Quality of EGO Snowblowers
Jan 26, 2021 21:57:40 #
Year before last, I bought an EGO 21" battery-powered, self-propelled lawn mower, and it's been a jewel. Runs great, and I've had no problems at all.
Today, my 25-year old MTD 2-cycle snowblower may have seen its last snow fall. It started all right, but died in the middle of the job, and would not restart. I also have a 24" two-stage Troy Bilt, but it's a bit much for the usual 2-4" of snow each time.
Local Lowes and Ace Hardware both have the EGO 21" snowblower with (2) 5.0 amp batteries for around $600.
Any Hogs have experience with the EGO, or other battery-powered snowblowers?
Today, my 25-year old MTD 2-cycle snowblower may have seen its last snow fall. It started all right, but died in the middle of the job, and would not restart. I also have a 24" two-stage Troy Bilt, but it's a bit much for the usual 2-4" of snow each time.
Local Lowes and Ace Hardware both have the EGO 21" snowblower with (2) 5.0 amp batteries for around $600.
Any Hogs have experience with the EGO, or other battery-powered snowblowers?
Jan 26, 2021 22:13:50 #
...cold and batteries don’t always go well together...ask my camera...?
Jan 27, 2021 05:28:05 #
Jan 27, 2021 07:26:04 #
Snow, when wet, puts a real strain on a snow blower. I would worry about battery life unless you have a really small area to clear.
Jan 27, 2021 08:33:02 #
I bought a nice Troybilt from Lowes when I lived in the Chicago area. After moving to the southern part of the state I was having problems with it. The problem was it was taking up room while never being used so I gave it away. Problem solved.
Jan 27, 2021 09:09:44 #
If my 1987 Toro snow blower ever gives up the ghost, I'll consider battery-powered. As I always say, look for reviews online.
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS925US925&sxsrf=ALeKk00nSxIgV-aN5xvdOGxYZKl-CbqMaw%3A1611756592960&ei=MHQRYO6HOu2awbkP-by7sAk&q=ego+snow+blower+review&oq=EGO+snow+blower+&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADoHCAAQRxCwA1D8jQFY_I0BYPSnAWgBcAJ4AIABSYgBSZIBATGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6yAEIwAEB&sclient=psy-ab
After looking at some videos, I want one!
https://www.google.com/search?rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS925US925&sxsrf=ALeKk00nSxIgV-aN5xvdOGxYZKl-CbqMaw%3A1611756592960&ei=MHQRYO6HOu2awbkP-by7sAk&q=ego+snow+blower+review&oq=EGO+snow+blower+&gs_lcp=CgZwc3ktYWIQARgAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADICCAAyAggAMgIIADoHCAAQRxCwA1D8jQFY_I0BYPSnAWgBcAJ4AIABSYgBSZIBATGYAQCgAQGqAQdnd3Mtd2l6yAEIwAEB&sclient=psy-ab
After looking at some videos, I want one!
Jan 27, 2021 09:18:35 #
pendennis wrote:
Year before last, I bought an EGO 21" battery... (show quote)
I had a WORX battery lawnmower. It worked fine for a year, but the battery wouldn't charge the following year. There were no replacement batteries available. WORX said the original batteries were faulty so they sent me a whole new model mower. Same thing happened with that one - battery was dead and non rechargeable the following year. Your snowblower will only be as good as the battery. A replacement battery will probably cost as much as a new machine.
My 25 year old (never serviced) Craftsman 2-stroke blower started to die on me so I bought a big 24" Ariens 4-stroke blower. It is great for the heavy stuff, but a pain in the neck in small spaces or working around the cars or light snow like we have this morning (3").
Jan 27, 2021 09:25:04 #
I stick with gas. Snow is frequently accompanied by power failures and I don’t have a generator.
Jan 27, 2021 09:29:09 #
All I know is the day you buy a snowblower and the day you sell a snowblower are two of the happiest days, kind of like a boat.
Jan 27, 2021 09:37:52 #
My snowblower is like my mower. I look forward to the day I have something different, but dread the day it happens. I'd stay with a fossil fuel blower but those EGOs look sweet.
Jan 27, 2021 10:00:43 #
.Tis much better to simply live where there is no snow I would think. Down here in FL we don’t worry about that stuff. And the HoA handles the grass and bushes.
Jan 27, 2021 10:06:04 #
After living with and shoveling snow for 15 years I finally broke down and bought a snow blower in early December, 2019. I used it one time for about an hour the day I bought it. It hadn't snowed enough since then to pull it out of the garage. We have been in a drought situation for the last year and I was fearful that people would blame me for the lack of snow and rain because of the snow blower I purchased. Weather people have been saying we will get plenty of the white stuff in the next few days. Looks like the SB will get to be used again
Jan 27, 2021 10:12:24 #
When I moved to New England I bought a riding lawnmower with a snowblower attachment. It worked just fine but I found out that no matter which way you aim the chute, the wind will shift to blow it all back onto you.
So I bought a 4wd truck with a snowplow. Sitting in a warm cab beats the snowblower any day.
So I bought a 4wd truck with a snowplow. Sitting in a warm cab beats the snowblower any day.
Jan 27, 2021 10:17:11 #
pendennis wrote:
Year before last, I bought an EGO 21" battery... (show quote)
My son repairs small engines, snowblowers, lawnmowers, snowmobiles, chain saws, etc., and one of the worst things he's found for small engines is the ethanol fuel, AND that people do not run the engines dry before putting them away for the season.
Jan 27, 2021 10:19:19 #
Nothing wrong with buying something new but I would suggest taking the old one to a small engine repair person. They are so easy to repair and at least you will know what part failed.
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