EGO SNT2807 Review: 28 in Battery Two-Stage Snow Blower Kit

Clearing big areas without gas. The combination of a 28-inch path and the largest batteries EGO ships with a snow blower gives it a 32-car rating per charge, nearly double the 24-inch SNT2405. That is what makes a battery machine realistic on a 150 to 250-foot driveway or a wide three-car pad with a turnaround.

The 60-foot throw is the longest in our battery catalog and matches or beats most gas 28-inch machines on paper, including the Honda HSS928AATD at 52 feet. Throw distance matters on wide driveways, where snow must clear a growing bank along the edge by late winter.

Control features close the comfort gap with premium gas machines. Trigger steering helps a heavy 28-inch machine pivot at the end of each pass, the joystick changes chute direction and angle without letting go of the handle, and heated grips help on long jobs.

Cost, and what happens after the battery rating runs out. At $2,308.28 it costs more than the gas Ariens Deluxe 28 SHO at $1,999.00. The 12.0Ah batteries are a large part of that price, and replacing them later is a real expense to plan for.

Runtime is still finite. The 32-car rating assumes 8 inches of snow. A long driveway in a heavy, wet storm with a deep plow berm can use a large share of a charge in one session, and the batteries need time on the charger before the next round. A gas machine refuels in a minute.

It is also a large machine. A 28-inch housing is wider to store and harder to take down a narrow side path than a 24-inch model.

Using a planning figure of 200 sq ft per car space, EGO's 32-car rating works out to roughly 6,400 sq ft of 8-inch snow. That is a best case, so use it for comparison rather than as a promise.

• Single lane, 12 by 100 ft (1,200 sq ft): about five clearings per charge on paper.
• Single lane, 12 by 250 ft (3,000 sq ft): about two clearings on paper; plan on one in deep, wet snow.
• Double width, 20 by 150 ft (3,000 sq ft): about two clearings on paper.
• Double width, 20 by 250 ft (5,000 sq ft): one clearing with little margin; a gas machine is the safer choice here.

Time matters too. At 15 percent overlap and a 1.5 mph pace, a 12 by 250-foot lane takes 7 passes and about 16 minutes with a 28-inch path, versus 8 passes and 18 minutes at 24 inches. Try your own numbers in the snow clearing time calculator and the best snow blowers for long driveways.

Praise themes in verified owner reviews:

• Throw distance and clearing capacity that owners compare favorably with gas machines.
• Trigger steering makes a large machine easier to turn.
• Heated grips and the joystick chute control on cold mornings.
• Quiet operation, instant starting and no fuel storage.

Complaint themes:

• The price of the kit and of replacement 12.0Ah batteries.
• Runtime in heavy, wet snow falls short of the rated figure.
• Weight and size in storage.
• Recharge time between back-to-back storms.

Buy it if

• You have a driveway of 100 to 250 feet, or a wide three-car pad, and want no gas.
• You need long throw distance to clear high snowbanks along the edges.
• You already run EGO 56V tools and want the biggest batteries for them too.
• You clear early and quiet operation matters to neighbors.

Skip it if

• Your driveway is a standard two-car pad; the SNT2405 is enough.
• You clear very long or double-width driveways in repeated heavy storms; consider the Honda HSS928AATD.
• Your driveway is steep and icy, where tracks grip better than tires.
• You want the lowest cost per inch of clearing width; gas wins on price.

EGO publishes tool and battery warranty terms separately, and they vary by model, so read the warranty terms for the SNT2807 on EGO's site or the product insert before buying. There is no engine, so no EPA or CARB emissions certification applies; look for a UL or ETL safety mark on the battery and charger labels.

Check the CPSC recall database at cpsc.gov/Recalls for this model before buying, particularly on a used or open-box unit. Store the batteries indoors between uses, recharge after each storm and keep the machine under the EGO CB004 cover, which EGO lists as fitting the SNT2807. The snow blower storage guide covers summer battery storage.