Is the Squall 208E good for heavy snow?

No. As a single-stage machine it is built for light to moderate snowfall. Wet or deep snow tends to clog it and slow it down.

Does it have electric start?

Yes. It has push-button electric start, so you plug it in and start without pulling a cord. It still needs the cord and an outlet nearby.

It clears a 21-inch path and takes in snow up to 13 inches high. That fits most residential driveways and sidewalks.

The high-impact polymer chute is adjusted manually on this model, so you leave the handles to change direction.

The handle folds, and the compact frame is about 100 lb. It fits in a corner of a garage or shed.

Only if your snowfall is usually light and your driveway is short. For frequent heavy snow, a two-stage machine handles it better.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings.

8 stores we checked sell it, including Do it Best, National Supply Network, Merit rentals, DK Hardware, Home Central.

At National Supply Network, for $515.02, 22% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

$515.02at National Supply NetworkObserved at 4:18 AM

22% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 8 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.