If you live in Canada, chances are you could use a snow blower. This handy machine can completely change the way you feel about snow removal. You can use it to quickly remove snow from laneways, driveways and other areas around your home.
Consider how much snow you get in the winter and how big an area you have to clear. This will help you decide what type of snow blower is best for your snow-clearing needs.
Explore our selection of snow blowers and get ready to take on this season’s snowfall.
Choose a Snow Blower by Power Source
There are a number of different types of snow blowers to choose from. Pick the one that makes snow removal easiest for you.
Electric Snow Blowers
Electric snow blowers are a popular choice for everyday use.
- Great for cities and suburbs
- Ideal for clearing patios, porches, walkways and driveways
- Work best on smooth, paved surfaces
- Lighter, quieter and generally more economical than gas models
- Easy-to-use and low maintenance
- Best for light snow and smaller areas
Battery Powered Snow Blowers
Battery powered cordless snow blowers work in a similar manner to normal corded electric snow blowers but with the advantage of easy portability.
- Great for use on walkways and driveways
- No cords to get tangled or limit your clearing distance
- Run on batteries
- Light, compact and easier to manoeuvre than gas models
- Less powerful than gas models
Gas Snow Blowers
Gas snow blowers are the most powerful type of snow blower. They are best equipped to handle heavy-duty jobs quickly and effectively. Gas machines come in different power levels.
- Great for rural areas and any area that receives heavy snowfall
- Generally, they have greater clearing width and intake heights
- Require more maintenance and access to gas
- Heavier than other types
Choose a Snow Blower by Stage Type
Choosing a snow blower by terrain and snowfall is a great start. It’s also helpful to look at the different stage types that snow blowers come in.
Single Stage
You’ll often see a single stage snow blower referred to as a snow thrower. These types of snow blowers feature an auger that directs the snow through a discharge chute in one single movement.
- Lightest and easiest to handle
- Best on smooth, paved surfaces where they won’t pick up rocks or gravel
- Ideal for clearing small and mid-size areas
- Available in gas, electric and battery-powered snow blower models
- Recommended for light snow removal
Two-Stage
A two-stage snow blower features an auger that lifts snow and an impeller that blows it. This provides more powerful throwing capacity and allows it to clear a wider path.
- Suitable for use on gravel or paved surfaces
- Recommended for moderate or heavy snow removal
- Ideal for clearing large areas
Three-Stage
The strongest type of snow blower, three-stage snow blowers use an accelerator in addition to an auger and impeller. These machines can clear the fastest and throw the farthest.
- Suitable for use on gravel or paved surfaces
- Handle wet, heavy snow and ice
- Ideal for businesses and large rural properties