Snow Blowers

Single-stage blower – These are small, compact models that do not process the snow before it's thrown, and therefore do not throw the snow far. Neither do they have the capacity to cope with large amounts of snow or heavy snow. It's therefore suitable for people who want to clear their driveway, who will use it regularly and who live in areas with little snowfall. There are plenty of good battery options for single-stage models if it's important that your tools are not petrol-powered.

Two- or three-stage blower – These are significantly more powerful and process the snow in one or two stages before blowing it out, which means that they can take larger amounts of snow and withstand very heavy loads. They also throw the snow further away. Here the petrol versions dominate because they offer more power. They are also better on rough terrain than single-stage models.

A major advantage of having a snow blower is that it spares your back, unlike manual snow clearing. If you have a particularly sensitive back, you can also consider taking comfort to a new level by investing in functions such as electric start and power steering.