Snow Blowers Buying Guide
Bigger, better, and friendlier are the terms that best describe the latest snow blowers, also called snow throwers. The new
models feature easier steering and more convenient chute controls. And prices are down, thanks to pressure from major retailers
such as Home Depot, Lowe's, and Sears, which account for the majority of sales.
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Brands
You'll find snow blowers for sale at big box stores such as Lowe's and Home Depot and at Sears and outdoor power equipment dealers. Use these brand profiles to compare snow blowers by brand.
Ariens
Ariens' snow blowers are available at outdoor power equipment dealers and Home Depot. It's a leading marketer whose model line consists of single- and two-stage gas models with available electric start and snow clearing widths of 22 to 26 inches.
Craftsman
Another market leader in snow-blower sales, Craftsman markets single- and two-stage gas models with snow clearing widths of 20 to 28 inches and available electric start. In addition, the Craftsman Professional line features models with snow clearing widths up to 45 inches. Craftsman is made for and sold by Sears and models can be purchased online and in Sears and Kmart retail stores.Toro
One of the market leaders in snow-blower sales, Toro sells a variety of electric models in addition to single- and two-stage gas models at outdoor power equipment dealers and Home Depot. It markets the electric models under the Power Curve and Power Shovel line names and the gas models under the Power Shift and Power Max line names. Electric modelshave snow clearing widths of 12 to 18 inches. Gas models have snow clearing widths of 16 to 28 inches and available electric start.Troy-Bilt
Troy Bilt is the MTD-made brand sold in Lowes. Troy Bilt gas-powered snow blowers feature single- and two-stage four-cycle engines, a mix of electric and recoil starters, and snow clearing widths of 21 to 45 inches.Yard Machines
Yard Machines snow blowers are manufactured by the Cleveland-based company MTD and sold in the mass channel. Its gas-powered
snow blowers feature single- and two-stage four-cycle engines, a mix of electric and recoil starters, and snow clearing widths
of 21 to 30 inches. Yard Machines markets a low-cost electric model with a snow clearing width of 15 inches. Yard Machines
are widely available at Home Depot, Lowes, Wal-Mart, and hardware stores.
