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DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage vs Toro 60V Power Clear e21
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Quick take: The Toro 60V Power Clear e21 costs $50 less.
| Spec | DeWalt 60V MAX 21" Single-Stage | Toro 60V Power Clear e21 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$799 | ~$749 |
| Rating | — | 4.5★ (1,030) |
| Type | Single-Stage Battery | Single-Stage Battery |
| Power | 60V MAX FlexVolt brushless | 60V 7.5Ah (405Wh) |
| Clearing Width | 21" | 21" |
| Intake Height | — | 12" |
| Throw Distance | up to 40 ft | up to 40 ft |
| Weight | 88 lb | 55 lb |
| Starting | Push-button | Push-button electric |
| 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. | A push unit like all single-stagers, but the Power Curve paddles pull it forward as they scrape, so 55 lbs feels weightless once it's moving. The variable-speed brushless motor ramps power with snow load; the chute rotates by a chute-mounted handle with a friction-lock deflector. Squeeze the bail and go - no choke, no cord, no warm-up. |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 2-year full (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
Toro 60V Power Clear e21
- ✓Throws snow up to 40 feet - more than many gas single-stages
- ✓Zero maintenance: no oil, carb, spark plug, or fuel stabilizer
- ✓Power Curve paddles self-propel and scrape to bare pavement
- ✓Quiet operation keeps early-morning clearing neighborly
- ✓7.5Ah battery and charger included at $749
- ✗Wet, heavy snow can cut runtime roughly in half
- ✗Spare 60V 7.5Ah batteries are painfully expensive
- ✗Deflector angle is awkward to adjust while moving
- ✗12-inch intake and paddles limit it to sub-10-inch storms
- ✗No self-propel wheels for slush the paddles can't grip