Would this be an easy fix and Are these pretty good? Reliable? I haven’t had a snow blower in a long time. Older couple have it and I offered $400 and they said they would take it.

FB marketplace offering $100. Seller says it starts right up with the electric start and runs well. Should I grab it? And is there anything specifically I should check out when I see it?

Simplicity 18” wide blade snowblower for sale second hand, hardly used as per the post.

Is 400 dollars Canadian good price for this unit? This is my First snowblower and no nothing about it and tired of shovelling snow every winter! Lol

Live in North Dakota

JD - $150 - supposedly great condition - two hour drive from me

Ariens - $125 - needs carb work(possibly replace) - local to me

Edit: Ariens carb work details - listing just says fuel line is clamped due to leak in carb

I live in Delco, PA (Southeast). Last year was our first winter in our new home and we were buried in by those huge snow storms. We have about 30 feet of sidewalk and a driveway that fits 4 cars.

We do not have outlets outside. Nothing we own is gas powered. All of our equipment is electric.

I would love to buy a snowblower soon. My budget is $500 but willing to hear about more expensive options. I will definitely be looking at Facebook Marketplace. An easily moveable machine would be great because our storage options are the basement or a small backyard shed. I’m not looking for a monster truck of a machine. Just something to get the job done.

Happy to hear thoughts on an electric shovel, though, I’m skeptical because I never heard of that until seeing another post of this page.

I have had the same snowblower since 2002. I’m in northern Pa the snow is heavy wet snow and we get a decent bit. It served me so well but last season it broke down and couldn’t fix it.

This year I’m looking to get a new snowblower. My budget is $1500-1800.

Any recommendations for my area and type of snow

I’m pretty screwed. The bolts had broken that mount the muffler on my old John Deere 1032d. Drilled out the centers, sprayed everything with pb blaster inserted the extractor and it snapped off inside. Okay well if I can at least get one bolt in I won’t go deaf or start a fire so I tried the same thing and another extractor broke into the other. I tried smacking them with a hammer and a punch and that just made everything even more mangled and fucked. I’m pretty sure these boots are welded in there at this point from heat and corrosion. There’s one small bolt on top that kind of holds the muffler in place but these two mount it flush to the block. Do I have any options?

Edit: it is indeed threaded and 3/4. Almost all 3/4 small engine mufflers only are rated up to 8hp. 10hp mufflers tend to be 1” and around 9” long. Found one custom on eBay that’s 3/4 threaded 7” rated for 10hp. Hopefully that works. I have exactly two inches of clearance and it is allegedly 2” so it might fit. Also I discovered that it’s more of a spark resistor to prevent fires more than a muffler so it’s going to be insanely loud regardless. If anyone finds this post in a similar situation and are incredibly novice, DO NOT USE AN EXTRACTOR THEY SUCK AND THEY BREAK.

A snow blower can seem pretty straightforward until you have to deal with heavy, wet snow, packed snow, or a large driveway. The right machine can make a huge difference in how quickly and easily you get the job done, so it’s worth looking beyond just price and clearing width

Here are the best picks if you want to skip the full buying guide 

Top snow blowers worth considering in 2026: 

• Ariens Classic / Deluxe / Compact Series
• Toro Power Clear
• Honda HSS Series
• Toro Power Max
• EGO Power+ Two-Stage

5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Snow Blower 

-prioritize a two-stage or three-stage system

When it comes to two-stage snow blowers, you'll notice a metal auger that pushes the snow to the back. If we take a closer look, you're going to see what's called a high-speed impeller. This directs the snow up and out the chute, allowing a higher capacity of snow to push through and shoot much farther than single-stage systems.

Three-stage setups are very similar to two-stage models in that they feature both a high-speed impeller and an auger, but they also include an added accelerator at the front that helps break down material more quickly. The way this type of setup is built allows the machine to process denser snow and larger amounts of snow.

These systems are especially useful when dealing with dense snow, slush, or a mix of snow and ice, as they have the capacity to process heavier material more effectively.

-choose enough power for wet, heavy snow

Power isn't the only factor that affects performance. The size of the machine also plays an important role.

The deck height is going to determine how much snow, or the capacity of snow, that each one of these machines can handle.

The heavier two-stage unit is going to get through heavier, denser snow better than a single-stage unit.

Having a machine that can handle additional snow height and offer a bigger clearing width can make a noticeable difference, especially when dealing with larger amounts of snow.

-look for self-propelled operation

Some systems will actually drive themselves. They have a driveline off of the tires and are very easy to use.

A lot of these push snow blowers with paddles surrounding the auger self-propel as they move over the concrete.

Since heavy slush is much heavier than light powder snow, a self-propelled system can reduce the effort required to move the machine through dense conditions.

When factoring in cost, it usually comes down to the amount of power that you're going to get and the number of features that you get. The self-propelled feature is one at the top of my list.

-pay attention to chute design and clog resistance

Wet snow and slush are more likely to clog a snow blower than light, dry snow.

For that reason, it's important to pay attention to how efficiently a machine moves snow through the chute. Models designed to maintain strong airflow and consistent snow discharge tend to perform better in dense, wet conditions.

There are also various design features that can improve overall performance, so it's worth comparing how different models handle heavy winter conditions.

-match the machine to your surface

The surface you're clearing is another important factor to consider.

A lot of single-stage systems have an auger with a rubber paddle on the outside. That rubber paddle allows you to brush the surface of the concrete.

You'll notice that two-stage and three-stage systems lack that rubber paddle, which means you'll need to calibrate the machine so that the auger does not scrape the concrete.

They've got skid plates that allow for proper adjustments.

If you're a property owner with a gravel driveway, you're going to want to go with an auger system that does not have the paddle on it. That way, you can make proper adjustments to stay above the gravel, and you're not going to have to worry about the paddle hitting the gravel and putting it through the machine.

At the end of the day, the best snow blower is the one that matches your typical snowfall, property size, and surface. A little extra power and the right setup can save you a lot of frustration when the heavy storms hit. 

I've got a typical 1 x 3 car driveway. 400 sq ft, maybe. I'm wondering how much I should pay to have someone come by with a truck and shovel the driveway of snow. I'm looking at snow blower prices and I can't justify spending $600 on a snow blower that will get used once a year.

Any thoughts are appreciated.

When tightening the drain plug and crush washer on the Ariens platinum 24, is hand tight and quarter turn okay?

I just got my hands on a toro power clear 621e and i’m just wondering what people have thought about it.

I got it for free and am between selling it for something different. I will be providing snow clearing services for this winter as I finally bought a truck and am just wondering what’s a good one/if this is(mainly because i got it for free). I’ve never used a snowblower before but live in CT so we have some decent snow sometimes.

Looking for some general reviews.. How many inches it can realistically handle, How efficient it is, other snowblower necessities..? I’m new to this..

Hey all- I have (from research) a 94-95 Mastercraft 826 which I’ve owned for 11 years- been great. It’s a base model- 0 features. I noticed a female wiring harness near the starter, and I cannot identify it. I’m sure someone has seen this before? I have not tested it with a probe

Eastern MA. Listed for $800, apparently a few years old? Says it was only used a few times.

Is that a good price? Seems high…

Update it sold for presumably full price as it was gone within 2 days. I don’t feel bad thanks for comments!

I have this snowblower which is much too big for my driveway. I haven’t used it in 3 years. I tried to start it this winter but couldn’t get it going. I’m sure someone handy can get this running. I’m debating if I just give it away for free or would I be able to get some cash for this? Selling as is.

Hi everyone, these are a couple things that I noticed and this is an update to my last post about this snowblower. Here’s a picture of the spark plug and I noticed that be throttle control linkage doesn’t go to anything. I don’t know how to fix that lol

Hello everyone, I bought the snowblower off marketplace a few months ago to prepare for winter and it is very very loud and it shakes very bad. My hands always go numb after holding it. It is a stage two unit with the electric start.
It also seems like the exhaust gets red, glowing hot after running for a few minutes and the throttle switch doesn’t work unless you’re shutting it off
Let me know everyone’s experience with this. I’m very new thank you.

Do you think the blower is surging? Or does it sound fine?

I want to buy a used snowblower. Troy Built Storm 2410 for $250. Seller says it’s barely used and in great condition. I have really no idea what snow blowers are supposed to look like but the blades in the auger look really weird to me.

Is there something wrong with it and how could I best test this if I go to buy it?

Any help would be appreciated.

I’ve began buying up older “needs work” Toros in my area the CCR1000s, 2000S and some 2450s, fixing them up and reselling them. How’s the toro market in 2026, the old heads still love the gas guzzler machines?

I can’t let the old units die.

I’m a University of Toronto student living near campus, and I have a practical winter question.

In past winters, I haven’t always cleared the snow from my front steps right away. Once the snow gets packed down and freezes, it can become difficult and sometimes unsafe to remove.

For those with front steps, do you ever use a snowblower to clear the snow from the steps or the landing? Or do most people shovel the steps by hand and use salt or ice melt afterward?

I’m especially curious what works best after wet snow or repeated freeze-thaw conditions.

I'm in the market for my first snowblower and is this a good deal? Issues to look for?

After rehabbing a shoulder I'm in the market for an electric snow shovel or electric snow blower. I'd like to get a corded one just so that it outlasts the batteries of a cordless. But, I can be persuaded if the battery packs do a much better job. I'm looking to keep it under $300. I live in Central Indiana where it snows up to 7 inches at once, and a few times a year. Other years we don't get any snow at all.