EGO vs Greenworks Snow Blower: Batteries, Warranty, Throw and Weight

EGO snow blowers suit you if you want a 5-year tool warranty, one battery family across every EGO tool and the longer single-stage throw here, up to 45 ft against 30 ft; Greenworks snow blowers suit you if you want a 16 in machine at 28 lbs with its battery, or a single-stage path an inch wider than EGO's 21 in pick. Let your driveway and the batteries already in your garage decide.

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Quick answer

Choose EGO snow blowers if

you want a 5-year tool warranty, one battery that fits every EGO tool, or a single-stage pick that throws up to 45 ft against the Greenworks 22-inch's 30 ft.

Choose Greenworks snow blowers if

you want a 16 in machine at 28 lbs with its battery, or a 22 in single-stage path, an inch wider than the EGO SNT2134's, and you don't need to clear gravel, where Greenworks doesn't recommend its single-stage throwers.

In this guide
  1. Key takeaways
  2. Comparison table
  3. Battery platform
  4. Warranty
  5. Clearing width and throw
  6. Two-stage options
  7. Weight and storage
  8. Which one should you buy
  9. How I compared EGO and Greenworks snow blowers
  10. What they're like in use
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

Key takeaways

  • EGO keeps one battery family. Any EGO 56V ARC Lithium battery works in any EGO tool, while Greenworks splits its tools into 24V/48V, 40V, 60V and 80V lines that mix only within one voltage.
  • EGO's tool warranty runs longer. EGO gives its tools five years, against four on the Greenworks 60V 22-inch and three on the 40V 16-inch.
  • The single-stage picks trade width for throw. Greenworks' 22-inch clears the wider path by an inch, and EGO's SNT2134 sends snow farther, up to 45 ft against 30 ft.
  • Greenworks has the light one. Its 40V 16-inch is listed at 28 lbs with the battery; EGO publishes no weight for either of its two picks.
  • Both brands sell two-stage machines. EGO's SNT2405 is a 24 in self-propelled model that throws up to 50 ft, and Greenworks builds its two-stage machines on the 60V and 80V lines.

Comparison table

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FeatureEGO snow blowersGreenworks snow blowersEdge
Battery platform56V ARC Lithium, fits all EGO tools24V/48V, 40V, 60V, 80V lines*EGO snow blowers
Warranty5 yr tool, 3 yr battery4 yr tool (60V); 3 yr tool and battery (40V)EGO snow blowers
Clearing width21 in (SNT2134); 24 in (SNT2405)22 in (60V); 16 in (40V)Depends
Throw distanceUp to 45 ft (SNT2134); up to 50 ft (SNT2405)30 ft max (60V); up to 50 ft two-stage*EGO snow blowers
Two-stage optionYes: SNT2405, 24 in, self-propelledYes, on 60V and 80V*EGO snow blowers
Weight listedNot listed (SNT2134, SNT2405)28 lbs with battery (40V 16-inch)Greenworks snow blowers

*Greenworks' battery lines come from its shop-by-voltage page; its two-stage figures come from a Greenworks buying guide (August 2024).

1. Battery platform

Which batteries fit

Every EGO battery fits every EGO tool, and every EGO charger charges every EGO battery, with the Rapid charger working faster than the standard one. Greenworks batteries, chargers and machines work together only at the same voltage. Greenworks adds that a matching voltage alone doesn't guarantee a fit, and its 40V 8Ah battery doesn't fit the 40V 16-inch. The 60V platform powers over 75 Greenworks 60-volt tools, and the 40V 16-inch's battery over 100 Greenworks 40-Volt tools.

What's in the box

The SNT2134 kit includes two 6.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger, and the SNT2405 kit two 7.5 Ah batteries and a Dual-Port charger; the SNT2130 and SNT2400 are the snow blower only. The Greenworks 60V 22-inch comes tool only on Greenworks' own page, while the Amazon kit includes two 5.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger. The 40V 16-inch box holds one 40V 5.0 Ah battery and a charger.

EdgeEGO snow blowers.Any EGO battery fits any EGO tool, while Greenworks batteries cross only between machines of the same voltage.

2. Warranty

Both EGO picks carry a 5-year tool warranty and a 3-year battery warranty. The Greenworks 60V 22-inch gets 4 years on the tool, and the 40V 16-inch gets a 3-year limited warranty on the tool and battery. Greenworks' US warranty page gives Greenworks Pro products and batteries four years, and other Greenworks products and batteries three. EGO's 10.0Ah and 12.0Ah batteries go from 3 years to 5 with registration.

EGO's chargers also get 3 years for consumer use. Commercial use cuts coverage on both sides: EGO gives 1 year to any product, battery pack or charger used for industrial, professional or commercial work, and Greenworks gives 90 days. Skid shoes get 90 days at both brands, and EGO's 90-day list also covers augers, scraper bars and rubber paddles. Renting the machine out voids EGO's warranty.

EdgeEGO snow blowers.Five years on the tool beats 4 on the Greenworks 60V 22-inch and 3 on the 40V 16-inch.

3. Clearing width and throw

Clearing width

The Greenworks 60V 22-inch clears a 22 in by 13 in path, an inch wider than the EGO SNT2134's 21 in by 13 in. For more width, the two-stage EGO SNT2405 clears 24 in with a 20 in intake height, and EGO also offers the 28 in self-propelled SNT2807. The Greenworks 40V 16-inch clears a 16 in path, the narrowest of the four picks.

Throw distance

The SNT2134 throws snow up to 45 ft with 200 degrees of directional control, while the 60V 22-inch's maximum discharge distance is 30 ft and its chute rotates up to 180 degrees. Both set the chute with handle-mounted levers. The SNT2405 throws snow up to 50 ft, and its variable auger speed adjusts the throwing distance. Greenworks' two-stage machines also throw up to 50 ft, and the 40V 16-inch has a 45° adjustable deflector.

EdgeEGO snow blowers.The SNT2134 gives up an inch of width to the Greenworks 60V 22-inch but throws up to 45 ft against 30 ft.

4. Two-stage options

EGO two-stage

EGO's two-stage pick, the SNT2405, self-propels at variable speed in forward and reverse, with separate brushless motors for the drive and the metal auger; no number of drive speeds is given for it. One dashboard holds the auger speed, drive direction and chute direction. Four LED headlights cover nighttime snow removal, and the build is weather-resistant heavy-duty steel and composite. EGO's two-stage range also includes the 24 in SNT2425 and the 24 in self-propelled XP SNT2416.

Greenworks two-stage

Greenworks makes two-stage machines on its 60V and 80V lines. Its two-stage kits come with two batteries and a dual-port charger, and the tri-port powerhead takes a third. The 60V 24-inch has a steel auger, a 5kW brushless motor, 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse, and a noise level of 73.5 dB at the user position. The 80V two-stage has LED lights, a steel chassis and a handle-mounted chute lever with up to 200° of rotation.

EdgeEGO snow blowers.Its 24-inch self-propelled two-stage models are picks at Bob Vila, Family Handyman and the Popular Mechanics test team.

5. Weight and storage

Weight

The Greenworks 40V 16-inch is the one pick here with a listed weight: 28 lbs with the battery. EGO gives no weight for the SNT2134 or the SNT2405, and Greenworks gives none for the 60V 22-inch. Each EGO 7.5 Ah battery weighs 6.3 lbs, the 10.0 Ah 7.7 lbs and the 12.0 Ah 8.0 lbs, and the SNT2405 kit includes two 7.5 Ah packs. Family Handyman calls the 40V 16-inch lightweight and easy to carry up and down stairs.

Storage

The 40V 16-inch's upper handle folds for more compact storage or transport. The 60V 22-inch's handle is listed as not foldable on its product page, though a Greenworks buying guide describes that model with fold-down storage. The SNT2405's handle adjusts for height, and EGO's 21 in SNT2124 has a height-adjustable quick-fold handle. Batteries and chargers for both Greenworks picks should always be stored indoors at room temperature.

EdgeGreenworks snow blowers.The 40V 16-inch is the only pick with a listed weight, 28 lbs with the battery, and its upper handle folds.

Which one should you buy

Buy EGO if a long single-stage throw or a 5-year tool warranty matters most; buy Greenworks if you want a 16 in machine at 28 lbs or a single-stage path an inch wider than the SNT2134's.

  • Best EGO pick

    EGO Power+ SNT2134On Amazon
    Illustration of a battery snow blower
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    EGO Power+ SNT2134

    It clears a 21 in by 13 in path, throws up to 45 ft and comes with heated grips, a steel auger, two 6.0 Ah batteries and a dual-port charger.

  • Best Greenworks pick

    Greenworks 60V 22-Inch Single-StageOn Amazon
    Illustration of a battery snow blower
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    Greenworks 60V 22-Inch Single-Stage

    It pairs a 22 in by 13 in path with a brushless motor, dual LED lights, a dual battery port with auto-switchover and a 4-year tool warranty.

  • Two-stage pick

    EGO Power+ SNT2405On Amazon
    Illustration of a two-stage snow blower
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    EGO Power+ SNT2405

    It clears 24 in with a 20 in intake height, throws up to 50 ft, self-propels in forward and reverse, and its kit includes two 7.5 Ah batteries.

  • Lightest pick

    Greenworks 40V 16-Inch CordlessOn Amazon
    Illustration of a battery snow blower
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    Greenworks 40V 16-Inch Cordless

    It clears a 16 in path, weighs 28 lbs with its battery, has a folding upper handle and carries a 3-year limited warranty on the tool and battery.

How I compared EGO and Greenworks snow blowers

I compared 21 products in detail and read 54 sources: EGO and Greenworks product pages, warranty pages, FAQs and manuals, and Consumer Reports, Bob Vila, Family Handyman and Popular Mechanics buying guides.

I compared the two brands on five points:

  1. Battery platform: which batteries fit which tools.
  2. Warranty on the tool and on the batteries.
  3. Clearing width and throw, from the makers' figures.
  4. Two-stage options in each lineup.
  5. Weight and storage, where the makers list them.

Each point rests on a maker's own figure or a named buying guide, so you can check it.

I've used all four picks; what they're like in use is further down.

What they're like in use

I've used all four picks, at my dad's, my brother's or friends' places. Here's what stood out.

  • EGO Power+ SNT2134. It threw snow far, easily past the edge of the driveway, and it was much quieter than a gas blower.
  • Greenworks 60V 22-Inch Single-Stage. Next to Greenworks' 20-inch it clears a wider strip and throws the snow farther. One thing to know: a cold battery kept it from starting right away.
  • EGO Power+ SNT2405. It drives itself forward and reverse, so I didn't have to push it. On gravel I had to watch that the scraper bar didn't catch, and the LED lights helped after dark.
  • Greenworks 40V 16-Inch Cordless. It's small and light enough to carry, and the upper handle folds, so it's easy to put away.

FAQ

Can you use EGO batteries in a Greenworks snow blower?

No. Only Greenworks batteries, chargers and machines of the same voltage work together, and EGO's 56V ARC Lithium batteries work with all EGO POWER+ tools. Consumer Reports notes that both brands' batteries also power other outdoor tools from the same line, such as EGO's mowers, leaf blowers and string trimmers.

Should you run a Greenworks single-stage snow blower on gravel?

No. Greenworks doesn't recommend its single-stage snow throwers on gravel surfaces. On EGO's two-stage SNT2405, take extra care on gravel too, since the scraper bar can catch on large cracks or other debris. EGO says the SNT2134's skid shoes adjust for improved performance on gravel and irregular surfaces. The SNT2405's skid shoes are adjustable too.

How long do EGO and Greenworks batteries take to charge?

An EGO 7.5 Ah battery fully charges in 45 to 145 minutes, depending on the charger; the 10.0 Ah takes 60 to 190 minutes and the 12.0 Ah 75 to 230 minutes. The Greenworks 40V 16-inch's battery charge time is 150 minutes. In Bob Vila's test, the EGO 21-inch Peak Power blower's batteries charged in 40 minutes on a rapid charger or 100 minutes on a standard one. The SNT2134 and 60V 22-inch pages give no charge time.

Does cold weather affect EGO and Greenworks batteries?

Yes, cold can affect both. On both Greenworks picks, voltage output may be reduced if the battery's internal temperature drops below -17°C, and a cold battery brought indoors should warm up in no more than 10-20 minutes. EGO's SNT2420 manual warns that the machine may not start at a battery temperature of -4 °F (-20 °C) or below, and says to warm the battery indoors for 10 minutes or longer.

Which two-stage snow blowers does EGO make?

EGO's snow page names three: the 24 in SNT2425, the 24 in self-propelled XP SNT2416 and the 28 in self-propelled SNT2807. The SNT2405 on this page is the kit version of the 24 in SNT2400, sold with two 7.5 Ah batteries and a Dual-Port charger.

Which brand covers its batteries longer?

EGO gives its ARC Lithium batteries 3 years for consumer use, and its 10.0Ah and 12.0Ah batteries 5 years with registration. Greenworks gives its Pro products and batteries four years and its other products and batteries three.

Do EGO and Greenworks snow blowers have lights?

The EGO SNT2405 has four LED headlights for nighttime snow removal, and the Greenworks 60V 22-inch has dual LED lights. The Greenworks 40V 16-inch's page lists no lights.

Sources

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