Snowblower parts

How long do snowblowers last?

If you follow the maintenance guidelines in the owner's manual, your snowblower will typically last 10 to 20 years. Some models can last up to 40 years or more.

Who makes the best snowblowers?

Craftsman, Ariens, Toro, MTD, Cub Cadet and Troy-Bilt make many of the top-rated snowblowers. Pick the brand and model that best fits your needs.

Can you use a snowblower on a gravel driveway?

Yes, but tamp down the gravel before it snows and use a 2-stage or 3-stage snowblower with adjustable skid shoes. Adjust the skid shoes to lift the shave plate higher when throwing snow off a gravel driveway.

What is a single-stage snowblower?

A single-stage snowblower uses spinning auger blades to pick up snow and throw it directly out through the discharge chute. This type of snowblower is ideal for clearing light and powdery snow off sidewalks and driveways.

What is a 2-stage snowblower?

A 2-stage snowblower has serrated auger blades that chop up ice and snow in the first stage and an impeller that throws snow out of the discharge chute in the second stage of snow removal. This type of snowblower drives the wheels, so you can use it to clear heavy snow on driveways.

What is a 3-stage snowblower?

A 3-stage snowblower uses a fast-spinning impeller to chop up steep snow drifts in stage one. The augers and fast-spinning impeller continue to chop and move the snow to the discharge impeller in stage 2 and the discharge impeller ejects the snow through the discharge chute in stage 3 of snow removal. Use a 3-stage snowblower to remove heavy snow drifts from your driveway and around your home.