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We thought we’d start things off with one of our favorites straight from the off. The Snow Joe iON18Sb Ion Cordless Single Stage Snow Blower will do a great job of clearing your driveway or yard of the white stuff.

Definitely, one of the more portable and easier to use of the snow blowers on our list, this mid-ranged model weighs just 32lbs, is cordless, and will give you 50-minutes of operation from each full charge of its rechargeable 40-volt lithium-ion battery. Capable of moving 495lbs of snow per minute, that equates to 24,750lbs of snow moved in a full charge – if you even need to move that much of course.

The auger on the Snow Joe iON18SB is made of steel and it is that and the two connected rubber blades that will be responsible for cutting through the snow and throwing it up the chute. You’ll be able to enjoy clearing a path in this thing that is 18-inches in width and through snow that is as high as 8-inches in depth.

As for the chute, this is auto-rotate and will be able to throw expelled snow as far as 20 feet. This is not as far as some but will be more than enough for most of you. A bright LED headlight is another feature of this snow blower and this just makes it easier to operate at night – obviously.

Summing up, this is a great snow blower if portability and ease of use are your top priorities. It’s light enough to be picked up and with no cord, you’re not going to be getting in any tangles.

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PowerSmart offers up a range of snow blowers/throwers but for this list of the very best single stage snow blowers, we’ve opted for their DB7005 21-Inch Single Stage Snow Blower. This is their mid-range offering which offers more power than their smaller and lighter electric blowers while it’s also more durable.

Under the hood, you have a 196cc engine which will not only be able to get you through the snow of up to 8-inch in height but will also help the augers to give you a little bit of help propelling the blower. As for the clearing width, the DB7005 will be able to clear 21-inches of snow as you go along. That is up there with the largest from our reviews and will allow you to make short work of your driveway.

It does weigh in at 70lbs which is twice the weight of electric snow blowers but a little lighter than many of the other engine-powered variations on our list. The mobility really is not that bad either as we found it quite easy to handle compared to its many of its peers. As for the chute, this can be rotated 180 degrees which allow you to find the perfect position to throw the snow and it will reach distances of up to 30-feet.

We really like this PowerSmart snow blower but if we had any complaints at all, it would be that it requires a manual recoil start to get it going. As you can imagine, doing that out in the cold can get a little annoying if it doesn’t start up after the first two or three pulls. That said, a two-year manufacturer’s warranty helps to ease the pain a little.

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If you’re familiar with snow blowers, there’s a very good chance that you would have heard of Toro. These guys are the country’s leading manufacturers and have an excellent reputation for the products that they produce. In fact, this particular Toro single stage snow blower is so good that we have decided to make it our Editor’s Choice.

This is the Toro 3831 1800 Power Curve Electric Snow Blower and it offers a fabulous mix of being affordably priced excellent performance, and mobility. With a weight of just 25lbs, you’ll literally be able to pick it up and carry it with ease and with a clearing width and height of 18 and 12-inches respectively, you’re going to be blowing quite a lot of snow quickly.

A 12-inch intake height, in particular, is very impressive as this is usually only manageable by two-stage snow blowers. We also found that it could deal with moderately wet and heavy snow too – though this required a little bit more work from our end as well.

The chute can be controlled from the handles which give you full control on where which direction the snow is thrown without you having to bend over to change it. We also like the wheels on the 38381 as they’re big in size (around 6-inches) and give you good amounts of traction.

There’s also no recharging necessary with this snow blower as it is corded and plugs straight into the main which could either be seen as a positive or as a negative. We can see both sides of the coins but not having to mess around with refilling the gas or plugging it in to charge is a plus for us.

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In terms of the raw power and the sheer amount of snow that you’re going to be able to shift, you’re not going to find better than the Briggs & Stratton 1696741 250cc Single Stage Snow Blower. This thing is as big, heavy, and durable as anything on our list but you’ll have no problems clearing the snow due to its 22” mouth width, 12.5” intake height, and powerful 250cc engine.

The great part about that engine is that it has an easy electric starting mechanism that can be used in temperatures as low as 20°F. Even the chute can be controlled electrically from the handlebars which are a big plus for its functionality and efficiency. Large serrated steel augers are what will be responsible for cutting through the snow and that chute will then throw the collected snow a good 30-feet in your chosen direction.

Now admittedly, the Briggs & Stratton 1696741 might be considered a bit overkill for some of you but in terms of pure performance, this thing really cuts the mustard. This and its price are why we’ve selected it as our premium choice. If you have larger areas to clear and regularly get deep snow, you’re not going to find a single stage snow blower that’s nearly as effective as this one.

You’ll even be able to work on slopes as the self-propelled auger will make light work of them while you’re left with the task of just aiming it in the right direction. What’s more, you’re given a 3-year limited warranty which will help protect your purchase.

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Next up we have the Poulan Pro PR100 21-Inch Single Stage Snow Blower, another popular model when it comes to the remnants of a Jack Frost visit from your driveways. This is powered by a 136cc engine and is semi-propelled due to the rubber augers helping to pull the snow blower forward. Furthermore, you’ll be able to cut your way through 13” x 21” inch of snow. That said, any snow above a height of 6-inches is going to take a bit of patience and work on your part as this works optimally in snow measuring around 6-inches or lower.

The engine is a manual start and that combined with a large auger that measures 8-inches in diameter, four thick rubber blades, and deep tread tires measuring 7” x 1.5” that will make clearing the snow so simple. We also like the design of the chute which can be manually rotated a good 180° and will throw the snow a good 20-feet.

Other features that we’re fond of on this single stage snow blower is that of the ergonomically designed handles, the fact that those handles can also be folded away easily, and an easy to access control panel.

All in all, the Poulan Pro Pr100 makes for a good choice of snow blower and is priced at just about the right amount in our opinion. There might be other snow blowers out there that are better in certain respects but as an overall package, this is a very solid one.

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This is the second Snow Joe we’ve featured on our list and what can we say, other than being suckers for a catchy brand name, we’re really impressed with their single stage snow blowers. For one, this one, in particular, is a very cheap snow blower that easily outperforms its price tag. This is exactly why we made this our Budget Choice and we certainly have no regrets about that.

So what are you getting for your money? Well, to put it simply, performance that’s going to cost you three, four, or even five times as much from its competitors. On top of that, it’s extremely lightweight due to being electrically powered which means that there is no heavy engine inside. Instead, you have a corded 15-amp electric motor which gives your snow blower its power.

What’s even more amazing is that many single stage snow blowers will not be able to get their way through much more than 6 to 8-inches in height of snow. With the SJ623E you’ll be able to clear snow as high as 10-inches and each clearance that you make will also be 18-inches wide.

The auger and its four blades are also constructed of heavy-grade steel, something else that’s usually reserved for more expensive models. It’s actually quite difficult to see how they managed to manufacture this and avoid making a loss on it let alone make a profit.

Also impressive is the 180-degree rotatable chute which can propel the evil white stuff a good 25-meters in the direction of your choosing. You’ll even be able to use it at night or in low-light because it also has a halogen headlight to guide your plowing. Then, just to top everything off, you’re even covered by a full 2-year warranty. Seriously, at this price, the Snow Joe Ultra SJ623E is a no-brainer.

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It’s fair to say that when it comes to engines, Honda knows their fair share and now you can take advantage of that superior expertise to cut through the snow on your driveway using their Honda Power Equipment HS720AA 187cc Single Stage Snow Blower.

Although this one of the more expensive snow blowers on our list, you’ll quickly see that it’s worth it. The easy-start Honda GC190 engine as you might expect is where it really shines but it also excels in just about every other area as well. With 187cc under your hood, you’ll be amazed at how quickly this thing moves through the snow – it practically pulls you through it in fact.

As well as the obvious power that Honda provides, this snow blower also brings a lot of finesse and efficiency to its purpose. There are not many snow blowers that will allow you to clear right down to the ground. Furthermore, an intake height of 12” is excellent and this is also combined with a decent clearing area of 20” as well. This makes it ideal for heavy snow or larger driveways or parking areas that you need to clear. It also impresses in the chute department as it can toss snow a good 33-feet and can be rotated a full 204-degrees.

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If you wanted something that has similar specs and performs almost as well as the Honda above but at a reduced price, the Troy-Bilt Squall 179cc 21-Inch Single Stage Snow Blower is well worth a look. This weighs about the same, has a similarly powered-engine, and cuts a similar path in the snow of up to 13-inches deep and 21-inches wide.

That engine is not on the same level of the Honda but you’re definitely going to be getting something that is more than able to handle the job. You’re able to electrically start the engine through the press of a button which as you can imagine, is always a nice feature compared to having to physically recoil start an engine.

The chute on the Troy-Built Squall can be rotated 180-degrees and the distance it throws is definitely over 20-feet. There are no controls for the chute on the handlebars which is a bit disappointing but you really only have to set it once in each direction that you’re going.

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We’re big fans of Briggs & Stratton single stage snow blowers and that’s why this is the second model of theirs among our reviews. This particular snow-eater comes in at a fairly hefty price but performance wise it’s right up there with the very best. With a 205cc engine providing the grunt, a serrated steel auger, and the ability to carve through snow as high and as wide as 12.5-inches and 22-inches respectively, this will be able to clear your driveway in a quick and efficient manner.

That engine comes with a push-button electric start feature that you can rely on in even the coldest of cold weather and it will pull you along to make your job even easier. This snow blower has been designed to be as lightweight as possible and while it’s still fairly heavy, it’s one of the lighter gas engine models on our list.

We particularly like the steel auger and the fact that it’s housed in steel as well. It really gives off a tough and durable feel that gives you confidence that this thing can take a beating and last a good few years. Additionally, being made in the USA is always going to be a big selling point and that’s exactly where Briggs & Stratton products are manufactured.

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If you wanted a cordless battery-powered snow blower that packs as big a punch as those with gas engines, the EGO 21-inch Cordless Lithium-Ion Single Stage Snow Blower is going to among your best bets.

Fitted with a strong steel-constructed auger, this 4-amp engine will easily be able to handle depths and widths of snow up to 13-inches and 21-inches respectively. This puts it right up there with some of the more powerful engine-powered single stage snow blowers except this comes with minus the fumes, gas, and loud noises.

You’ll also like how you’re able to decide just how far you want the snow to be thrown as well as which direction. This is all done via a handle-mounted lever on the shoot which means you do not even have to bend over the machine to make your adjustments. You can adjust the distance to be anywhere up to a maximum of 35-feet while you can rotate the chute up to 180-degrees.

A steel construction, LED headlights, foldaway handle, and an impressive 5-year warranty are the other big positives about this snow blower. The only negative is that you’ll only be able to use it for 40-minutes at a time. You can, of course, get around this by purchasing additional batteries and keeping them, all charged, however.

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Bringing our list of the best single stage blowers to an end is the Yard Machines 123cc 21-Inch Single Stage Snow Thrower. This is another good option to consider as it measures up quite nicely to similar models in terms of price.

That 123cc 4-cycle gas engine might not be as powerful as some others but it certainly has enough grunt to get the job done. In fact, combined with the 21” clearing area and an intake height of 13”, this can actually deal with the sort of snow levels that’s normally reserved for two-stage snow blowers.

The clog-resistant chute does a great job of dispelling all collected snow and that can be manually adjusted to face the direction that best suits you and your circumstances. Additionally, the wheels which have been specifically designed for snow and ice offer good performance too. When combined with the pull of the augurs and the engine, you’ll have no problems pushing your way through deep snow.