The 2 stage snow blower is the last gas powered tool I have. I'd like to replace it with electric but those prices are still tough. Looking at Home Depot I'm seeing a gas powered 2 stage running $899 USD, vs $1,300 for the most affordable battery 2 stage (happens to be this model). That $400 price difference would be difficult for me to overcome. If my current gas blower needed to be replaced today I would be more likely to purchase the gas powered, even though I want the battery due to the cost. Then maybe pick up one of those electric snow shovels for the lighter snow days, and I'd still be money ahead compared to a battery powered dual stage.
I ended replacing my 30” gas blower for a lower end cheaper Ryobi 18” snow blower that i got on sale for $400 Canadian. It struggles at times with the heavy stuff but handles 95% of the snow we get no problem.
Your video on the single stage Ryobi blower (whisper series) actually sold me on that product, and I got lucky and found one used for $300 (with batteries). We catch a lot of the same snow as you do down here in Rochester, NY, but the thing actually holds its own. I like that it's simple enough for my girlfriend to use, and I might even teach her teenager to use it. I know damn well it wouldn't get us out in a massive blizzard though, so I have to keep a gas clunker on hand just in case. Maybe someday one of these 2-stage jobbers will be in my life, because I'm starting to accumulate the 40V batteries myself. Have you used the little cordless shovels they make? It's tough to tell if they're useful, or if they're a stupid gimmick.
@@YuriTereshyn Seems like a good sidewalk tool, or another thing that kids could use. The Ryobi stuff gets stoopid cheap on the used market, so maybe I'll give one a shot if one pops up. Gotta get SOMETHING to put all these batteries to use!
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make all these very informative videos. So what is the difference between Ego two stage snow blower and the Ryobi two stage snow blower?
The ego keeps you unlock one wheel so you can pivot and different batteries. If you already have a ton of ryobi batteries that’s probably the way to go
@ I bought a Yamaha snowblower about fifteen years ago. The second time I tried starting it, I couldn’t get it started (it must have been about -20). I’ll always remember what the dealership said when I contacted them: “They don’t like it when it’s cold”. I started blasting an electric heater on it in my garage for about half an hour before starting it and it still works.
Perfect timing! Trying to figure out if it’s worth spending $1600 for a snow blower (2 stage vs 1 stage). Also, do you know if it can run on 2 batteries only? Or always 4?
@@DigitalIP yup. Nice and quiet not a bother but all my neighbours are cool as long as you start after 8 Am even with gas. But if it’s a snow storm start whenever no rules.
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Thank You Yuri! It's always good to see different options out here 👍🏾👊🏾
The 2 stage snow blower is the last gas powered tool I have. I'd like to replace it with electric but those prices are still tough. Looking at Home Depot I'm seeing a gas powered 2 stage running $899 USD, vs $1,300 for the most affordable battery 2 stage (happens to be this model). That $400 price difference would be difficult for me to overcome. If my current gas blower needed to be replaced today I would be more likely to purchase the gas powered, even though I want the battery due to the cost. Then maybe pick up one of those electric snow shovels for the lighter snow days, and I'd still be money ahead compared to a battery powered dual stage.
a comparrison between the two? ego vs robi?
@@AtentieCadMere sure! Next big snowfall
@@YuriTereshynright?!
@@scottxiong5844 if we get one
I ended replacing my 30” gas blower for a lower end cheaper Ryobi 18” snow blower that i got on sale for $400 Canadian. It struggles at times with the heavy stuff but handles 95% of the snow we get no problem.
@@therealcdnuser single stage? I don’t like single stage anymore
Yea, I always hated smelling like the gas flumes after an hour of snowthrowing with my snow blower.
Your video on the single stage Ryobi blower (whisper series) actually sold me on that product, and I got lucky and found one used for $300 (with batteries). We catch a lot of the same snow as you do down here in Rochester, NY, but the thing actually holds its own. I like that it's simple enough for my girlfriend to use, and I might even teach her teenager to use it. I know damn well it wouldn't get us out in a massive blizzard though, so I have to keep a gas clunker on hand just in case. Maybe someday one of these 2-stage jobbers will be in my life, because I'm starting to accumulate the 40V batteries myself.
Have you used the little cordless shovels they make? It's tough to tell if they're useful, or if they're a stupid gimmick.
I used the cordless ego shovel it’s good but I gave it to my brother
@@YuriTereshyn Seems like a good sidewalk tool, or another thing that kids could use. The Ryobi stuff gets stoopid cheap on the used market, so maybe I'll give one a shot if one pops up. Gotta get SOMETHING to put all these batteries to use!
Great video! Thank you for taking the time to make all these very informative videos.
So what is the difference between Ego two stage snow blower and the Ryobi two stage snow blower?
The ego keeps you unlock one wheel so you can pivot and different batteries. If you already have a ton of ryobi batteries that’s probably the way to go
Thanks for the informative video. How cold was it when you did your driveway?
@@ChloroxBanana -5?
@ I bought a Yamaha snowblower about fifteen years ago. The second time I tried starting it, I couldn’t get it started (it must have been about -20). I’ll always remember what the dealership said when I contacted them: “They don’t like it when it’s cold”. I started blasting an electric heater on it in my garage for about half an hour before starting it and it still works.
Tell me about that Mercedes
@@banderson1979 review soon on RUclips.com/@thestraightpipes
Perfect timing! Trying to figure out if it’s worth spending $1600 for a snow blower (2 stage vs 1 stage).
Also, do you know if it can run on 2 batteries only? Or always 4?
@@ijimppangi always 2 stage
@@ijimppangi maybe 2 but I dunno probably needs a LOT of juice
Pretty quiet.
Doing that at 8am seems kinda rude to me, but i guess it isnt much of an issue compared to using a gas powered one.
@@DigitalIP yup. Nice and quiet not a bother but all my neighbours are cool as long as you start after 8 Am even with gas. But if it’s a snow storm start whenever no rules.
interested, but please get back to us wh😐en you have at least 8" of snow thanks
@@shawncell1247 will do! But incase it doesn’t snow anymore this year I need to get at least one video made
Hahahaha right.