868]

@@TechMadeEzy South Dakota.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Must be beautiful there.

[@fred215]

but what model comes with brooklyn? 😊

[@TechMadeEzy]

SNT2Bklyn 😎

[@monahantommonahan4176]

Did u ever use the Auger driven snow thrower

[@TechMadeEzy]

Didn’t get snow is that crazy

[@monahantommonahan4176]

@@TechMadeEzy I bought it and we didn't have snow either where we live in MA! So I never got to try it either!! Don't remember another winter with that little snow in Southeas MA

[@TechMadeEzy]

World is going through some changes. Snow in places that never received snow, floods etc. Just live the best life you can live in just know the Earth is a delicate creature.

[@jjmarogil]

My issue with the prior ego single stage blowers is they plastic guide on the bottom gets caught on cracks making pushing it on a side walk very hard unless it was perfectly flat. I wonder if these will be better?

[@inter18]

First time I used today and I didn't like the scraper.First use and the scraper wear out.2120 model.3 inches of snow.

[@TechMadeEzy]

You bought this new auger propelled and used it ?

[@inter18]

@@TechMadeEzy yes today

[@inter18]

Scraper is o most on ground and the ripped bad on first run

[@dosdont]

@@inter18 "ripped bad?" is it plastic or metal? If it's metal do you mean it split or it bent?

[@dosdont]

I wish you had spoken about the bottom scraper. Is it metal or plastic? If it's plastic does it have a life expectation like the Toro E21's ridiculous 20 hours?

[@TechMadeEzy]

I showed it but didn't have too much info on it, I know it's replaceable but I'd have to check if it's metal or plastic, shoot me a message and remind me if you can please

[@whollyunaware5185]

According to the advertised replacement, it's - regrettably - plastic. You might be fortunate to get a "ridiculous 20 hours" out of this one. Replacements generally run $22-$29 each, and dealers have a hard time keeping them in stock.

[@dosdont]

@@whollyunaware5185 *"and dealers have a hard time keeping them in stock."* of that I have no doubt. Also, that $22-$29 is likely US. In Canada it's supposedly much more.

[@TechMadeEzy]

2 stage scrapper is metal

[@whollyunaware5185]

@@dosdont Yep - US $. I've purchased both an EGO (SNT-2114) and Toro (e21) snow blower within the past 5 days; attempted to buy backup scraper plates (plastic) for both, but found they were on backorder.

[@ajgreen868]

Green works 2 stage should be releasing soon. 👍🏼

[@ajgreen868]

@@angrygaragemechanic me to man!

[@ajgreen868]

@@angrygaragemechanic is get the ego but I’m so invested in Greenworks now. Got a bunch of their tools on clearance one year. It was way to good of a deal to not do it.

[@beckhamzhang4805]

Does the rubber wear out quickly?

[@TechMadeEzy]

It really shouldn’t, I’ve had mine for a few years and no issues but it’s replaceable

[@brianlepine7088]

Any idea how the rubber auger will do on the wet/hard snow left after they plow the streets? Was going to get the steel auger model for that reason but I'd like to have the auger propelled model.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Hopefully I will find out this winter on testing

[@ebrown112]

i am in the same boat. even willing to spring for the 2 stage because it is self propelled (plus other obvious benefits), but if the rubber blades can handle “end of driveway” plow leftovers, i would just as soon save the extra $500+... my 6-car driveway is smooth as liza minnelli’s forehead, not a single crack to speak of. the 2-stage feels like overkill for my iowa winter needs, but it is also quite alluring & sooner or later we will get a deep heavy snowfall that would sorta justify the big beast. still, i would love if someone talked me off that ledge and could vouch for the SNT2125ap a bit more. alas, only time will tell with this model, and i’ll be making my purchase in the next 4 weeks at most. why can’t Brooklyn just open her mouth and tell me what i need to know???? 😂

[@TechMadeEzy]

If you have the money I would definitely get the two stage

[@ebrown112]

@@TechMadeEzy ​ thanks for your input. i’ve watched all your vids on the 2-stage, as well as nearly every other youtube review i could find. yours are the best, and getting better. this will be my first ever snowblower, and i know very little. will the 2-stage be appropriate for modest snows of maybe 2-4 inches? i don’t want to bring a sword to a fruit fight, so to speak. i guess if i’m only going to buy one snowblower to last several years, the SNT2405 with the add-on metal skids is the way to go.

[@brianlepine7088]

@@ebrown112 same here - first time getting a snowblower. I don't want overkill - I'm in NJ and we don't get a lot of big storms (I'm talking over 10in). I'm 56yo and don't want to count on being able to push a single stage. Also don't want to have to shovel the end of driveway because the snow blower can't handle it. The SNT2405 is considerably more $. Just can't decide . . .

[@marcusmobley5411]

Dope!

[@swalliser7059]

Hello I stay in Switzerland Europe. I want order a ego snt 2125 ap. All shop in the USA needed a Adress in the USA. They don't send directly to me in the Switzerland. Can you help me I get one of them? Sorry about my English

[@TechMadeEzy]

I wish I could help you're probably going to have to have a friend in the states for that

[@Coffeeismyhappyplace]

I ordered one of these. And do u have a video on the select cut xp mower self propelling not working.

[@TechMadeEzy]

No mine always worked sorry, good luck with the new snow blower

[@Coffeeismyhappyplace]

@@TechMadeEzy I figured out my problem on the self propell. I wasn’t using the levers. Dah. How stupid.

[@isidorodelgadillo6561]

I notice the intake opening is not as tall as the first generation single stage

[@TechMadeEzy]

Same here

[@mrderek800]

@Tech Made Easy, which would you recommend for the single stage EGO snow blower? A metal auger or the rubber auger? Of course, the latest & greatest version of the single stage snow blower only has a rubber auger, so I am keeping that in mind. Maybe this type of comparison could be a future video...? Also, the older single stage model that you showed in this video doesn't have heated grips right?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Without doing research, and Ashley, having both of them in general, I would say the metal auger. The heated handles gonna only be on the new model at this time, but you never know it might come in the future on other model.

[@richscott2952]

I had the Toro one single stage metal auger I bent it the second day on the corner of a curb POS

[@avi3018]

Any speculations when LM2167SP coming out?

[@TechMadeEzy]

No and I'm dying to check that out!

[@avi3018]

Then Is looking like LM2156SP will be both my first mower and ego product. I've watched many of your videos and they really helped.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Thanks Avi 2156sp is a good mower

[@DavidSchertz]

Purchased yourself. Assuming you returned something. Which items did you keep?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Returned ?

[@DavidSchertz]

@@TechMadeEzy you own all three?

[@TechMadeEzy]

Yes, I’m guessing you are new to our channel. Welcome to the family check out our playlists and videos when you have time

[@johnwarsocki202]

how well do these perform on a slope? my driveway has a pretty steep grade and my other blower is a pain to push uphill.

[@TechMadeEzy]

Good question, I guess we'll all find out more once we get snow but I don't have a slope so I won't be able to test that for you

[@ometofu]

The OG served me well for last 4 years. Got the shovel too just because …lol. The new version is good if don’t have the OG. Feel like Apple Watch upgrade. It is meh. Lol

[@todtalk3912]

Def do not upgrade because u think u have to. I have the same as u but the metal auger and its great. Im never replacing it. There is even hacks to replace the motors with more powerful ones pretty easily and an ecu to control it, i can easily donthat kinda work, so im doing that when components break

[@ometofu]

@@todtalk3912 yea. only when component breaks. but hey global warming right. might not seeing snow anymore. lol

[@todtalk3912]

@@ometofu yeah, please dont ever watch cnn again lol

[@ometofu]

@@todtalk3912 then again CNN is warning nuclear winter. lol

[@TomsPropertyCare]

The problem is that no single stage blower has a self propelled function in anything less than ideal conditions. I'd like to think eventually someone would add powered wheels in the back or some kind of pusher addon that would attach to the blower but that steps into the 2 stage realm a little more. Not too sure of why Ego added heated handgrips other than marketing since you're already wearing gloves.

[@randomrazr]

by the time they do add it it would be very close to the price of a 2 stage

[@inter18]

Quick quastion. I have it 2 stages snow blower and i dint liked because of the pin broken so easy. Now im asking you what you recommend me to buy for single stages. Thanks

[@TechMadeEzy]

If the 2 stage didn't work I'm not sure you'd be happy with the single stage. Ego does have a 5 year warranty, did you contact them? Do you get alot of snow?

[@myuboat45]

How s those lithium batteries going to be working at minus 35F or colder over a few seasons

[@TechMadeEzy]

I don't think they will work in that type of temperature

[@Benalan613]

I live in Canada. At -35 Fahrenheit or Celsius when it’s that cold it doesn’t snow very much at all. Those very big snow falls happen at warmer temperatures

[@RickGraner]

The "safety button" stays stuck (in the down position) when I press it to start & the temperature is below 30 degrees. It does eventually pop back after I bring it in the house where it's 70 degrees. I would expect the "safety button" to pop up and down properly even in cold weather b/c it's a snow blower. Is this by design? or is this a bad button? I'll also be calling EGO, if anyone else has this issue LMK TX

[@TechMadeEzy]

Haven't received any snow yet I'm hoping to test this this season if we get snow and I do believe we will

[@beezer5623]

Omg so jelly.

[@kanento]

Al Michaels is that you lol

[@TechMadeEzy]

Yes 👍🏼 gotta make money somehow. Hope you subscribe and stay with me.

[@Jakepp235]

👍🏻

[@mikelochmann2027]

Batteries get taller when AH increases. All manufacturers thought about footprint of their batteries when engineers began this journey

[@fbtool]

I have a lot of EGO products including Gen 1 of the snow blower. I wish EGO would address what I consider two areas needing improvement. 1. The plastic scrape bar on the bottom. It is always hitting every bump and crack in my concrete driveway and chipping the bar while the handle hits me in the stomach. I had to replace it after only 5-6 uses. Guessing Gen 2 has the same bar set up? 2. The fact that it doesn't fold and stand on end for storage (like their mower does) I'm sure they could design that improvement and it would be a good one.

[@Coffeeismyhappyplace]

I have the first two they made. The two stage was too heavy for me to get out of my vehicle because they took it out of the box. So I returned it. Wish I could justify getting this new one. Why did u show me this. I’ve got to stop spending $.

[@jpnphom5470]

I’m wanting for the ego to make a self-propelled single stage…A self-propelled auger does not move the snow blower that well.

[@richardwitalis7731]

I should have brought a real snowblower. This thing is a toy, perfect if you only have 1or 2 inches of snow. I just bought it and I'll be looking to unload it.

[@jayfarmer3911]

These battery powered tools are a joke in cold weather. I have had two egos now and neither one will run longer than 15-20 minutes if it’s below 30 degrees out. Was borrowing my neighbors gas powered blower to finish until I finally gave in and bought a new gas powered. Didn’t even try for a warranty the second time. Waste of time. This electric crap is a scam.

[@mikelochmann2027]

You're Backwards on your timelines. Steel auger was first on single. Steel auger is the worst. Rubber edged steel is what's been used on every single gas model since they came out on the 80's. It's where they all should've started as the steel only is useless