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EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower vs Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.5 vs 4.2). Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 is best for: Owners of long gravel, sloped or icy driveways in heavy-snow regions who need traction and auger clearance more than a low price. Read the strengths below before deciding.

EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower
Ranked #3 in Best Snow Blowers
EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower
1 source$1,178.99as of Oct 14

The EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower offers a self-propelled design that reduces user fatigue, combined with cordless battery operation for gas-free convenience. Reviewers noted its 2-stage auger system effectively handles packed snow and ice, while the 24-inch clearing width provides efficient coverage. However, some users found the battery life insufficient for large areas or extended use, and the unit's weight can be cumbersome for certain users. This snow blower is best suited for homeowners with moderate snowfall and average-sized driveways.

Strengths
  • — Self-propelled design reduces user effort in pushing snow blower
  • — Cordless battery operation provides convenience without gas or extension cord
  • — 24-inch clearing width offers efficient coverage for typical driveways
Watch-outs
  • — Chute drifts during use
  • — High price point
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Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
Higher ratedRanked #4 in Best Snow Blowers
Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
1 source

A 28-inch two-stage gas snow blower that runs on tracks instead of wheels. Bob Vila tested it against nine other snow blowers on a loose-gravel driveway in Montana, rated it 9.6/10 and named it the top pick for gravel, citing its traction and its lever-adjusted blade height. Troy-Bilt lists it at $2,129.00.

Strengths
  • — Tracks did not spin on loose gravel or ice in Bob Vila's side-by-side test
  • — Trigger-controlled Touch N' Turn steering
  • — Electric start fired immediately in Bob Vila's test
Watch-outs
  • — Some assembly needed: handle bolts and chute, and possibly the throttle and chute cables
  • — The engine will not start unless the key is fully inserted, which Bob Vila notes is easy to forget
  • — Gas engine needs oil changes and tune-ups
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How they stack up

EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower

The EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower is battery powered, where the Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE, Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 and Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO all run on gas. Its 24-inch clearing width matches the Toro and is four inches narrower than the Troy-Bilt and the Ariens. It is a two-stage machine like those two, where the Toro is single-stage, and it costs far less than the Troy-Bilt.

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

It matches the 28-inch clearing width of the Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO on this page but uses a track drive, and its 272cc engine is smaller than the Ariens's 306cc. The Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE and EGO Power+ 2-stage are both 24-inch machines, and the EGO is battery powered where the Troy-Bilt is gas.

Specs side-by-side

SpecEGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow BlowerTroy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
Clearing Width24 in28 in
Power SourceCordless batteryGas
DriveSelf-propelledTrack drive, friction disc, 6 forward / 2 reverse speeds
ModelSNT240531AH7FP4B66
TypeTwo-StageTwo-Stage
Voltage56V—
Battery7.5Ah—
Cutting width24-inch—
Motor typeBrushless—
Dimensions60"D x 31"W x 46"H—
Engine2400E 61CM SELF-PROPELLED 2-STAGE SNOW THROWER WITH PEAK POWER TECHNOLOGY272cc Troy-Bilt, recoil and push-button electric start
Intake Height—20 in
Steering—Touch N' Turn trigger-controlled
Chute—High-impact polymer, 200° rotation, remote overhead crank
Warranty—3-year limited residential
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