Is this a two-stage snow blower?

Yes. It uses a steel auger to gather snow and a separate impeller to throw it, which handles wet snow and plow banks better than single-stage models.

Does it come with the electric start cord?

No. The electric start needs a power cord, and one is not included, so you supply an outdoor-rated extension cord.

It clears a 24-inch path and takes in up to 20 inches of snow height, which covers most residential driveways and storm plow banks.

Yes. The drive moves the machine forward, so you steer rather than push, which matters on long or sloped driveways.

Like any gas engine, it needs fuel, oil changes, spark plug checks and seasonal prep. Plan for that upkeep each year.

It works, but its size and weight are more than a small flat driveway needs. A single-stage or cordless model is easier to store and handle.

5 stores we checked sell it, including MyHackerTech, PowerSmart, Lowe's, Best Buy, Martexplore.com.

At PowerSmart, for $899.99, as of our latest check.

$899.99at PowerSmartChecked 13 h ago

Compared across 5 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.