I have to disagree slightly with your no maintenance statement my friend. For maximum life once a year (even on an Ego) add a small amount of lub spray to control lever pivot points and chute control gear. Antiseize wheel axle and spray or lightly grease or spray lub onto auger shaft and sheer pins,and auger bushings or bearings at the sides. This small amount of time will keep these snow blower parts from breaking and seizing up with rust. Having said this I super enjoy your videos and how well they are made. Thanks for sharing with us all.
I've had two winters with this snowblower......works extremely well. One thing I would add is to check the auger for frozen snow/ice if it's not kept in a heated garage. I make sure it spins freely before applying any battery power.
Enjoy your videos...I have the Ego single stage...which I love. This year after watching your videos I just went and bought the 2 stage.As the old song goes " Let it snow , let it snow "...thanks for your help..greatly appreciated !!
THANKS! I love my Ego lawn mower and leaf blower that I've had for seven years. Then I bought their one stage snow blower that they claim clears eight inches of snow and i got burned. It's useless in 4 inches of snow. I ended up buying a gasoline snow blower and it works ok, but I hate maintaining it. So, I was tempted to get Ego's top of the line two stage blower, the EGO Power+ SNT2807, but just wasn't sure until I saw your video. It's 2 grand with (2) 12.0Ah Batteries and Dual Port Charger Included. I'm ordering it today. I live in NY and have a BIG piece of property that I have to mow in the warm months and snow blow in the winter. I'm sold thanks to your video! PS Amazon's reviews are totally useless with Amazon manipulating reviews.
I'm about to buy the same one in MN. The reviews like this one are encouraging. They've finally hit the point where batteries can compete even on the high-power stuff.
@JohnVance I’ve had my two stage now coming on more than four years. The big trick is you have to have two sets of batteries and you really can’t push it hard. You’re just gotta go slow and steady.
@ That’s the hope and the plan. I’ll have a very flat and straight 500-ft driveway, I’m thinking it’ll take two sets to get completely, but I might see how much mileage I can get out of it without using the self-propelled feature.
I bought my Ego 2 stage snowblower last year with only a single 5.0ah battery. It was able to clear a 10” snowfall from my suburban 2 car driveway and the sidewalk for my 100 ft. wide lot in the Denver area. I’ve subsequently purchased an additional battery and have been able to clear not only my drive and sidewalk but also had enough power to clear 7 of my neighbors sidewalks and 2 of their single car drives. I have also learned NOT to run both the auger and drive on the max. high speed as it caused the batteries to shut down due to the thermal protection kicking in. Since it was very cold out that day it only took around 5 minutes for them to cool down enough and come back online, allowing me to continue at a lower power setting without further power outage. I do not store the battery packs in my garage in either the cold of winter nor heat of summer, and while in storage I put a full charge on them once every 6 months as recommended. Overall I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it. I have neighbors with gas powered snowblowers the are sometimes difficult to start and so much heavier to manhandle than my electric eGo.
Love your channel and Brooklyn is a plus, just got into EGO at the beginning of summer, neighbor across the street had the lawnmower, and my old 20 year old gas mower was dying, so I figured I would give it a shot. Got the Xcut and I love it. So I went and got the two stage blower to replace my old snowjoe snow thrower. The snowjoe, like most snow throwers is good on fluffy snow, maybe up to 8 inches, but wet heavy snow forget it. Hey I am 66 and getting to old for that stuff. This is my first ever two stage snow blower, looking forward to that first snow. I also picked up the 100W power inverter, which works great for me as a power backup to run my CPAP machine, during black outs, and thunder storms.
Greg thank you so much and I understand as we get older the weight of these machines plays a huge Factor I have definitely found this machine to be easier to maneuver. Thanks so much for staying with us and sharing your feedback and experience
I happened to luck out last year, walked into Lowes bought the last snow blower, which happened to be a single stage with no battery for $200.00. They even threw in a double sided charger. The year before bought the Z6 and just use the same battery on the snowblower. Winters coming and no more shoveling for this old man.
I hate to say it but with ethanol fuel, gas small engine maintenance is expensive now. Ethanol eats everything. Constantly replacing fuel lines, rebuilding or replacing carburetors. I'm not even risking fuel injected blowers. They cost more than the ego does. Great video! I think I'll take the plunge into ego and see how It goes.
What are you even talking about about? Constantly replacing fuel lines, rebuilding carburetors? I have had Honda lawnmowers and Ariens Snowblowers for YEARS…. With very low maintenance. The Ego 7.5 A.h batteries are $352 on Amazon….. the 10 Ah battery is $499…. The EGO is super expensive right off the bat and then 8 years later…. (If that) you will need to buy new batteries. And note that when you own a battery operated snowblower…. You can only do your own property. You won’t have enough power to help your neighbors…. Like I do on every snow storm. And for that super expensive machine you get a bunch of plastic levers… that I want to see how they hold up after 10-15 years. It seems that 90% of these review’s I see on these products are from huge fans of battery operated tools that just can’t wait to hit the “THEY’RE THE BEST” button approval button. I will say…. It will be curious to see how after 15 years what the cost for is after replacing batteries. And I do hope it works out for you. Oh…. I do have a Kobalt battery lawnmower that I got off of Craigslist…. I like it but the battery is going bad and it’s $180… ugh.
I have a 20 year old Troy Bilt like yours. Engine still is perfect, starts right up. But the rest of the blower is rusted and falling apart. Been a struggle for the last 2 years. Just replaced it with the EGO with 2 10 amp batteries. Hope it works as well as your video shows. Thanks for the great info in the video!
Had a Craftsman gas snowblower for 8 years that rusted through and dropped the drive chain, followed it with a second Craftsman that lasted 5 years before the engine blew, then picked up an expensive large Ariens which had carb issues in the first year, then after I replaced the carb components, it still acted up, backfired, and then the drive gearing stopped working on one wheel. I can no longer get the parts I need as Ariens obsoleted the model. I'm not the handiest, but I did take care of the snowblowers and found that for all their "heavy duty" rep, they were finicky, noisy pains that I ended up having to replace every 5-6 years. I bought the EGO 2 stage snowblower last year and so far am very happy with it. It has a 5 year warranty, , handles the Wisconsin snow just fine, and is so much easier to use than any of the heavy gas snowblowers I owned. There are pros and cons to every choice, but I have to say I'm happy with the EGO and its been the right choice so far.
The Ego batteries are only warranted for three years and the cost for them is almost the price for a gas unit. Since the battery warranty is 3yrs and the unit 5yrs. It's safe to assume that Ego knows they'll last at least 3 and not possibly make it 5.
I had a gas on in the mid 2000s and my biggest issue was it was hard to start and I hated having to mix the gas and oil. Last winter we had a hard winter so I finally decided to buy a a battery one. So far I like it mainly because it is easy to start up. I bought the one stage model.
After watching this video I’m so excited to get my snowblower out and get it tuned up get the oil changing and spray paint the areas of rust after I clean the rusty spots off and get to watch some of your snowblower videos this winter if you get any snow
@@TechMadeEzy unfourtunatly I don’t have a electric snowblower, i would love to get the ego 2 stage snowblower but with college and the way things halve gone up, can’t really throw that kind of money out, but I will get one eventually, plus the snowblower we have is very efficient, one tank of gas does both driveways, but yes eventually I will get a electric snowblower, just need to get some more $$ first then I’ll be all set
@@TechMadeEzy there are a few things I wanna get, I wanna get the 54 inch riding mower that ego has and the 2 stage snow blower, but it’s okay, those that wait are well rewarded, oh and i got my mom and dads Christmas gifts already, i got my mom a pioneer woman dish set that she has Ben eying but hasn’t gotten since she says that things like that can wait, and I got my dad a dewalt one handed use sawzaw from dewalt, great gift, anyways my friend, have a great night
As I bask in the glow of my ego work light I would like to thank you for that recommendation as it has been in constant use since being purchased … one of the biggest reasons to switch to batteries is that the tool starts every time .. Plus Carbon Monoxide exposure.. which can be a hidden threat… those 7.5 ah batteries last a long time in a work light and can really be handy in a blackout.. Happy Hollidays…!
Thanks for the update. As usual thorough and great information. Based upon your reviews and a lot of investigating, I bought the mower and trimmer this past summer...and absolutely love them! I see the work lights have now arrived in Canada however, I went to buy the 2 stage snow blower and there are none to be found and none in the warehouses for Lowes and Rona. I still have my gas snow blower but I'm really looking forward to getting my Ego. Thank you again for all the great information.
@@TechMadeEzy Great News!!! I was checking Rona and Lowes when I saw they had stock in a store in a town about an hour away. I called immediately to confirm they had the 2 stage with the 10Amp batteries and indeed they did. I was requesting they put my name on it and I'd drive up from my location when the store manager suggested I just purchase it from my local Rona and have them submit an in store transfer form. The short story...bought and paid for, arriving to my store location Monday or Tuesday. Thanks again for all the great information!👍
Excellent overview. I appreciate that you objectively discuss pros and cons of both. I have a 14-year old Snapper and was thinking of proactively getting an EGO. But I don't think I will. For me, a gas engine is easy to maintain. Change the oil every fall. Stabilize the gas and run it out in the spring. Change the plug every few years. I had to replace a muffler when it rotted out. I had to pull the carb once and spray it out with cleaner. Maybe a total of 20 hours over 14 years. As you say, gas and oil are cheap. The amount used in my snowblower is tiny compared to my fuel-efficient cars. The other maintenance issues that have cost me more in time and money you didn't really discuss and I assume are the same for electric. Augur gear box lube, and maybe replace after years of hitting rocks (I had to). Lubing the augur axle. Tightening and maybe replacing the drive belts, and maybe even the drive plates. Drive and augur control cables snapping. Replacing skid plates and scraper bars so that the body of the inlet doesn't start to get ground away (Is the inlet body plastic on EGO?). I don't know the long-term quality of these parts in the EGO as it hasn't been out long enough. I am probably an exception. I have a four-hour process after a 6-inch snowfall to clear my driveway and walks. Even one hour of battery juice won't do it and I can't afford a second pair of batteries.
Why do you keep stopping every couple of seconds to let it empty itself? Is that normal? I have an Ariens and I just keep pushing through up to 14+ inches of snow and it keeps throwing it? I want so badly to like this unit but with the snow accumulation and the way the plows from the city push the ice and slush in front of my driveway, I don’t think this machine will cut it.
That's just something I was doing while I was doing the video to be honest with you you could actually push right through it's got plenty of power I've been using it for a few years now
I've used my single stage EGO snow blower for about six seasons now. Reached a point that the push up my large 8 degree driveway is to much. Picked up my new two stage EGO this past Saturday. Ready for a big load of white stuff. BTW, I'm slowly weaning myself of all gas/oil yard equipment. The last to go will be the riding mower.
I love that the EGO is so light -- makes turning it around a breeze! Have used my EGO batteries on multiple occasions to keep my fridge going during backouts too. Now am just waiting for them to come out with a battery-powered self-propelled wheelbarrow/cart :)
***Updated Comment*** I picked up this snowblower last season after much research and watching all the reviews (still loved your review btw). Sadly and unfortunately I was horribly underwhelmed. I had high hopes because I already have the mower, trimmer, blower, and worklight which are all amazing. Unfortunately the 2 stage snowblower was brutally slow, struggled with 1' deep, wetter snow, clogged at the rotors, and was extremely underpowered. I was completely disappointed after 2 uses and promptly returned the unit and purchased a new Ariens 32" EFI blower. I truly wish the Ego would have worked but sadly it couldn't compete with the gas blower at all.
Just an FYI. You don't have to have 2 7.5 batteries to run this snow blower. I already had 1 7.5 and 1 5.0 amp batteries. I bought the EGO 2 stage snowblower without batteries. Then place both batteries in snow blower. Works just fine for my driveway and walk way.
This year i might make the move and get my first electric 2-stage snowblower. At first i was looking at the ryobi but reviews weren't great about the ryobi. Then i looked at Ego. I like the green color on the Ego and their lawnmowers seem pretty solid. I don't have an electric lawnmower either , that will come later. Now the problem i have with Ego is that where i live.,if you want to buy an Ego you have to visit big hardware store, where they don't even have spart parts. Those big hardware stores only sell the machine and the battery. They don't have a service desk or any tech whatsoever. And worst the salesmen don't always know the technical stuff.. so if you need to service your ego, (which is rare but can happen nonetheless) you have to find a local service repair shop who does Ego. And there aren,t many in my area atleast, and those shop don,t carry all the parts either.. those shop usually repair alot of ariens and toro somthey have plenty of parts .. but for Ego they have to order the parts from a distributor.. and some parts can take weeks to be delivered. The second thing i didn't like with Ego, is that you pretty much have to either pay up front or use your credit card to buy an Ego. In my area there is no financing program. Unlike Ariens and Toro. which both offer 12, 24 or 36 months with no interest . Not everyone can pay $2000 upfront a snowblower. So i might go with the electric 2-stage Toro .. unfortunately, the 24 inch toro doesn,t have differential axle, and to get it you need to spend another $200 in parts.. and not every toro dealers have can help you with that. So to get differential axle, you have to buy the 26 inch toro version which come with two 7,5 battery. (Just like the Ego they are very expensive. The toro can use 3 batteries. And i believe they can be mixed (not sure) but if you have two 7.5 and one 4 you can just throw them in. The third battery will add another 5 or 10 min…also like i said the toro 26 inch has a differential axle, that mean alot easier to move around when it's turned off. Both wheels will be free and will lock together as soon you start the engine.. you didn't mention it.. but some electric blower also require maintenances. The electric toro use the same mechanical system as their gas counterparts . It has belts inside which mean sooner or later you will need to replace the belt. So unless you know how to open the snowblower and change and adjust the belt, you will have to find a way to bring it to the shop and even without battery they are still heavy. At the dealership I tried and i couldn't lift the electric toro by my self., it was just way too heavy.. less heavy than gas blower for sure. But still heavy. I would really like to buy an Ego because their batteries seems solid.. i don't know if toro battery are good.. but i know the ego ones are. But the lack of a financing program is what forced me to choose a Toro.
Thank you for this video. It is very informative. I like on how you suggested when using it to stop once in a while to give the auger a chance to expel all the snow and then continue moving forward. I will be in the market this fall for an ego 2 stage snow blower. I heard there might be a 28 inch wide model available as well .Looking forward to seeing that. You must know this already but I heard it is better to place batteries on a piece of wood instead of a cement floor to avoid damage or premature drainage. Not sure if this rule applies to ego batteries. Thank you from Montreal, Quebec.
Must be mentioned that a gas blower’s continued cost is not only the posted price of gas/oil, but the time/cost it takes do and manage all these things…. driving to get some gas, if the gas is old, dangers of storing gas, seasonal maintenance, the cost and time doing all these ‘little’ things. Running to the store to get parts, trouble shooting… usually increases after 3-5 years of use. And few really maintain their machines to top spec. Like the guy thinking driving 20 miles to save 4 bucks…. Not recognizing the time and cost of the means needed to “save” that money. The electric also appear to have some “behavioral safety” advantages like easy off and on to troubleshoot or clear the chute. And quality of life upgrades. Much Lower noise. Not smelling like exhaust. I have found others in the household are more at ease and willing to help out and use the electric blower. Unless you are going to argue “what-if” scenarios, given normal expected life situations the electric wins. I feel most people after struggling with a gas blower would gladly spend a what might turn out to be a smaller difference in cost when faced with gas issues. Thanks, great video.
What’s better than one ego 2stage snowblower, a second one with the 10amphr batteries! Also have weed wackier which I’ve had for 3 years and also the leaf blower.
I’m considering the EGO now - if you lose power in a big storm - how are you charging the batteries? Gas might be advantageous if in area where power goes down. I’m tempted to just get another Ariens.
@@rakashaagain you get what, 30min snowblowing time from the batteries? If power is out you are not snow blowing again until power back. I have Ego tools and batteries now but I think for the snowblower - perhaps gas.
I definitely have two sets of batteries so it's really not an issue and my properties not that big so it works out for me and it's got plenty of pushing power
Thanks for the informative video! I'm eager to use my 2 stage EGO blower this coming winter. Mine came with two 7.5 Ah batteries. I'm considering purchasing two 12Ah batteries because I can get them for $899 for the 2. I tend to help the neighbors and want to have enough battery to be out for a while. Question.....will the 12Ah batteries also work in the EGO lawn mower or is it too large?
Another good thing about the battery tech, is that in the coming years the tech will get cheaper to manufacture and build. This will bring the prices of the batteries down.
I’m subbed to your channel and also picked up this snowblower! Also I checked my dryer 3 times before I realized the beeping was from your video!!! Hahahah
I actually have 2 gas snowblowers going on 20 and 25 years old, I can hear the crying already of all those who have to replace those batteries after 3-4 years at unreal prices. Going thru this now with all my battery lawn equipment and going back to gas.
We all have a choice obviously going to Battery has a cost, but it also has a benefit. I understand your thoughts with gas I promise enjoy and thank you for watching and for your comment.
I think my Ridgid 18V Lion batteries are 8 years old and still amazed they still work great. We get 1000's of cycles with our phones we use every day. We don't other devices like we use our phones. My 7 year Toro mower hasn't held up that well, I don't think they make things like they used to.
I store my batteries between 50-80% charge and try to avoid prolonged periods at 100% or near 0%. I have large batteries for my electric bike (R&M), electric car (Tesla), electric leaf blower (Stiga) and electric motorcycle (Electric Motion Escape) and they are all still going strong after years of use. I haven't seen any need to replace batteries in any of the aforementioned items. If you use the batteries sensibly, they last for a long time. Critique about battery longevity seems to come mainly from people who don't use them or don't know how (or don't care) to use them properly.
The only issue i would have is with the amount of plastic. Plastic and -20 f don't go together. I have an old Murray and the only thing patched together is the plastic chute.
The other advantage of the electric is that it is much more quiet than the gas operated blower so I am not waking up my neighbors when I am out clearing my driveway at 6am (I have the greenworks 80v 2 stage).
I am just wondering how are your ego batteries performance after 2 season? do they still have the same run time as before? My concern is the battery degradation after being charged many times, and how long the battery last? Do I need to replace the battery after 3-5 years? Since the battery is very expensive, the price for 2 batteries is almost the same as the brand new machine.
I'd probably recommend getting these steel skids but you'd have to get them at Home Depot I think there's a link in the video for the Home Depot one ua-cam.com/video/crSZjgSEybs/v-deo.html
@@TechMadeEzy thanks. Yeah Ariens has metal. They’ve held up. I live in the woods with a 300ft driveway. Sticks rocks etc always a possibility. Pretty nervous about going electric but also really want to. I’ll need two sets of batteries for sure, but i happen to be in the market for a lawn mower too.
I'm seeing other people's videos using this machine and they just continue to go down the driveway without stopping and there was at least 12 inches or more of snow so I'm wondering why you go only 5 ft and then give it a rest when it doesn't need one. My first battery powered snow blower I had to do that with because when it built up enough pressure it would automatically cut off and I wouldn't have to restart the machine but that doesn't happen with ego the circuit doesn't shut off even under heavy pressure from the snow
Don't get snow in East NC-do get LOTS of pine straw and pinecones-too bad the snowblowers can't blow these!!!At most get a snow dusting or sleet.Recently for the pine straw and pinecones had the yard care service grind them in in their large Scag gas ZTR mower with a 25 hp gas motor.Crushed them up just fine.Figure these would have been too much for my Ego walk mowers and Z6 ZTR ride mower.
I had to Warranty out 2 of my 3 EGO batteries after 2 years of use. Meanwhile my old Li-Ion Ryobi 18v are going strong 6 years later. EGO tools themselves are awesome tools, batteries are hit or miss. I can't wait for graphite battery technology to become mainstream because it will outperform gas
I tested the ebay knock off 10ah batteries with 10y warranty on my select cut lawn mower, new iq weed wacker, 765 blower and driveway tested (no snow) the new 2 stage (no batts) i just got a couple weeks ago. saved a bunch on $ on batteries, sold all my ego batts. Now I have 4-10ah's. I also sold my fast chargers and got the regular ones. fast chargers are good but IMHO it will depreciate the battery quicker over time. I dont think the knock off batts self discharge like the oem, i don't think that's a good thing ego does that.
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
the 5hp i have now and snow i get usally 2-4 gallons of gas can last me all winter. So even if i had to buy a new snow blower i would probably get something like i have now cause 600$ is gonna take a long time to recoup. Throw on top of how much those battery's cost for ego which means probably never save $ recoup the costs. As for oil it takes only like half quart to change it maybe little more. Even if the ego battery lasts 10 years, at 360$ a pop that is 70$ a year vs like 15-20$ in gas. going electric for say snowblower only doesn't remotely look cost effective unless you go all in on rest of things like a mower and other stuff.
Now just for fun let's compare it to a Honda HSS928, the Honda has way more power, better built quality, ridiculously low fuel consumption, it just doesn't break, always start on first pull, superb traction ( if you know about blowing snow, you know how traction is important), phenomenal resale value after 10 or 20 years so yes it's way cheaper in the long run. Don't even mention Troy built or other gas powered snowblowers, none comes even close to a Honda in every ways. I love my RAV4 PRIME XSE PP (PHEV) and my RYOBI electric zero turn laws mower but in the winter nothing beats a gas powered Honda snowblower. Over 40 years of blowing snow experience talking 😊
We got buried with 24” of heavy wet snow. I got the 2 stage Ego and it handle awesome. Being in turn I don’t need to shoot the snow far giving more time time. My gas snow blower would produce a lot of heat and there would be ice build up. The ego has no ice or build up. The ego was able to get through the end of the driveway where the city plow can through. I register each battery and snowblower and charger. Snowblower has a 5 year and batteries a 3 year.
I don't like how you only went a foot or so and had to stop and let the ego catch up to the amount of snow that was in the auger and chute. I think I'd run the drive in a slower speed so I wouldn't have to stop. I'd rather walk slower than have to stop and start. Auger speed I'd put just below turbo. I like the noise it makes....sounds like a turbine engine! Haha! At Lowe's, up here in Canada JUST A SINGLE 10.0 AH battery is $629.99 + taxes. The Two Stage 2x10.0 AH battery + two rapid charger kit is $2199 so buying the kit is way more cost effective than just the blower. Myself I'd go with the 2x7.5 AH kit with the dual charger. I already have mower, leaf blower, carbon shaft auto feed trimmer, hedge trimmer and power station with three 5.0, two 7.5 and 2.5 batteries. Plenty of power!!! They've updated the mower so much I last couple years I'm wondering if they'll put out an "XP" two stage.
WOW! $2200. That VAT is a mother'. I got 4x10ahs and two rapid chargers for $2000. shipping and handling was about $400 more as I got it from ACME tools but still a great deal as I won't need to buy anymore batteries and can buy everything bare tool and save money. 600 and change...Man. They're $450 at ACMEtools with free shipping(not handling fee for the batteries). They even have the 12ah packs as a pair for $900.
Okay so I'll say this. There's a few bad arguments in this. Electricity prices also fluctuate. The motors don't need maintenance, but axles need grease. Long term cost of battery powered equipment is notably higher. Also what happens when a wire corrodes and the unit stops working, or some cells die in the battery, after warranty? Take it to a shop? No, no shop will work on this because it's not mechanical. You're left with an authorized service center that'll charge through the nose, or you're looking to patch wires on your own, and you need to know how to work with electronics, which is much more knowledge intensive than mechanical maintenance. That's not even getting into lithium ion battery repair, which is outright dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. One oopsie and your funeral will be closed casket. With all this said, I have battery powered ope for all my stuff (except the snow blower I'm working on it), so clearly I'm okay with all the downsides. The cost in time to me is worth it
I wonder if Ego will add heated handles and tracks instead of wheels to their next gen two stage snow blower. That would be awesome. Thanks for another great video!
That's also what I've wondered ....... They released a bunch of mowers and then improved them even more with the XP plus another new mower to come out this year. Could they do the same with the blower? I'd like to see a Two Stage XP with heated grips, LED control panel, tracks and electric chute rotation and angle controls.
Looks like a good snowblower. However, it is hard to justify the price as compared to a gas engine snowblower. I still think there can be mechanical issues with the battery powered product. Lots of mechanical stress on the auger and other mechanical parts within the system. Are their control electronic circuits that could fail? I don’t presently own a snowblower. I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly 50 years. My wife and I still shovel by hand unless we get a really large snow storm. The we call someone to plow the driveway. Shoveling snow is good exercise, if done in moderation at our ages (70+). Snow shovels are really inexpensive compared to any type of snow shovel. Regarding the environment, I don’t think the amount of usage from gas snowblowers is a big factor regarding pollution of the environment. The impact on the environment for the mining of lithium and other rare earth elements in battery technology is not even considered by those who are zealous for the elimination of CO2 emissions. Tons of CO2 are released in the mining of battery elements. Thanks for the video. Someday we may have to go to snowblowers and these type of videos are educational for future purchases.
“Permanently” means less than 10 years and you will be buying a new machine and will have spent even more $$$ for extra batteries. My gas blower is over 20 years old and going strong. Long term operating costs for battery will be way more than gas. Everything is nice when it s new but when that ev starts breaking good luck.
Id need like 3 sets of batteries on standby just ro keep up with my snow. Making this way to expensive to even be worth it. And i aint waiting for batteries to charge and switching batteries out on chargers unless tou buy a few chargers which makes it even more expensive 😂
Battery powered machines are not very recyclable. Engines are extremely recyclable. I'll stick to gas after my very short experience with Battery powered snowblowers.
I HATE SNOW!! Nevertheless, I want to try out my new two stage EGO snow thrower so bad. Maybe the first time in my life I can say I can't wait for it to snow.
@@TechMadeEzy hopefully you got some since we got hammered with it across the Midwest and Eastern parts..I have the single stage Ego with steel auger..love it for what I need
I tried the ego at Lowe's and found out it seems quite cheaply made for a snowblower. I have an old Columbia 10/28 from 1985 and its much more sturdy. The controls seem flimsy on the EGO. Seems like it won't last very long. I'm in Quebec Canada we get a lot of snow
The quality of ANYTHING pre 1990 will be far superior to stuff built today. Lol .... I have a 1972 tracked Honda which feels like a TANK. Everything on it except the grips on the handles is made out of steel. The only thing I've replaced on it is the sparkplug and battery for the electric start! Got it from my grandfather who got it from his neighbor.
I dare you to find anything made today with the same build quality of something from the 80’s. Not gonna happen. I live in the praries, first winter with the Ego 2stage and more than impressed with its capabilities.
The fact that you are stopping all the time to empty the snow means you are going too fast. Electrical motors are at their best with no speed variations. Stop and go waste a lot of electricity and overheat the motors.
The past two seasons I've been thinking about switching over from my dual stage gas to a dual stage battery... But I'm not sure on those batterie life expectancy. My Ariens gas will definitely last over 10 years if maintained properly. I've heard those batteries die after 5-6 years.
I almost went with a battery snowblower for this winter but I saw a review on the Home Depot website for the Ryobi model and the guy said that he doesn’t have a heated garage and his snowblower is in the shed outback and the temperature gets pretty cold in Canada and he said his snowblower wouldn’t start if it was too cold and he kept the battery inside the house, warm and toasty but the electronics on the snowblower wouldn’t let it start until the snowblower was warmed up so that’s why I went with gas instead of electric🤷♂️😞
Interesting. I keep mines in my unheated garage but my batteries are always in house. I know Canada gets cold, but I'm curious on how a battery powered snow blower would not tun on in the cold and a gas one would. The battery is the item that is mostly affected by the temp, and if that is warm from the house, what on the snow blower wouldn't move? What exactly is warming up an electric snow blower?
@@TechMadeEzy I see here in Canada the temperature can reach -30 🥶. This is where if the electronic are sensitive to the cold it is a deal breaker. This is why I went with gas. Now it would require further testing in really cold climate like mine to get a definitive answer. So if EGO wants to send me a snowblower for testing I won’t say no LOL 😂
When the power is out in the strong storms we have now, do we really want everything electric? 3 day blizzard with no power and tell me how your EV cars, snow blower and tools will work vs the gas stored everywhere.
Gas stations need electricity to run the pumps my friend... Your gas furnace needs electricity to run the blowers... New gas stoves need power to open the valves... Whereas an EV can output power to a home to keep the essentials running for 3-5 days depending on how much you want to pull...
Funny how many people drop $2K on a snowblower that you have to go super slow with just to have enough juice to clear a driveway with. Also, for people misled by this video, all you need to do with a gas blower at the end of each season is fill the tank with gas, add a bit of stabil, and run it for two minutes. She’ll start right up next November! Save yourself $2K!
I put the speed of my ego dependant on the amount of snow I’m dealing with. If I only have a couple inches, I’ll speed it up. If I have to go through 20+” (like I’ve had to a couple times this year), I’ll keep the speed a bit slower. Just like you would with a gasser. I also don’t smell like exhaust when I’m done, it’s easier to maneuver, starts every single time, and I can clear the driveway at 5am (or at 9pm) and not worry about bothering the neighbours. Battery may not be for everyone, but there are definitely some pro’s that make them worth while.
Battery snowblower has it's convenient but never store those batteries inside your house. They contain a lot energy just like a tank of gas. Look how many Tesla catch fire burn the house down. You think your EGO battery smarter than Tesla battery?
I stored my batteries in my home for years and never had an issue they also self-maintain you can see this video as well ua-cam.com/video/zX1VJMKW4XQ/v-deo.htmlsi=3BSBUsJkEXK1Rw0S
What happens when Ego stops making these batteries...and changes the battery format for a new design of snow blower... I have 3 power drills that I cannot find batteries for. They are basically paper weights now. Ego has the control to plan obsolescence to any of these devices by simply stop making batteries to fit old devices. I have a gas blower that's 20 years old...and I see no need to replace it.
sounds like Howard Stearns doing a snow blower reveiw.........best review i have seen in years.
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I have to disagree slightly with your no maintenance statement my friend. For maximum life once a year (even on an Ego) add a small amount of lub spray to control lever pivot points and chute control gear. Antiseize wheel axle and spray or lightly grease or spray lub onto auger shaft and sheer pins,and auger bushings or bearings at the sides. This small amount of time will keep these snow blower parts from breaking and seizing up with rust. Having said this I super enjoy your videos and how well they are made. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Thanks for your comment. Makes sense and thank you for your support. 👍🏼⚡️
I've had two winters with this snowblower......works extremely well. One thing I would add is to check the auger for frozen snow/ice if it's not kept in a heated garage. I make sure it spins freely before applying any battery power.
Enjoy your videos...I have the Ego single stage...which I love. This year after watching your videos I just went and bought the 2 stage.As the old song goes " Let it snow , let it snow "...thanks for your help..greatly appreciated !!
Thank you hope the 2 stage does the job for you 👍🏼
THANKS! I love my Ego lawn mower and leaf blower that I've had for seven years. Then I bought their one stage snow blower that they claim clears eight inches of snow and i got burned. It's useless in 4 inches of snow. I ended up buying a gasoline snow blower and it works ok, but I hate maintaining it. So, I was tempted to get Ego's top of the line two stage blower, the EGO Power+ SNT2807, but just wasn't sure until I saw your video. It's 2 grand with (2) 12.0Ah Batteries and Dual Port Charger Included. I'm ordering it today. I live in NY and have a BIG piece of property that I have to mow in the warm months and snow blow in the winter. I'm sold thanks to your video! PS Amazon's reviews are totally useless with Amazon manipulating reviews.
I'm about to buy the same one in MN. The reviews like this one are encouraging. They've finally hit the point where batteries can compete even on the high-power stuff.
@JohnVance I’ve had my two stage now coming on more than four years. The big trick is you have to have two sets of batteries and you really can’t push it hard. You’re just gotta go slow and steady.
@ That’s the hope and the plan. I’ll have a very flat and straight 500-ft driveway, I’m thinking it’ll take two sets to get completely, but I might see how much mileage I can get out of it without using the self-propelled feature.
Thanks for another excellent update.I'm leaning towards buying the EGO 2 stage, this information is very helpful.
Thanks Lindsay 👍🏻
I bought my Ego 2 stage snowblower last year with only a single 5.0ah battery. It was able to clear a 10” snowfall from my suburban 2 car driveway and the sidewalk for my 100 ft. wide lot in the Denver area.
I’ve subsequently purchased an additional battery and have been able to clear not only my drive and sidewalk but also had enough power to clear 7 of my neighbors sidewalks and 2 of their single car drives. I have also learned NOT to run both the auger and drive on the max. high speed as it caused the batteries to shut down due to the thermal protection kicking in. Since it was very cold out that day it only took around 5 minutes for them to cool down enough and come back online, allowing me to continue at a lower power setting without further power outage.
I do not store the battery packs in my garage in either the cold of winter nor heat of summer, and while in storage I put a full charge on them once every 6 months as recommended.
Overall I am very pleased with it and highly recommend it. I have neighbors with gas powered snowblowers the are sometimes difficult to start and so much heavier to manhandle than my electric eGo.
Love your channel and Brooklyn is a plus, just got into EGO at the beginning of summer, neighbor across the street had the lawnmower, and my old 20 year old gas mower was dying, so I figured I would give it a shot. Got the Xcut and I love it. So I went and got the two stage blower to replace my old snowjoe snow thrower. The snowjoe, like most snow throwers is good on fluffy snow, maybe up to 8 inches, but wet heavy snow forget it. Hey I am 66 and getting to old for that stuff. This is my first ever two stage snow blower, looking forward to that first snow. I also picked up the 100W power inverter, which works great for me as a power backup to run my CPAP machine, during black outs, and thunder storms.
Greg thank you so much and I understand as we get older the weight of these machines plays a huge Factor I have definitely found this machine to be easier to maneuver. Thanks so much for staying with us and sharing your feedback and experience
Great comparison. I appreciate your honesty and objectivity about both machines.
Thank you
Thanks from sweden😊
Thanks
Great Review! I just purchased this snowblower and am excited to use it first snowfall.
Thanks, let me know how it goes
Your videos are super helpful. I’m glad I found your channel
I happened to luck out last year, walked into Lowes bought the last snow blower, which happened to be a single stage with no battery for $200.00. They even threw in a double sided charger. The year before bought the Z6 and just use the same battery on the snowblower. Winters coming and no more shoveling for this old man.
Good video for beginner and undersstand how good is the techno inside those batteries. Good job!
I hate to say it but with ethanol fuel, gas small engine maintenance is expensive now. Ethanol eats everything. Constantly replacing fuel lines, rebuilding or replacing carburetors. I'm not even risking fuel injected blowers. They cost more than the ego does.
Great video! I think I'll take the plunge into ego and see how It goes.
What are you even talking about about? Constantly replacing fuel lines, rebuilding carburetors? I have had Honda lawnmowers and Ariens Snowblowers for YEARS…. With very low maintenance. The Ego 7.5 A.h batteries are $352 on Amazon….. the 10 Ah battery is $499….
The EGO is super expensive right off the bat and then 8 years later…. (If that) you will need to buy new batteries. And note that when you own a battery operated snowblower…. You can only do your own property. You won’t have enough power to help your neighbors…. Like I do on every snow storm. And for that super expensive machine you get a bunch of plastic levers… that I want to see how they hold up after 10-15 years. It seems that 90% of these review’s I see on these products are from huge fans of battery operated tools that just can’t wait to hit the “THEY’RE THE BEST” button approval button. I will say…. It will be curious to see how after 15 years what the cost for is after replacing batteries. And I do hope it works out for you. Oh…. I do have a Kobalt battery lawnmower that I got off of Craigslist…. I like it but the battery is going bad and it’s $180… ugh.
thanks for making another vid on this guy! ive been looking at the same blower since ive got all ego tools for the rest of my yard maintenance.
Thank you
I have a 20 year old Troy Bilt like yours. Engine still is perfect, starts right up. But the rest of the blower is rusted and falling apart. Been a struggle for the last 2 years. Just replaced it with the EGO with 2 10 amp batteries. Hope it works as well as your video shows. Thanks for the great info in the video!
Thank you
Had a Craftsman gas snowblower for 8 years that rusted through and dropped the drive chain, followed it with a second Craftsman that lasted 5 years before the engine blew, then picked up an expensive large Ariens which had carb issues in the first year, then after I replaced the carb components, it still acted up, backfired, and then the drive gearing stopped working on one wheel. I can no longer get the parts I need as Ariens obsoleted the model. I'm not the handiest, but I did take care of the snowblowers and found that for all their "heavy duty" rep, they were finicky, noisy pains that I ended up having to replace every 5-6 years. I bought the EGO 2 stage snowblower last year and so far am very happy with it. It has a 5 year warranty, , handles the Wisconsin snow just fine, and is so much easier to use than any of the heavy gas snowblowers I owned. There are pros and cons to every choice, but I have to say I'm happy with the EGO and its been the right choice so far.
Best of luck I hope it lasts for years
The Ego batteries are only warranted for three years and the cost for them is almost the price for a gas unit. Since the battery warranty is 3yrs and the unit 5yrs. It's safe to assume that Ego knows they'll last at least 3 and not possibly make it 5.
Hi Joe
10ah and 12ah batteries have a 5yr warranty as long as the buyer registers them. All other battery sizes are 3 year
Nice review. I need a new snow blower & sitting on the fence between gas & EV. BTW. Love the Ego portable light.
Thank you
I had a gas on in the mid 2000s and my biggest issue was it was hard to start and I hated having to mix the gas and oil. Last winter we had a hard winter so I finally decided to buy a a battery one. So far I like it mainly because it is easy to start up. I bought the one stage model.
Definitely easier there, 2 stage is solid I’ve had the original one for over 4 years
After watching this video I’m so excited to get my snowblower out and get it tuned up get the oil changing and spray paint the areas of rust after I clean the rusty spots off and get to watch some of your snowblower videos this winter if you get any snow
You didn’t get a battery snowblower yet I thought you had one?
@@TechMadeEzy unfourtunatly I don’t have a electric snowblower, i would love to get the ego 2 stage snowblower but with college and the way things halve gone up, can’t really throw that kind of money out, but I will get one eventually, plus the snowblower we have is very efficient, one tank of gas does both driveways, but yes eventually I will get a electric snowblower, just need to get some more $$ first then I’ll be all set
I totally understand we have to live within our means. You’re doing the right thing. 💪🏼
@@TechMadeEzy there are a few things I wanna get, I wanna get the 54 inch riding mower that ego has and the 2 stage snow blower, but it’s okay, those that wait are well rewarded, oh and i got my mom and dads Christmas gifts already, i got my mom a pioneer woman dish set that she has Ben eying but hasn’t gotten since she says that things like that can wait, and I got my dad a dewalt one handed use sawzaw from dewalt, great gift, anyways my friend, have a great night
As I bask in the glow of my ego work light I would like to thank you for that recommendation as it has been in constant use since being purchased … one of the biggest reasons to switch to batteries is that the tool starts every time .. Plus Carbon Monoxide exposure.. which can be a hidden threat… those 7.5 ah batteries last a long time in a work light and can really be handy in a blackout.. Happy Hollidays…!
Thank you have a great holiday
Thanks for the update. As usual thorough and great information. Based upon your reviews and a lot of investigating, I bought the mower and trimmer this past summer...and absolutely love them! I see the work lights have now arrived in Canada however, I went to buy the 2 stage snow blower and there are none to be found and none in the warehouses for Lowes and Rona. I still have my gas snow blower but I'm really looking forward to getting my Ego. Thank you again for all the great information.
Thanks Paul best of luck with the new equipment, I hope you find a two-stage
Yup they sure sold fast! Got mine at Rona just in time. I actually got to try last last week.
@@TechMadeEzy
Great News!!! I was checking Rona and Lowes when I saw they had stock in a store in a town about an hour away. I called immediately to confirm they had the 2 stage with the 10Amp batteries and indeed they did. I was requesting they put my name on it and I'd drive up from my location when the store manager suggested I just purchase it from my local Rona and have them submit an in store transfer form. The short story...bought and paid for, arriving to my store location Monday or Tuesday.
Thanks again for all the great information!👍
You are going to have a ball. I hope you get some snow.
Excellent overview. I appreciate that you objectively discuss pros and cons of both. I have a 14-year old Snapper and was thinking of proactively getting an EGO. But I don't think I will.
For me, a gas engine is easy to maintain. Change the oil every fall. Stabilize the gas and run it out in the spring. Change the plug every few years. I had to replace a muffler when it rotted out. I had to pull the carb once and spray it out with cleaner. Maybe a total of 20 hours over 14 years. As you say, gas and oil are cheap. The amount used in my snowblower is tiny compared to my fuel-efficient cars.
The other maintenance issues that have cost me more in time and money you didn't really discuss and I assume are the same for electric. Augur gear box lube, and maybe replace after years of hitting rocks (I had to). Lubing the augur axle. Tightening and maybe replacing the drive belts, and maybe even the drive plates. Drive and augur control cables snapping. Replacing skid plates and scraper bars so that the body of the inlet doesn't start to get ground away (Is the inlet body plastic on EGO?). I don't know the long-term quality of these parts in the EGO as it hasn't been out long enough.
I am probably an exception. I have a four-hour process after a 6-inch snowfall to clear my driveway and walks. Even one hour of battery juice won't do it and I can't afford a second pair of batteries.
Thank you for your comment definitely if you don't have experience it can be a challenge but when you do it really isn't hard at all
Why do you keep stopping every couple of seconds to let it empty itself? Is that normal? I have an Ariens and I just keep pushing through up to 14+ inches of snow and it keeps throwing it? I want so badly to like this unit but with the snow accumulation and the way the plows from the city push the ice and slush in front of my driveway, I don’t think this machine will cut it.
That's just something I was doing while I was doing the video to be honest with you you could actually push right through it's got plenty of power I've been using it for a few years now
For the guys complaining about rust, I always use the leaf blower on mine every time after I’m finished think that helps
I've used my single stage EGO snow blower for about six seasons now. Reached a point that the push up my large 8 degree driveway is to much. Picked up my new two stage EGO this past Saturday. Ready for a big load of white stuff. BTW, I'm slowly weaning myself of all gas/oil yard equipment. The last to go will be the riding mower.
You will love it! I have the OG and it still works great
Don’t forget to give us an update once you use it this winter
I love that the EGO is so light -- makes turning it around a breeze! Have used my EGO batteries on multiple occasions to keep my fridge going during backouts too. Now am just waiting for them to come out with a battery-powered self-propelled wheelbarrow/cart :)
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I picked up this snowblower last season after much research and watching all the reviews (still loved your review btw). Sadly and unfortunately I was horribly underwhelmed. I had high hopes because I already have the mower, trimmer, blower, and worklight which are all amazing. Unfortunately the 2 stage snowblower was brutally slow, struggled with 1' deep, wetter snow, clogged at the rotors, and was extremely underpowered. I was completely disappointed after 2 uses and promptly returned the unit and purchased a new Ariens 32" EFI blower. I truly wish the Ego would have worked but sadly it couldn't compete with the gas blower at all.
Thanks for sharing your comment, sorry it didn’t work out
I would love to try the ego. But I need a tracked blower with a height adjustable auger. I’m looking at the Honda hs724 for gravel.
Great video, good intelligent comparison!!
Thank you
Just an FYI. You don't have to have 2 7.5 batteries to run this snow blower. I already had 1 7.5 and 1 5.0 amp batteries. I bought the EGO 2 stage snowblower without batteries. Then place both batteries in snow blower. Works just fine for my driveway and walk way.
This year i might make the move and get my first electric 2-stage snowblower. At first i was looking at the ryobi but reviews weren't great about the ryobi. Then i looked at Ego. I like the green color on the Ego and their lawnmowers seem pretty solid. I don't have an electric lawnmower either , that will come later. Now the problem i have with Ego is that where i live.,if you want to buy an Ego you have to visit big hardware store, where they don't even have spart parts. Those big hardware stores only sell the machine and the battery. They don't have a service desk or any tech whatsoever. And worst the salesmen don't always know the technical stuff.. so if you need to service your ego, (which is rare but can happen nonetheless) you have to find a local service repair shop who does Ego. And there aren,t many in my area atleast, and those shop don,t carry all the parts either.. those shop usually repair alot of ariens and toro somthey have plenty of parts .. but for Ego they have to order the parts from a distributor.. and some parts can take weeks to be delivered. The second thing i didn't like with Ego, is that you pretty much have to either pay up front or use your credit card to buy an Ego. In my area there is no financing program. Unlike Ariens and Toro. which both offer 12, 24 or 36 months with no interest . Not everyone can pay $2000 upfront a snowblower. So i might go with the electric 2-stage Toro .. unfortunately, the 24 inch toro doesn,t have differential axle, and to get it you need to spend another $200 in parts.. and not every toro dealers have can help you with that. So to get differential axle, you have to buy the 26 inch toro version which come with two 7,5 battery. (Just like the Ego they are very expensive. The toro can use 3 batteries. And i believe they can be mixed (not sure) but if you have two 7.5 and one 4 you can just throw them in. The third battery will add another 5 or 10 min…also like i said the toro 26 inch has a differential axle, that mean alot easier to move around when it's turned off. Both wheels will be free and will lock together as soon you start the engine.. you didn't mention it.. but some electric blower also require maintenances. The electric toro use the same mechanical system as their gas counterparts . It has belts inside which mean sooner or later you will need to replace the belt. So unless you know how to open the snowblower and change and adjust the belt, you will have to find a way to bring it to the shop and even without battery they are still heavy. At the dealership I tried and i couldn't lift the electric toro by my self., it was just way too heavy.. less heavy than gas blower for sure. But still heavy. I would really like to buy an Ego because their batteries seems solid.. i don't know if toro battery are good.. but i know the ego ones are. But the lack of a financing program is what forced me to choose a Toro.
Absolutely awesome video. Thanks so much!
Thank you
Thank you for this video. It is very informative. I like on how you suggested when using it to stop once in a while to give the auger a chance to expel all the snow and then continue moving forward. I will be in the market this fall for an ego 2 stage snow blower. I heard there might be a 28 inch wide model available as well .Looking forward to seeing that. You must know this already but I heard it is better to place batteries on a piece of wood instead of a cement floor to avoid damage or premature drainage. Not sure if this rule applies to ego batteries. Thank you from Montreal, Quebec.
Thank you Frank
Better off bringing your batteries inside under normal temperatures but definitely don't let them sit on concrete
I have an Ego and i love it……
Must be mentioned that a gas blower’s continued cost is not only the posted price of gas/oil, but the time/cost it takes do and manage all these things…. driving to get some gas, if the gas is old, dangers of storing gas, seasonal maintenance, the cost and time doing all these ‘little’ things. Running to the store to get parts, trouble shooting… usually increases after 3-5 years of use. And few really maintain their machines to top spec. Like the guy thinking driving 20 miles to save 4 bucks…. Not recognizing the time and cost of the means needed to “save” that money.
The electric also appear to have some “behavioral safety” advantages like easy off and on to troubleshoot or clear the chute. And quality of life upgrades. Much Lower noise. Not smelling like exhaust.
I have found others in the household are more at ease and willing to help out and use the electric blower.
Unless you are going to argue “what-if” scenarios, given normal expected life situations the electric wins. I feel most people after struggling with a gas blower would gladly spend a what might turn out to be a smaller difference in cost when faced with gas issues.
Thanks, great video.
Would you know what the gears are made of in the auger gear box and what lube it uses ? Thanks
Hi, no I do not but you can contact EGO (855) 346-5656
Great video.
Thank you
Super helpful video, Thanks!
What’s better than one ego 2stage snowblower, a second one with the 10amphr batteries! Also have weed wackier which I’ve had for 3 years and also the leaf blower.
i have all ego yard stuff my next is the power station and snow blower
Very helpful 👍🏼
thank you and always feel free to ask questions we always do our best to help
I’m considering the EGO now - if you lose power in a big storm - how are you charging the batteries? Gas might be advantageous if in area where power goes down. I’m tempted to just get another Ariens.
You can use a gas generator that has a pure sign wave outlet, you can use solar, but that’s slow. Or you can use a battery power station also
Your battery are always full charge in the winter.
@@rakashaagain you get what, 30min snowblowing time from the batteries? If power is out you are not snow blowing again until power back. I have Ego tools and batteries now but I think for the snowblower - perhaps gas.
I definitely have two sets of batteries so it's really not an issue and my properties not that big so it works out for me and it's got plenty of pushing power
Great Video 👍🏿
Thank you
Its sound really loud. Gasoline from Honda is also loud. But this one sounds like a jet-engine. What did you think?
I agree
Thanks for the informative video! I'm eager to use my 2 stage EGO blower this coming winter. Mine came with two 7.5 Ah batteries. I'm considering purchasing two 12Ah batteries because I can get them for $899 for the 2. I tend to help the neighbors and want to have enough battery to be out for a while. Question.....will the 12Ah batteries also work in the EGO lawn mower or is it too large?
Hi Kevin I don't have 12ah but if you could call EGO please (855) 346-5656
Will this 24 inch snowblower take two 12 amp hour ego batteries?
Yup definitely
Curious what a battery powered snowblower vs a 3 stage snow blower in sticky snow would compare?
Wouldn’t be a fair comparison. You wouldn’t compare a single stage with a 2-stage.
Another good thing about the battery tech, is that in the coming years the tech will get cheaper to manufacture and build. This will bring the prices of the batteries down.
AJ in the house 👍🏼
@@TechMadeEzy as always!
I’m subbed to your channel and also picked up this snowblower!
Also I checked my dryer 3 times before I realized the beeping was from your video!!!
Hahahah
I have the 650cfm leaf blower, and the mower.
And picked up this snowblower on Sunday from Lowes. So I have 2 sets of batteries. Awww yeah !
Thanks John and Sorry about that the garage door opener battery has to be changed. Help!
Can this be used on gravel with occasional loose rocks?
I'd say no, that can cause damage but I've never tried.
I actually have 2 gas snowblowers going on 20 and 25 years old, I can hear the crying already of all those who have to replace those batteries after 3-4 years at unreal prices. Going thru this now with all my battery lawn equipment and going back to gas.
We all have a choice obviously going to Battery has a cost, but it also has a benefit. I understand your thoughts with gas I promise enjoy and thank you for watching and for your comment.
I think my Ridgid 18V Lion batteries are 8 years old and still amazed they still work great. We get 1000's of cycles with our phones we use every day. We don't other devices like we use our phones. My 7 year Toro mower hasn't held up that well, I don't think they make things like they used to.
I store my batteries between 50-80% charge and try to avoid prolonged periods at 100% or near 0%. I have large batteries for my electric bike (R&M), electric car (Tesla), electric leaf blower (Stiga) and electric motorcycle (Electric Motion Escape) and they are all still going strong after years of use. I haven't seen any need to replace batteries in any of the aforementioned items. If you use the batteries sensibly, they last for a long time. Critique about battery longevity seems to come mainly from people who don't use them or don't know how (or don't care) to use them properly.
Are those aftermarket skids? Mine came with green plastic ones that wore down about 1cm after only one use.
Armor skids look like Home Depot only see link in my video description
ua-cam.com/video/crSZjgSEybs/v-deo.html
The only issue i would have is with the amount of plastic. Plastic and -20 f don't go together. I have an old Murray and the only thing patched together is the plastic chute.
The other advantage of the electric is that it is much more quiet than the gas operated blower so I am not waking up my neighbors when I am out clearing my driveway at 6am (I have the greenworks 80v 2 stage).
Any way you can make a video on changing the ego 2 stage blade? I haven’t found one on UA-cam yet?
I haven’t had to change my auger so far it’s lasting very well
I am just wondering how are your ego batteries performance after 2 season? do they still have the same run time as before? My concern is the battery degradation after being charged many times, and how long the battery last? Do I need to replace the battery after 3-5 years? Since the battery is very expensive, the price for 2 batteries is almost the same as the brand new machine.
So far I'm seeing my batteries from 2019 that I probably use the most start to lose some capacity I can't really put a percentage on it
@@TechMadeEzy, Thanks.
How do you think it will handle a dirt driveway with a few rocks?
I'd probably recommend getting these steel skids but you'd have to get them at Home Depot I think there's a link in the video for the Home Depot one
ua-cam.com/video/crSZjgSEybs/v-deo.html
@@TechMadeEzy thanks. Yeah Ariens has metal. They’ve held up.
I live in the woods with a 300ft driveway. Sticks rocks etc always a possibility. Pretty nervous about going electric but also really want to. I’ll need two sets of batteries for sure, but i happen to be in the market for a lawn mower too.
Definitely agree to have two sets of batteries
I'm seeing other people's videos using this machine and they just continue to go down the driveway without stopping and there was at least 12 inches or more of snow so I'm wondering why you go only 5 ft and then give it a rest when it doesn't need one. My first battery powered snow blower I had to do that with because when it built up enough pressure it would automatically cut off and I wouldn't have to restart the machine but that doesn't happen with ego the circuit doesn't shut off even under heavy pressure from the snow
That’s my style that all
Love it works amazing
Don't get snow in East NC-do get LOTS of pine straw and pinecones-too bad the snowblowers can't blow these!!!At most get a snow dusting or sleet.Recently for the pine straw and pinecones had the yard care service grind them in in their large Scag gas ZTR mower with a 25 hp gas motor.Crushed them up just fine.Figure these would have been too much for my Ego walk mowers and Z6 ZTR ride mower.
I had to Warranty out 2 of my 3 EGO batteries after 2 years of use. Meanwhile my old Li-Ion Ryobi 18v are going strong 6 years later. EGO tools themselves are awesome tools, batteries are hit or miss. I can't wait for graphite battery technology to become mainstream because it will outperform gas
I tested the ebay knock off 10ah batteries with 10y warranty on my select cut lawn mower, new iq weed wacker, 765 blower and driveway tested (no snow) the new 2 stage (no batts) i just got a couple weeks ago. saved a bunch on $ on batteries, sold all my ego batts. Now I have 4-10ah's. I also sold my fast chargers and got the regular ones. fast chargers are good but IMHO it will depreciate the battery quicker over time. I dont think the knock off batts self discharge like the oem, i don't think that's a good thing ego does that.
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
I would say yes, I hear a very similar sound.
@@TechMadeEzy thanks
the 5hp i have now and snow i get usally 2-4 gallons of gas can last me all winter. So even if i had to buy a new snow blower i would probably get something like i have now cause 600$ is gonna take a long time to recoup. Throw on top of how much those battery's cost for ego which means probably never save $ recoup the costs. As for oil it takes only like half quart to change it maybe little more. Even if the ego battery lasts 10 years, at 360$ a pop that is 70$ a year vs like 15-20$ in gas. going electric for say snowblower only doesn't remotely look cost effective unless you go all in on rest of things like a mower and other stuff.
Thanks for sharing your point of you and your comment
Now just for fun let's compare it to a Honda HSS928, the Honda has way more power, better built quality, ridiculously low fuel consumption, it just doesn't break, always start on first pull, superb traction ( if you know about blowing snow, you know how traction is important), phenomenal resale value after 10 or 20 years so yes it's way cheaper in the long run.
Don't even mention Troy built or other gas powered snowblowers, none comes even close to a Honda in every ways.
I love my RAV4 PRIME XSE PP (PHEV) and my RYOBI electric zero turn laws mower but in the winter nothing beats a gas powered Honda snowblower.
Over 40 years of blowing snow experience talking 😊
$1,700.00 to $2,739.00 for the EGO 2 stage hear in Canada, think ill stay with gas till they force me to buy one.
But having to detune the electric one isn’t something you would have to do with a gas one. I’d rather have full power and no range anxiety
Slow down tire speed and auger speed to save battery life.
Definitely
We got buried with 24” of heavy wet snow. I got the 2 stage Ego and it handle awesome. Being in turn I don’t need to shoot the snow far giving more time time. My gas snow blower would produce a lot of heat and there would be ice build up. The ego has no ice or build up. The ego was able to get through the end of the driveway where the city plow can through. I register each battery and snowblower and charger. Snowblower has a 5 year and batteries a 3 year.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Also If you buy the 10ah or 12ah EGO is currently giving a 5yr warranty but you have to register the battery to get that 5yr
Greenworks has 80v 2stage out now.
VS my $ 250 8hp 24", break even would be....... Never. The 2 or 3 hours running on a bad snow year is not killing the planet.
Your using the electric snowblower to accommodate battery life. I use my gas snowblower to clean my driveway as efficiently as possible.
I can't wait to replace my gas stuff with electric. Snowblowers are almost there.
Hopefully sales prices will help, I know this stuff isn't cheap
What is that constant beeping I keep hearing? Super annoying..
Yeah sorry, battery in the garage opener.
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I don't like how you only went a foot or so and had to stop and let the ego catch up to the amount of snow that was in the auger and chute. I think I'd run the drive in a slower speed so I wouldn't have to stop. I'd rather walk slower than have to stop and start. Auger speed I'd put just below turbo.
I like the noise it makes....sounds like a turbine engine! Haha!
At Lowe's, up here in Canada JUST A SINGLE 10.0 AH battery is $629.99 + taxes. The Two Stage 2x10.0 AH battery + two rapid charger kit is $2199 so buying the kit is way more cost effective than just the blower.
Myself I'd go with the 2x7.5 AH kit with the dual charger. I already have mower, leaf blower, carbon shaft auto feed trimmer, hedge trimmer and power station with three 5.0, two 7.5 and 2.5 batteries. Plenty of power!!!
They've updated the mower so much I last couple years I'm wondering if they'll put out an "XP" two stage.
WOW! $2200. That VAT is a mother'. I got 4x10ahs and two rapid chargers for $2000. shipping and handling was about $400 more as I got it from ACME tools but still a great deal as I won't need to buy anymore batteries and can buy everything bare tool and save money. 600 and change...Man. They're $450 at ACMEtools with free shipping(not handling fee for the batteries). They even have the 12ah packs as a pair for $900.
@@BronzeLincolns81 wow that's a crazy good deal!!!!
Okay so I'll say this. There's a few bad arguments in this. Electricity prices also fluctuate. The motors don't need maintenance, but axles need grease. Long term cost of battery powered equipment is notably higher. Also what happens when a wire corrodes and the unit stops working, or some cells die in the battery, after warranty? Take it to a shop? No, no shop will work on this because it's not mechanical. You're left with an authorized service center that'll charge through the nose, or you're looking to patch wires on your own, and you need to know how to work with electronics, which is much more knowledge intensive than mechanical maintenance. That's not even getting into lithium ion battery repair, which is outright dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. One oopsie and your funeral will be closed casket.
With all this said, I have battery powered ope for all my stuff (except the snow blower I'm working on it), so clearly I'm okay with all the downsides. The cost in time to me is worth it
Thanks for sharing your opinion
I wonder if Ego will add heated handles and tracks instead of wheels to their next gen two stage snow blower. That would be awesome. Thanks for another great video!
That would be insane 🔥
Thanks Joey
Their newest auger propelled single stage has the heated handles.
That's also what I've wondered ....... They released a bunch of mowers and then improved them even more with the XP plus another new mower to come out this year. Could they do the same with the blower?
I'd like to see a Two Stage XP with heated grips, LED control panel, tracks and electric chute rotation and angle controls.
Me too!
@@dhowting Likewise!
Looks like a good snowblower. However, it is hard to justify the price as compared to a gas engine snowblower. I still think there can be mechanical issues with the battery powered product. Lots of mechanical stress on the auger and other mechanical parts within the system. Are their control electronic circuits that could fail?
I don’t presently own a snowblower. I’ve lived in Minnesota for nearly 50 years. My wife and I still shovel by hand unless we get a really large snow storm. The we call someone to plow the driveway. Shoveling snow is good exercise, if done in moderation at our ages (70+). Snow shovels are really inexpensive compared to any type of snow shovel.
Regarding the environment, I don’t think the amount of usage from gas snowblowers is a big factor regarding pollution of the environment. The impact on the environment for the mining of lithium and other rare earth elements in battery technology is not even considered by those who are zealous for the elimination of CO2 emissions. Tons of CO2 are released in the mining of battery elements.
Thanks for the video. Someday we may have to go to snowblowers and these type of videos are educational for future purchases.
Thanks for your point of view Tim
Lol…
“Permanently” means less than 10 years and you will be buying a new machine and will have spent even more $$$ for extra batteries.
My gas blower is over 20 years old and going strong.
Long term operating costs for battery will be way more than gas. Everything is nice when it s new but when that ev starts breaking good luck.
Id need like 3 sets of batteries on standby just ro keep up with my snow. Making this way to expensive to even be worth it. And i aint waiting for batteries to charge and switching batteries out on chargers unless tou buy a few chargers which makes it even more expensive 😂
Battery powered machines are not very recyclable. Engines are extremely recyclable. I'll stick to gas after my very short experience with Battery powered snowblowers.
Ethanol Gas is a major disadvantage with gas:(
I'm not ready for snow 😫
I want some good snow so I can test the new self-propelled auger model, and of course use the two stage
I HATE SNOW!! Nevertheless, I want to try out my new two stage EGO snow thrower so bad. Maybe the first time in my life I can say I can't wait for it to snow.
@@TechMadeEzy hopefully you got some since we got hammered with it across the Midwest and Eastern parts..I have the single stage Ego with steel auger..love it for what I need
Just a drop hoping for more
I tried the ego at Lowe's and found out it seems quite cheaply made for a snowblower.
I have an old Columbia 10/28 from 1985 and its much more sturdy.
The controls seem flimsy on the EGO. Seems like it won't last very long.
I'm in Quebec Canada we get a lot of snow
Appreciate the feedback
The quality of ANYTHING pre 1990 will be far superior to stuff built today. Lol .... I have a 1972 tracked Honda which feels like a TANK. Everything on it except the grips on the handles is made out of steel. The only thing I've replaced on it is the sparkplug and battery for the electric start! Got it from my grandfather who got it from his neighbor.
I dare you to find anything made today with the same build quality of something from the 80’s. Not gonna happen.
I live in the praries, first winter with the Ego 2stage and more than impressed with its capabilities.
The fact that you are stopping all the time to empty the snow means you are going too fast. Electrical motors are at their best with no speed variations. Stop and go waste a lot of electricity and overheat the motors.
Agree since then I’ve slowed down and I don’t stop as often
If your considering buying an Ego snowblower and don't own any other Ego products that use the same batteries then this is not a good buy.
The past two seasons I've been thinking about switching over from my dual stage gas to a dual stage battery... But I'm not sure on those batterie life expectancy. My Ariens gas will definitely last over
10 years if maintained properly.
I've heard those batteries die after 5-6 years.
Although my Ariens snowblower is a bit hard to start...even with the electric starter....it is 45 years old.
I almost went with a battery snowblower for this winter but I saw a review on the Home Depot website for the Ryobi model and the guy said that he doesn’t have a heated garage and his snowblower is in the shed outback and the temperature gets pretty cold in Canada and he said his snowblower wouldn’t start if it was too cold and he kept the battery inside the house, warm and toasty but the electronics on the snowblower wouldn’t let it start until the snowblower was warmed up so that’s why I went with gas instead of electric🤷♂️😞
Interesting. I keep mines in my unheated garage but my batteries are always in house. I know Canada gets cold, but I'm curious on how a battery powered snow blower would not tun on in the cold and a gas one would. The battery is the item that is mostly affected by the temp, and if that is warm from the house, what on the snow blower wouldn't move? What exactly is warming up an electric snow blower?
@ginsu101 mine always worked in the cold
@@TechMadeEzy do you have a heated garage? And how cold does it get?
@patdud1979 not heated and we’ve seen temps close to 0, batteries are always in the house
@@TechMadeEzy I see here in Canada the temperature can reach -30 🥶. This is where if the electronic are sensitive to the cold it is a deal breaker. This is why I went with gas. Now it would require further testing in really cold climate like mine to get a definitive answer. So if EGO wants to send me a snowblower for testing I won’t say no LOL 😂
When the power is out in the strong storms we have now, do we really want everything electric? 3 day blizzard with no power and tell me how your EV cars, snow blower and tools will work vs the gas stored everywhere.
I see where you're coming from I definitely use solar also but it's always good to have some backups
Gas stations need electricity to run the pumps my friend... Your gas furnace needs electricity to run the blowers... New gas stoves need power to open the valves... Whereas an EV can output power to a home to keep the essentials running for 3-5 days depending on how much you want to pull...
Funny how many people drop $2K on a snowblower that you have to go super slow with just to have enough juice to clear a driveway with. Also, for people misled by this video, all you need to do with a gas blower at the end of each season is fill the tank with gas, add a bit of stabil, and run it for two minutes. She’ll start right up next November! Save yourself $2K!
I put the speed of my ego dependant on the amount of snow I’m dealing with. If I only have a couple inches, I’ll speed it up. If I have to go through 20+” (like I’ve had to a couple times this year), I’ll keep the speed a bit slower. Just like you would with a gasser.
I also don’t smell like exhaust when I’m done, it’s easier to maneuver, starts every single time, and I can clear the driveway at 5am (or at 9pm) and not worry about bothering the neighbours.
Battery may not be for everyone, but there are definitely some pro’s that make them worth while.
Battery snowblower has it's convenient but never store those batteries inside your house. They contain a lot energy just like a tank of gas. Look how many Tesla catch fire burn the house down. You think your EGO battery smarter than Tesla battery?
I stored my batteries in my home for years and never had an issue they also self-maintain you can see this video as well
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In this day and age, if you are running gas you’re part of the problem. And creator: stop the incessant beeping!
What happens when Ego stops making these batteries...and changes the battery format for a new design of snow blower... I have 3 power drills that I cannot find batteries for. They are basically paper weights now. Ego has the control to plan obsolescence to any of these devices by simply stop making batteries to fit old devices. I have a gas blower that's 20 years old...and I see no need to replace it.
That's a big problem for sure, but another massive problem is the cost of these batteries is absolutely bonkers crazy...
what is beeping? So annoying
Sorry about that , sound out it was the garage door battery
I well stick to gas batteries start to die in few months
I have one of my first ego batteries for over 3 years now
Looks weak not for nothing