Best Budget Snow Blowers
Clear your drivewayānot your bank accountāwith these impressive models
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Many of the best snow blowers (or snow throwers) in Consumer Reportsā snow blower ratings cost a pretty penny. Some approach $3,000, which can feel like a lot to invest, particularly for a tool you may need only a few times per season.
But hidden among those more expensive models are a few standouts thatāll clear a path in even the deepest snow and without draining your savings. Sure, you might have to give up some snazzy features or select a slightly smaller model, but thatās still a lot better than clearing your driveway the old-fashioned way, with a shovel.
āWhile we do generally see pricier snow blowers score better, you donāt need to break the bank to get a top performer,ā says Misha Kollontai, CRās test engineer in charge of snow blower testing. āAt a certain point, what you get for the added cost is often more features rather than improved performance.ā
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