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DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage vs Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 21" Single-Stage Auger-Propelled
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Quick take: The DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage throws snow farther (up to 40 ft).
| Spec | DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage | Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 21" Single-Stage Auger-Propelled |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$799 | ~$799 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Single-Stage Battery | Single-Stage Battery |
| Power | 60V MAX FlexVolt brushless | 40V 8.0Ah × 2 |
| Clearing Width | 21" | 21" |
| Intake Height | — | 11.5" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | up to 35 ft |
| Weight | 88 lb | 51 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 angled paddles pull the machine forward as they bite, so you steer more than push. Dual active battery ports run both 8Ah packs at once, auger speed adjusts from the handle to meter throw distance, the chute rotates through a 180-degree arc, and the handles fold flat for storage. |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 5-year tool / 3-year battery |
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
Ryobi 40V HP Brushless 21" Single-Stage Auger-Propelled
- ✓Auger-propelled drive pulls itself forward — no shoving 51 lb through slush
- ✓$799 with two 8Ah batteries undercuts EGO's steel-auger kit by about $200
- ✓Batteries share Ryobi's massive 40V mower, trimmer, and blower ecosystem
- ✓Dual active ports draw from both packs at once for gas-like surge power
- ✓Quiet push-button operation that converted gas owners praise in reviews
- ✗Owners say it's built for storms under 6 inches — deep or wet snow overwhelms it
- ✗Batteries drain fast under load; the 25-car-space claim assumes light powder
- ✗Plastic auger paddle ends wear down with no cheap replacement part available
- ✗35-foot throw shrinks to 15-20 feet in wet snow
- ✗Replacement 40V 8Ah packs run about $279 each