Welcome to the 2011-2012 Snow Blower Season!

This page lists all the snow blower reviews I have written for the 2011 – 2012 model year.  Use this as your index or use the categories on the right side of every page. Subscribe to get the latest reviews and updates.  You can find this index in the menu at the top of every page.

Canadian Customers Click Here. 

Besides walk behind snow blowers, this year I am adding reviews of  ATV snowblowers, tractor mounted snow blowers and snow blowers sold in Canada.  I also reviewed the new Meyer Home Plow. In the past I spent most of my time reviewing Craftsman Snow Throwers, but this year I’ll be spending more time reviewing the TroyBilt and John Deere snow blowers available at Lowes. I will also compare the different MTD manufactured units to help you make the best choice for your driveway and pocket book. (Go Here To Read The Comparison Review)

October 23, 2011:  I haven’t finished reviews for Ariens yet.  If you are looking at a specific snow blower and can’t find a review here leave a comment and I’ll check the snow thrower out for you.

NOTE: I feel you should be using fuel stabilizer ALL the time in your small engines.  This is especially important for snow blowers.  Today’s fuels are designed for automobiles and until the small engine manufactures can catch up, fuel stabilizer is a must. I recommend Sea Foam and Stabil for ethanol blended fuel .

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Accessories & Parts 

You need a winter hat. The Perfect Winter Hat 2011 Review

Roller Skids: (2011 Update)  (2010 Review)

Accessories & Parts For Your Snow Blower:  (Go Here For 2011 Accessories & Parts) Includes reviews!

Snow Blower Reviews By Size:

20 Inch:

Honda Single-Stage Snowblower – Recoil Start, Model# HS520A (2011 Review) Buy At NorthenTool.com

21 Inch:

Craftsman 21″ 179cc* Single-stage Snow Thrower w/ Electric Start (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy At Sears.com

Troy-Bilt 123cc Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower 31A-2M5E711 (2011 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Craftsman 21 in. 208cc* Single Stage Snow Thrower w/Electric Start (2011 Review)  Buy At Sears.com

Troy-Bilt 208cc Single-Stage Gas Snow Blower 31AS2T5F711 (2011 Review)  Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

22 Inch:

Yard Machines Snow Thrower – 179cc OHV Engine, Model# 31A-62BD700  (2011 Review) at NorthernTool.com

2010 Ariens 22 inch Compact Series Model 920013 (2010 Review) Buy Here

Craftsman 179cc Engine, 22″ Two Stage Snow Thrower MovingSnow’s Worst Buy Award.  (2011 Review) (2010 Review)   Don’t Buy At Sears.com

24 Inch:

Craftsman 24 inch 179cc BEST VALUE!  (2011 Review)  (2010 Review)   Buy 88957 At Sears.com

Husqvarna 24 in 208cc Model 924HV (2011 Review)  Buy at Northern Tool

Troy-Bilt Storm 179cc Dual-Stage 24 in Snow Blower Model 31AS62N2711 (2011 Review)  (2010 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Snow Devil Model 57030 The Throw-Aways Have Landed?  (2011 Review)

Cub Cadet 524 WE and 524 SWE (2011 Review)

Ariens Amp 24 Snow Blower (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy Here

Yard-Man Snow Blower – 208cc, 24in. Model# 31AM62KE701 (2011 Review) (Buy at Northern Tool)

2010 Ariens 24 inch Compact Series Model 920014 (2010 Review) (2010 Review) Buy Here

Steele 24″ Gas powered Snowblower (Read the Snow Devil Review)  Steele 24 At Sears.com

26 Inch:

Craftsman 26″ 208cc* Two-stage Snow Thrower (2011 Review)  (2010 Review)  Buy At Sears.com

Craftsman 26″ 208cc* Two-stage Snow Thrower With EZ Steer (Power Steering) Easiest to Use! (2011 Review)  (2010 Review) Buy at Sears.com

Yard-Man Dual-Stage Snow Blower 208cc, 26in. Clearing Width, Model# 31AM63LF701 (2011 Review)  Buy at NorthernTool.com

Steele 26″ Gas powered Snowblower  (Read the Snow Devil Review)  Buy at Sears.com

Troy-Bilt 208cc 26 in Model 31BM63P3711  (2011 Review)  (2010 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Troy-Bilt  208cc Track Drive 26 inch Model 31BM73Q3711  (2011 Review)  Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Cub Cadet 526 SWE (2011 Review)

27 Inch:

Snapper 249 cc 27″ Path Two-Stage Snowthrower Better Than A Deere?  (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy At Sears.com

Husqvarna 27in 414cc Track Drive, Model 1827EXLT The ULTIMATE SnowBlower? (2011 Review)  Buy at Northern Tool

28 Inch:

MTD Pro 28 in 277cc Model 88771 (2010 Review)

Yard-Man 357cc, 28in. Model 31AH65LG701 (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy at Northern Tool

Troy-Bilt Storm 2840 Snow Thrower (2011 Review)Buy at Lowe’sClick here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

John Deere 249cc 28 inch Model 1028E Snow Blower 1695808 (2011 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Craftsman 28 inch 277cc Model 88791 (2010 Review)  Buy at Sears.com

2010 Toro 28 inch 250 cc Snow Blower 828 OXE Model 38634 (2010 Review) Buy Here

2010 Toro 28 inch 305 cc Snow Blower 1028 OXE Model 38644 (2010 Review) Buy Here

29 Inch:

Snapper M1529E (29″) 305cc Better Than a Deere? (2011 Review)  Buy at Sears.com

30 Inch:

Craftsman Professional 30″ 357cc* Two-stage Snow Thrower w/ EZ Steer Best Value Mid-Frame!  (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy at Sears.com

Troy-Bilt Storm 3090 XP 357cc Dual-Stage 30″ Gas Snow Blower Item 139971 Good Alternative To The Craftsman! (2011 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Cub Cadet 530 SWE (2011 Review)

Cub Cadet 930 SWE (2011 Review)

Limited Edition Craftsman With Briggs & Stratton Engine (2010 Review) 

John Deere 342cc 30 inch Model 1330SE Snow Blower 1695812 (2011 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

32 Inch:

John Deere 1332PE (2011 Review) (2010 Review)

Simplicity P1732E (32″) 342cc (2011 Review) (2010 Review)

33 Inch:

Craftsman Professional 33″ 357cc* Two-stage Snow Thrower w/ EZ Steer Best Value Large Frame!  (2011 Review)  (2010 Review) Buy at Sears.com

Troy-Bilt Polar Blast 3310 XP 357cc, 33″” Two-Stage Snow Thrower 31AH95P6711   (2011 Review) Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

36 Inch:

Ariens ST36DLE Pro 36, Ariens Professional ST36DLE (36″) 342cc (2011 Review) (2010 Review) (2010 Review) Buy Here

38 Inch:

John Deere 1338PE (2011 Review) (2010 Review)

45 Inch:

Craftsman Professional 45″ 420cc* Two-stage Snow Thrower w/ EZ Steer  (2011 Review)  (2010 Review) Buy at Sears.com

Troy-Bilt  420cc Dual-Stage 45″ Gas Snow Blower  (2011 Review)  (2010 Review)   Click here to check out Lowe’s current promotions.

Cub Cadet 945 SWE (2011 Review) (2010 Review)

ATV Snowblowers:

Berco 54 Inch ATV Pro Snowblower Review (2011 Review)  Buy At Sears.com

Tractor Mounted Snow Blowers:

John Deere 44″” 2-Stage Snowblower BM23602 (2011 Review) Buy at Lowe’s

Craftsman Snowblower Attachment For Current Model 917 source Tractors (2011 Review) (2010 Review) Buy At Sears.com See review for fit-up chart for other models.

Agri-Fab Snow Blower — 42in., Model# LST42C. Fits EHP, Husqvarna, Poulan and Poulan Pro lawn and Garden tractors Buy at NorthernTool.com

Husqvarna 42″” 2-Stage Snow Thrower Attachment SNOW THROWER Buy at Lowe’s

Berco Northeast Snowblower 44” with electric lift  Buy at Lowe’s

Berco 48” Rotary Broom with Poly brush  Buy at Lowe’s

Tractor Mounted Snow/Dozer Blades:

Berco 48” Snow Blade with Electric Lift  Buy at Lowe’s

Snow Blower For Craftsman 28985 Tractor (2010 Review)

Tractor Mounted Three Point Hitch:

Braber 3-Pt. Snow Thrower — 50in.W Intake, Fits Tractors up to 22 HP, Model# BE-SBS50G Braber Snow Throwers at Northern Tool

Braber 3-Pt. Snow Thrower — 60in.W Intake, Fits Tractors up to 30 HP, Model# BE-SBS60G Braber Snow Throwers at Northern Tool

Schulte Snow Blower — 62in. Cutting Width for 20-35 HP Tractors, 3-Pt. Cat 1, Model# BX-62 Schulte Snow Throwers at Northern Tool

Braber 3-Pt. Snow Thrower — 72in.W Intake, Fits Tractors up to 50 HP, Model# BE-SBS72G Braber Snow Throwers at Northern Tool

Schulte Snow Blower — 74in. Cutting Width for 30-45 HP Tractors, 3-Pt. Cat 1, Model# BX-74 Schulte Snow Throwers at Northern Tool

Schulte Snow Blower — 84in. Cutting Width for 40-55 HP Tractors, 3-Pt. Cat 1, Model# BX-84 Schulte Snow Throwers at Northern Tool