Electric Snowblower VS Midwest Winter Storm! #ego

Testing a NEW EGO electric snowblower after our John Deere dies. Iowa got 15" of snow last night!

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[robertbaron]

I just sold my rust bucket 30 inch 9 HP Ariens that I bought new in 2009. It never failed to start (using the electric start) but I was diligent in always using fuel stabilizer and changing the oil using synthetic every year. That Tecumseh Snow king was a loud engine that backfired flames, surged at idle and labored heavily in deep wet snow. The Ariens was a heavy beast that didn't always track well that I had to fight to keep on the pavement when it wanted to climb our "mountable curb" approach and build snow ramps. I sold it cheap to a neighbor due to all the rust and peeling paint flaking off in sheets.

Bought the 24 inch Ego in November and used it first time last week when we got 20 inches over 5 days with 14 inches of wet, heavy stuff in 18 hours. The Ego was a joy to use compared to the Ariens, smooth, relatively quiet, powerful, easier to handle and threw heavy wet snow further than the Ariens could ever hope to. The Ego also handled the plow pile at the end of the drive better than the Ariens and it stayed on the pavement without my needing to lift on the handgrips. Overall the Ego is just a better designed, more sorted machine for the purpose. 

Ego rates their batteries for 800 to 1000 charge cycles (fully depleted to 100%) which by my estimates should last me over 20 years which at 71 should handle my needs and then some. For those that don't know, charging a battery from 50% to 100% is not 1 charge cycle, it's a half. New battery tech is coming with sodium chemistry and the cost of batteries will only come down in time so I don't see the batteries as a big concern. Ego provided a 5 year warranty on the 4 10AH batteries that came with the blower so they obviously have some confidence in them.

Time will tell if the Ego holds up to many years of use but IMO with common sense use and proper battery charging/storage buying the Ego and getting rid of my Ariens was a good move.

[CraftsmanontheLake]

I've got the 26" and I'm finding the same thing. in eco i'm throwing 15 ft. And at that setting 2 bars in 53 minutes.

[richardsands]

Thanks for showing us deep, wet snow. I'm sold!

[Ruralmn]

I picked up an ancient snow joe single stage. Even though it doesn't quite clear all my property on one battery I'm pretty happy with it. It does make me want something like yours though!

[bhzd]

At 0:55 is there a way to prevent that "ramp" from happening? If you pass over it a 2nd time, with the auger take care of it?

[ron]

Thing is amazing! Wet snow, no problem. Knee deep, no problem. Very impressive.
My gasser is for sale if you haters are looking for one.

[WatsitTooyah]

Lots of uncalled for hate :(

I use an electric 2 stage from toro, going on 4th winter. Plenty of benefits if you can get past the cost.

I like that the toro has a lot of metal parts, feels nice and heavy. Could be even heavier for more traction

It sounds significantly less shrill than the ego, idk what causes the higher pitched tones on ego 🤷‍♂️

[Nancydv]

wow! et le casque est compris????😁Non mais ca donne envie de l'acheter!

[MrHitthespot]

Glad I bought the Ariens deluxe 24 with 254cc engine.

[justinwinslow]

how much did yours cost? i see there alot of models

[Northernman]

How's the batteries holding up sitting out in a ice cold garage daily?

[ergus]

Completely ignored the actual deep snow lmao

[MrHitthespot]

Glad I bought the Ariens deluxe 24”. With 254cc engine……..and cheaper I might add.

[moiloy]

Pour la neige moule c bon...mais relais de la gratte 😢 zéro vive le souffleur a gaz

[dennisatwater]

Ego snowblower is garbage. I have the 2 stage 24" that is just wonderful in 2-5" of light powder. Worthless in 4-5" wet snow even at 23 degrees. I just finished hand shoveling my 120'l x 20'w driveway because the EGO failed again. Batteries fully charged and repaired a broken clip in the drive shaft. Still failed. Hey, I'm 73 years old with a heart stent and my right shoulder is shot and I was able to finish my driveway in just a little longer than with the EGO. Go figure. Just shows how light the snow was.

[bradnerling]

Looks like a double the price of a normal gas snowblower toy. Kinda like a remote control car Just something to play around with.

[shanew]

Overpriced plastic lightweight garbage 😂

[rainmaker]

Just buy a Honda! I live in Tahoe, it snows massive amounts, I am still using my Honda that I bought in 1993! Always starts first pull.

[brunolagace]

It's find for small city driveway and not to much snow. But it's not made for the amount of snow we have in northern N.B. Canada. A plastic snowblower dosen't inspire me confidence for the long term.

[michaelwas]

Not really a great review for a real snowstorm of a couple ft.