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Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE 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

Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE and Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890 score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #2 in Best Snow Blowers

Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE

4.5

1 sourceall derived

The Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE is a single-stage snow blower designed specifically for hard surface driveways and walkways. It features poly or rubber components that prevent damage to surfaces like stained concrete and decks. It is not suitable for gravel surfaces. The unit is marketed as being 30% faster at clearing snow compared to similar width 2-stage models, though practical limits are estimated around 15 inches of snow.

Strengths

— Designed for hard surface driveways including blacktop, cement, pavers, cobblestone, patios and decks
— Claims to clear snow 30% faster than similar width 2-stage models

Watch-outs

— Limited to paved surfaces, not suitable for gravel

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Ranked #4 in Best Snow Blowers

Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890

4.5

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

Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE

The Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE is a single-stage machine, where the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890, EGO Power+ Cordless 2-Stage Snow Blower and Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO are two-stage. Its 24-inch clearing width matches the EGO and is four inches narrower than the Troy-Bilt and the Ariens. It runs on gas where the EGO is battery powered, and it is not suitable for gravel, where the Troy-Bilt was tested on a loose-gravel driveway.

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

Spec	Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE	Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
Model	724 QXE	31AH7FP4B66
Clearing Width	24 in	28 in
Engine	212 cc	272cc Troy-Bilt, recoil and push-button electric start
Power Source	Gas	Gas
Type	Single Stage	Two-Stage
Drive	Personal Pace Driveway Size Up to 12 Car Driveway	Track drive, friction disc, 6 forward / 2 reverse speeds
Weight	125 lbs / 56.7 kg	—
Voltage	60V	—
Battery	2.5Ah	—
Cutting width	24 in. / 61 cm	—
Motor type	4 Cycle	—
Dimensions	52 in x 25.4 in x 42.5 in	—
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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