| Consumer reports on snow blowers vary greatly due | | | | with an electric start despite the gas-based operation |
| to the wide array of various snow blowers available | | | | as an addition to its recoil start. The machine has a |
| in the market. There are gas snow blowers, electric | | | | clearing width of about 20 inches and a throw |
| snow blowers, single-stage snow blowers, dual-stage | | | | distance of about 30 feet. It can throw an average |
| snow blowers, and large three-point-hitch snow | | | | of 1700 lbs. of snow in a minute. Despite the power |
| blowers. All these snow blower types can be the | | | | of these single-stage snow blowers, they should not |
| best types of machines based on individual usage. | | | | be used in areas where the snowfall is heavy and the |
| So consumer reports on snow blowers only differ | | | | gravel is loose. For such conditions, it would be better |
| based on the needs of various consumers. If you are | | | | to stick with a two-stage snow blower. |
| in search of a snow blower that would meet your | | | | Consumer Reports Pick for Two-Stage Snow |
| specific requirements, one of the best guides you | | | | Blowers |
| can get is a consumer report on the best snow | | | | Craftsman, another leading manufacturer of top |
| blowers for various needs. | | | | snow blowers, offers various two-stage snow |
| Consumer Reports Pick for Electric Snow Shovel | | | | blowers that promise excellent capabilities and quality. |
| When your snow-clearing needs are quite light and | | | | Although other manufacturers also provide such |
| you just need to clear off some snow from your | | | | products, Craftsman stands out in the two-stage |
| deck or from a small and short sidewalk, a power | | | | snow blower market mainly because of its |
| shovel would be a perfect match for you. Consumer | | | | affordability. However, you may have to sacrifice |
| reports give five stars to snow shovels for easy | | | | some of the usual features in other, more expensive |
| maintenance and storage. When it comes to snow | | | | models from other brands. For example, Craftsman |
| shovels, it is better to go for the electric ones. One | | | | two-stage snow blowers such as the 88999 model |
| such product that has received a warm welcome | | | | are not considered a long-throw machine. |
| from consumers is the Toro Power Shovel. The | | | | If you want a long-throw machine, consumer reports |
| product is proven by consumers to work extremely | | | | state that your best option still comes from industry |
| well even as a mere snow shovel. Despite the effort | | | | leader, Toro. The Toro Power Max 828 is a powerful, |
| needed to use the shovel, the Toro Power Shovel is | | | | no-nonsense long-throw, two-stage gas snow blower. |
| easy to use and even comes with an ergonomic | | | | The best feature of this machine is the strength and |
| design. | | | | power employed in its operation. This is an excellent |
| Consumer Reports Pick for Single-Stage Snow | | | | option for consumers with wide driveways and even |
| Blowers | | | | hilly driveways. The product comes with a 28-inch |
| If you are looking for a single-stage snow blower, on | | | | clearing path. This product, however, can be a bit |
| the other hand, the electric Toro 1800 Power Curve | | | | more expensive than other similar snow blowers, but |
| is a great option. It features the exclusive Power | | | | the value of a Toro is definitely unquestionable. |
| Curve system of Toro snow blowers, which uses a | | | | Pros: Toro Power Curve snow shovels and snow |
| curved rotor and a funnel-shaped casing for stronger | | | | blowers are excellent choices for light to moderate |
| thrusts. This technology helps consumers throw snow | | | | snowfall. Toro long-throw snow blowers provide |
| faster and with less effort. This machine, however, | | | | extreme power for large-scale snow-clearing needs. |
| may not be suitable for heavy snowfall. It features a | | | | Craftsman models are affordable alternatives. |
| movable chute, an 18-inch clearing path, a 12-amp | | | | Cons: Toro snow machines are quite expensive. |
| electric motor, a durable plastic body, and a safety | | | | The Verdict |
| key lock. | | | | The quality and durability of a Toro snow machine |
| Consumers who prefer gas snow blowers can buy | | | | can meet various needs and snow conditions. |
| the Toro CCR 2450 GTS single-stage gas snow | | | | However, the price may not be appropriate for all |
| blower. | | | | consumers. Other more affordable alternatives include |
| It comes with a 5.0 hp 2-cycle Toro R*Tek engine | | | | Craftsman snow machines. |