Looking for a new snow blower but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered.
Our handy buying guide will help you find the perfect snow blower for any job.
Wheeled vs. Tracked
Tracked Snowblowers
Units are ideal for getting extra traction, they excel on steep inclines and declines, and help you power through deep, heavy snow. However, they lack mobility, especially when attempting to move the unit when the engine is off.
Wheeled Snowblowers
Make the unit much easier to turn, but lack the traction of a tracked unit. Wheels are ideal for flat surfaces and moderate to heavy to snowfall.
Single Stage vs. Two Stage
Single-Stage Blowers
Units make quick work of light to medium snowfall and are the easiest to move around. They are also much smaller and easier to store. Single stage units are also great for driveways made of pavers or brick.
Two-Stage Blowers
Units offer more power and a second auger to power through heavy or thick snow. The additional stage, helps avoid clogging up your chute with snow.
Gas vs. Battery
Gas Snow Blowers
Gas units are still king when it comes to run time AND a refill of a gas tank is easier than waiting for your batteries to recharge.
Battery Snow Blowers
Our selection of EGO snowblowers offer exceptional torque and good run times. These are ideal for urban settings. PRO TIP - keep your batteries in the house — cold batteries won't run as long.
MURDOCH'S PICKS
KNOW YOUR TYPE
PUSH SNOW BLOWERS
- Snowfall: Best suited for under 5" of snow per snowfall of light and fluffy snow
- Area: Perfect of a single car driveway or a small portion of sidewalk
- Slope: Best for flat surfaces, or areas with a small or gradual incline that would not cause user fatigue
- Surface: Great for flat, level surfaces like asphalt, concrete, and pavers
SELF-PROPELLED SNOW BLOWERS
- Snowfall: Best suited for 5-9" of snow per snowfall of light to moderately wet snow
- Area: Great for corner lots with a 2-3 car driveway, or a large section of sidewalk
- Slope: Great for variable terrain that includes flat surfaces and moderate slopes
- Surface: Can take on flat and moderately uneven surfaces like soil
TRACK DRIVE SNOW BLOWERS
- Snowfall: Can handle over 9" of snow per snowfall of wet, dense, or hard-packed snow
- Area: Tackle long driveways big enough for 3+ cars, a parcel of land, or a parking lot
- Slope: Expertly handle pitches that require effort to push up a slope or control it on descent
- Surface: Clear surfaces from smooth asphalt to rough uneven surfaces, like cobblestone
