EGO 24 inch 2 Stage Snow Blower Review
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- Опубликовано: 26 фев 2022
- LINK to Two Stage EGO Snowblower: amzn.to/3Hvxhf8 Single Stage EGO: amzn.to/3BWsUJ5 Hi Guys, this is the Ego Power 2-Stage Snowblower. It comes with 2 7.5 Amp Hour 56V Arc Lithium batteries, they weigh 6.4lbs each and a dual port charger weighing 5.85lbs. These are supposed to be the longest running and most powerful batteries of any snowblower on the market.
There’s no prime, choke and pull like gas snow blowers. There’s just one button that you press, hold down the handles and go. It is self-propelled so you don’t have to put any effort into pushing it. The clearing width is 24 inches and it can handle up to 20 inches of snow. On one charge, Ego says this unit can clear an 18 car driveway when moving 8 inches of medium density snow.
So how long the battery runs depends on how much snow and how heavy it is. I found that it lasts about 45 minutes which is great for my needs. Most of the time, I had the setting in the middle for the auger and drive. Basically don’t run it on turbo, use eco and lower settings and you’ll get a lot more battery life. The fuel gauge will show you how much battery power is left.
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As a petite woman and single home owner I was so glad to find this review. I did alot of research and almost was going to buy a gas snow blower but was afraid it would be too heavy for me. Your excellent review confirmed that spending the extra money and getting the Ego would be my best choice. I purchased one a few weeks ago and now am just waiting for the first major Pennsylvania snow.
Glad it was helpful 😀
I just bought this snowblower to replace my big old gas propelled snowblower after reading many reviews. As I live in Vermont and am a 66 year old woman with MS, I decided I really needed to invest the $ to buy something that could handle all of the types and amounts of snow we get here with less effort. Thank you for this very informative video…just what I needed to get started!
You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful 😀
I thought your video was unusually complete and easy to understand; thank you. I just bought the 2-stage after 5 years of the one-stage. I was managing with a big hill and big driveway and liked it very much. but my back couldn't take it anymore pushing it up the hill. You gave me some confidence in how easy the transition will be for this new one. Best.
I would like to say thank you, because you showed how it worked, and made it seem so easy with out all the drama and dazzle. I have one and can't wait to use it. Thank you for making things seem simple
Glad you liked it 😁
I watched about 3 other videos . And you gave me the most information on the snow blower .
Glad it was helpful 😀
Well done and detailed review, thank you. Trick to preventing the scraper edge from rusting is to place the edge on small block of wood or a stone so that it can drip dry.
Thanks for sharing 😁
Best review of this unit I have seen by far. Great Job.
This was an excellent review! You did a great job of highlighting the features and it was good to see how it handled both light and wet heavy snow. This is exactly what I was looking for in a review. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
Good job on the review! recently I bought this ego snow blower. I used ego single stage snow blower last year and it was tough on heavy snow and my back and legs got sore.
I haven't had a chance to use 2stage yet. 2 days before the delivery, snow storm passed..so im waiting for more snow.
Again, great work 👍
Gosh I just love your straightforward videos without the unnecessary bells and whistles that other “oh so trying hard” youtube channels do.
Please don’t change. Ever.
Thanks so much 😉
Bought one of these at the start of this winter as a backup to for my Ariens Pro 28, which is a beast but a joy to use (it also guzzles gas and I use non-ethanol cans which are now $26/gallon). Since I'm totally dependent on my Snowblower I felt I'd like to have something to use in event I had a problem with my #1. I also like the idea of having a 'grab and go' snowblower for small storms which I might be tempted to hand shovel. I've used the Ego twice. Both times there were about 7 inches of very wet heavy snow. It worked fairly well, though there was a bit of a learning curve. I tried to keep the auger in 'economy' mode to preserve battery charge, but had to boost it at times to keep the chute from clogging. I was pleased that it was able to handle the snowplow chunks at the end of my gravel driveway, though today it rode over the compacted snow which fell from my roof, and I had to do some hand shoveling which probably wouldn't have been necessary with my Ariens. The first snowfall, I did my moderate size gravel driveway and paths on one charge of the 7.5s. Today, the batteries died when I was almost done. I had purchased another set at a great price on Ebay and finished up on those. The 10 amp option wasn't available when I purchased mine on sale and I frankly thought it might be better to have two sets of 7.5s than one set of 10s. I put on Armorskids, which I also have on my Ariens and can't recommend enough for anyone with a gravel driveway. I also got the drift cutters which are a ripoff but I thought they'd add a little weight up front. My current feeling on this is that I'm glad I still have a gas blower. I'll see how this does on a big Maine storm (3+ feet), but it just doesn't seem very heavy duty compared to any of the gas blowers I've owned. I also noticed that the fan is held in place by a cotter pin. Hoping that's not going to be a problem. I think this would be best for people with modest snow removal needs who want something light and easy to maintain, or as a backup for a bigger gas blower. It's certainly a lot of money for what you get. BTW - I also have a single stage Ego which I use for my deck. It's great for that, though it's really just a glorified electric shovel.
Thanks so much. We have the single stage ECO and it is great. However, you gave me details I need, as when the snow is 11 inches and wet on a windy day, bigger is better. Thank you for sharing and be safe.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the single stage 😁
Many Thanks, with excellent coverage of the unit. Started buying Ego this month, and with winter not long away, I may buy this one soon. Thanks again.
You’re welcome 😁
Yup, I got that EGO snowblower and its a beast. Went through 12" drifts like butter. Hope we get a big enough snowstorm this season here in CT to test it out more. I was impressed. Also... I'm on a sloped driveway so the self propelled is a must.
How was your battery life?
@@masekemp1429 I used 2 7.5ah batteries and it was enough to clear what I needed, still had 1 bar left probably another 5-10minutes? 20 minutes worth of blowing. Charging took only 40 minutes. Im a gas man and was skeptical but Im impressed now. Just hope batteries last years
One of the best reviews I have seen. Thank you.
Wow, thanks!
What a great review! Thank you. We just bought one 3 hours ago and I was looking for helpful videos to see how to operate this machine! Loved your video and learnt a lot! Again THANK YOU.
You're welcome!
Cool to see that it can run on only one battery! I was curious and no other reviewers had answered this question. Thanks!
You’re welcome 😀
You did an amazing job reviewing the product. Better than any other review I have seen!
Thanks so much 😀
I have one of these and I live in NW Wisconsin. The EGO handled everything mother nature threw at me, and we get a good amount of snow. Not having to get gas, oil and the other issues of gas blowers is a no brainer for me. The cost of blower is very similar to same sized gas blowers without the yearly tune-ups, ect.
Thanks for sharing 😀
Thank you for your review. I’ve been trying to decide what blower to buy and after watching I feel more sure to get the same as you. Thanks again for the detailed info of your video.
You’re welcome 😁
Good review. Since then, EGO has fixed the problems of uncontrolled moving chute and the possibility of freezing cables. The company is now using better set of the 28 li-ion 21700 batteries with >5000 mAh and high drain current (CDR) (i.e. >25 A) and low internal resistance for it's battery modules. These battery modules are now have a warranty of 5 years.
Awesome review! Just bought one yesterday. You made this look easy-peasy. Thank you!
Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks to your video I am having one delivered today to replace my 2007 one-stage 5Hp Craftsman. I am also a petite elderly female home owner with a large 3-car driveway. I already have the first EGO leaf blower with the 2.0 older battery. Will comment more after first snow.
Good luck!
I HAVE ONE , USED IT LAST YEAR HAD TWICE AS MUCH SNOW AS SHOWN IN THIS VIEDO AND IT WORKED FLAWLESSLY ! EXCELLENT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT DID ALL MY DRIVE WAY AND SIDE WAKS ALL THE SIDEWALKS IN MY CUL-DA SAC AND 3 QUARTERS OF ALL THE DRIVE WAYS! IT'S A BEAST!
Thanks for sharing 😀
Great review! I just bought one with (4) 10AH batteries, should be shipping soon. I thought I would just he-man it and shovel through the winter, but after the latest 18" dump I had had enough.
Great review with clear and right to the point info. Will try to get it this year.
Thanks 😁
Thanks for the review. I have an incredibly long driveway and my health is not great, so I think I will buy one of these. I love those wheels. I dislike my small snow thrower that can only handle about 6 inches and takes a lot of effort to push.
Fantastic video review, you answered many Q that I had in detailed. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome 😁
That seems awesome Anita, thanks for the info! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
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Wonderful review! I'm about to buy a new ego mower and trimmer....and I guess I'll be looking into the new snow blower as well. I spent over $300 in servicing and maintenance on my gas snow blower last season. I'm sick of the $40/gallon of jet fuel for storage, oil changes, carb cleaning, pull start ropes breaking, having to use an A/C cord to start, etc... Thank you again for your great review 👍
If you can, get the blower with the 10AH batteries first, then the rest of the tools without batteries. I use them in the blower, a weed wacker and a 650 CFM leaf blower. My lawn mower is still good so I'll wait a little. Last winter in Montréal I used the leaf blower several times to clean the car, driveway, side walk and patio. It is a little heavier with the 10AH battery, but a shoulder strap does the job for me.
Great video here ordering mine soon!
We have had the Ego lawnmower for several years now and it is amazing. We live on 1 acre and I can mow everything on one battery. (I purchased the upgraded battery)
Thanks for sharing 😀
Quality snowblower! Quality review by a quality lady! Cheers… Keith
Thanks 😀
Thanks for the review. Great bc I'm trying to get something that my wife could use, if I'm not home d/t work. This is simple compared to gas machines. when done, use a blow dryer, portable heater to melt off the snow. Then, dry it and spray it with a spray oil/grease. Store it on a piece of wood or something. I think for a small property that this thing is OK or for backup in case I'm not home. But my driveway alone is 2400 sq ft and the side walk is the standard 4' wide X 100' long. so about 2800+ sq ft. If we get even 8", that's a lot of work. 8" X 2800 sq ft of "Fresh snow" = 6k--8k lbs. Settled snow would be equivalent about 20klb. Wet snow could be anywhere from 40,000 lb to even 80k lbs. That amount of work doesn't change dependent on the machine. There is no way I would believe that machine could even come close to the abilities of an Arien Deluxe 24". But, like I said, easy, light weight, convenient is what you get for the electric one.
I really like mine. PLUS, you can use the batteries to run lights etc. during a power outage, if you buy the $100 inverter.
When I look at this video the ego appears to be throwing only a few inches of light snow. I would like it to show over 12 inches, preferably heavy snow to see how it performs. I have the ego lawnmower, hedge trimmer, leaf blower and they are all outstanding. From the reviews it appears the snowblower is also very good. Just would like to see it throw some "real" snow, especially at the end of the driveway where it is piled up from street plow and where it really matters. I currently use Ariens and they are outstanding.
I've found that it works OK up to about 10-12 inches of dry snow, or 6" of wet, depending on exactly HOW wet it is. If it's both wet and deep, I have used the "two pass" method, where I tilt it slightly so it doesn't choke on the input.
I have one of these. It's capable of throwing snow 50 feet. It just depends if you have the auger going full speed or not.
My Toro is 270 lbs and isn't enough to get good traction in deep stuff I see nothing but problems using the 160lb Ego
@@shawngleason1345 that doesn't sound bad try 30 lbs snow thrower, almost as much work as just shoveling
Thank you so much for video. It is very helpful.
Pretty cool video, very nice and superbly fun and done
Nice!
My father recently bought a corded SnowJoe Snow Blower and it works great but this one here by Eco, seems to be awesome!
Still, nice!
Good to know the corded works well 👍
Thanks for the review. We just bought one of these and is there a way to actually turn it right off other than unplugging the batteries? If the batteries are left in the machine then it will self propel forward if the lever is pushed.
Great review. Thanks
good review, nice video !
Have a number of Ego products and batteries. Very happy with them. Looking at this mower. Very nice video. One of the best I have watched on any product. Question is why does some of your passes seem to have the blower bouncing. Was there uneven pavement or ice ridges? Thanks.
Best review I've seen. There was a chute upgrade kit to improve chute (stability) performance and that is now included in the current models. Lowes and some Ace Hardware locations offer a 10% military discount.
Thanks for sharing 😁
@@bestkitchenreviews If you request that upgrade kit they will state that it is not needed on any of the new units as they have been re-designed. You can still install it but it makes moving the chute VERY difficult. As you showed you can adjust the cable tension and that fixes it. Also, our batteries will do that if they are stored outside and you work them hard. We just keep them inside until ready to use and no red ring issues again. Also, when stored inside they seem to last quite a bit longer in the machine.
From your video I can see the machine digging in and jerking, ours also had that issue. From the factory the skates are adjusted level with the scraper bar, there should be a bit of a gap. If you put 2 nickels on top of one another and each side of the scraper bar and lower the skids that jerking won't happen as much. We are up in CT and have had our's for 2 winters now. No issues once we learned to keep the batteries inside and adjusted the skids. Thank you for the review! Fingers crossed for a mild winter!
really a good review - thank you
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Thank you for the great review...
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It's OK, mine broke after 1st time used. Took 2 months till fixed. No heated grips, no single joystick chute controller, no auto shut down if auger becomes jammed like the Toro 26 inch version comes with. I also love the way the Toro batteries are designed. Good luck 😉
Great video
Just got mine, & it looks great. As you said, it went together easily. Only problem so far is that my chute won't respond to the top control. It will move by hand, but that's weird, no??
Excellent Detailed review. ✅
Thanks! 👍
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You’re welcome! 🤗 💐
Finally got one
Great review! My only suggestion is to get some "shoe snowchains" to be safer to prevent slipping. 👍
Great review, thank you. ❤
You’re welcome 😁
Just released is the Greenworks 80v 2 stage snow blower. Very similar looking to the EGO the only difference is it holds 3 of there 80v batteries. Would love to see a side by side comparison.
This is an awesome video thank you so much for making this
Thanks 😀
Have an Ego mower and weed eater. certainly think this might be next for us.
Very good review! When are you moving to our neighborhood 😁. But seriously, we got this and I’ll be using it for the first time today! Wish me luck!
Hope it made snow blowing easier 😀
Thank you❤
Thanks for the review! Out of curiosity, how do you feel the self-propelled motor would handle a pretty steep incline in our driveway? My partner is also petite and we're hesitant between the lighter 21" model that is not self-propelled or this one that is considerably heavier but has the self-propelled feature. Thanks!
the self-propelling feature is totally worth it!
We have a steep incline on our driveway as well, and self propelled is definitely needed....we actually picked up the Toro 24" 60v yesterday...will be delivered tomorrow...for the past 14 years our gas ariens has done great, but it's the only gas powered yard machine we had left....so, fingers crossed.
Whoa! Look at you playing with the big toys.😅😆😁😅. Good job. Not only does your neighbors don't mind you doing their walks, I bet your husband also doesn't mind. 😆😆😆😆😅
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Really enjoyed the video and I love my unit! Not going back to gas. I made a few vids in my experience too cuz I was so impressed with it.
Thanks for sharing 😀
I now am reading that these early models have an issue with the directional Shute. I can see the Shute cables in your video that have to much slack causing the problem. A fix by ego was a screw assembly to shorten it. But I read they are freezing Have you dealt with this issue? Thank you
I am considering this. Wondering how it can handle the snow plow ridge that Always blocks the driveway I am in Rockland. Ny. It is in the 90’s today . I am the only mamaluke in lowes looking at snowblowers today. 😅. Btw $1300 then 1599 today. Maybe if it hits 100 degrees I can get a better deal😀😃. Thanks for sharing . Great video
Lol, you’re welcome. Hope you get a deal 😆
I just received mine. Question: is it normal to hear a screeching sound when you let go of the handle and the blades stop rotation? The sound is similar to a miter saw when it's blade stops. I'm thinking it's just an electric brake of some sort but just want to be sure it's normal and mine isn't defective. Thanks
We bought 2 winters ago..lasted 1 1/2 seasons! Cheaply, had 2 repairs, parts not available(!), one estimated at $450 plus labor. Charge did not last long enough to do driveway or help neighbors.Junked Ego and bought name brand gas blower.
* Battery Life - to greatly extend the life of your batteries, store then at 50% in the offseson.
All lithium Ion batteries will degrade much faster if they sit at 100% charge or 0%. They like being between 20-80%, with 50% being ideal.
P.s. this also applies to your smartphone, laptop etc
I need a new snow blower for this winter. Question: how did the self propel system perform when removing the hard, compacted snow at the end of the driveway?
It worked well 😁
@@bestkitchenreviews One more question. During operation, is it possible to lock the levers so that it will continue running without having to press down on them? My old Ariens blower had that feature.
just picked up my ego snowblower with 2 10 amp batteries $2400 up here in ontario canada
Hi looking for a snowblower I have a large space. long walkway to the house , and sidewalk in front and on the side ( corner house ). After having it for a season would you still recommended it? It's pricey but all 2 stage blowers are I feel that is what I need
One year later, do you still like the unit? Buyers remorse? Great review btw
Thanks! I haven’t used it much because we haven’t had a lot of snow in NJ. If we get a lot of snow this winter, I’ll try and post an update. I like having it since the weather is so unpredictable and shoveling by hand isn’t fun 😀
Reviews almost always miss this part. Where can you get the machine repaired should that be required? If you take it back to Home Depot they will ship it to Atlanta, and you will not see it for quite awhile. I ran into this when I had an EGO mower.
I never seen snow in person in my whole life 😂
It’s cold, wet and fluffy! Hope you experience it someday - for fun, not cleaning it 😆
Lol, “I have to try not to throw snow on my neighbor shoveling his snow.”
Thanks for reviewing the EGO SNT2405 2 stage snow blower and sorry that you have to deal with a defective battery. That must be frustrating. It is a great snow blower with all the benefits you mentioned. EGO also have a SNT2406 model that comes with two 10.0Ah batteries rated at 24 car spaces at 8" snow and runs averagely about 75 minutes and comes with two 550W rapid chargers. The inline cable adjuster is the long cylinder part that has the marking and the small nut is to secure it once the adjustment is done. I found the laziest and most effective way of clearing the entire snow blower is put my space heater on low and face the snow intake housing in the garage. Apply a few coats of Turtle wax ceramic spray over the entire machine and the chance of clogging or snow build up is dramatically decreased. I would suggest to avoid discharging snow against the house as it may cause basement water damage in spring time. Thank you for such detailed video, really apricate it.
Thanks for sharing your experience 😁
Just curious where you were able to purchase for $1300?
Nice review clear and concise no b.s .
A little boring with lack of emotion in your voice ( kinda like an audio book version of the owners manual). Very well done.
Oh and you do not have to have forward speed all the way up when in turbo. Turbo is just the auger speed so there is no need for you to jog while clearing the drive.
They need to make one with tracks not wheels, that does not look tough enough for my place and how does it do with the plough that goes by often - 8 inches of snow is not a real test where I am in Canada. Id like to see that thing take on 18 inches of snow and a pile left by a plough of heavy awful stuff. What you got there I would not even bother firing up my machine, I would just take a shovel and whip that off in a few minutes.
Will the 12ah battery fit in the 24 inch 2 stage snow blower?
why did you not take the battery back to store ?
That thing destroys Honda snowblowers 😮
I just bought one of these and I do like it, but just be aware that they are not as powerful as a gas snowblower. If you enjoy using a snowblower to get through very compact, hard, wet snow with ease, then this snowblower may not be for you.
These electric snow blowers are actually more powerful than most gas blowers.
@@platinum9898not true
My Ego is just as powerful than my Husqvarna! I love it.
Electric engines have more torque at low rpm than gas motors. Electric propulsion motors are found in nuclear submarines for example.
Great video. I just want to clarify one thing. This machine can control the speed of BOTH the auger as well as the wheels. Everytime you mentioned Turbo Mode it looked like you were struggling to keep up. Turbo Mode is the auger speed. In those instances were both the auger and wheels at full speed? Thanks.
Thanks! Yes, I understand both speeds can be controlled. When I was doing the sidewalk, it was set at the highest for both. For the end of the driveway, speed was at medium. If it looked like I was struggling, it’s because I’m petite and physically not very strong 🤣 I’m sure the videos with men make it look like a breeze 😁
@@bestkitchenreviews You did great. The machine just has longer legs than you!☺️
Correction.
Thanks for another recent video which shows the inside look of the 10Ah? EGO battery module. These 28 Samsung 3.7 Volt 25R 18650 Lithium Ion Batteries (2500 mAh each) (when connected together) should only give about 52V and 5000mh (5Ah) capacity. Each battery is label as Samsung INR18650-25R. Two groups of 14 batteries (connected in series) are connected in parallel. Of course these Samsung batteries have lower internal resistances whereby they require no "secret cooling wraparounds" as used in the older EGO battery modules. EGO should have use the slightly larger Samsung INR21700-50S with the spec. of 3.6V 5000mAh 35A. Only then, EGO will be able to use the "10Ah" label. But will these 28 INR21700-50S batteries fit inside the present case?
By the way, I was going to order the EGO 2 stages snow blower with 4 10Ah battery modules.
Now, I am not sure.
Like to see how it works on 18" of wet snow with 3 foot drift.
me too !!!!
Please always give the full model name, maybe you did and I missed it?
This snowblower leaves behind a fair amount of snow
I think that is common for 2 stage. Not sure if adjusting skid shoes helps.
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Wow had no idea it even worked with 1 battery
What are the dimensions of an 18 car driveway?
Was the red battery unable to take a charge?
Yes :)
I was disappointed that at about 9:58 it looked like it bogged down in the deeper snow and you cut it at that point. I would have liked to have seen what its limits were. It seems one disadvantage is that it must be lighter than the gas-powered blowers, and weight is important for traction in snow. I wouldn't be surprised if some extra weight, maybe even a strategically placed sandbag, might actually help it.
That’s what I thought too but I think that was the full width of her driveway, that’s actually a snowbank where she cuts the shot
7.Ah battery - Ego is selling 12Ah batteries as well
How long does it take to charge the batteries
At 3:14 the figure given is "about a hundred and twenty minutes". I would note that EGO has other chargers that charge at different speeds that you can buy separately or come with various equipment.
You can also get different bundles with this machine:
- This one, the SNT2405 has the Dual-Port charger and two 7.5 Ah batteries, charging in 120 minutes.
- One model up, the SNT2406, gets you the same machine but two single port Rapid chargers and two 10 Ah batteries, which give a 70 minute charge time for the bigger batteries and would take 60 minute for the 7.5 Ah ones.
- Two levels up, the SNT2406-4 and you get the same machine with four 10 Ah battery packs and two 700W Turbo chargers. Those charge a 10 Ah pack in 60 minutes and a 7.5 Ah one in 45 minutes.
If you want even bigger packs, you can also use EGO's 12 Ah packs if you have them from other equipment already, or you want to buy them separately. They are pricy, but whether it's worth it to you is up to you.
Various reviews have pretty good things to say about their longevity in residential use within reasonable temperature ranges. Commercial lawn care users have mixed experiences, apparently some people have found some years production have been better than others, but then lawn care use is at higher temperatures and more frequent cycling, so you'd expect them to age faster in those conditions anyway.
Why would you blow snow at your cars?
I went back to a gas unit because these Ego battery powered snowblowers are not as powerful. I had one and sold it after using it 2 seasons.
I want to see the reviews of these battery snowblowers 3-5 years in when the batteries are shot and need replacing for big bucks.🤑
Does it have heated handles?
No, it’s not a luxury car 😁 I wish it did though! I’ve seen heated hand grip kits that you can buy for gas snow blowers, not sure about this Ego.
Great review!
$1300? What I would give to live in the US. Up here in Canada, where we generally pay more than 40% on all commodities compared to the US, this unit retails for $2200.
$1300 for us in canada gets us a push gas mower
$2199 with two batteries and a charger at Rona
1700$ CAD at the moment for this model with charger and 2x 7.5Ah batteries!
Looks like it does a pretty good job of clearing 5" of snow, but you're using primarily coal and natural gas to charge your batteries, so I'm puzzled how these save the planet?
This won't work for me. Sometimes it snows when i'm at work and i come home to a driveway blocked by heavy wet snow from the street plow.
Search YT for Ego SNT2400 and you will find a few videos that show how well it handles the plowed snow at EOD. The limiation will be run time but it's more than capable.