Milwaukee’s M18 Single Stage Snow Blower is noticeably heavier than many other similar cordless models. This largely seems to be due to its metal frame. At 90 pounds, it isn’t heavy, per se, but the weight is an advantage, helping prevent the blower from bouncing around, or riding up when encountering denser, crusty snow.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Over the five-plus years Consumer Reports has been testing battery-powered snow blowers, models that score well enough to recommend have been few and far between. But that’s ...

When winter blankets your driveway and walkways with snow, having a reliable snow thrower can transform a backbreaking chore into a manageable task. Among the top contenders: Corded electric and battery-powered snowblowers. Both are popular alternatives to ...

Long before the first snowflakes fall, Consumer Reports’ team of snow blower testers are hard at work testing the latest models! Testers use wet sawdust to test snow blowers because it’s consistent and it can “test” the same way every time.

When it comes to buying a snow blower, many homeowners are now gravitating toward battery-powered options for their environmental benefits, quieter operation, and reduced reliance on gas. Before you make the investment, do your research. It's important to ...

Shopping for a snow blower? Read about features, types, and other must-know details in our snow blower buying guide to make an informed choice.

Temperate-climate residents who clear snow from their driveways do so, overwhelmingly, with either a gas-powered blower or a human-powered shovel. Wish for an affordable Prius-like gas-battery hybrid till you’re frostbite-blue in the face, but the ...