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Top 10 Snow Blowers in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE
Direct answer

The Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE ($2,549.00) is the best snow blower, clearing 32 in with a 375cc two-stage gas engine. The Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC ($2,899.00) is #2 and the Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO ($1,799.00) is the best-value gas two-stage.

At a glance

#PickClearing widthBest for
1Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE32 inBig driveways and the deepest snow
2Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC IntelliPOWER30 inSlopes, gravel and heavy wet snow
3Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO28 inThe lowest price for a 28-inch gas two-stage here
4EGO Power+ SNT2807 28-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower28 inGas-level clearing with no fuel or oil
5Honda HSS928AAWD28 inOwners who want a Honda GX engine and hydrostatic drive
6EGO Power+ SNT2405 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower24 inA cordless two-stage for a mid-size driveway
7Greenworks Pro 80V 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower24 inAn 80V battery system with a tri-port powerhead
8Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 22-Inch Cordless Snow Blower22 inThe lowest price on the list
9Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 22-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower22 inA quiet cordless two-stage for sidewalks and driveways
10Toro Power Clear 721 E21 inLight snow on paved driveways

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE
Best value
Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO
Best cordless
EGO Power+ SNT2807 28-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower
Best for slopes and gravel
Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC IntelliPOWER
Lowest price
Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 22-Inch Cordless Snow Blower

The ranking

1

Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE

Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE
Answrs VerdictThe widest machine here.
Clearing width: 32 inType: Two-stage gas, 375cc Toro Premium 4-cycle OHV engineIntake height: 21.5 inThrow: Over 55 feetPrice: $2,549.00 (Toro, Oct 22, 2026)

The Power Max HD 1232 OHXE clears 32 in with a 21.5 in intake height. Its 375cc Toro Premium 4-cycle engine throws snow over 55 feet, and Toro lists it at $2,549.00.

Go ifBig driveways and the deepest snow
Skip ifYou want a lighter machine or a lower price
Why #1 over #2: Its 32 in path beats the Cub Cadet’s 30 in.
2

Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC IntelliPOWER

Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC IntelliPOWER
Answrs VerdictThe track-drive three-stage.
Clearing width: 30 inType: Three-stage gas, 420cc IntelliPOWER engine, track driveIntake height: 23 inPrice: $2,899.00 MSRP (Cub Cadet, Oct 22, 2026)Warranty: 3-year limited residential

The 3X 30 TRAC is a three-stage gas machine with a 30 in clearing width, a 23 in intake height, a 420cc IntelliPOWER engine and a track drive. Cub Cadet lists it at $2,899.00 MSRP.

Go ifSlopes, gravel and heavy wet snow
Skip ifYour driveway is flat and paved and you want to spend less
Why #2 over #3: Its 30 in path beats the 28 in Ariens, and its track drive is made for slopes and gravel.
3

Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO

Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO
Answrs VerdictThe best-value gas two-stage.
Clearing width: 28 inType: Two-stage gas, 301 cc Ariens AX engineCapacity: 72 tons per hourPrice: $1,799.00 (Russo Power dealer, Oct 22, 2026)

The Deluxe 28 SHO is a two-stage gas blower with a 28 in clearing width, a 301 cc Ariens AX engine and a capacity of 72 tons per hour. A dealer lists it at $1,799.00.

Go ifThe lowest price for a 28-inch gas two-stage here
Skip ifYou want a track drive or a wider path
Why #3 over #4: At $1,799.00 it costs less than the EGO SNT2807 at $2,419.00 and the Honda at $3,399.
4

EGO Power+ SNT2807 28-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower

EGO Power+ SNT2807 28-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower
Answrs VerdictThe widest cordless two-stage.
Clearing width: 28 inType: Cordless two-stage, two 56V batteriesIntake height: 21 inThrow: Up to 60 feetPrice: $2,419.00 (Power+ Parts, Oct 22, 2026)

EGO’s SNT2807 is a cordless two-stage with a 28 in clearing width and a 21 in intake height. It throws up to 60 feet on two 56V batteries; Power+ Parts lists it at $2,419.00.

Go ifGas-level clearing with no fuel or oil
Skip ifYou want to spend under $2,000
Why #4 over #5: It costs $2,419.00 vs the Honda’s $3,399 MSRP at the same 28 in width.
5

Honda HSS928AAWD

Honda HSS928AAWD
Answrs VerdictThe premium Honda.
Clearing width: 28 inType: Two-stage gas, Honda GX270, 270 cc, electric startClearing height: 21.7 inThrow: Up to 52 feetPrice: $3,399 MSRP (Honda, Oct 22, 2026)

Honda’s HSS928AAWD clears 28 in wide and 21.7 in high with a 270 cc Honda GX270 engine, throws up to 52 feet and has electric start. Honda lists an MSRP of $3,399.

Go ifOwners who want a Honda GX engine and hydrostatic drive
Skip ifYou want the most clearing width per dollar
Why #5 over #6: Its 28 in path beats the EGO SNT2405’s 24 in.
6

EGO Power+ SNT2405 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower

EGO Power+ SNT2405 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower
Answrs VerdictThe cordless two-stage for less.
Clearing width: 24 inType: Cordless two-stage, two 7.5 Ah 56V batteries and chargerIntake height: 20 inThrow: Up to 50 feetPrice: $1,649.00 (Power+ Parts, Oct 22, 2026)

The SNT2405 is a cordless two-stage with a 24 in clearing width, a 20 in intake height and a 50 foot throw. It comes with two 7.5 Ah batteries and a charger; Power+ Parts lists it at $1,649.00.

Go ifA cordless two-stage for a mid-size driveway
Skip ifYou need a 28-inch path
Why #6 over #7: At $1,649.00 it costs less than the Greenworks at $2,499.99 for the same 24 in width.
7

Greenworks Pro 80V 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower

Greenworks Pro 80V 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower
Answrs VerdictThe 80V two-stage.
Clearing width: 24 inType: Cordless two-stage, 80V, two 5.0 Ah batteriesClearing depth: 20 inThrow: 50 ftPrice: $2,499.99 (Greenworks, Oct 22, 2026)

Greenworks’ 80V two-stage clears 24 in wide and 20 in deep and throws 50 ft. It comes with two 5.0 Ah batteries and costs $2,499.99.

Go ifAn 80V battery system with a tri-port powerhead
Skip ifYou want the lowest price per two-stage
Why #7 over #8: Its 24 in path beats the 22 in Snow Joe and Ryobi.
8

Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 22-Inch Cordless Snow Blower

Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 22-Inch Cordless Snow Blower
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest way to go cordless.
Clearing width: 22 inType: Cordless single-stage, 1600 W brushless motorThrow: Up to 25 ftPrice: $599.99 (Shop Joe, Oct 22, 2026)

The Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 is a cordless single-stage with a 22 in clearing width and a 1600 W brushless motor. It throws up to 25 ft and costs $599.99.

Go ifThe lowest price on the list
Skip ifYou get deep or heavy wet snow
Why #8 over #9: At $599.99 it costs less than the Ryobi at $1,499.00 for the same 22 in width.
9

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 22-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower

Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 22-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower
Answrs VerdictThe quiet cordless pick.
Clearing width: 22 inType: Cordless two-stage, 40V HP, two 8Ah batteriesClearing depth: 18 inThrow: Up to 45 ftPrice: $1,499.00 (Ryobi, Oct 22, 2026)

Ryobi’s Whisper Series is a cordless two-stage with a 22 in clearing width and an 18 in clearing depth. It throws up to 45 ft on two 8Ah 40V batteries and costs $1,499.00.

Go ifA quiet cordless two-stage for sidewalks and driveways
Skip ifYou want a 24-inch or wider path
Why #9 over #10: Its 22 in path beats the Toro Power Clear’s 21 in.
10

Toro Power Clear 721 E

Toro Power Clear 721 E
Answrs VerdictThe compact gas single-stage.
Clearing width: 21 inType: Single-stage gas, 212cc, electric startThrow: Up to 35 ftPrice: $799.00 (Toro, Oct 22, 2026)

The Power Clear 721 E is a single-stage gas blower with a 21 in clearing width and a 212cc engine. It has electric start, throws up to 35 ft and is listed at $799.00.

Go ifLight snow on paved driveways
Skip ifYou have gravel or deep snow

How we ranked these

We ranked each snow blower by the clearing width its maker publishes, widest first, and put machines with the same width in order of lower published price. Specs come from each maker’s own page; prices were read on Oct 22, 2026 from the maker’s store where it lists one, or from a named dealer. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best snow blower in 2027?

The Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE: a 32 in clearing width, a 375cc two-stage gas engine and a 21.5 in intake height, for $2,549.00.

What is the best value snow blower?

The Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO at $1,799.00 is the lowest-priced 28 in gas two-stage on this list; the lowest price overall is the Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 at $599.99.

What is the best cordless snow blower?

The EGO Power+ SNT2807 clears 28 in, throws up to 60 feet and costs $2,419.00; the EGO SNT2405 clears 24 in for $1,649.00.

What is the best snow blower for a sloped or gravel driveway?

The Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC: Cub Cadet says its track drive is ideal for slopes, inclines and gravel.

Clearing width (as published) at a glance

Toro Power Clear 721 E21 in
Snow Joe 24V-X2-SB22 22-Inch Cordless Snow Blower22 in
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless Whisper Series 22-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower22 in
EGO Power+ SNT2405 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower24 in
Greenworks Pro 80V 24-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower24 in
Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO28 in
EGO Power+ SNT2807 28-Inch Two-Stage Snow Blower28 in
Honda HSS928AAWD28 in
Cub Cadet 3X 30 TRAC IntelliPOWER30 in
Toro Power Max HD 1232 OHXE32 in
Clearing width (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.

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