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DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage vs Greenworks 60V 20" Single-Stage Battery
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Quick take: The Greenworks 60V 20" Single-Stage Battery costs $319 less; the DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage clears a wider 21" path per pass.
| Spec | DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage | Greenworks 60V 20" Single-Stage Battery |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$799 | ~$480 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Single-Stage Battery | Single-Stage Battery |
| Power | 60V MAX FlexVolt brushless | 60V brushless |
| Clearing Width | 21" | 20" |
| Intake Height | — | 10" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | — |
| Weight | 88 lb | 34 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | Push-button |
| Heated Grips | No | No |
| Drive & Handling | Auger-propelled — the rubber-edged auger contacts the pavement and pulls the machine along. No drive transmission, and no speed to select. | Auger-propelled. The rubber-edged auger contacts the pavement and tugs the machine forward, which is why it weighs 34 lb rather than 100. |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 4-year |
Pros & cons
DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage
- ✓Shares batteries with the rest of the 60V MAX FlexVolt line
- ✓88 lb and no fuel system makes it the easiest machine here to store and start
- ✓40-foot throw matches gas single-stages in its size class
- ✓Push-button start works the same in January as in October
- ✗Paved surfaces only — the auger contacts the ground
- ✗Runtime is whatever your batteries hold, and cold cuts it further
- ✗DeWalt does not publish an intake height for this model
- ✗A poor deal if you do not already own FlexVolt batteries
Greenworks 60V 20" Single-Stage Battery
- ✓34 lb is light enough to carry up a flight of steps
- ✓Four-year warranty is the longest in this catalog's battery tier
- ✓Shares batteries with the rest of the Greenworks 60V range
- ✓Ships with a 5.0Ah battery and charger rather than tool-only
- ✗Ten-inch intake limits it to shallow snow
- ✗Paved surfaces only
- ✗Greenworks does not publish a throw distance for it
- ✗Splits your batteries if you already own the 80V machines