Best Single Stage Snow Blowers
Single-stage snow blowers are designed for an average size living space with flat ground that requires constant upkeep during snowy seasons. They're best used by homeowners who deal with light to medium amounts of heavy wet snow throughout the winter months.
If you have a larger property or see snowfall on a regular basis, you may want to consider a 2 Stage Snow Blower instead.
#1 Single-Stage Choice - Briggs & Stratton 1697116 Snow Thrower
Honestly, the Briggs & Stratton 1697116 is a pretty damn good snowblower, and also my #1 recommended SINGLE-STAGE snow blower.
For those with a small or medium lot that don't need a two-stage snow blower, then the Briggs & Stratton 1697116 is a great choice!
The quality is great, and the tires are metal and hard rubber, not the cheap plastic that comes with other brands.
What People Love About It:
- Moves a 'ton' of snow, quickly - it's great for people with large driveways and/or pathways.
- Very Easy to Use - It starts up easily with the electric push button start, and the Power Steering makes it easy to maneuver, even for my 68 year old grandmother!
- Features Features Features - People love the hand warmers, the all metal housing, headlight and electric start.
Pros & Cons
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- The chute is operated manually. Not a big deal, but still worth noting
That being said, let's take a look at the best single-stage snow blowers on the market today!
Our Top 3 Single-Stage Recommendations
Briggs & Stratton 1697116
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Overall Rating: 4.5/5
For those with a small or medium lot that don't need a two-stage snow blower, then the B&S 1697116 is a great choice & my #1 recommend single-stage blower!
Briggs & Stratton 1022E Single-Stage Snow Blower
Overall Rating: 4.2/5
The Briggs & Stratton 1022e has a 22-inch wide clearing path with a 12.5-inch intake height. It's powered by 208cc engine with 9.50-foot pounds of torque
Snow Joe SJ625E Electric Single Stage Snow Thrower
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
The Snow Joe SJ625e features the same powerful 15 amp motor as it's bigger brother the SJ627e and can give you 21" wide and 12" deep paths in one pass!
#2 Choice - Briggs & Stratton 1022e Single-Stage Snow Blower
The engine is amazing, the augers are made from thermoplastic urethane and do an amazing job clearing the snow, and the electric start just makes it a pleasure to start and get going.
On top of all of this, it's got a THREE-YEAR warranty, the longest warranty I've seen of any snow blower, gas or otherwise!
Pros & Cons
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- The chute is operated manually. Not a big deal, but still worth noting
#3 Single-Stage - Snow Joe SJ625E Electric Snow Thrower
According to one Amazon Review, this is "A Cheap Electric Snow Blower That Will Get The Job Done!"
I too have to give it props, though not the top of the line, the Snow Joe SJ625e snow blower has enough specs in it to be considered a good enough option for a homeowner on a budget.
It is ideal for small to medium-sized properties with a manageable volume of snow. It's not going to clear 2 foot walls of snow, but you know that - you get the Snow Joe SJ625E so that you don't have to spend hours shoveling.
What People Love About It:
- Works well in wet snow - I tested it in our first (early) storm and was able to clear 6 inches of heavy wet snow surprisingly well.
- Easy to Assemble - Assembly can be completed within 30-minutes if you're slow, or just 10-minutes if you're quick!
- Works 'decently' in heavy snow - It's electric, it's not as powerful as gas, BUT you can still use it in a snow a BIT deeper than 12", you just need to walk slower and be more patient. As one reviewer put it, it's better than a snow shovel!
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