Briggs & Stratton 922EXD

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Weight: 90 pounds; Torque: 9 foot-pounds; Engine: 205 cc

Normally, homeowners must choose between two types of snowblowers: a light, maneuverable single-stage model or a large, powerful two-stage one. The 922EXD combines the best attributes of both.

The secret is in the auger. Reinforced rubber-edged paddles wipe concrete clean, and a series of 14 serrated surfaces chop heavier compacted snow. Also, the machine’s electric-start engine is guaranteed to work in temperatures as low as –20°F to ensure it boots up in even the coldest blizzards. Now, if we could just get the snowplow to stop barricading our driveways.