Thank you for another excellent and detailed review. My old blacktop driveway here in the north east includes a side parking area and could fit around 6 cars total, so for now I’ll stick with my old Honda gas powered single stage snow blower, similar to the Ego in design. It’s just keeps running. I have converted almost everything else, but mostly to Milwaukee with a few Ego outdoor items mixed in. Good to see continued improvements in the updated models, as eventually I’ll switch over.
Very clear nicely explained video on the EGO Snowblower. Thanks much. I agree buying one is almost a snow-deterrent LOL. Guaranteed not to snow if I buy one. 😅
You do have to push a little more with the steel auger, but it's way better at breaking up packed snow at the end of the driveway from the snowplow going past. I have a pretty sloped driveway, but it's not too bad. If you've got a lot of hill to clear and want to stick with a single stage snowblower, you could look at EGO's auger assisted version: lowes.sjv.io/xkVW5R
I love mine! Some things don't need to be gas powered and snow blowers are one of them! If you live where you get moderate snow and not many huge storms these are perfect.
Absolutely! Not having to deal with a pull start in the cold with a potentially gummed up carb is a huge advantage for battery snowblowers. Plus where I live I would have to drive an hour for ethanol free gas for small engines.
If you don't have many batteries, you should definitely buy the kit version of this snowblower. There's one that comes with 2X 5Ah batteries, and one that comes with 2X 7.5Ah batteries. The batteries are really expensive if you buy them separately. It's usually just worth picking up another tool and battery kit if you want a spare. For example, EGO's 5Ah battery is $299 by itself. Or you could just buy the 765 CFM blower kit that comes with that same battery for $299.
Their single stage battery unit does not mimic a gas unit single stage. I've owned and used both and will explain why. A gas units auger touches and grabs at the ground and snow thus making pushing it easier as it's slightly pulling itself. It's scraper bar is located behind the auger to catch any snow blow back that's being thrown up the chute. It's also not fixed in position and moves if contacting a crack or uneven portion of the ground. The battery unit has its scraper bar it a fixed position in front of the auger which doesn't contact the ground. Essentially your operating a power shovel as the scraper gathers the snow for the auger. That fixed scraper bar snags every crack on the driveway and sidewalk. The auger which doesn't contact the ground doesn't help pull the unit so you are basically you do all of the pushing. That scraper bar gets usually high wear after just a couple of uses calling for a replacement after just one season. The other differences is that the gas units augers spin faster than the battery unit making it better at handling wet and slushy snow which bogs down it's battery counterpart often. I used the battery unit for 2 seasons before going back to a gas unit. For areas that get 12 inches rarely but 6 to 8 more frequently. I prefer a gas single stage to a 2 stage. It's more maneuverable and cleans the snow down to the pavement.
You're describing two different snow blower designs, not necessarily gas vs battery. EGO makes an auger assisted snow blower too: lowes.sjv.io/xkVW5R It has a rubber auger that contacts the ground and helps pull the machine along. Also, the scraper bar on all their units are behind the auger, not in front.
@@DoresoomReviews I had the original unit as I had described. Since I didn't own products by this company that used the same battery platform. There were times when my unit ran out of power before completing the job. I would have to stop 80 minutes to charge both up. Another reason why gas is better. Even if the unit you describe now has the auger touch the ground. Gas units are more powerful that spin the auger faster. That speed and power allows it to handle wet and slushy snow. The battery unit barley could throw that type of snow.
It will do much better on deeper snow. I found it only throws it a few feet when there's light snow, but when it's deeper than 3-4" it will throw it 15 to 20 feet.
I looked at these Snow Blowers and I’m a little worried about the engineering aspect of the design for the Battery compartment! Having the Batteries facing down and the possibility of snow falling into the Battery compartment! The Power comes from the Battery to the machine at the bottom! It seems to me that melting snow doesn’t mix well with the power going from battery to the machine! If anyone knows if I am over analyzing this, I would really appreciate it!
I actually think EGO did a pretty good job designing the battery compartment (I'm a mechanical engineer working in product design as well). The body of the snow blower has a raised lip that the battery cover fits around the outside of. So any snow sitting on top will melt and flow down the outside rather than getting in. Plus, the electrical contacts are at the top of the battery compartment. You'd have to have 3"+ of standing water in there to reach them.
@@DoresoomReviews Thank you for responding so quickly! I guess a little extra care when removing and replacing the batteries would also be wise! Cleaning snow near the battery cover would also help prevent any from dropping into the compartment. Once again, Thank you!
@@DoresoomReviews Thank you for responding and so quickly! Your expertise and knowledge is greatly appreciated! This will help me greatly with my decision!
Thank you for another excellent and detailed review. My old blacktop driveway here in the north east includes a side parking area and could fit around 6 cars total, so for now I’ll stick with my old Honda gas powered single stage snow blower, similar to the Ego in design. It’s just keeps running. I have converted almost everything else, but mostly to Milwaukee with a few Ego outdoor items mixed in. Good to see continued improvements in the updated models, as eventually I’ll switch over.
Very clear nicely explained video on the EGO Snowblower. Thanks much. I agree buying one is almost a snow-deterrent LOL. Guaranteed not to snow if I buy one. 😅
Excellent review. Note also that the latest model now has skid shoes, which should help keep the scraper bar from catching on ridges.
That's a great improvement that I missed, thanks for pointing it out! Maybe I'll have to 3D print some skid shoes for mine...
Have you found that the steel auger causes you to have to push more than the rubber flaps?
You do have to push a little more with the steel auger, but it's way better at breaking up packed snow at the end of the driveway from the snowplow going past. I have a pretty sloped driveway, but it's not too bad.
If you've got a lot of hill to clear and want to stick with a single stage snowblower, you could look at EGO's auger assisted version: lowes.sjv.io/xkVW5R
The newer model SNT2134 is even better than this model.
Does this machine work well with heavy snow band?
The deepest snow I've done with it so far is probably 4-5" and it didn't have any problem keeping up. It was fairly dense snow too, not powder.
Another sweet review, my friend.
I love mine! Some things don't need to be gas powered and snow blowers are one of them! If you live where you get moderate snow and not many huge storms these are perfect.
Absolutely! Not having to deal with a pull start in the cold with a potentially gummed up carb is a huge advantage for battery snowblowers. Plus where I live I would have to drive an hour for ethanol free gas for small engines.
Good to know, thanks 😊
Thanks for the review. This should be a good alternative to my gas powered blower.
How much do the batteries cost ???
If you don't have many batteries, you should definitely buy the kit version of this snowblower. There's one that comes with 2X 5Ah batteries, and one that comes with 2X 7.5Ah batteries. The batteries are really expensive if you buy them separately. It's usually just worth picking up another tool and battery kit if you want a spare. For example, EGO's 5Ah battery is $299 by itself. Or you could just buy the 765 CFM blower kit that comes with that same battery for $299.
Good review it blew me away 👊👍✌️
Great video,Sir!
I dunno Nate. No snow whatsoever here in Jeffco😀
Hahaha, all that footage was from last year. 😂
Their single stage battery unit does not mimic a gas unit single stage. I've owned and used both and will explain why.
A gas units auger touches and grabs at the ground and snow thus making pushing it easier as it's slightly pulling itself. It's scraper bar is located behind the auger to catch any snow blow back that's being thrown up the chute. It's also not fixed in position and moves if contacting a crack or uneven portion of the ground.
The battery unit has its scraper bar it a fixed position in front of the auger which doesn't contact the ground. Essentially your operating a power shovel as the scraper gathers the snow for the auger. That fixed scraper bar snags every crack on the driveway and sidewalk. The auger which doesn't contact the ground doesn't help pull the unit so you are basically you do all of the pushing. That scraper bar gets usually high wear after just a couple of uses calling for a replacement after just one season.
The other differences is that the gas units augers spin faster than the battery unit making it better at handling wet and slushy snow which bogs down it's battery counterpart often. I used the battery unit for 2 seasons before going back to a gas unit. For areas that get 12 inches rarely but 6 to 8 more frequently. I prefer a gas single stage to a 2 stage. It's more maneuverable and cleans the snow down to the pavement.
You're describing two different snow blower designs, not necessarily gas vs battery. EGO makes an auger assisted snow blower too: lowes.sjv.io/xkVW5R
It has a rubber auger that contacts the ground and helps pull the machine along.
Also, the scraper bar on all their units are behind the auger, not in front.
@@DoresoomReviews I had the original unit as I had described. Since I didn't own products by this company that used the same battery platform. There were times when my unit ran out of power before completing the job. I would have to stop 80 minutes to charge both up. Another reason why gas is better. Even if the unit you describe now has the auger touch the ground. Gas units are more powerful that spin the auger faster. That speed and power allows it to handle wet and slushy snow. The battery unit barley could throw that type of snow.
Good review, thank you.
I just bought the same one, it doesn’t clear as well as yours for some reason.
How deep was the snow you were clearing? If it's only an inch or two it doesn't throw it very far.
yea it was only 1-2” of snow
It will do much better on deeper snow. I found it only throws it a few feet when there's light snow, but when it's deeper than 3-4" it will throw it 15 to 20 feet.
Try running the throttle lower with less snow @@miss12firefly
I looked at these Snow Blowers and I’m a little worried about the engineering aspect of the design for the Battery compartment! Having the Batteries facing down and the possibility of snow falling into the Battery compartment! The Power comes from the Battery to the machine at the bottom! It seems to me that melting snow doesn’t mix well with the power going from battery to the machine! If anyone knows if I am over analyzing this, I would really appreciate it!
I actually think EGO did a pretty good job designing the battery compartment (I'm a mechanical engineer working in product design as well). The body of the snow blower has a raised lip that the battery cover fits around the outside of. So any snow sitting on top will melt and flow down the outside rather than getting in. Plus, the electrical contacts are at the top of the battery compartment. You'd have to have 3"+ of standing water in there to reach them.
@@DoresoomReviews Thank you for responding so quickly! I guess a little extra care when removing and replacing the batteries would also be wise! Cleaning snow near the battery cover would also help prevent any from dropping into the compartment. Once again, Thank you!
@@DoresoomReviews Thank you for responding and so quickly! Your expertise and knowledge is greatly appreciated! This will help me greatly with my decision!
Yeah, I just brush off any accumulated snow before opening the battery compartment. Works great!
@@DoresoomReviews Same.
Does anyone use model SNT2100? I’ve been debating about the metal vs rubber auger and which is better
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