Testing out the new Ego electric, self propelled, two-stage snow blower. Two-stage meaning there is an auger that feeds the snow to an impeller that launches the snow through a chute into the air.
Some tips. I’ve had one since the fall and have has perhaps seven storms. First, get the batteries inside the house. The book says to keep above 41 degrees. I keep the charger in my basement. Second, even at the lowest economy setting, this rivals my 9 HP Craftsman. I seldom go up to “ turbo” where it must produce more than 9 HP but will drain the batteries quickly. You don’t need more than eco mode unless it overloads as yours did. Then boost the power as little as necessary. Third, it pushes easily. Often I don’t use “transport” mode. Fourth, I see you don’t have the chute swinging fix yet. If it doesn’t wander annoyingly, good. If it does, call the support phone and they will send a free, easy to install fix for that. With all that said, I really like mine and ready to sell my Toro and Craftsman. The Ego has proven itself to me.
One of the best videos I seen. Thanks for doing this! Hope you had fun camping in the snow! Also, interesting to note the 2 gallon gas comparsion but in the end this Blower will win since there is virtually no maintenance
I just ordered my ego snow blower and I believe it’s the same model as yours. I already own the select cut mower which came with a 7.5 amp battery. I have an 8 car driveway and I’m hoping two 7.5 amp batteries will do the trick. This past winter was a bit rough and I couldn’t get my Remington gas powered snow blower to start. At least I lost a couple pounds shoveling snow.
Thanks for the info on the Snow Blower. You have huge areas to clear off with the snow blower. Like you said, I just have the sloped driveway and front sidewalk where people walk by the house. Right now I have a snow plow service do my driveway and costs 45 dollars each time they come out when snow is over 2 inches. Last year was only about 5-6 times we have heavy snows. So still deciding if i want to switch to do it myself. thanks for the video and take care.
Huge tip for conserving battery is don't go full throttle. You dont need to throw 50 feet just enough to get out of your path. You can double your run time by not going full throttle.
In most instances, throwing distance can be sacrificed for battery life, there are some instances that require throwing distance. Like what? At a previous home, my driveway was surrounded by structures. My only option was to throw the snow off the back of the driveway, which was 30' to 50' feet.
I've got the smaller, 1 stage blower from Ego. I think I saw that one in the background on this video. I love love LOVE my Ego tools. Started with a lawnmower, and never looked back at gas, except to laugh.
Yes I have both snowblowers. My son can use one and I use the other. Same here, never looked back. Maybe not for everyone but I like the advantages of no oil and gas. Plus it’s cleaner.
I have 3 EGO products with 2.5, 5 and 10 amp hour batteries. I don't have a snow blower but I have to say to consider running this blower on anything less than a 7.5 amp hour battery just won't cut it! The snow your moving is quite deep and EGO has proven they can get the job done. Battery selection is critical. Their fast charge station which is what appears to have been used charges these batteries very quickly.
Thanks for the video. I am hoping EGO will package the 10.0 Ah batteries next year. If you have the POWER+ NEXUS ESCAPE 150W Inverter you can bring your batteries for camping!
They just released the 10.0 Ah battery model that comes with two 10 ah batteries and two rapid chargers for $1600, only $300 more than the model with two 7.5 ah batteries and a regular dual charge Definitetly worth the extra $300
@@socommaster yes they did and I just got one SNT2406 a week ago with upgraded cabling system to fix the loose chute issue on the 2020 model. EGO will also be releasing 12Ah battery in 2022 so I guess there will be a 12Ah package for next year (SNT2407??).
Trying to figure out how to buy EGO snowblower. Bundled I get 2 batteries. If I buy individually, do I buy One battery? Does the snowblower require ONE battery only to function. Can I use the same charger as the lawnmower charger?
It takes two batteries and comes bundled with two 7.5AH batteries (at least when I got mine it came with 7.5AH). However, it can run on any battery. It runs on one 5AH or a 7.5AH and a 5 or 10AH. But it really sucks down the juice so I don’t recommend using just one except maybe to test out what other battery to get. They should all recharge on your current system ok. However the bundled version comes with a dual charger which is convenient when/if you need to recharge and keep cleaning snow…
Nice video, we are looking to get one and planning or the electric venue, if i understand correctly the 5amp battery will work even if it comes with 7.5amp? Just asking because if we like the brand we will change our lawn mower for a electric one too
@@CashJohnston cool thanks, it's a nice feature to be backward compatible and futur proof. We decided to get that model, hopefully it will work fine for Canada's winters :). Thanks again for your videos it helped making our decision
Great video! But your right...that blower is going to get better in time. That’s why I’m gonna wait to buy one. Like buying a vehicle...never buy the first gen.
I’m not sure what they’d do to make it better. Maybe add 2” to the width. Otherwise it is light and incredibly powerful - and never have to worry whether it will start.
It’s still going strong! The batteries are still good, I leave them on the charger all the time. I haven’t used it since last winter, but I pulled out the other day, aired up the tires and tested it. It’s ready for this season.
I've been trying to order one of these since last winter with no luck. My 15 year old Toro is starting to show its age almost as much as I am and it would be nice to have a lighter blower that's easier to start to do my 40x80 driveway.
@@tamer1773 I'm not sure what the story is with the 2 stage Ego snowblowers. I ordered mine from Lowes that came with a battery. It was a chore getting it shipped but it arrived. Since then I've seen one instock about 30 miles from my house in Des Moines and it was sold. Now it just says "notify me when in stock". Amazon has them but they're selling them without the battery for the same price you would buy from Lowes with the battery. Ace hardware says that they have some (without the battery) in stock for about 900 bucks. I would expect everyplace to have them in stock by now. Normally when the Christmas decorations go on sale the snowblowers are sitting in stock.
@@andreo The Lowes near me had the two stage and the single stage with the steel augur on Friday. I picked up the single stage to help with my two stage gas Toro blower. You're right about Amazon. Their price is outrageous.
Hey I like the machine but it will probably be a few generations before it gets all the bugs out and better performance. You best believe several other brands will be introducing their next winter’s season. Then there will be better upgraded batteries from other manufacturers to help out. Right now I’m contemplating a new cordless lawnmower. All this an I’m a small engine tech. Excellent video
I think you’re right. Everything is going electric. I already got the Ryobi electric zero turn mower, the 100amp version. But the recently released EGO zero turn runs on the batteries they use for all their tool. They provide four 10ah batteries. If I waited and got that mower then my battery charging anxiety on the snowblower would be over.
I’ve worked at several larger equipment shops. One owner older guy sold building to retire. The other unexpectedly decided to retire out for several reasons one of which was couldn’t find anyone to work in shop. There’s a lot to run a shop especially having accounts with brands dictating on your inventory. As far as cordless mowers we had the Commercial Greenworks line and Toro. There’s other cordless mowers but the blades are not quite thick enough and flex.
Toro has released their 24" and 26" 60V two stage blowers. A different philosophy, basically an electric motor replaces the gas motor. Not sure how I feel about still having a friction disc drive and impeller belt but it is a design that is proven to last decades. They also now have a 60V Super Recycler mower.
Good vid. I’m not sold on them yet. I think for the average homeowner they are fine. Not sure how a company that does snow removal for business would be able to utilize this yet. Recharge time etc is a bit of an issue especially if power isn’t available. Also the battery life span and recycling etc. I have a construction business and cordless tools are nice but waiting for batteries to charge and also the expense is a big downside.
gas engines have expenses too, which you totally glossed over. gas? have you seen how artificially inflated that is currently? want more capacity? buy more batteries. they last 10+ years if you take care of them (keep them mostly room temp). can carry them in a thermally insulated bag during work so they don't get cold/too hot. plus allows for easy carry when work is starting/ending. recharge time isn't a issue if you have enough capacity or nearly enough capacity (60-80% of daily need), as you can make a stop to put them on the charger. same as you might if you run out of gas and need to restock. expense wise, they are roughly equal in price (brand new, battery included) to ICE machines. cost over lifetime is much lower then ICE machines because you don't need to change oil/filter/anything really besides the battery once it's capacity drops a lot which again is easily 10+ years. i can easily see how someone could run a snow removal business with the current tech. you can always wait though, they will certainly keep getting better. might as well run your current machines into the ground and then you can slowly replace them with full wireless electric. this way the upfront cost isn't too bad and you can lean into it instead of slamming.
@@rocksfire4390 but the batteries are simply the fuel tank, if you will. Extremely expensive. You still have to pay electric prices to charge (fuel) them up. They lose capacity each time you charge them, regardless of how well taken care of they are. Not feasible over gas, yet. So not only are you paying for a glorified gas tank, you still have to pay to charge. The electric tools in other areas make a lot more sense…trimmers, blowers, etc.
I am impressed with the new tech, but I can already tell my 28” Ariens gas powered walk behind is a superior machine. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the long winters and heavy snows, there is no way I could complete the amount of snow moving with the battery powered machines. One important factor is the weight of the blower, the heavier the better for getting through deep snow. The drive power of a heavier machine makes going up slopes a lot easier. A strong drive makes the machine do the work and when needed, some pushing helps. But I can see the batteries are the weak spot.
I think as battery powered tools tech keeps improving, we'll continue to see the functionality of the tools equal their gas powered competitors. I think the battery tools are more convenient and don't have a lot of maintenance issues that some people seem to have with small gas engines. I think the real question lies in how much extra money you have to pay to have enough battery/charging capacity to do the work you need to do. If your batteries only get half the job done and then you need to wait for an hour, that sucks. But if you have to buy a whole extra set of backup batteries to either do the work you need or to constantly be swapping them on chargers, that's less convenient. We bought a gas chainsaw because the few times a year we use it, we use it all day.
In that case, you may want to look at Toro's new 28" 60V 2 stage snow blowers that weights as much as an ICE snow blower while able to take three batteries for extended runtime and... with hand warmer... but still uses friction disk drive system and a belt driven auger system.... it's like a 2021 EV with a timing belt and a CVT transition box!
I always chuckle at posters who comment about their better products. If your Airens is sufficient for your particular needs...okay. Everything is not for everybody. For its intended purpose and use limitations, the EGO is a superb machine. Not your cup of tea? Okay...don't drink it.
@@zo4712 : Hey, if the battery powered blower works for you, use it! But the gas powered blowers can run all day and can probably move a lot more snow. The tech is improving each year, and for a battery power blower to meet the same standards as a gas blower, it will need more batteries.
On the stock non-rapid charger two 7.5Ah batteries take just about exactly 2 hours to fully charge. On two rapid chargers (like he has the 5Ah batteries on by the looks of it) those 7.5Ah batteries fully charge in about an hour (based on other videos where they have shown the same, and Ego's claims on their chargers). Not sure if charge time degrades at all with age, as all my sources are generally looking at brand new batteries.
Wow my ego 21 inch single stage did my 3 car driveway, then my roundabout on the other side of my house, then all the side walks, I live on the end of the street, my neighbors sidewalk and had 3 flashes left of my 7.5 battery, it took me 2.5 hrs too cause I had to push it up hill on my drive way and I was sick .
a lot of folks around here have the ego products and they really like them, like the hand blowers and weed eaters. i got the Milwaukee line, but i tell it sounds mean as all get out-ha! glad to see ya posting -seems like a long time since i seen ya. we got some snow here too, plus some freezing rain, and ice too. yuck i say-heck last yr i never even had to plow once. have fun on ur winter camping.
A bunch of other vids of people using this Ego had their auger setting at eco and they were able to go a decent distance and blow a decent amount of snow. Go slow or eco on your drive speed and auger and you should do better. Thanks for videoing your snow blowing adventure.
A small update: The newer production line from July 2021 on SNT2405 and SNT2406 will have the improved chute cable system with clear marked direction on two alloy inline barrel tension adjusters to allow the owners to adjust the tension of the chute rotation cables to avoid chute drifting issue like the older model did or if the chute is too hard to turn by the handle. It is a similar inline adjuster that is used on many bicycles but much premium quality with marking of loosen/tighten direction engraved into the alloy. hopefully they are rust proofed.
Nice! I’ve been lucky so far and have not noticed any drift yet. But I’ve only used a few times…had one major storm so far this year and the ego did what I needed. Supposed to get a week of snow starting tomorrow!
New snowblowers all around. Just got a new Husqvarna ahead of this storm. Worked as it should also. My old hauns eclipse, a 1964 finally give up the ghost !👍👍
That’s great! Too bad about the antique 1964 hauns eclipse. They don’t build things to last like that much anymore. However, I believe the Husqvarna will last.
@@reddragon3518 I think it depends on how big the area is that you need to clear. I would prefer the 10’s I think. I have an Ego mower and the batteries would serve in winter and summer.
This is the serious problem with two stage snow blowers and batteries THEY DON'T LAST LONG AND THE BATTERIES COST $300 TO REPLACE. And when you fast charge them they wear down quicker. Not to mention look up the history of ego batteries they've been having lots of issues in the past couple of years. I think it's because of the fast charging. It's the nature of the beast..
I have about 10-12 EGO batteries of various sizes... all (12 amp/hr are beasts) work beautifully, some just last longer. Number of charge cycles is the greatest wear on the batteries. Mixed data on using rapid chargers. If batteries are used only to run the blower, its a non-issue.
@@davehenderson6896 Yes we do get a lot. This is where the 2002 Winter Olympics were. However, the past few years we haven’t had as much as usual. This year people are already skiing so maybe we’ll get more.
@@davehenderson6896 This was the first snow in 2021 that actually stuck and needed clearing. It was Late February. Normally we get snow in like this in November. But it’s rainy in the early part of winter the last several years rather than snowy.
Yeah. Not for everyone. I wouldn’t recommend using anything less than the two 7.5ah batteries. Preferably the 10ah. If you need more, then the gas option.
Though I own an electric car, they are not there on batteries for snow blowers or lawnmowers. He could have done all this on one tank of gas. Someday they will be there but not yet.
i would get a battery powered single stage for light clean up days.. but 2 stage too much compromises speed vs run time vs power.. your not going to use 2 gallon of gas for that area you clearly 😅 not even half a tank and a Toro 26'' only holds half a gallon.. which u would clear that same amount of snow at a faster pace 4 days in a row and still have some fuel left..
Yes. I just wanted to see how much I could do with it. I really only use it for the little front driveway and it handles that just fine. But to you your point, I could easily get that done with a single stage. The longer driveway stretches back over 300ft (over an acre long) which is what I was having trouble with. Normally I use a little tractor and plow attachment for that bigger area. Not really sure how much gas it would “all” take, I think over a tank.
@@CashJohnston a 300ft drive way 😳😅 that's lots.. my main drive way is sloped at only 70ft by 14th to 19th wide plus a 40X28ft parking pad.. if you have a video with the single stage please share i think it would suite my easy days of the main driveway days for a Canadain NW winter being 3000m above sea level, for now had to pick one and i got the Toro 37802.. on easy days 2 weeks b4 i top up the tank.. battling the elements 4 hour straight heavy packed snow and just just over half a tank
@@joebrown9621 I like the single stage. Just need to set the feet so as not to get caught on the cracks in the concrete. I’ll have to do a video on it vs the two stage next time we get a good snow.
@@CashJohnston way better idea. You get 4 big boys with that sucker. Then you can stick ur 7.5's in the 2 extra slots. Have additional chargers. Absolutely a good idea. The zero turns of any kind are always highly sought after, so you probably wont lose much if any on ur purchase. Im assuming you take very good care of your stuff. Looks like you have a really comfortable life. You are absolutely enjoying life. Congrats on that. I'll be waiting for that video of, how you sold ur zero turn for the ego, lol.
Also another thing is I bet the longevity of these batteries are not going to be the greatest. Would love to see a 5 year old battery and see how they perform
These electrical snow buggy’s are such a Crock of Shit. Thank Goodness For my Honda HS828. With Gas you can do all of your property and 10 of your neighbors, then some. ❄️❄️❄️❄️
I owned the smaller Ego which batteries would run out of power handling the end of driveway snow left by the plow. I can not recommend buying this unit if it's the only Ego tool that you own where you don't have an extra set to switch off to. The complaints with the Ego 2 stage is that its run time is only 20 minutes. Ego should provide 2 sets of batteries and a dual battery charger with their snowblowers.
Those batteries are $249 for 5ah each. $449 for 10ah each. 7.5 $349 each. I can literally buy a whole nother snowblower for that. I'll stick with my gas Toro thanks. And I would bet money my Toro would have done that whole thing on less than one tank...
No need to sorry on my account. I don’t blame you for not getting one. I was just sharing my experience…. Maybe one day the technology will meet your own needs.
Some tips. I’ve had one since the fall and have has perhaps seven storms. First, get the batteries inside the house. The book says to keep above 41 degrees. I keep the charger in my basement. Second, even at the lowest economy setting, this rivals my 9 HP Craftsman. I seldom go up to “ turbo” where it must produce more than 9 HP but will drain the batteries quickly. You don’t need more than eco mode unless it overloads as yours did. Then boost the power as little as necessary. Third, it pushes easily. Often I don’t use “transport” mode. Fourth, I see you don’t have the chute swinging fix yet. If it doesn’t wander annoyingly, good. If it does, call the support phone and they will send a free, easy to install fix for that. With all that said, I really like mine and ready to sell my Toro and Craftsman. The Ego has proven itself to me.
Awesome, thanks for your advice!
One of the best videos I seen. Thanks for doing this! Hope you had fun camping in the snow! Also, interesting to note the 2 gallon gas comparsion but in the end this Blower will win since there is virtually no maintenance
not yet give it time
I just ordered my ego snow blower and I believe it’s the same model as yours. I already own the select cut mower which came with a 7.5 amp battery. I have an 8 car driveway and I’m hoping two 7.5 amp batteries will do the trick. This past winter was a bit rough and I couldn’t get my Remington gas powered snow blower to start. At least I lost a couple pounds shoveling snow.
Thanks for the info on the Snow Blower. You have huge areas to clear off with the snow blower. Like you said, I just have the sloped driveway and front sidewalk where people walk by the house. Right now I have a snow plow service do my driveway and costs 45 dollars each time they come out when snow is over 2 inches. Last year was only about 5-6 times we have heavy snows. So still deciding if i want to switch to do it myself.
thanks for the video and take care.
Thanks - get mine in this week - opted to go with the 2406-4 package that is 4x10ah battery since we have a long driveway.
Huge tip for conserving battery is don't go full throttle. You dont need to throw 50 feet just enough to get out of your path. You can double your run time by not going full throttle.
In most instances, throwing distance can be sacrificed for battery life, there are some instances that require throwing distance. Like what? At a previous home, my driveway was surrounded by structures. My only option was to throw the snow off the back of the driveway, which was 30' to 50' feet.
"It can throw snow 50 feet!"
"But you shouldn't use that feature. You don't need that silly feature anyway."
E cope. 😂
Love the ups style jacket
I've got the smaller, 1 stage blower from Ego. I think I saw that one in the background on this video. I love love LOVE my Ego tools. Started with a lawnmower, and never looked back at gas, except to laugh.
Yes I have both snowblowers. My son can use one and I use the other. Same here, never looked back. Maybe not for everyone but I like the advantages of no oil and gas. Plus it’s cleaner.
It sounds great!
I have 3 EGO products with 2.5, 5 and 10 amp hour batteries. I don't have a snow blower but I have to say to consider running this blower on anything less than a 7.5 amp hour battery just won't cut it! The snow your moving is quite deep and EGO has proven they can get the job done. Battery selection is critical. Their fast charge station which is what appears to have been used charges these batteries very quickly.
Yes. I tested the 5amp hr batteries out and they don’t last long.
That lot is huge 🤩
Looks like something that I need: )
Yeah. No gas and oil to manage and easier than a shovel.
Thanks for the video. I am hoping EGO will package the 10.0 Ah batteries next year. If you have the POWER+ NEXUS ESCAPE 150W Inverter you can bring your batteries for camping!
Right. I’ve seen the 10ah battery online for over $400. The cost of lithium batteries are really high nowadays. Still, I am considering...
That's what I am hoping for as well. This year's mover comes with a 10Ah battery, so crossing fingers....
They just released the 10.0 Ah battery model that comes with two 10 ah batteries and two rapid chargers for $1600, only $300 more than the model with two 7.5 ah batteries and a regular dual charge
Definitetly worth the extra $300
@@socommaster yes they did and I just got one SNT2406 a week ago with upgraded cabling system to fix the loose chute issue on the 2020 model. EGO will also be releasing 12Ah battery in 2022 so I guess there will be a 12Ah package for next year (SNT2407??).
@@stimpysstudslegocreations7722 and the SNT2406 with the 10Ah is now available in limited quantities.
Trying to figure out how to buy EGO snowblower. Bundled I get 2 batteries. If I buy individually, do I buy One battery? Does the snowblower require ONE battery only to function. Can I use the same charger as the lawnmower charger?
It takes two batteries and comes bundled with two 7.5AH batteries (at least when I got mine it came with 7.5AH). However, it can run on any battery. It runs on one 5AH or a 7.5AH and a 5 or 10AH.
But it really sucks down the juice so I don’t recommend using just one except maybe to test out what other battery to get. They should all recharge on your current system ok. However the bundled version comes with a dual charger which is convenient when/if you need to recharge and keep cleaning snow…
Nice video, we are looking to get one and planning or the electric venue, if i understand correctly the 5amp battery will work even if it comes with 7.5amp? Just asking because if we like the brand we will change our lawn mower for a electric one too
Yes. This unit runs the 5amp battery too. I think it will run on the 10 amp they are planning too (not sure if it is out yet)
@@CashJohnston cool thanks, it's a nice feature to be backward compatible and futur proof. We decided to get that model, hopefully it will work fine for Canada's winters :). Thanks again for your videos it helped making our decision
I'm not sold on battery mowers or snowblower yet. The extra batteries are 300+ a piece. Although I do own the trimmer and blower and love them.
Mowers are normally pretty good at least good brands are snowblowers I feel have alot more strain on them
Honestly batteries don’t work the best in cold conditions. I prefer the corded blowers rather than the cordless.
Great video! But your right...that blower is going to get better in time. That’s why I’m gonna wait to buy one. Like buying a vehicle...never buy the first gen.
I’m not sure what they’d do to make it better. Maybe add 2” to the width. Otherwise it is light and incredibly powerful - and never have to worry whether it will start.
I have a 3 years old single stage Ego snow blower and it's still going strong.
PLs provide update after 2 years of use and subsequent years. want to know how long it lasts. thks
It’s still going strong! The batteries are still good, I leave them on the charger all the time. I haven’t used it since last winter, but I pulled out the other day, aired up the tires and tested it. It’s ready for this season.
I've been trying to order one of these since last winter with no luck. My 15 year old Toro is starting to show its age almost as much as I am and it would be nice to have a lighter blower that's easier to start to do my 40x80 driveway.
I hope you can find one. Maybe their production supply lines are backed up. That’s a big driveway!
@@CashJohnston Thanks, it is! And it looks even bigger with a foot of "partly cloudy" covering it.
@@tamer1773 I'm not sure what the story is with the 2 stage Ego snowblowers. I ordered mine from Lowes that came with a battery. It was a chore getting it shipped but it arrived. Since then I've seen one instock about 30 miles from my house in Des Moines and it was sold. Now it just says "notify me when in stock".
Amazon has them but they're selling them without the battery for the same price you would buy from Lowes with the battery.
Ace hardware says that they have some (without the battery) in stock for about 900 bucks.
I would expect everyplace to have them in stock by now. Normally when the Christmas decorations go on sale the snowblowers are sitting in stock.
@@andreo The Lowes near me had the two stage and the single stage with the steel augur on Friday. I picked up the single stage to help with my two stage gas Toro blower. You're right about Amazon. Their price is outrageous.
Hey I like the machine but it will probably be a few generations before it gets all the bugs out and better performance. You best believe several other brands will be introducing their next winter’s season. Then there will be better upgraded batteries from other manufacturers to help out. Right now I’m contemplating a new cordless lawnmower. All this an I’m a small engine tech. Excellent video
I think you’re right. Everything is going electric. I already got the Ryobi electric zero turn mower, the 100amp version. But the recently released EGO zero turn runs on the batteries they use for all their tool. They provide four 10ah batteries. If I waited and got that mower then my battery charging anxiety on the snowblower would be over.
I’ve worked at several larger equipment shops. One owner older guy sold building to retire. The other unexpectedly decided to retire out for several reasons one of which was couldn’t find anyone to work in shop. There’s a lot to run a shop especially having accounts with brands dictating on your inventory. As far as cordless mowers we had the Commercial Greenworks line and Toro. There’s other cordless mowers but the blades are not quite thick enough and flex.
Toro has released their 24" and 26" 60V two stage blowers. A different philosophy, basically an electric motor replaces the gas motor. Not sure how I feel about still having a friction disc drive and impeller belt but it is a design that is proven to last decades. They also now have a 60V Super Recycler mower.
That's an awesome mother in law! 77 years YOUNG!
When I married my wife, I got a “twofer” ; )
impressive.
Cold batteries. Mowing lawn week ago in 40 degree weather I only got maybe 70% of usual battery use. Cold temps really cuts into usable time.
Good point. It was below freezing that day I did my little video.
I think the challenge with cordless snow blowers is compacted I see snow at the end of the driveway
Yes they aren’t perfect for sure. Also I’m not necessarily the best snowblower operator either. So not sure if it was the machine or operator error.
Good vid. I’m not sold on them yet. I think for the average homeowner they are fine. Not sure how a company that does snow removal for business would be able to utilize this yet. Recharge time etc is a bit of an issue especially if power isn’t available. Also the battery life span and recycling etc. I have a construction business and cordless tools are nice but waiting for batteries to charge and also the expense is a big downside.
Totally agree.
gas engines have expenses too, which you totally glossed over. gas? have you seen how artificially inflated that is currently?
want more capacity? buy more batteries. they last 10+ years if you take care of them (keep them mostly room temp). can carry them in a thermally insulated bag during work so they don't get cold/too hot. plus allows for easy carry when work is starting/ending.
recharge time isn't a issue if you have enough capacity or nearly enough capacity (60-80% of daily need), as you can make a stop to put them on the charger. same as you might if you run out of gas and need to restock.
expense wise, they are roughly equal in price (brand new, battery included) to ICE machines. cost over lifetime is much lower then ICE machines because you don't need to change oil/filter/anything really besides the battery once it's capacity drops a lot which again is easily 10+ years.
i can easily see how someone could run a snow removal business with the current tech. you can always wait though, they will certainly keep getting better. might as well run your current machines into the ground and then you can slowly replace them with full wireless electric. this way the upfront cost isn't too bad and you can lean into it instead of slamming.
@@rocksfire4390 I prefer electric myself.
@@rocksfire4390 but the batteries are simply the fuel tank, if you will. Extremely expensive. You still have to pay electric prices to charge (fuel) them up. They lose capacity each time you charge them, regardless of how well taken care of they are. Not feasible over gas, yet. So not only are you paying for a glorified gas tank, you still have to pay to charge. The electric tools in other areas make a lot more sense…trimmers, blowers, etc.
According to EGO you should only be using the 7.5 amp or 10 amp batteries for their 2-stage snow blower.
I can say the 5amp batteries worked, but, not for very long.
I am impressed with the new tech, but I can already tell my 28” Ariens gas powered walk behind is a superior machine. In the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the long winters and heavy snows, there is no way I could complete the amount of snow moving with the battery powered machines. One important factor is the weight of the blower, the heavier the better for getting through deep snow. The drive power of a heavier machine makes going up slopes a lot easier. A strong drive makes the machine do the work and when needed, some pushing helps. But I can see the batteries are the weak spot.
I think as battery powered tools tech keeps improving, we'll continue to see the functionality of the tools equal their gas powered competitors. I think the battery tools are more convenient and don't have a lot of maintenance issues that some people seem to have with small gas engines. I think the real question lies in how much extra money you have to pay to have enough battery/charging capacity to do the work you need to do. If your batteries only get half the job done and then you need to wait for an hour, that sucks. But if you have to buy a whole extra set of backup batteries to either do the work you need or to constantly be swapping them on chargers, that's less convenient. We bought a gas chainsaw because the few times a year we use it, we use it all day.
In that case, you may want to look at Toro's new 28" 60V 2 stage snow blowers that weights as much as an ICE snow blower while able to take three batteries for extended runtime and... with hand warmer... but still uses friction disk drive system and a belt driven auger system.... it's like a 2021 EV with a timing belt and a CVT transition box!
I always chuckle at posters who comment about their better products. If your Airens is sufficient for your particular needs...okay. Everything is not for everybody. For its intended purpose and use limitations, the EGO is a superb machine. Not your cup of tea? Okay...don't drink it.
@@zo4712 :
Hey, if the battery powered blower works for you, use it! But the gas powered blowers can run all day and can probably move a lot more snow. The tech is improving each year, and for a battery power blower to meet the same standards as a gas blower, it will need more batteries.
How long did it take to recharge did you pay attention?
On the stock non-rapid charger two 7.5Ah batteries take just about exactly 2 hours to fully charge. On two rapid chargers (like he has the 5Ah batteries on by the looks of it) those 7.5Ah batteries fully charge in about an hour (based on other videos where they have shown the same, and Ego's claims on their chargers). Not sure if charge time degrades at all with age, as all my sources are generally looking at brand new batteries.
Wow my ego 21 inch single stage did my 3 car driveway, then my roundabout on the other side of my house, then all the side walks, I live on the end of the street, my neighbors sidewalk and had 3 flashes left of my 7.5 battery, it took me 2.5 hrs too cause I had to push it up hill on my drive way and I was sick .
Whoa! That’s awesome.
a lot of folks around here have the ego products and they really like them, like the hand blowers and weed eaters. i got the Milwaukee line, but i tell it sounds mean as all get out-ha!
glad to see ya posting -seems like a long time since i seen ya. we got some snow here too, plus some freezing rain, and ice too. yuck i say-heck last yr i never even had to plow once. have fun on ur winter camping.
I really like the Milwaukee brand too. I want to get their tree limber. My Ryobi limber is getting worn and leaking a lot now.
What auger speed did you set it to?
Just below “turbo” for most of the time.
@@CashJohnston you can probably double your battery life if you go down some.
@@Dhau001 I’ll give it a try.
Some youtubers say it chews just as much snow on eco and last twice as much. Makes sense, spending energy to throw the snow will shorten the battery.
A bunch of other vids of people using this Ego had their auger setting at eco and they were able to go a decent distance and blow a decent amount of snow. Go slow or eco on your drive speed and auger and you should do better. Thanks for videoing your snow blowing adventure.
A small update: The newer production line from July 2021 on SNT2405 and SNT2406 will have the improved chute cable system with clear marked direction on two alloy inline barrel tension adjusters to allow the owners to adjust the tension of the chute rotation cables to avoid chute drifting issue like the older model did or if the chute is too hard to turn by the handle. It is a similar inline adjuster that is used on many bicycles but much premium quality with marking of loosen/tighten direction engraved into the alloy. hopefully they are rust proofed.
Nice! I’ve been lucky so far and have not noticed any drift yet. But I’ve only used a few times…had one major storm so far this year and the ego did what I needed. Supposed to get a week of snow starting tomorrow!
@@CashJohnston Let’s it ❄️, let it ❄️, let it ❄️🙂
New snowblowers all around. Just got a new Husqvarna ahead of this storm. Worked as it should also. My old hauns eclipse, a 1964 finally give up the ghost !👍👍
That’s great! Too bad about the antique 1964 hauns eclipse. They don’t build things to last like that much anymore. However, I believe the Husqvarna will last.
Is the blower self-propelled?
Yes it is. It pushes through the snow very well, especially considering it isn’t too heavy.
@@CashJohnston thank you! I can’t make a decision on the 7.5 or the 10. Loved your video and saw you had to charge twice. Thoughts?
@@reddragon3518 I think it depends on how big the area is that you need to clear. I would prefer the 10’s I think. I have an Ego mower and the batteries would serve in winter and summer.
Need tesla to step in to get more mileage on these snow blowers
This is the serious problem with two stage snow blowers and batteries THEY DON'T LAST LONG AND THE BATTERIES COST $300 TO REPLACE. And when you fast charge them they wear down quicker.
Not to mention look up the history of ego batteries they've been having lots of issues in the past couple of years.
I think it's because of the fast charging.
It's the nature of the beast..
I have about 10-12 EGO batteries of various sizes... all (12 amp/hr are beasts) work beautifully, some just last longer. Number of charge cycles is the greatest wear on the batteries. Mixed data on using rapid chargers. If batteries are used only to run the blower, its a non-issue.
I want to come camp :,(
LOL. But seriously I did setup a winter tent in the backyard and slept out there for two days. I was testing out my winter camping gear!
Where do you live? Oh let me guess, Utah, never knew Utah gets that much snow.
Salt Lake City, UTAH
@@CashJohnston Wow you do you get alot of snow? What month do you get the most snow?
@@davehenderson6896 Yes we do get a lot. This is where the 2002 Winter Olympics were. However, the past few years we haven’t had as much as usual. This year people are already skiing so maybe we’ll get more.
@@CashJohnston Oh so this is in November 2022?
@@davehenderson6896 This was the first snow in 2021 that actually stuck and needed clearing. It was Late February. Normally we get snow in like this in November. But it’s rainy in the early part of winter the last several years rather than snowy.
I don’t get why people feel the need to run the blower in turbo. Eco mode has plenty of power and you will go a lot further with the batteries.
You make a video of yours with the same depth and wetness of snow on eco mode, then comment on how well it works.
15 inches, that's alot even for a big snow blower.
We usually get a big snow like that a couple times per season. Although it seems like it is rarer these days.
The scary old man from Home Alone can clear snow faster that this...
not enough power! That snow is just fluffy and already your battery ran out.
Yeah. Not for everyone. I wouldn’t recommend using anything less than the two 7.5ah batteries. Preferably the 10ah. If you need more, then the gas option.
Though I own an electric car, they are not there on batteries for snow blowers or lawnmowers. He could have done all this on one tank of gas. Someday they will be there but not yet.
Yes. 1 full tank.
i would get a battery powered single stage for light clean up days.. but 2 stage too much compromises speed vs run time vs power.. your not going to use 2 gallon of gas for that area you clearly 😅 not even half a tank and a Toro 26'' only holds half a gallon.. which u would clear that same amount of snow at a faster pace 4 days in a row and still have some fuel left..
Yes. I just wanted to see how much I could do with it. I really only use it for the little front driveway and it handles that just fine. But to you your point, I could easily get that done with a single stage. The longer driveway stretches back over 300ft (over an acre long) which is what I was having trouble with. Normally I use a little tractor and plow attachment for that bigger area. Not really sure how much gas it would “all” take, I think over a tank.
@@CashJohnston a 300ft drive way 😳😅 that's lots.. my main drive way is sloped at only 70ft by 14th to 19th wide plus a 40X28ft parking pad.. if you have a video with the single stage please share i think it would suite my easy days of the main driveway days for a Canadain NW winter being 3000m above sea level, for now had to pick one and i got the Toro 37802.. on easy days 2 weeks b4 i top up the tank.. battling the elements 4 hour straight heavy packed snow and just just over half a tank
@@joebrown9621 I like the single stage. Just need to set the feet so as not to get caught on the cracks in the concrete. I’ll have to do a video on it vs the two stage next time we get a good snow.
I think you should definitely invest in 2 10AH batteries, solely because of how much stuff you have.
Yeah. Should sell my Ryobi zero turn mower and get an Ego. Make more use of those batteries
@@CashJohnston way better idea. You get 4 big boys with that sucker.
Then you can stick ur 7.5's in the 2 extra slots.
Have additional chargers.
Absolutely a good idea.
The zero turns of any kind are always highly sought after, so you probably wont lose much if any on ur purchase. Im assuming you take very good care of your stuff.
Looks like you have a really comfortable life. You are absolutely enjoying life.
Congrats on that.
I'll be waiting for that video of, how you sold ur zero turn for the ego, lol.
Also another thing is I bet the longevity of these batteries are not going to be the greatest. Would love to see a 5 year old battery and see how they perform
These are rated from 5-10 years
The new SNT2406 come with two 10Ah batteries with 5 year warranty when registered.
Seems like your mother-in-law was slacking.
These electrical snow buggy’s are such a Crock of Shit. Thank Goodness For my Honda HS828. With Gas you can do all of your property and 10 of your neighbors, then some. ❄️❄️❄️❄️
Yes. Not as effective as gas for sure.
one take of gas last longer than those batteries
I owned the smaller Ego which batteries would run out of power handling the end of driveway snow left by the plow. I can not recommend buying this unit if it's the only Ego tool that you own where you don't have an extra set to switch off to. The complaints with the Ego 2 stage is that its run time is only 20 minutes. Ego should provide 2 sets of batteries and a dual battery charger with their snowblowers.
Those batteries are $249 for 5ah each. $449 for 10ah each. 7.5 $349 each. I can literally buy a whole nother snowblower for that. I'll stick with my gas Toro thanks. And I would bet money my Toro would have done that whole thing on less than one tank...
That does not look like 15 inches, more like 8.
Yes. It was higher in some places and lower in others.
More junk for the Salvage Yard
I would never buy battery. Sorry
No need to sorry on my account. I don’t blame you for not getting one. I was just sharing my experience…. Maybe one day the technology will meet your own needs.
@@CashJohnston maybe. Appreciate the video. 👍
So how many batteries would you need to clear all that area- 100+? That thing is a joke.
I’d need two 7.5 volt batteries just to the front including my neighbor’s. I’d need FOUR MORE to do my back area and the batteries are expensive.
Yeah he has way too larger an area for that. Stick with a 3stage gas. For the cost of batteries its bad. Get a used 3stage and be done.
I'll stick with gas,, much more dependable and much easier to put in gas if needed instead of wait for batteries to recharge
SCREW ELECTRIC!