For gravel or long driveways where a buyer wants a steel-built two-stage on Toro’s 60V batteries. The spare battery port lets it grow with bigger storms.
Toro $1,649
For buyers who want the largest battery capacity in a 24 in two-stage, and who accept a very short warranty. Most will be better served by EGO or Toro.
- 24 inClearing width
- 40 ftThrow distance
- 96 V, 48 Ah of batteryEngine or battery
- 0.2 yearsWarranty
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Four 12.0Ah batteries hold more energy than any other battery kit here
- Self-propelled with forward and reverse
- Six LED lights for clearing at night
- Only a 90-day warranty on a $2,000 machine
- A 17.5 in intake is lower than EGO and Toro two-stage machines
- Recharging all four batteries takes about 6 hours with the two included chargers
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its stage. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 96V-Q4-SB24 |
|---|---|
| Clearing | |
| Stage | Two-stage |
| Clearing width | 24 in |
| Intake height | 17.5 in |
| Throw distance | 40 ft |
| Chute control | Electric joystick |
| Power | |
| Power | Battery |
| Engine or battery | 96 V, 48 Ah of battery |
| Battery energy | 1,152 Wh |
| Battery included | Yes |
| Build | |
| Drive | Self-propelled |
| Headlight | Yes |
| Weight | 147.7 lb |
| Warranty | 0.2 years |
Alternatives in this stage
For buyers who want the most power in a size that fits a normal garage, with grips and light included. If width matters more than power, the Deluxe 28 SHO is better value.
Russo Power Equipment $2,099For buyers who want the smoothest controls and a commercial grade engine on a mid size driveway, and will pay for them. Most homeowners get similar clearing for far less.
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