A top rated snow blower can help you clear away all the snow mother nature has thrown at us this year. A quality snow blower can make the job of snow removal a whole lot easier. But remember all snow blowers are not made equal and you would be wise to spend some time determining the best type of snow blower for the job you need done. As with anything else you most likely will get what you pay for but depending on the size of the job you need your snow blower to do you might be able to get by with a model that does not cost as much and still gets the job done for you. A stage 2 model that is gas powered are usually among the better models you can purchase but as stated before a lot will depend on how much snow your area receives. A Craftsman 8899 series snow blower is a good high end snow blower that will satisfy most anybody’s personal needs as far as a snow removal is concerned. Expect to pay about $1000 before sales tax. Another good snow blower in the same class is the Toro 828 LXE. It boasts a little more power than the Craftsman model and for that extra power expect to pay about $600 more.
If those prices for snow blowers are more than you care to pay consider carefully how much snow you will be needing to move. If you just want to clear snow from a sidewalk in front of your house or have a small driveway you probably don’t need a full fledged snow blower unless you are in an area of the country that recieves a significant amount of snow. Toro also makes a couple of other products that will help you remove snow and cost anywhere from $125 to just over $300. Toro makes a power shovel that helps you push the snow forward although you still have to do most of the work. For a little more money you can get the Toro 1800 which has wheels that while still must be pushed by the user makes the job much easier. It will cost you about $300.
While Craftsman and Toro make quality snow blowers there are other companies that also make very good snow blowers. Honda’s HS724 is a first class snow blower that will handle most jobs. The only drawback is the price which is around $2000. MTD makes a 4 cycle single start snow blower that is priced at around $450. You can order it from the company or purchase one at a do it your self store such as ACE Hardware.
Whatever your winter snow removal demands are you should be able to find a snow blower that meets your needs. Many companies make snow blowers and with all different price ranges you should be able to find a top rated snow blower that will satisfy you and that can be used for years to come.
