Two-Stage Buyer's Guide

Think about it. String trimmers and lawn tractors both cut grass. They just do it at different speeds.

The same goes for two-stage snow blowers. If price isn't an issue, you simply buy the widest snow blower possible.

However, most of us aren't that fortunate.

Big snow blowers come with big engines and price tags.

To find the best value, simply select your grade of snow blower first.

Consumer-Grade
If you just want to blow deep snow, you can’t go wrong with a consumer-grade, two-stage snow blower. They will always outperform any electric or single-stage snow blower.

They can attack deep snow drifts – including the mountain at the end of your driveway – without breaking the bank.

Think of them as economy grade. They can tackle the task with just basic components and features.



Prosumer-Grade
Prosumer-grade snow blowers are obviously bigger, beefier and stronger, throwing snow as much as 10 feet farther than their consumer-grade cousins.

The majority of models come equipped with interlocking controls and halogen headlights, helping to light the way during the darkest days of Winter.

The other components aren't quite professional grade, but definitely durable. Most prosumer snow blowers feature extra-strength aluminum – instead of cast iron – gear cases and all-steel chutes.

Get a prosumer-grade model, and you’ll definitely be the envy of the neighborhood.



Professional-Grade
You won’t find professional-grade snow blowers rusting outside your local hardware store.

These serious-duty snow throwers are built in limited quantities for snow removal veterans, who recognize that quality doesn’t come cheap.

Professional-grade snow throwers are constructed with commercial-quality components like heavy-duty cast iron gear cases and solid steel frames.

Basic features – like halogen headlights, interlocking controls and remote deflectors – aren’t options. They’re necessities.

It doesn’t get any better in terms of high-end performance and reliability. Unless, of course, you have a snow pro doing it for you!