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Electric snow shovel
Pros: low maintenance, lightweight, quiet
Cons: effective only in light snow, power cord can be cumbersome, can't direct snow off to the side
21038383613
Toro
38361
300
20
12
6
Series-Wound 7.5 amp
Electric
N/A
Plastic
N/A
N/A
Single-piece, two-blade curved rotor
Plastic
Yes
No
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Eco-friendly, telescoping adjustable handle, cord lock
13
2 years
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Single-stage electric snow blower
Pros: lightweight, eco-friendly, low maintenance, quiet, easy to store
Cons: handles only light snows, only for flat, paved surfaces, cord limits range
021038380254
Toro
38381
700
30
18
12
Series-Wound 15 amp
Electric
N/A
Plastic
Remote lever
160 degrees
Single-piece, two-blade curved rotor
Rubber
Yes
No
N/A
6 by 1.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
Eco-friendly, ergonomic handle, cord lock, lift handle, remote chute adjustment, zip deflector
25
2 years
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Budget single-stage gas snow blower
Pros: electric start, four-cycle engine, clears down to surface, easily maneuverable
Cons: lacks single-hand operation, manual chute control, no headlight, slow going, clogging more likely in deep snow
not avail.
043033555710
Craftsman
88780
N/A
N/A
21
13
179 cc OHV
Electric/recoil
N/A
N/A
Manual
190 degrees
N/A
Rubber
Yes
No
N/A
8 x 1.5
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ergonomic handle, mitten grip starter handles
98
2 years
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Best single-stage gas snow blower
Pros: electric start, remote chute control, lightweight, snow-throw distance 35 feet
Cons: no headlight, no single-hand operation, noisy
021038384597
Toro
Power Clear 621 QZE 35859
1,800
35
21
12.5
163cc OHV
Electric/recoil
N/A
N/A
Remote
210 degrees
Power Curve rotor
Rubber
Yes
No
N/A
7 x 1.5
N/A
N/A
Pivoting
Remote chute control
84
2 years
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Small two-stage gas snow blower
Pros: reasonably priced, electric starter, polymer chute and skid shoes, handles loose and/or uneven surfaces, no hearing protection required
Cons: no power steering, headlight costs extra, relatively small engine
not avail.
N/A
Craftsman
88957
N/A
N/A
24
21
Craftsman 179cc 4-cycle OHV
Electric or Recoil
N/A
Polymer
Joystick
190 degrees
Curved blade, serrated
Steel
Yes
Optional
12
13 by 4
6 forward, 2 reverse
Reversible, polymer, Glide Tech
N/A
Single-handed operation, mitten grip starter handle
190
2 years
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Large two-stage gas snow blower
Pros: powerful engine, heated handgrips, power steering, headlight
Cons: heavy, more power than some may need, bulky
N/A
Troy-Bilt
31AH55Q
N/A
N/A
30
21
Troy-Bilt 357cc 4-cycle OHV
Electric or Recoil
N/A
Polymer
Joystick
190 degrees
Curved blade, serrated
Steel
Yes
Yes
12
16 by 6.5
6 forward, 2 reverse
Adjustable and reversible, 10.5 inches
N/A
Power steering, heated handgrips, single-handed operation
245
3 years