EGO Power+ 2-Stage 24-In. Snowblower vs Ariens Platinum RapidTrak 28 SHO Snow Blower

Buy the EGO Power+ if you want battery power, no gas, and a machine that starts every time and stores easily. Buy the Ariens Platinum RapidTrak 28 SHO if you face deep, heavy or drifting snow, long driveways, or gravel and slopes where track drive and a 28-inch cut matter. The EGO throws snow up to 50 ft and clears an 18-car driveway on a charge, but it is a lighter-duty residential machine. The Ariens is a 283 lb tracked gas unit with a 389cc engine, heated grips and three track modes; owners rate it 4.9 out of 5 for its power and traction.

• Choose the EGO Power+ 2-Stage if you have a paved driveway, want no fuel or engine maintenance, and value quiet, fume-free, push-button starting.
• Choose the Ariens RapidTrak 28 SHO if you get heavy lake-effect snow, have a long or sloped drive, or need track traction on gravel and uneven ground.