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Budget two-stage gas snow blower
- Reasonably priced
- Electric starter
- Polymer chute and skid shoes
- Handles loose and/or uneven surfaces
- No power steering
- Headlight costs extra
- Relatively small engine
Experts recommend the two-stage Craftsman 88957 for moderate-duty use. It is self-propelled, with six forward and two reverse speeds, and has a 24-inch clearing width. Like more expensive Craftsman models, the 88957 features single hand operation; you can steer with one hand and use the other to adjust the chute direction without stopping the machine. The Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 (*Est. $600) is virtually identical, but lacks single-hand operation; MTD manufactures both the Troy-Bilt and Craftsman brands. If you want a more powerful two-stage blower with a wider clearing path, reviews indicate that the Troy-Bilt 3090 XP (*Est. $1,100) should perform well.
ConsumerReports.org tests an earlier version of this blower, the Craftsman 88955, and includes it in the magazine's most recent ratings chart. Paul Sikkema at MovingSnow.com reviews the 88957, while the equivalent Troy-Bilt model, the Storm 2410, has received high marks from owners at Lowes.com and on the Troy-Bilt website.
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1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org includes the Craftsman 88955, now the 88957, among eight two-stage snow blowers in its latest ratings chart. Snow blowers are ranked based on objective performance tests. The chart includes the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410 as a similar model that may be expected to perform as well.
Review: Snow Blowers Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2009
Paul Sikkema reviews the Craftsman 88957 and gives it his Best Buy award. He writes that it is the best value for the money of any two-stage snow blower on the market.
Review: Review of Craftsman 88957, Paul Sikkema, Aug. 30, 2009
3. Lowes.com
Over 20 owners review the Troy-Bilt 2410 here, giving it an average rating of 4.5 out of five. One owner from Iowa writes, "If you're looking for an affordable and powerful two stage blower that can handle a foot of snow or more this is it. I love mine."
Review: Snow Blowers, Contributors to Lowes.com
About 15 owners review the Troy-Bilt Storm 2410; the average rating is 4.6 out of five. Overall, owners report being highly satisfied with this snow blower.
Review: Troy-Bilt Storm 2410, Contributors to Troy-Bilt.com
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