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Toro Power Max 1028 OXE Electric Start Model 38663 Two Stage Snow Blower 2014

It may seem like winter’s still far off, but now is the perfect time to buy a snowblower: the air is still relatively warm, there’s no snow on the ground to deal with, and it’s always easier to plan farther in advance. The closer you wait until snowfall, the more likely you’ll be to make a rush decision and miss out on the snowblower that’s right for you.

Buying a snowblower isn’t about getting the fanciest-looking piece of equipment on the block, it’s about buying a tool that’ll most efficiently clear your driveway. All snowblowers clear snow, but like buying a comb versus a brush depending on how much hair you have, snowblowers are the same.

Single Stage Snowblowers or Two Stage Snowblowers?

Starting off with the most basic ones, single-stage snowblowers are perfect if you have a relatively small driveway and don’t receive much snow (re: the opposite of living in Minnesota). They come in two different kinds, recoil and electric, and picking one depends on whether or not you want to use an electric cord or just straight gas.

Toro Commercial Power Clear 721 R-C Recoil Start Model 38751 Snow Blower

Some good choices for single stage snowblowers are the Ariens Single Stage Electric 136E and the Toro Electric Start 418 ZE, both perfect for their easy size and weight.

But if you live in a more Minnesota-like area, a two stage snowblower is able to handle a heavier load. Two stage snowblowers have bigger engines which are more capable of a larger snow intake- something that is overkill for 4″ of snow on your property.

To efficiently clear your driveway of snow, check out the Toro Electric Start Two Stage 928 OE, a compact beast of a machine that’ll get the job done but won’t break your wallet. On the Ariens side, their Platinum 24 Electric Start checks off a lot of boxes, making it a great machine for many different tasks.

Recoil or Electric Start?

The benefits of an electric start snowblower are obvious: it’s environmentally friendly, the power can be quicker to cut off in case of an emergency, they’re perfect for smaller drives and they can also be started by recoil. The Ariens AMP 24 Two Stage Electric Snowblower is quiet and features 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, giving you more than enough to handle a decent snowfall.

But recoil start blowers have their benefits, too. They have great manoeuvrability, you’re never going to run over the cord, and you’ll never worry about the cord being long enough to keep supplying power to your snowblower. Try the Toro Commercial Power Clear 721 R-C Recoil Start for a powerful machine that’ll clear enough snow to build a tobogganing hill.

To get the best deal possible, check out our snowblower sale on Toro and Ariens snowblowers, plus an extended warranty or money-back offer if it doesn’t snow. Free shipping on all orders to the lower 48 U.S.! No tax on any orders shipped outside of Minnesota.

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For those of you who live in an area where winter snow doesn’t get too heavy (less than 8-10 inches) and your medium-sized driveway is flat and paved, a single stage gas snowblower will more than do the job. Switch to a single stage electric if you’ve got a shorter driveway and less snow (about 4-6 inches). But beyond that, how are you supposed to decide which single stage snowblower is best for you? Check out the side-by-side product reviews of Ariens’ single stage snowblowers to narrow down the choices.

Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938030 136R 21″ Single Stage Recoil Start Snowblower 2014

  • Engine: 7.0ft lbs (136cc Ariens AX)
  • Starting system:recoil only
  • Snow-throwing: 3-25ft
  • Clearing width: 21″
  • Housing height: 12.2″
  • Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
  • Measurements: 53.1″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 86lbs

Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938031 208R 21″ Single Stage Recoil Start Snowblower 2014

  • Engine: 9.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
  • Starting system: recoil only
  • Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
  • Clearing width: 21″
  • Housing height: 12.2″
  • Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
  • Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 90lbs

Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938034 136E 21″ Single Stage Electric Start Snowblower 2014

  • Engine: 7.0ft lbs (136cc Ariens Ax)
  • Starting system: recoil or electric
  • Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
  • Clearing width: 21″
  • Housing height: 12.2″
  • Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
  • Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 86lbs

Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938032 208E 21″ Single Stage Electric Start Snowblower 2014

  • Engine: 79.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
  • Starting system: recoil or electric
  • Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
  • Clearing width: 21″
  • Housing height: 12.2″
  • Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
  • Fuel tank capacity 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
  • Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 90lbs

Ariens Path-Pro SS21 938033 208EC 21″ Single Stage Electric Start w/ Remote Chute Snowblower 2014

  • Engine: 79.5ft lbs (208cc Ariens Ax)
  • Starting system: recoil or electric
  • Snow-throwing: 3-35ft
  • Clearing width: 21″
  • Housing height: 12.2″
  • Tires: 7.5×1.75″ Semi-pneumatic diamond tread
  • Fuel tank capacity: 2.9qt with 1 forward speed
  • Measurements: 54.3″(L) 21.6″(W) 40.9″(H) 97lbs

So now that you have all the specs broken down, how does it all translate into the perfect snowblower for your home? If you’ve got a relatively small driveway and sidewalk, or if the closest electrical outlet is pretty close to the end of your driveway, go with a snowblower that’s small and an electric start. They’re lighter, get the job done, and blow the snow away easily when you don’t have too much space. Electric start snowblowers are also great if you’re either concerned about the environment or have visions of throwing out your back each time you bend down to yank the start cord.

But if you’ve a little bit more space, or if the closest outdoor electrical outlet is farther away, go for a recoil start snowblower. They’re a little heavier, but only by 10lbs or less- the weight of a sack of potatoes or two small Chihuahuas. Likely, you won’t be lifting your snowblower often, if at all, so the extra weight will hardly be noticeable.

For more information on Ariens Single Stage Electric Snow Blowers, click here.

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Ariens snow blower sale

Winter will be here before you know it! Get ready for snow season with a brand new snow blower from SnowBlowerSource.com. We have the best deals on Ariens and Toro snowblowers! See the promotions below for more details.

Ariens Snowblower Promotion

Looking for a snowblower that’s durable enough to last through many winters to come? Any Ariens 2 stage snow blower purchased between August 1 and November 15, 2013 will receive a free 5 year warranty! This is an upgrade from the standard 3 year warranty offered on Ariens snowblowers.

Details:

  • Warranty Extension to 5 years on Ariens snowblowers
  • For a limited time only, receive a free warranty extension from Ariens. Instead of the standard 3 year warranty, you’ll get an unbelievable 5 year warranty!
  • All Ariens 2 stage Snow-Thro® models qualify (Sno-Tek™ and Path-Pro™ excluded).
  • Includes all qualified, registered purchases from August 1, 2013 through November 15, 2013. Customers must purchase and register their snow blower during the promotion timeframe.

Toro Snowblower Promotion

Murphy’s Law says that if you buy a snow blower this winter, it won’t snow enough to need it. Put your fears to rest with our Toro snowblower promotion. You’ll get your money back if it doesn’t snow!

Details:

  • If it snows 10% or less of the average for your area, you will receive the promo price of your machine back!
  • If it snows less than 50% of the average for your area, you will receive a 10% refund of the promo price.
  • Any Toro snowblower purchased and registered between August 1 and November 15, 2013 is eligible for the promotion.

Snow Blower Sale

Don’t lose out on the best deals around! Our snow blower sale on Toro and Ariens give you the best price around, plus an extended warranty or money-back offer if it doesn’t snow. Free shipping on all orders to the lower 48 U.S.! No tax on any orders shipped outside of Minnesota.