Gas snow blowers handle jobs that the electric ones can’t. They’re bigger, they’re badder, and are an absolute must for anyone who has to deal with a harsh winter.
They’re also a little more of an investment, so if you’re on the hunt for the perfect gas snow blower and are feeling a little overwhelmed by it all, just sit back, relax, let us do the work for you, and pick up whichever one off this list of the best gas snow blowers fits your needs the most.
Briggs & Stratton 22” Single Stage Snow Thrower
A 208cc engine powers this 22” snow blower, which is capable of handling snow up to 12.5” deep. Unlike most gas snow blowers, which are usually bigger and bulkier, this one is light and easy to handle, and features an electric start, which means that you won’t have to waste time in zero-degree weather trying to futilely pull-start it while cursing and scaring the dog.
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Poulan Pro 24” Snow Thrower
Another gas snow blower that features an electric start, this one has a unique intake design that’s 23” high. Do the math, and that means it can handle snow almost two feet deep. Unlike single-stage snow blowers, this is a two-stage, which means that it features a powerful auger that breaks up the snow and ice, and then propels into impeller blades which then toss the snow out the chute. This means that it can handle heavier, wetter – or even hard, frozen – snow.
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Husqvarna 24” Snowblower
Another 24” 208cc two-stage electric start snow blower, what sets this one apart is that it has power-steering. That’s a killer feature for anyone who has to spend a lot of time outside fighting huge snow mounds in subzero temperatures and doesn’t, you know, want their arms to fall off. It also comes with a three-year limited warranty, and even better, a five-year engine warranty.
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Briggs & Stratton 27” Dual-Stage Snowblower
27” wide means you can clear an awful lot with one pass. And the 20” high intake means you can handle even the most powerful of snow storms. The 250cc engine gives it a bit more power, and it features a “friction disc drive system”, which gives you five different forward speeds and two different reverse speeds. You can almost drive this damn thing.
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Ariens Compact 24” Snow Blower
Another 24” two-stage snow blower, this badass snow blower’s best feature is its treaded tank-like wheels, which are designed to allow you to deal with any obstacle, including snow banks. This is a versatile, powerful snow blower that is designed to handle the hardest jobs, whether its multiple feet worth of snow or frozen, hard-packed snow. I mean, it’s 225 lbs. This machine is a goddamn hoss. It could play linebacker for your favorite NFL team.
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Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker
The name sort of gives it away: this snow blower is designed to handle even the toughest storms. Powered by a 277cc engine with an electric start, it’s 28” wide and can handle up to 21” of snow. But that’s just a warm-up. The tank-like treaded tires mean this can go anywhere you need it to, and the power-steering and heated grips mean that you can go longer and harder than with other snow blowers. It also features a clog-resistant chute, which means you won’t have to stop and clear the snow away every ten feet or whatever, and that same chute is over 8” longer than the other dudes, and as we all know, size matters. Add it all up, and you have the no-doubt baddest-ass gas snow blower available today.
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Yard Machines 30” Snow Thrower
At 30” wide and with a 357cc engine, this is the biggest snow blower you’re gonna find. It can handle snow 21” high. It’s self-propelled, which makes handling a breeze, and features a six-speed transmission, with two reverse speeds. It’s designed to work not just on relatively easily cleared pavement, but on gravel as well, which is a big deal for anyone who lives out in the country, where snow-blowing is always your responsibility. This goes where those city snow plows dare not.
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Poulan Pro 21” Single-Stage Snow Thrower
Let’s face it, it’s really, really hard to find a quality gas snow blower on a budget. Most are gonna run you hundreds and hundreds of dollars, if not more than a thousand. This is the best gas snow blower you’re gonna find for a relatively low price. It’s not the biggest, and it’s not the baddest, but it will get the job done for you if you just need something to clear your small driveway and you want the little extra power that gas gives you over electric. It’s got a 136cc engine and has to be started manually, but if you want a great budget snow blower, this is your pick.
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