Is a Battery Snow Blower Worth It?? Ego 2-Stage Review

[@UndecidedMF]

Do you own any battery equipment like this around your home? Be sure to check out my 2 years later review of my Tesla Model 3 ... I had some interesting things happen. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2OqmaJ6hsZpqqM

[@captjack2112]

I've was in the Industry for 30+ yrs. Electric Snowblowers at this point are actually only good for Powdery conditions anything more and either they won't work worth a crap or you will diminish their life expectancy drastically. The best units for the Northeast is minimum 5 hp 2 stage but 8hp 2 stage will get through almost anything including heavy snow if you take time. Bigger better applies to Snow since you just never know what it will be heavy or lite. But here's a tiny bit help that many miss. On most all Gas powered Snowblowers you have 2 wheels BUT most of the time they come set-up for 1 wheel drive. You actually need to look and make sure the hubs both have drive pins, 1 will actually be bolted already. Also always have spare auger pins in case of shearing them which will happen sooner or later. Anyone with health issues ot wants less messing issues get an electric start option. And finally I've personally owned and given away 6 units over my life in the NE areas. Out of all those units which are still being used total out of pocket maintenance cost is less than $100 for all 6 to date going back upwards of 25-30 yrs of use. Very little off year maintenance just some gas additive and a occasion start helps. Hope this helps anyone still up there. Luv Y'all

[@LBox0]

I've made mindful investments into both Ryobi and Ego, so I own all Ryobi hand tools and garden tools (trimmer, edger, hand tools). For Ego, I own a lawn mower, the Power+ Snow Blower (single stage), a 14" chainsaw, and a portable 3KW power block. The snow blower is more of a snow thrower as compared to your two stage, but I've been able to clear my 2 car wide, 3 car deep driveway and sidewalk on one charge. In no way have those snows been as big as the one in your video. The power block helped keep the kitchen fridge and sump going during a 10 hour outage last winter, and was invaluable when two of my friends were out several more days but required that I do evening runs to their houses to pickup, charge and return batteries. The chainsaw is fantastic, and only requires cleaning, adding chain oil and quick chain tension adjustment during use. And the lawnmower has been my favorite purchase for years now, typically able to mow a 1/4 acre on one 3Ah battery. My property has another 1/4 acre of wooded area with dead trees that needs to be reclaimed for lawn. When the lawn is ready, I'll be pricing out an Ego Zero Turn riding mower. Right now it's about $5k, which doesn't compared favorably to just replacing the my current mower with a self-propelled 21" dual port that comes with 2x5Ah batteries for ~$800. I can get a power wall instead! Thanks Matt!

[@robertlinder6414]

I have ego snow blower from 3 years in NE PA. 18 inches of snow, is no problem

[@spazzman90]

Hey boss, you're Tesla link takes you right back to this video.... might wanna fix.

[@BenjaminT.Minkler]

I have a 20yo gas powered huge 2stage snowblower, over the years I've had to fix or replace almost everything on it; last winter I was again having carb problems but then the electric starter motor also died, and I needed something asap to get thru the rest of that snow season ....so over the years I'd gone battery or corded on all my other lawn tools(corded Sunjoe tiller, chainsaw, power washer, and detacher/verticutter; then just Greenworks 80v Pro battery mower, backpack leafblower, string trimmer/edger, hedge trimmer ...but obviously not the top-of-the-line best stuff you can get today) so thought I'd just grab Greenworks' lowest cost 80v battery snowblower - I figured it would be horrible on my very long 86 squares(most people only have like 12) sidewalk and double driveway - but surprisingly it did it! and now this winter I'm still using it instead of the gas/oil big one ...yes I do have to change batteries, yes the single stage chute does clog with slush, no it is not driven so I have to push it, yes it is very hard to get thru the snowplow pile at the end of the driveway - but heck, it still gets the job done; and much easier to use, no maintenance, simple to store and saves space, quicker to start and run with no guesswork on if it will, no sloppy refueling or running out and having to go buy more, and I can pick it up and carry it around(to do my big back deck for the dogs) where it took 3 guys to barely be able to load my old one into a truck to get it fixed as much as the old gas one cuts thru everything with ease and power(including always having to help out the neighbors) it is a complete pain to use and a year round hassle; I don’t need to have my life centered around having the best snowblower when 90% of the time I only have to quickly do 2”~6” of snowfall occasionally 2 months out of the year... the rare times I suddenly get over a foot(which has happened this year) I’ll just run out there and give it a fast pass before it all comes down(that’s what the lights on it are for btw, so you can hit it at night) and then I have no problem giving that second run in the morning....plus for just the little battery one(which I already have the juice for with compatible packs) it cost 10X less than the huge old one: before all the maintenance, upkeep, fueling, and effort I used to have to do .... if I break one every 3 years, I will still be ahead

[@348loadedlever3]

I live I Wisconsin and my Ariens snow thrower is 25 years old and has never needed any major work done and blows snow like a boss

[@sarahbrice6282]

I agree...I inherited my dad's Ariens 824 that he bought in 2003. I get it tuned up every other winter and it runs like a champ...also live in Wisconsin so it has been put to the test many of times 👌

[@kjreisig]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@stephenariens697]

Yes sir!!

[@kpath74]

How much a year would u estimate u spend on maintenance?

[@NOT_EZ_NFL]

I bought a snowblower for 100$ a few years back and it has been pretty easy to keep going... if I wanted to speed 1000s I would just get an ATV and plow

[@RyanWilliams222]

I had no intentions to learn about snowblowers today. But here we are, and I’m enjoying it!

[@wendystevens8188]

After using a service for a couple of years I bought this snowblower I'm a 74 year old woman with a pacemaker I found the snowblower easy to use with no vibration I should also mention that I live in southern Ontario Canada So far this year it has been fantastic Easy to use and cuts like a hot knife through butter I was able to clear my driveway an two others using half of the battery life we had about 6 inches of snow Fantastic I would recommend it even though it cost $2000 Canadian

[@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies]

Southern Ontario. So you don't actually get winter.

[@wendystevens8188]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies 😂

[@oi32df]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies but they have good pears & peachs

[@m1t2a1]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies A lot of Southern Ontario is in the snow belt. I am. Environment Canada says my average yearly snowfall is just over 4m. Well over 13'. Now what?

[@Yielar1]

@@Friend_of_the_One-Eyed_Ladies This year has been a strange one. Even us in the Okanagan Valley in BC has gotten a ton of snow and minus 26 weather for days on end. Has warmed up considerably but much of the snow and ice is lingering

[@kfxrcer]

As someone from Wisconsin, hearing Ariens pronounced like that made my eye twitch.

[@kfxrcer]

@@mikeb1039 it's pronounced as you would say "Erins". The company has plenty of KZbin videos where they say the name.

[@t.j.schmidt9877]

Agreed, I'm from Appleton, WI.

[@thezfunk]

I believe Ariens invented the snow blower and still makes one of the best you can buy.

[@UndecidedMF]

Lol. I've only ever heard it pronounced the way I said it. D'oh!

[@chuckley54494]

@@UndecidedMF air-ens

[@DavidWesley]

I just bought a battery-powered single-stage snowblower. It takes 80V batteries and I tried it with our first light snow. So far I'm pretty impressed!

[@MichaelOrtega]

As battery tech improves, more and more people are finding out how capable they are over gas. Minus all the maintenance

[@01mustang05]

"light snow" - so what. Do a real test, on city snowplow dump of wet snow at the end of the driveway - after you've driven over it with a medium sized car at least once and after the slush and snow have been sitting there for at least 8hrs.

[@moonrich3492]

@@01mustang05 Even my 4-cycle gas-powered snow blower struggles with that. How about asking a fair-minded question, like can it handle 6 inches of wet snow?

[@01mustang05]

@@moonrich3492 Really? My nearly disabled neighbor and his 4-stroke 2-stage with power steering doesn't struggle with that. I've used it for an entire season a couple years ago and it did all the work while I mainly just steered the thing. You admit that such conditions as I've stated exist ("Even my 4-cycle gas-powered snow blower struggles with that."), yet you imply criticism by stating "How about asking a fair-minded question"; you lack good judgement and your said snowblower must not be good enough, just like the electric snow blower in question.

[@terryrodbourn2793]

@@moonrich3492 Yes just eats the battery a little harder!

[@williammccusker4750]

After delayed snow clearance by a contracted service I decided to purchase a snowblower for the first time. I used other reviews and chose the Ego 2 stage. Found a refurbished unit for about $1100 with full warranty. I have found your reviews to be reliable and hoped you were not going to find too many downsides. I feel even better about my choice now for South Dakota winters and the deep piles left by plows. The extra cost is worth it to me to not have gasoline and oil stored in the garage. I also own other Ego equipment.

[@allenmartin7193]

Plus you don’t have to worry about it not starting or having to fill it up every time. I love my ego products. They’re so handy and easy to use.

[@Blue04Z71]

Batteries have their place imo. My 25 year old MTD 8/26 with an 8hp tecumseh still fires up and runs great. If you can get 25 years out of those batteries than that’s impressive lol.

[@michics100]

I have a 1991 MTD 5/24 that I just repowered this year with a used Tecumseh 8hp. Good machine and I love the trak drive system. That's why I still have it.

[@jeffreyjohnson3225]

@justin. I'm guessing you do maintenance on your snowblower. I know my dad takes his in for maintenance so even though I know my batteries won't last 25 years I will spend less than my dad does on maintenance for his gas powered Ariens than buying another set of batteries.

[@Blue04Z71]

@@jeffreyjohnson3225 yes I do my own maintainence.

[@sacr3]

@@jeffreyjohnson3225 Eh, hard to say. Over the course of 25 years, considering its 400 a battery how many will you go through in 25 years? Also the batteries may simply stop being produced as things change. Then what? You have obsolete batteries you can't replace. The very power source. A gas blower? well, aside from the typical maintenance any blower goes through (blades, bearings, corrosion, broken plastic) it would only suffer maintenance on the engine, oil changes, filter changes, spark plug. Not all that much considering these costs are small as opposed to a big 400 dollar bill when you batt dies. Then theres the question about the motor itself, how long do the diodes and windings last on that? The electrical, will the solder vibrate and separate causing electrical issues down the road? A typical gas snowblower is a known design, its simple and thats an engineers dream, working efficiently with the most simple design. These new battery operated Snowblowers are relatively new and we haven't the long term research yet to see how reliable they really are. When batteries become more dense in energy storage maybe it'll become a better option

[@jeffreyjohnson3225]

@@sacr3 that makes perfect sense. I know I have had my other ego stuff for 5 years which they have not changed the battery design so far and they are still working strong. I agree with everything you say and I know you have an extra benefit than myself since I don't do maintenance on my own and don't really want too and I know my dad Spends about 100 every year to 2 years on his blower. With that being said here is hoping I don't run into any of the stuff that could possibly happen with electric but as of right now if it doesn't than i am happy I went with it. Snojoe on the other hand has changed the designs of there battery and that would suck. Ego has the same design. I hope they stay with the same design but technology changes all the time. Even if things break or I can't get replacements in 10 years and I have to replace it. I'm fine with that. 2 electric in 20 years.... Still less than my dad pays. Lol Like you said. "Only time will tell"

[@lLvupKitchen]

Wishlist Updated: Ego snowblower + a house with a driveway

[@adamt195]

If you dont have a driveway, you dont need a snowblower

[@موسى_7]

@@adamt195 he means that he wants the machine so much that he'll get a driveway just to use it

[@foobar9220]

+ enough snow to use the blower ;)

[@Liam-ql7tr]

LOL

[@jw6422]

Getting up at 5 am to clear two feet of wet snow so you can simply leave the house in two hours isn't as "romantic" as it sounds. 40 years of doing it winter after winter, tells me that. It's all relative, I suppose. That being said, go after your goals.

[@johnhamlett8414]

Totally agree. I'm from MN, so I know snow. A few years ago I started switching over to Ego stuff, and got my hands on a used Ego snowblower. I was surprised how good of a job it did. Other thing is that it's relatively light weight compared to all the other snowblowers I've used all my life. No oil changes, no spark plug changes, no non-starts when it's -20, no need to get it tuned up, etc. I thought the torque would be bad, but it's just not, the thing throws. However, as the batteries wear down it doesn't throw as far so I simply did the areas first that I need to throw the snow the furthest and work my way toward the outsides of the driveway, etc. It all depends how heavy the snow is and the amount as to how long the batteries will last before needing a recharge. Another benefit is how quiet it is. This is my first year away from MN in the winter, so my sister is using it this year, and while she hasn't gotten a lot of snow this year she has had to use it and has commented on how easy it is to use and how well of a job it does.

[@bluesgolfer]

Strange. I don't experience any power loss as the batteries run lower on charge.

[@tonimp4317]

We have owned an Ego mower for years now (and loved it). We also live in an area where we get a lot of snow and shoveling has become impossible for me now. So we looked into the Ego 1 stage snow blower. We found one on sale that would essentially be the cost of two replacement batteries for my mower, so, if I didn't like the snow blower, I could at least use the batteries for my mower. But on a recent heavy snowfall, I used this snow blower and was blown away (excuse the pun) by the ease of use. I have a 4 car driveway and still had 70% of the battery left over. I find the batteries really heavy to carry (I'm disabled) but that's about the worst of it. The machine itself is really light and easy to push and doesn't take up too much space to store since the handles bend forwards. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with our purchase!

[@scottwozniak3988]

Lived in Wisconsin 50+ years and had an Ariens snowblower then a Bolens with a cab, a headlight and heated handgrips that could burn your hands through your gloves. Moved to Florida. Got an Ego lawn mower. Never looked back...

[@matooleyobrien2918]

I know so many of my friends and family over the years moved and went to Florida to escape the big bad ❄️ scary cold winters of the North....The majority of them After a few years Hated it and Have left Florida hahahaha ..But the Elderly old folks useally stay..Parts of Florida for me is ok 2-3 months out of the year..Outside of that The Humidity and Heat is UNBEARABLE to me..75 degrees and under is my limit...I will take cloudy,cool and nice over sunny humid and heatstroke any day.

[@marco21falcon]

Now the entire state of Florida will burn your hand through their gloves

[@barneymiller4088]

I live in MN, so winters are not battery friendly, so I keep my batteries indoors. When I need to use the snowblower, I walk out with warm batteries and the batteries don’t really get hold before I am done. Granted I have a driveway I can clear in 30-60 minutes. I have had batteries die when stored in my garage in the winter, so that is another reason not to store them in the cold.

[@kharma1283]

That is the way to do it. Don't cold soak your batteries. They won't get cold under use

[@teardowndan5364]

Something really needs to get done about tool batteries: EV batteries are almost under the $100/kWh mark while tool batteries are often over the $1000/kWh mark. An order of magnitude more expensive usually for a fraction of the useful life.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

Yelp that's the whole problem.

[@mattlane2282]

Or the fact they like don't even work rofl... dude could not do a small ass driveway

[@mattjames8683]

Well not really. Tesla 70kwh battery costs $17,500.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

@@mattjames8683 there's more there than just a battery but that's still a good point.

[@teardowndan5364]

@@mattjames8683 The 70kWh battery is 2015 tech, Tesla has substantially reduced its manufacturing costs since then. Sub-$100/kWh is what Tesla is aiming for with its 4680 tabless cells announced on Battery Day a few months ago. The point being that most cordless tool companies are robbing customers blind.

[@cannon440]

$800.00 for batteries? That is INSANE!

[@w0ttheh3ll]

The cells inside a pack cost maybe $125, total manufacturing cost for one should be around $150. I don't know how much stuff this company sells, but they could probably lower the markup on replacement batteries if they'd sell in higher volumes.

[@rokrokavecki9381]

@@w0ttheh3ll Cells inside for two 56V 7,5Ah batteries(that is only 0,84 kWh) cost only 100 $, manufacturing maybe MAX 40 $, so 140 $ all together for two batteris. The rest is their profit (660$ of profit).

[@w0ttheh3ll]

@@rokrokavecki9381 The $150 figure was meant to be an estimate for total cost, I have edited my comment to clarify.

[@kaiwalyaghotkar832]

Can they not make changes and use electricity from home through wires instead of Batteries or both. Eg. Hair dryer.

[@w0ttheh3ll]

@@kaiwalyaghotkar832 For those that don't have to go far with the Snow Blower, that would certainly be a great option. Far cheaper and more powerful.

[@rosasemaka9352]

I bought my stage 1 EGO snowblower about 2 years ago and I love it. I am a little lady having a 3 doors garage and do the snow all by myself. It’s been a lifesaver for me.

[@walkerrichardson]

Matt - one thing you can tell your viewers that will help them maintain and get the most out of their batteries is to keep them inside (or in a heated garage). I had a brain fart and had my 40V Ryobi snowblower batteries in my unheated garage last year and power/range was significantly reduced. After I came inside and thawed out and realized what I had done. Now that they are stored/charged in my basement all is well. Appreciated the review! EGO seems to have great products. I was buying Ryobi stuff before they are out so I have some brand stickiness with them but always considering moving to EGO.

[@johnporter5828]

Here's a tip: Keep your batteries indoors (house). Extreme temps shorten their life...

[@WANDERER0070]

Not if you keep it plugged in

[@davisbradford7438]

@@WANDERER0070 That also shortens their life. The internal BMS reduces SOC to 30% after 30 days of inactivity to reduce degradation.

[@thecannabiskidfortier6219]

What about a battery tender that can maintain battery life without over charging and and set for storage?

[@davisbradford7438]

@@thecannabiskidfortier6219 that is why the BMS discharges the pack voltage down when not in use.

[@tankdeezel76]

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. kzbin.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

[@tophat2002]

I was surprised how much electric things at the fleet farm I see now days. You have to stick to one brand though to interchange the battery between all their devices.

[@thezfunk]

Yeah, this is keeping me on the sidelines or buying the plug in variety. Although, a plugin snow blower is not something I am going to try and use. I'll stick with my gas one for that.

[@Nowayjose-z2r]

That is the theory in there marketing. Generally speaking the battery and chargers are minimal cost with a product (cheaper slow charger and lower amp hour battery) to get you into the brand. Then as you need/want more you generally will reach for that brand.

[@brandonleesanders]

Not sure why Duracell or Energizer hasn’t invested more into making larger standardized sized lithium ion batteries for interchangeable uses in high powered equipment. If they’re not, they’ll be joining the likes of Blockbuster & Kodak.

[@ericnortan9012]

right, milwakee needs to make snow blowers and ice augers

[@ghost307]

@@Nowayjose-z2r I think they learned that from the toy industry. They lose money every time they sell you a Barbie doll...but they made TONS of profit on the outfits.

[@johnlcallaway]

Thanks for sharing your experiences. I lived in Maine for twenty years, so even though I now live in Florida I can appreciate your comments. The battery life may not be as big as issue as some think, I couldn't do all of the snow clearing when I lived in Maine using the snow blower, there was still substantial shovel work. Porches, steps, and decks still need to be cleared. The battery recharge can be done while doing other tasks. There is one other factor that starts to be more important as one gets older. I have an 80v kobalt chain saw and a 40 volt leaf blower. I find their battery life is just about as long as mine. I need breaks to recharge my reserves now that I've gotten older and I don't mind sitting down for a bit with a beverage while waiting. It's a good excuse to watch a little golf while waiting 😏

[@markvalery8632]

I laughed at your comment about breaks. In my late 20s, I hand shoveled our driveway and walkways. No problem at all. Now in my 60s with a riding, a self propelled, and a small electric snow blower, I take breaks. Plus, there is recovery time at the end.

[@CraftsmanontheLake]

@@markvalery8632 It's a fact. When you get older, especially after 60 earth's gravity increases. It's NOT me.. it's gravity OKAY!!

[@markvalery8632]

@@CraftsmanontheLake Unfortunately, I agree. Plus, gravity always wins in the end.

[@avlisk]

This is my first winter in Maine after 25 years in the desert southwest. I bought the EGO 2-stage. I'm 70 years old. We just had our 5th snowstorm, this last one was 8" of heavy wet snow. This EGO did great, no oil, no gasoline, no noise. When the batteries are done, so am I. They take 2 hours to recharge, I take 2 days! Bottom line so far, I love this machine.

[@ralphfraumeni6190]

I totally relate. But snow is a different animal. I get anxious leaving it there overnight and if the storm is late in the day that becomes an issue for me. Will it rain a little? Will it freeze? Will the wind create more drifts? IMHO, they need to come up with a battery that can be recharged in an hour without affecting battery longevity which I've read is an issue with fast charging. Or sell me new batteries for $100 so I can afford enough backups.

[@magsteel9891]

I've had a Toro gas powered snow blower for about 25 years, still going strong with no issues. The batteries are a big part of the cost of an electric model and I doubt they will last anywhere near that long. The EGO battery has a 3 year limited warranty

[@K-Fed]

There are A LOT of these battery snow blowers being sold on the secondary market because many people find it takes 2-3 charges to completely clear their drive ways after a heavy snow fall. Then the batteries are almost completely worn out after 2-3 years of use and have to be replaced for nearly the price of a brand new blower. It's a similar situation when it comes to lawn mowers. It takes at least two batteries to mow an avg. sized lawn, and the batteries may have to be replaced after ~3 years if you mow frequently because they degrade quickly.

[@machine_freak_2504]

I love my Ariens snowblower it worked perfectly in the 3ft of snow we got a while ago. I don’t think I’ll ever go electric in snowblowers

[@Really10801]

I have two Ariens as well, a 24 and a 30 and I really like them both. But I don't love the oil changes and the carb cleaning and I am hopeful that the next gen of battery snowblowers will be better.

[@DillonLoomis22]

out here trying to get work done but end up watching electric snow blower reviews. undecided vids are just that enjoyable!

[@jessewinchester2979]

Central New Hampshire homeowner here. I've had the same Honda HR1132 machine for over 25 years. I've literally worked it like a draft horse hauling timber, and it is honestly an animal. Starts up every year after sitting for 8 months with one or two pulls. Gets extraordinary fuel economy in consideration of the horsepower and torque it develops. Puts down exceptional ground force at its extremely aggressive auger. And finally - it can throw some snow. The value it has returned has been exceptional. I'd be all if there was a battery-powered machine, or truthfully any machine in its class, that could perform competitively. I am certain that such a machine does not yet exist. But I'll remain open-minded moving forward. Incidentally, we lose power CONSTANTLY, and that could be rather problematic if I couldn't charge my snowthrower's batteries.

[@solararch2001]

Lubricate the snowblower chute and blades with vegetable oil prior to using. That helps, especially with wet snow which tends to clump and clog the chute. For big snowstorms, greater than 16", it's best to clear the driveway twice, once mid-storm, but even the single-stage snowblower can get through deep snow too! Two of my 3 properties have driveways longer than 100 feet. I have multiple batteries and swap them out of the charger as needed. I can shovel as fast as the blower but, with so much to do, it's a relief having the blower too. Love my Ego tools: old single-stage snowblower, lawnmower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and lawn edger. Being from Buffalo, I too know snow!

[@funiwant]

vegetable oil? Just buy some silicone spray. Works better and way less mess.

[@solararch2001]

@@funiwant I keep a bottle of vegetable oil in my shed expressly for oiling tools, so I don’t have to run out and buy an additional product, it’s readily available and very inexpensive. I also avoid using toxic materials, and products which generate unnecessary amounts of waste, whenever possible. You’re absolutely correct that spraying silicone is less messy, but I also avoid exposing myself, and others and the environment, to toxic material in the air, which I will breathe while applying, and on my fingers, which could end up in my food or my children’s food. These are minor exposures but accumulate over a lifetime and should be avoided. Just to share the logic of my madness :-).

[@silwan6784]

I use a used Ariens like yours Put a impeller kit on it. Tears thru snow. I love the sound of a gas engine. I can tune it up for next to nothing. $400 battery? woah

[@herbertwerner2287]

You could custom build your own battery for 100$ and it would do the job for sure. Then you could show off your custom build.

[@stephenw4285]

I bought one last year. Got rid of my beast of a gas snowblower. This thing is fantastic, so easy to move around. I’ve had their mower for over five years with no problems. All my other equipment is ego too. Recently had five inches and this thing cleared my double driveway in half the time.

[@smeegle]

KZbin: here's a snowblower review Me who has never seen snow in my life: hmm yes interesting

[@tonytango6676]

Temp outside right now is -18 C.

[@smeegle]

@@tonytango6676 no it's 31c silly

[@radiofry]

Ditto. My wife is probably wondering what I’m planning when she heard me watching this video.

[@alyshaguzman4197]

Same, here I am in sunny California watching this in awe

[@KiwiShoot]

Same 😂 wondering why blowing snow into the neighbors is considered good behaviour 😂

[@dkuchtamaine]

Thanks for the informative review of the two-stage model E-Go blower, which is a tempting step up from the single-stage E-Go snowblower that I've had for three years now. Living in Maine, we certainly get our share of snow. I usually have to use a shovel to break up the hard-packed snow left by the snowplow, but then I can clear it and anything else with the E-Go. Most jobs I can do on a single charge, though I can overheat the batteries at times after a half hour or so and then have to wait for them to cool down. There's certainly some sacrifice in terms of power compared to my neighbors' gas-powered machines, but not polluting or smelling of gas, not having to refuel the thing, nor do any maintenance whatsoever, is a fair trade-off in my mind. And since I charge the E-Go batteries using solar electricity, it's nice to know that I'm using the sun to clear snow off my driveway.

[@pcgodusa]

Not polluting? Maybe not at YOUR snowblower, but ask the battery manufacturer use to MAKE those "pollution-free" batteries...

[@jonahbert111]

I have several quality shovels. They work really well, and are very quiet. If it doesn't snow, I really miss my winter workouts. I am 74. I live north of Buffalo, NY. My son has a nice snow blower he wants to give me. I really don't want the complication and hassle of another machine.

[@t3chninja_official]

I spent $120 for my used 1985 Snapper snowblower and love this thing. It's super easy to maneuver and maintenance is also super simple. I bet mine outlast yours and it's already almost 40 years old. But hey to each their own.

[@travisjazzbo3490]

Yep. An hour of maintenance after each season and they will run a very long time!

[@t3chninja_official]

@Jay Browne congrats but I never started how old I am. I bought my snowblower used. So your math says I'm over 80? Your math certainly doesn't add up! Oh I have several snow shovels to, so now how old am I?

[@crinolynneendymion8755]

@@t3chninja_official Jay didn't say anything about how old your are. He said he was under 80. That's all. Where you see math in that answer is a complete mystery; but why you have several mystery shovels since you can only use one at a time, perhaps it's your math that's suspect! Stick to the what was said not what you think was said and life will be a whole lot smoother.

[@t3chninja_official]

@@crinolynneendymion8755 Well the reply was to to me an I took it as being made fun of by reading between the lines. If that's not their intentions, my bad. My response was a smart-ass one but you failed to read between the lines. So try to keep up! Anyway back to the subject in the video....

[@treborheminway3814]

If you own a small driveway, this is a good option. Otherwise, needs much more capacity or cheaper spares.

[@UndecidedMF]

If this is your only battery operated yard tool, then it's a potential downside. But it can cover a surprising amount of space before needing to charge.

[@treborheminway3814]

@@UndecidedMF if I were to invest in their batteries, and run a host of tools, what's the likely hood they switch to an all new system when I'm all in. I've been burned before on hand tools, 9.6v, 12v,14.4v,20v... that's my worry with evolving tech.

[@jamie8917]

@@treborheminway3814 We may never know until it happens but if you are not familiar with Ego one of their biggest claims is that every Ego battery can be used in every Ego tool. They currently all have the same physical design and are all 56 volt batteries. Even their newest 1O Ah battery which is larger than all previous version will fit in all their tools. You could even take the battery out of the Ego string trimmer and and put it into the new Ego zero turn mower. Many other brands have batteries that are specific to a certain tool. If you do switch and that is your concern I would say that Ego may be your best best. I made the switch and so far couldn't be happier but time will tell.

[@treborheminway3814]

@@jamie8917 Thanks Jamie. Good to know before spending money on the system.

[@jc5495]

@@UndecidedMF I've purchased nearly all the milwaukee outdoor products vs ego except for the 7.5 amp ego lawn mower. I went back and forth between the ego 18 inch vs the milwaukee 16 inch chainsaw. I am glad I purchased the milwaukee as I have 4 12 amp batteries and 4 9 amp batteries. I only had one 7.5 ego battery. I found out how quick the chainsaw likes to drain or thermally overheat the batteries so I am switching every 10-15 minutes. I feel like the ego may have been better but the singular battery and waiting to charge is the biggest factor if you already are on a system to stay in that system.

[@janyshendrickson3833]

Bought the Ego 21" Self Propelled lawn mower 2 years ago. Loved it. Bought the Ego leaf blower and the Ego string trimmer last summer. Love them. This winter I am seriously considering switching to an Ego snowblower. To be honest, the price of any Ego product in Canada is pretty steep, but as I age I put more and more value on "ease of use" and "ease of maintenance". Thanks for your candid review 👍

[@richardjurgens4511]

Reviews I've read for cold weather are not great

[@mtnman1984]

@@richardjurgens4511 you're good as long as you keep the batteries from getting cold. Keep them indoors until you use them and you'll be fine.

[@94233psu399154112333]

I’ve got the smaller single stage and I love it. I, like you, have multiple tools so I have multiple batteries to use. I live in Pennsylvania, and we get multiple snow storms a year. The 2 stage would be better and I think not having to worry about storing, buying and using gas and oil and the other maintenance ever again is great. My batteries have lasted for years in my mower mowing a large yard. I like to fiddle with small engines and don’t mind doing maintenance and small repairs to carberators, etc, but I’m never going to do it again. This is too easy, clean, and efficient to ever deal with the gasoline engines again.

[@556suppressor]

Still running my 30 year old Ariens ST824. Replaced the carb and fuel lines. Works like a horse.

[@bobspurloc]

yup. mines 47 years old. I could do this tiny driveway in around 15minutes. It wouldnt even care about the end of the driveway...

[@fhe3220]

my st824 is 1982 model

[@sirgardensalot]

I've just switched my equipment for work to Ego and I love the blower, yes you do need batteries it's cheaper to just buy the equipment I think then the battery but the mower what I like is the fact that you can slow down your forward speed which means that you get more cuts per inch snow throwing in your case I can't wait to try out the lawn mower next year. There is a pro battery pack which will last 8 hours. You have so much more control, while blowing a customer's driveway it's not a problem just walk into that garage which you can do with a gas blower but you have to be quick because I have set off the fire alarm. What I found is that when you are using them all day less noise and gas fumes just makes your day so much better

[@Monarch15w]

I like the review. First one I have seen where you had at least a foot of snow. After watching this I have decided not to get this blower. I have a three car driveway that is larger and we just got 15 inches of snow. My toro power max hd 1028 Destroyed the snow without any bog down. And didn’t have to wait for charged batteries. I now know they would not last for a three car driveway. Appreciate the review. Plus it was cheaper.

[@arthurserino2254]

If you're off grid and have your own source of free electricity, you're probably better off using that electricity to heat your driveway.

[@ghost307]

@@arthurserino2254 I've installed heated driveways and patios. It works, but you're seriously underestimating how much power that takes.

[@brentftaylor]

I have several Ego products, they all work great!

[@UndecidedMF]

👍

[@Mathis218337]

Does Ego work with Greenworks pro batteries? I’ve enjoyed every greenworks pro item except the snowblower. It’s kinda shitty construction. Nothing to do w the battery.

[@brentftaylor]

I’m not sure about the Pro batteries. I have from 2.5. - 7.5 and they all work in the same tools.

[@jonbrown9490]

Except for the chainsaw. It works ok...fine for a suburbanite, but it's nothing compared to a stihl or husky..gas or electric. It is however, cheaper than both though.

[@Rhodeygirl]

Our Ego lawn mover died in year two. Garbage.

[@yellowboxster06]

I no longer live in snow country but I did switch to the battery-powered lawn mowers about 6 years ago. I discovered I could fully mow my yard within the stored charge - 2 batteries. It was worth it to me because I don’t like storing gasoline around the house. Great video.

[@gneesh14]

Not sure if I'm ready to make the leap into electric snow/lawn equipment just yet but these machines are becoming very impressive. Higher capacity battery replacements are far too expensive vs the cost of routine maintenance on gas equipment for me.

[@lawnmowerman2199]

I agree 100%.....but getting parts is becoming the issue

[@dartalienguard]

And the price for the batteries is rediculous! lol I still have my ol girl! Don’t even know how old it is but every year without fail I maintain it and it keeps going! I’m over 10years now! It’s paid itself off numerous times! Id like to see a battery power snowblower do that! Not likely

[@jamesr9400]

@@dartalienguard exactly that battery crap would die aftter a few heavy snowfalls im sure

[@ralphfraumeni6190]

I equate a failed battery with a catastrophic issue on a gas machine. Unfortunately I don't believe there is enough battery history to make an informed judgement.

[@Bigphish5280]

@@dartalienguard I'm at year 7 with the Ego single-stage living in the Denver area. Not 10 years, but no problems yet... fingers crossed.

[@yellowsnowman9157]

The cost of this product with such short battery life is outrageous.

[@siriosstar4789]

the price is typical of battery powered lawn and property care . My son in law let me use his Stihl string trimmer . i threw it on the ground after about five minutes of it NOT being able to get through tall grass and the battery going dead within minutes . This was a new machine with fully charged batteries and considered the premier machine in its class . battery powered lawn care machines are worthless.

[@yellowsnowman9157]

@@siriosstar4789 battery equipment is ridiculously overpriced. The battery bubble will pop at some point. This blower does not justify is price tag.

[@generaltso9402]

@@siriosstar4789 Battery may not be appropriate for a pro, but it is FANTASTIC for a homeowner, I have a chain saw, string trimmer, hedge trimmer, and blowers. No worry at all about some godforsaken small gas engine being a bitch. The only gas tools I have are a lawn tractor and big Stihl BR600 blower for spring and fall cleanup.

[@grilledcheese2419]

@@siriosstar4789 battery powered lawn care items are better suited for suburban home owners. I have an electric craftsman trimmer that has a 5.6 Amp Hour battery that gets me through the lawn in 1 charge. I do not think electric will work with commercial property and larger property.

[@siriosstar4789]

@@grilledcheese2419 yes , for light work they are great but for all day work in thick grass/ weeds , it's not practical ,,,yet . Maybe the power will get better in the future .

[@johnharvey5620]

I LOVE my EGO yard gear. Been using the mower for 3-4 years. I have the Stick for trimming and edging. We got them because of our hate of dealing with gas and oil and that pull cord starter. The snow blower is next, but the single stage is good enough for us. Thanks for this video!

[@gageb556]

Don’t be puss!

[@bloodysinner9456]

As a Canadian, I sincerely appreciate this review.

[@kyndred2008]

yep and snow we got

[@piratepete-thetruthisforevery1]

Yeah eh

[@ArchMikel]

This is an amazing review of the EGO snow blower! Thank you very much for filming that as it's on my radar for future purchasing. I own the EGO push mower, and I also love the fact that it's so quiet, not to mention mowing my whole lawn on one charge. This is my first time seeing your videos, and since I'm a Bostonian as well, you've got a new fan! Best of luck to you and thanks again.

[@mikec886]

We need snow that melts automatically

[@todtalk3912]

I dont really understand why people throw the changing oil thing in there. Most people, have a 10 year old lawnmower or snowblower and have never even checked the oil and theybare still running just fine (obv im not speaking of commercial or people who have huge multiple acre properties). That to me is not an advantage, just because of infrequently it needs to be done. The time you're spending waiting for your batteries to charge, or hoping nothing melts on the machine and gets into the batteries. I feel like, n he proved it, they are not there yet.

[@murrrriel]

Last winter, I upgraded from a shovel to a small plug-in SnowJoe blower. It is limited mostly by the length of my extension cord, so that will be my big purchase this year. Plug in is way cheaper than battery operated, but you do have to manage the cord. All in all, it was a great bang for my buck.

[@ppumpkin3282]

I have a 100' driveway with a good width in parts. I tried the Sno Joe but in the end I think it took me longer. You always have to reposition it to throw the snow and manage the cord. It's not that helpful for below 3" a push shovel is better and above 6" it's tough going. Also hard to work in windy conditions where the snow can only be blown in one direction - and I could only blow one way, because the other way went directly into my neighbors driveway. Generally couldn't blow that far in the wide sections. About the only thing I can say about it, is that it was better for my back, but still there was some heavy pushing. Fortunately my back is better now and I'm just sticking with the shovel. I do a lot of hand plowing and not lifting.

[@UPdan]

Now if we could think of a way to plug in the corded to a portable Jackery or another brand generator? And wear the generator in a backpack.

[@UPdan]

That would give us a multiple use generator and a much cheaper tool?

[@ZL8103]

The Ariens I own has served me well for the past 12 years here in Boston area until this season when it started to act up. Many online reviews for electric blowers are a mixed bag. While I am still on the fence, your review is definitely the most informative one for me and answered many of my questions. Given how fast technology evolves nowadays, I think I will wait till the fall before making the final decision. Thanks so much for the review!

[@Privat2840]

So if the gas snow blower cost 1,000 dollars and lasted 12 years so far than your cost per year is less than $100.00. I have never used even close to 5 gallons of gas in a year clearing so, so the cost of gas is almost nothing.

[@kurziusm]

I’ve owned several gas two stage blowers and currently own the EGO single stage blower for the past 5 years. What a difference! No fumes, no maintenance, hardly any noise. My seasonal storage routines exist of carrying it to the basement and back to the garage. Power is incredible. I have plenty of other EGO equipment too, so that does help. I’m capable and have for years done all my maintenance on all my past gas machinery/vehicles. It’s just I have more of my life now to do the things that matter rather than maintaining everything. Electric power equipment has improved my lifestyle immensely.

[@daviddave8266]

How is it for a blizzard with ice wet snow 15inch plus ?

[@alansach8437]

And how long does a charge last when it's 20 below and you have 1/4 mile long driveway, which I have?

[@brianhueller7862]

I live in Minnesota, and have a pretty big driveway. I run the auger at the lower speed and it still throws the snow farther than my 2 stage gas one ever did. I have never ran the batteries dead, in fact there are usually two bars left lit on the battery when done.

[@raven4k998]

that's good it means battery degradation has two bars to use up before you will care then of replacing the batteries for new ones🤣

[@segelnnatur2022]

@@raven4k998 Did u try it or the Toro version?

[@sparky80033]

I bought the EGO 2 stage snow blower to replace a gasoline one. Got to use it today, and it out-performs my old one, besides being lighter and easier to handle. Best purchase I have made in a long time. I also have the EGO self propelled lawn mower, and love it too. EGO is the way to go :)

[@craigglaser251]

Until the batteries fail in a few years. They get less efficient every time they are used.

[@hemanthkumarHere]

Never seen snow in my life. KZbin : how about a snowblower review.

[@rodrigorosatoalves]

I’ve lived in Canada for a period, ...but I’m a Brazilian Living in Brazil hahaha Thing is - I picked this video because I found it curious lol 🤷‍♂️ Maybe it’s because I had to shovel snow and I know how awful it is 😆

[@madhavyu]

Why am I watching this? I have only seen snow once (on vacation) in my life.

[@UndecidedMF]

Ha!

[@Hotsparks66]

I live in Texas. No one owns a snowblower. Never seen one run in real life. But I’ve always been curious.

[@laxmoto3119]

Same here but I have the EGO mower, blower and trimmer and they are freaking awesome so I had to watch.

[@kencramer1697]

@@Hotsparks66 I could have used one 7 or 8 years ago when I lived over in Garland (DFW Metroplex) as we got over a foot of snow. But on the other hand by the next morning it was all gone anyway. So $1300 to save waiting 24 hours once is a decade is a bit steep. :)

[@herbertwerner2287]

Good question. I snow blow a lot so for me its seriously interesting.

[@letitride54]

I have the same snowblower . Went around 50 ft in the same depth of snow. The thrower stop. Went to low power, so much better run time. I have two xtra sets of batteries. Yes I had to use them. But I’m talking 300ft. 12 plus of snow. I like it.

[@letitride54]

Should come with 10 battery

[@Jeo-What]

@@letitride54 they do now, SNT2406 with 5 year warranty on the battery as well. Works very well.

[@1001Hobbies]

Nicely done and thorough video. I believe I will stick with my Troy-Built I got last year here in NE Ohio. $750 and no cost for extra batteries. It is a beast that goes through whatever the plow can push into the end of my driveway with no problem. I do mine and my neighbor's sidewalks, and one neighbor's driveway in addition to my own (she had surgery and shouldn't be out there shoveling). I have nothing against electric devices if the move is parallel or an improvement. The double cost of the blower, plus additional cost for spare batteries is a deal breaker.

[@dumodude]

I'm in Ottawa and just opted for an ICE snow blower because of the points you raised: 1) Cost and 2) Anticipated battery drain before heavy jobs are finished. Fortunately, you had compatible batteries from other equipment. Not everyone does. Manufacturers should offer 2 sets of batteries with new purchases.

[@baddad5781]

Hello, this was an awesome demo. I'm 62 years old and have severe spinal arthritis. I have a large 2 stage Husqvarna that is a good unit but very heavy. I have been wanting an Ego 2 stage for a year or so. It's all about ergonomics and user friendly for me because of my health. You answered alot of questions I had in your video so thanks for making it. Thanks for the time you took doing it all

[@178fireman]

I have it. I absolutely love it. It's perfect for New Jersey weather. Nearly all of my lawn care products are Ego so I have plenty of batteries. It is pricey but I think it's worth it. I think it's great if you commit to Ego and have more than one set of batteries on hand.

[@davidr3246]

I’ve been waiting for a quality video on this new 2-stage Ego. I’m very interested in it and you answered the exact questions I had. Thanks as always for a great video and objective review!

[@Twitch_Moderator]

Anyone using batteries is guaranteed to spend lots on batteries, time on charging, and never have enough energy to complete a job. Dumb concept.

[@mattv5281]

The best thing about this technology is not smelling like gasoline exhaust after using the snowblower. And gas snowblowers are seriously heavy. Using one is a workout, even though it's self propelled. If this is a lot lighter, that alone is worth it.

[@mattlane2282]

You like, a soyboi or something? dude could not finish the driveway on 2 batteries and... calling that a driveway is being generous... that's NOTHING rofl... half the driveway was cars...

[@InfiltrateIndustries]

You guys ever heard of a snow shovel!? Workouts are good for you

[@ummduhgmail]

Fun opinion: a light two stage snowblower would absolutely be a nightmare to use. Weight = traction, traction=less effort from your back.

[@khufu8699]

Used this Ego for first time today. It is literally insane how nice this thing is. Lighter, faster, more powerful, quieter. I mean wow. So each to kick up the speed of the ejector or walk speed. So easy to change directions and angle on the thrower. Much more so than anything I have used. Almost a joy to use.

[@nymrbig]

I bought the Ego SNT2405 2-Stage snow blower Thursday. I never had a snow blower before and I live in NJ. We just got walloped with Snow Blizzard Keenan. I have a driveway that’s about 6 cars long and 3 cars wide. Holy hell this blower was a beast. In 25 minutes time I cleared most of the driveway and a 60 ft walkway and still had green light. I only stopped because I needed coffee. Forget gas this blower is a beast.

[@elncalls]

How does it handle the slush snow layer? The stuff you were moving looked pretty light and powdery.

[@PD-yd3fr]

Compacted snow as well

[@donnebes9421]

He has no comment.

[@michaelmcchesney6645]

Bespoke battery prices can be obscene. I purchased my mother a very lightweight O2 concentrator from Inogen for $2,500 because the company that was supposed to supply her one through Medicare had it back ordered for over 9 months. I thought it was worth it to allow her more mobility. But the cost of extra batteries was obscene. They sold regular batteries for $300 and double batteries for $500. I bought a single extra battery and then bought a 20,000 mah battery bank that I could plug the AC adapter into. But it would only run the machine for maybe 90 minutes. We got stuck in an access a ride cab when NYC got paralyzed by a surprise 3" of snow. It took us 8 hours to get home. All the batteries had been charged when we left, but she ran out of power on all of them. She bought 2 double batteries the next day. Fortunately they were on sale and only cost her $700. She was doing rehab at a nursing home and needed to use her O2 concentrator and had a hard time charging all her batteries in the machine. So I bought her a $250 external battery charger. She passed a way less than 2 weeks later. So today, in my hall closet is $4,000 worth of an O2 concentrator and extra batteries with an external charge. But because it is medical equipment I am not allowed to sell it or donate it. It will come on handy when I am older. I'll be 55 in a couple of weeks and never smoked. So they are liable to be in my closet a long time.

[@joe18750]

Five years ago I started transitioning my internal combustion engine garden tools and corded electric hand tools to battery. I went with the Ryobi line, both the 18+1 and the 40 volt systems. I replaced by 25 year old I/C engine snowblower with their 40 volt battery, single stage blower. I agree with most everything you said. Here's where our experience differs. As you mentioned battery powered blowers are lighter. much lighter. Because of that I find that they don't hug the ground near as well as the I/C blowers. I find myself having to make more passes or continually pushing down on the blower to meet the pavement. However, that said, I'm glad I made the change. I keep the batteries in the house. When it's time for snow removal, I grab a battery, snap it in and off I go. No oil to check, no gasoline to store and no gas and oil to mix. My purpose here is only to forewarn those future buyers. That difference in weight makes the performance very different.

[@craigd10]

I'm very happy with my EGO 2 stage snowblower. It easily does my driveway, nearly 200 feet of sidewalk, and my nearly 500 Sq ft patio with battery charge to spare. Based on my experience, the reviewer should have easily been able to do 14" of snow on his driveway on one set of batteries. The key is to leave the auger on the eco setting. That setting easily handles everything except the plowed-in end of the driveway - you kick it up to turbo just for that. Doing things this way should net you 45-60 minutes of runtime on two 7.5 mAh batteries, depending on how much snow you're moving. More than enough for most residential properties.

[@jjstreicher-bremer309]

Same experience in Wisconsin, I picked up the ego 2 stager last year. I can clear our driveway, back patio, and sidewalk in 45 min on a single charge.

[@nycameleon]

looks like my driveway is about twice as long, so it would probably require 4-6 batteries, which is a hard sell

[@youneverknow111]

@Nomen Clature from house to road i have 200m long and 4 width,every year snow is nightmare to clean

[@emann715]

I have a wraparound, Only using the high speed auger for ends of driveway and slower speed for the wheels, it gets all the way around and more in upstate NY. The wheel motor is what kills the batteries on this, and slow isn’t a ridiculously slow speed, and with the auger on low it gives plenty of time to throw whatever you run into. I’m also in upstate NY, so I do see 12+++ inches

[@bonehead797]

I'm looking into buying my first snowblower as I'm 53 now with a total of 7 surgeries on both legs, and a weaker by the year lower back. I was looking at the same snowblower here in Nova Scotia, Canada. I, like you live right in a bend so I get stupid amounts of snow from plows, it's not unusual to get snow banks between 2 and 4 feet high. I don't mind paying a steep price for the right equipment, as long as it works well and can last a few years. The same snowblower here is $2200 + taxes (CAD of course), but after watching your video, I'm convinced that even though it pretty steep, that this will be the snowblower for me. Thank you for your video, you've help me tremendously, I had no idea which snowblower to get before your video. I can't say I'm looking forward to the next snowfall because I hate winter with a passion, but at least it will make it tolerable now. Cheers!

[@brozbro]

I'm too cheap. I'd just wait for Spring.

[@martinostlund1879]

Spring Will be in may around here, I can’t wait that long.

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

Not if you need a clear driveway to get out and get food or go to work. Some things won’t wait for spring.

[@Sylvan_dB]

Once. Then the first time you get stuck in your driveway and spend hours digging yourself out will teach you a lesson. You'll either move away from snowy climes or keep your driveway clear even if it means shoveling with a spoon.

[@Liam1694u]

These types of high energy consumption devices should have a plug-in option too. Not saying I would want to use it plugged in all the time. But it gives you that ability in a pinch to finish that last 10-15 percent when the battery dies out. I used to mow my neighbor's lawn for her using her plug-in lawn mower. The thing worked fine. And with proper technique, you didn't have to worry about running over the cord.

[@jackt6112]

The batteries can deliver very high amps and watts for a short time. Even at 125v, the watts would be higher than what a 20A breaker could deliver assuming it could only double the amps for 56v would be 40A at best, and most house circuits, even if there is nothing else on them, can only deliver 15A. An 1800 watt hair dryer uses 14.4 amps at 125v, which could only theoretically yield 2.4 hp. A long extension cord that can handle the amps would weigh a lot more than the the batteries, plus you would cost a pretty penny, plus you would need a monster onboard charger/power supply on the snow blower, plus the cord would have to be managed to stay in the path you already cut but out of the way of the snow blower... Thus, when the batteries run out, you are stopped until they are recharged enough to finish the 10-15%. Running them all the way down also shortens their life. A two-stage is heavy and requires a lot of room to store. They are efficient for chunky snow. A single-stage is most of the time faster, cheaper, lighter, requires less storage, and maintance and parts, and repairs are less expensive. I live in Michigan where we are surrounded by the Great Lakes and I live ~20 miles from the water, so we get plenty of lake-effect snow. The single-stage usually does the end of the driveway for the times we get the snowplow mountains, but it isn't pretty and not woman's work. This is where the two-stage shines. Most people here buy single-stage but there are always people on every street who have two-stages. The earth is in a phase where snow is less in the northern hemisphere while snowfall trends at the South Pole have been increasing since 2008, following a period of significant decreases.

[@ms79ta]

My second winter with it and I LOVE it!! Need one for my father, now. I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and we get a lot of snow. I'm 110 pounds and have no problem zipping this thing around.

[@billdocauer3136]

I'm using a 1977 Ariens 8 horsepower 2 stage snow blower. All I put in gasoline, frequently change the engine oil and grease the auger. The machine is a beast and is in exceptional shape. The machine was my father's,bought new, now its mine. It's 45 years old and still running great. Do you really think a battery snow blower will last 45+ years?? Not to mention two batteries plus two spare batteries at 400 dollars every 5 years make buying a 1400 dollar electric snow blower absolutely foolish.

[@edj2745]

I had the same thoughts when debating between the Ego snowblower and the Honda gas snowblower. The only downside is maintenance for the gas snowblower. I like the Honda tracking except for the steep cost. I hope to have decided on what snowblower to get before the first snowfall. I have noticed a lot of people are buying Ego snowblowers.

[@jonesjimmy6515]

This was an honest review. I like it.

[@johnwilliamsbr]

Can't believe how perfect this review was for me. Your driveway is almost identical to mine and I live in Newfoundland where our climates and snow weight are very similar. Most people don't understand how snow weight factors in. Thanks for this. Helped me a lot.

[@ebb2421]

yeah, takes 20 minutes for you to clear and 5 sec for the plow to push it back

[@petro4545]

Not everyone has a plow genius

[@neurokinetik64ES]

@@petro4545 He's talking about the plows going down the street, undoing the work you just finished doing.

[@avman2cl]

Ugh every storm!

[@saturnmedia1]

@@Mark-eu6mc I think that’s made for jokes, but he was wrong. Lol

[@tiny5500]

Ain't that the truth! UGGGG 🤐

[@captbullship]

I live in Canada and already own 2 other EGO products(the LM2135SP mower and the ST1623T Trimmer). I just loooooove their products and, like you mentioned briefly, the torque is quite impressive on those electric tools. I stumbled onto your video as I'm looking to change my gas snow blower and was looking for a 2 stage electric one. Hold and behold, EGO makes one too and your "review" helped me decide into getting one, regardless of the steeper higher price. That being said, one point I'd like to comment on .. and you made it sound like a "negative" aspect of the snow blower. You stated that your driveway is 16'x42' and that when you tested the blower you had received 15" inches of snow with 24" inches at the entry point. In my book and if you ran out of power 5 minutes before completing the task, the blower performed ADMIRABLY in those conditions. Personally, I'm used to getting out more than once during a major snowfall and this to remove some of the accumulated snow just so that even with my gas powered blower, I don't have too much snow to deal with in one single time. If i were to get and use the EGO blower and keeping that philosophy in mind, I could recharge the batteries during that "intermission". Just a thought. Thanks for a great review though.

[@geekdomo]

Hey Matt, I know this is an old video but wanted to say thanks for it, Being up here in Rochester we generally get pretty decent snow. I just replaced MY last piece of gas equipment with a Ryobi 2 Stage. Its massive and so sweet. Benefit is, now that I bought it I am guarenteed that we will not have any real snowfall for at least 3-4 years. Its a known thing. Anyway, just got my new snowblower and came across this video.

[@maddoggt6145]

Nah my 300cc gas 27" can go through 4 ft snow and laugh as it throws it 2 driveways over.

[@Jason_henke]

I have a 1976 Montgomery ward/ Gilson snowblower and it throws snow like 30 to 40 feet its a power house

[@jasonjones6328]

Yah , I'm in maine. No way I'd use an electronic machine

[@gamingonatincan8704]

Here in Canada I doubt the ego would last a year here while my 10hp craftsman over here go strong for around 20 years

[@CaptianMcSquishy]

Got a 1985 toro 824 and that sucker blows.....snow that is lol....it to my nabours front yard thats over 60 feet away xD

[@minibikemadman]

Gas ftw nothing beats a 10+hp gas thrower. No electric ever for me.

[@flagmichael]

That's a good review. I was looking at cordless electric snow blowers as a quieter alternative to our 20 year old Craftsman gas blower. It is not as big a deal now that I am retired, but it was disappointing when I would have to clear the driveway (and the berm!) by hand when I had a snow blower. The snow depth review was great as well. Most of our snow is like your range, but we occasionally get more than two feet. A storm 2 years ago dumped 40 and a fraction inches in just over a day, shutting down Flagstaff altogether as the plows worked on clearing enough to provide emergency services. Similarly, we get our share of wet snow; it sounds like the Ego handles it as well as my current firebreather does. I wax the chute regularly, which helps. Battery life is not a top concern. I now look for excuses to take a break in about the time frame I would expect the batteries to last. While I was working (and subject to 24/7/365 callout, which was common in winter) it could have been a deal-breaker.

[@anyone9689]

Talked sister to get one for brother in law birthday , he loves it. Easy to start and quiet , loves the lower noise

[@nightmansmemo]

I haven't used the snow blower in a few years but I have used I'll walk behind from 14 in all the way up to a tractor mounted one at 16 ft. I honestly have never had an issue really handling them and they've always done extremely well in a Canadian winter. I can't say I've used electric at this point other than my e-bike and that does terrible battery wise

[@simonbalikci7794]

There is no way that a battery operated snow blower will outlast a gas one. Why would some pay 800$ of batteries in 3 years in absurd. Too many cons to buy a battery snow blower: 1. Made in China, I really don’t believe this product will sustain years of cold winters. 2. As I mentioned previously, replacing batteries, it’s crazy that someone would pay 800$ for batteries. 3. When it’s really cold, guess what happens to your run time??? You lose around 25% of the batteries capacity. 4. If you get a lot of snow, you might need to stop and let the batteries cool off for a few minutes. 5. You might need to recharge your batteries to finish the job, depending on your lot size, type of snow, how cold it is… 6. Many have this conception that lighter is better. On compact snow, light snowblowers have a tendency to go over the pile and not through the pile…A good snowblower plows itself through the snow, needing very little force by the operator. I’m not against battery operated machines, I just don’t think that battery operated snowblowers are made for this type of job. There are too many factors that in my opinion make gas a better choice… yes gas snowblowers are more maintenance, louder….but there is no way that it would cost 800$ to maintain it after a few years.

[@rice0009]

I live in the south, so a snow blower has never been needed here. I own the EGO Mower, Leaf Blower, and String Trimmer. I LOVE them all. The Mower came with the larger battery, and will mow my front and side yards (I don't have grass in my back yard). My lot is .75 acre with about half of it covered in grass. The Blower was able to clear leaves from my grassed areas on a single charge of the large battery that came with my Mower. The String Trimmer works great, and I tend to use it with the smaller batteries that came with the Blower and the Trimmer. No problems with it. I have the Carbon Shaft version.

[@tcap7917]

The biggest problem with snow removal is operator error. Whether it be a snow blower, shovel, broom or plow there is a little common sense needed. I watch a neighbour struggle with a single stage blower which I recovered from the trash the next day. The next storm I brought it back over and did a demonstration and he was amazed. He hadn't unboxed his new one yet and returned it.

[@mikehanks1399]

I really appreciate this video. In my view, it's as good as it gets. I have the same Ego products that you have and I'm very happy with them. If I had any reservations about getting this snow blower, you took care of them nicely. Thanks again!

[@TT3TT3]

Plus you don't breath in petroleum products. Sometimes when my neighbours are all out with their blowers and I am out shoveling- I have to put my shovel down and get away cause fumes are so strong. I wait till they're finished and the air clears before getting out to finish up. I just bought this today hope it tempts my neighbours to get electric ones too.🤞

[@lotsofwood]

Two of my neighbors have these. I had to do their driveways for them with my 20 year old Ariens. These are extremely underpowered.

[@xex2kok]

There are 3 different version of them so your comment is fairly meaningless to just say "these".

[@chiquita683]

@@xex2kok we all know what he means, it's battery powered

[@normferguson2769]

My Ariens is 4 years old and has been used twice. It never starts when I need it (like today). I am taking it to my local dealer to sell it tomorrow. My neighbors Briggs & Stratton starts every time.

[@nodak81]

@@xex2kok Sure, and all 3 versions suck. Hence the OP's all-inclusive statement of "these".

[@badguy1481]

@@nodak81 I have the single stage EGO and I've NEVER had to quit snow removal because its "underpowered". MY neighbor had a small, electric powered, snow blower and YES it was just too underpowered to remove anything but 1 or 2 inches of snow. Don't know the brand name. SO...some electric powered snow blowers ARE underpowered but the EGO's, both the single stage and the 2 stage, are DEFINITELY NOT!

[@TheJttv]

Rochester HYPE!!!! Tho we have hardly had any snow this year. I would be a bit worried about not having enough batteries for a blackout.

[@garym81]

I would think in a blackout you wouldn't be able to get gasoline either, so revert to a shovel.

[@pieter1102]

If blackouts are a serious concern for you, you may want to look into some battery backup (with or without solar) before electrifying the toys.

[@UndecidedMF]

Interesting point.

[@anthonyf3957]

I have the Ego backpack blower that I use on light snowfalls in colder weather as it is not great with wet snow. It works well while it is running, but I usually only get 15 minutes before the battery dies which is often not enough.

[@centauri8820]

I have/had the Ego 21" self propelled mower, backpack leaf blower, and weekwacker for 6 years in total. Excellent quality products but the batteries ultimately come up short. After 4 years the 7.5 was shot and I rebuilt it myself using a battery style welder and a bunch of new 18650 cells. Significantly cheaper than buying a new battery but the welder itself was expensive. It technically paid for itself on rebuilding the 7.5 battery and I have two 2.5 batteries I need to rebuild next.

[@alanyoung159]

Yeah, I'm glad I dont have too big a front and back yard, that way, i use plug in electric snow blowers and lawn mowers etc with a extension cord. I dont trust batteries lasting 5 or 10 years down the line, and going the battery route is more expensive. But I see why folks choose it over gas versions.

[@frozenwalkway]

I'll take care of snow blowing honey said no wife ever lol

[@tonimp4317]

I am the one that shovels my driveway (as well as my mom's and her friend's). This snowblower was a blessing this winter. So much easier. And that's coming from a wife!

[@frozenwalkway]

@@tonimp4317 we found one! i should buy one

[@tonimp4317]

@@frozenwalkway a snowblower, or a wife? ;)

[@mrshadenoughofallthis911]

Are you kidding? I am a wife and I want to move to Canada just so I can justify owning a snow blower! I am in the UK and only just heard of the existence of these things this week.

[@johnmellyn2700]

I don’t think the Asian girl next door would agree with that, her husband sends her out there to shovel the driveway about 10 minutes after he here’s me fire up my Ariens every snow storm no fail .

[@mikeshomin8144]

I bought a honda HS 55 in 1987. I gave it to my son when he bought his own place. He uses it regularly still. I replaced the carb, tires a cable and skids along with oil and spark plug changes.

[@bisarowood]

well the ultimate test for a snowblower is wet snow ... it's easy to blow light fluffy snow . when it comes to heavier snow there is only one that will do the job and it's a Honda ! that's why they cost double

[@KaChunWong084]

I got the same snowblower and I agree with your review. I also sold my Arien and got the EGO. The weight of the Arien is tough to handle but the EGO rides up with the thick snow much more frequently than the Arien. I live in Wisconsin and most snowfall within 10 inches should be able to complete in 1 charge. I do have other EGO products that have spare 5Ah batteries. I think the best feature of an electric snowblower is no need to gas, prime, and pull (or electric start) and just push a button and it starts. I no longer need to "refresh" myself every winter with the start-up procedures.

[@badguy1481]

Absolutely agree. I got tired of replacing oil and gas and spark plugs every year and then fighting with the blower to get it started and keep it running. Never regret buying an EGO.

[@RUBBERTOY74W4547]

I love all my EGO products. I will never go back to gas. Lawn mower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, and weed whacker. Next up, the 2 stage snow blower. Very nice review.

[@DimitriVonTolan]

Good review. Now I just need a home, a garden, a driveway, a car and the need to need a snow blower.

[@matbob7249]

Are you broke or broker?damn dude…

[@justincase5948]

I use shovel and breakfast as power source, works amazing so far. Everything else is electric 💕.

[@flagmichael]

I was like that when we moved to Flagstaff. At 48 years old I was ready to take on the world, but the second winter my wife talked me into getting a snowblower (mainly for the speed). At 68 years old I don't know what I would do without it.

[@matbob7249]

Are you consuming all energy from breakfast for power or still producing a turd after shovel job?

[@tb3984]

I purchased the two stage EGO as well, and had a similar experience with battery life. Thankfully, I tackled the plow berm first - so the hardest work was done before my 7.5 amp/hour batteries ran out. I plan to buy more EGO equipment, so a swap of charged batteries should solve the issue for me as well. One important (feature?) to remember if you buy one of these, that is not explicitly stated in the manual, is to push the power/safety button EACH TIME before you engage the auger switch. Otherwise, the auger won't work. I was quite confused until I figured that one out. Overall, I'm impressed with the two stage. I purchased mine still in the box, and assembly is minimal. Mine was exceedingly hard to come by, though. Shipments this season have been sporadic. I had success calling ACE Hardware's corporate offices and checking when they expected the next shipment into the closest warehouse near me from the manufacturer. I followed up with a local store to make sure they were getting some of that lot, and let the manager know I wanted one. Then, I got there early on the arrival day to make sure I didn't miss out on one of the three on the sales floor. No one, not even EGO, could tell me a way to put one on backorder. I was willing to pay ahead of time, but no one would except payment without stock in house. Lowe's even took an online order, then called me 20 minutes later to cancel me in favor of an in-store customer. Still, it was worth the effort. I bought the kit version which is the blower, charger, and two 7.5 a/h batteries.

[@akeemhoque5976]

Those heated grips are nice to have; I’m going with the gas on this one.

[@glenpearce3883]

I’m sure there is a way to add heated grips

[@buffalobmf]

I just hook a plow up to my 4wheeler in the winter. Way faster then when i used to snow blow

[@coolhawk2003]

Costo sells really good gloves for 29 and 39.

[@buffalobmf]

@@glenpearce3883 you can but it will drain the battery a lot faster and make the snowblower useless. It cant even finish that little driveway on a single go

[@stefk4862]

Ah I'd love to have on for Canada! But the batt life and need for additional ones make it very cost prohibitive