{"id":81185,"date":"2024-01-22T12:44:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T18:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/?p=81185"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:21:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T16:21:23","slug":"craftsman-26-in-snow-blower-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/craftsman-26-in-snow-blower-review\/","title":{"rendered":"We Review the CRAFTSMAN &#8220;Select 26&#8221; Gas Snow Blower"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Happy January! We are getting absolutely pummeled by snow in Chicago. Good thing we have this CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower to review!<\/p>\n<p>Today we&#8217;re showing you the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U5QLB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CRAFTSMAN &#8220;Select 26&#8221; 2-stage Gas Snow Blower<\/a>. This 26 in. snow blower has a 243cc gas engine and sawtooth steel auger. It&#8217;s large and designed to take on the worst winter storms. We just had 12 or more hours of wet snow. Let&#8217;s see how it does and if we think you should upgrade to this snow blower.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"GUIDE\"><strong>Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#ABOUT-CRAFTSMAN\">About CRAFTSMAN<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#CRAFTSMAN-SNOW-BLOWER\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FEATURES\">Design &amp; Features<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#PERFORMANCE\">Performance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#VALUE\">Value<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#FINAL-REVIEW\">Final Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"ABOUT-CRAFTSMAN\"><strong>About CRAFTSMAN<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-81253\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024.png\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN logo\" width=\"1024\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024-300x76.png 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024-250x64.png 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024-696x177.png 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-logo_1024-627x160.png 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/power-tool-manufacturers\/craftsman-power-tool-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRAFTSMAN<\/a> has been around for almost 100 years and its a popular brand found in most hardware stores. The company creates hand tools, power tools, and outdoor power equipment (<a href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/category\/ope-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OPE<\/a>). On top of being available in most hardware stores, CRAFTSMAN creates quality tools and equipment at a fair price for consumers. This is how its earned its reputation as a trusted brand and how its survived all these years.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#GUIDE\">Back to Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h1 id=\"CRAFTSMAN-SNOW-BLOWER\"><strong>CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower<\/strong><\/h1>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81252\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81252\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81252 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024.webp\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. snow blower plows through snow\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-snow-blower_001_1024-627x418.webp 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81252\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower. Photo from CRAFTSMAN.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Model Name:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U5QLB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CRAFTSMAN &#8220;Select 26&#8221; 26 in. 2-Stage 243cc Gas Snow Blower<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Model #: <\/strong>CMXGBAM213102<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power:\u00a0<\/strong>243cc gas engine with electric start.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Features:\u00a0<\/strong>26 in. wide and 20 in. high clearing paths, gas powered with electric start, made with a sawtooth steel auger, has 200-degree chute rotation, and launches snow up to 40 ft. This self-propelled blower has six forward and two reverse speeds. The chute control joystick, 15 in. snow tires, and dual LED headlights are added for ease of use and maneuverability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $1,199.00<\/li>\n<li><strong>Where to Buy: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U5QLB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/CRAFTSMAN-Select-26-26-in-243-cu-cm-Two-stage-Self-propelled-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Push-button-Electric-Start-Power-Steering-Headlight-s\/5001968125?irclickid=QvFU8dxzjzb3RIgTz8zEfzs1UkH29m39RVUORM0&amp;irgwc=1&amp;cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-78091-_-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lowe&#8217;s<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/power-tool-manufacturers\/craftsman-power-tool-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIA CRAFTMANS reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#GUIDE\">Back to Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"FEATURES\"><strong>Design &amp; Features<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81245\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81245\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81245 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024.webp\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. snow blower engine and fuel tank\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-6_1024-627x418.webp 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81245\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower fuel tank and engine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Let&#8217;s start with the power on this CRAFTSMAN 26 in. snow blower. It is powered by a 243cc engine. This thing is mighty. We&#8217;re are at the top end of engine sizes for second stage snow blowers. However, it&#8217;s gas powered but has electric start. So, no fussing with the engine, pulling a cord waiting for the engine to catch, or mixing oil while out in the cold.<\/p>\n<p>You get a nice quick start and are good to go.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81246\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81246\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-81246 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-3_1024-627x418.webp 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81246\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower steel auger<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For breaking up the ice you have a 12 in. sawtooth steel auger. This is what clears those 26 in. wide and 20 in. high paths.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_81247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-81247\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81247\" src=\"http:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024.webp\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower steel chute\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-4_1024-627x418.webp 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-81247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower steel chute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whatever snow this CRAFTSMAN picks up heads into the steel chute. The chute has a 200-degree rotation, easily controlled by a joystick easily accessible on the control panel by the grips. The blower will launch that snow up to 40 ft. in whatever direction you choose.<\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-80x60.webp) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-80x60.webp) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-80x60.webp) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item4 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-80x60.webp) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower Features<\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 4<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024.webp\" title=\"CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower (5)_1024\"  data-caption=\"\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-630x420.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024-627x418.webp 627w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-5_1024.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower control panel\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            \r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item2\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024.webp\" title=\"CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower (10)_1024\"  data-caption=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower speed control\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-630x420.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024-627x418.webp 627w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-10_1024.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower speed control\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower speed control<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item3\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024.webp\" title=\"CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower (9)_1024\"  data-caption=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower handles\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-630x420.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024-627x418.webp 627w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-9_1024.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower handles\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower handles<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item4\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024.webp\" title=\"CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower (11)_1024\"  data-caption=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower 15 in. snow tires\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-630x420.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-630x420.webp 630w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-250x167.webp 250w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-696x464.webp 696w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024-627x418.webp 627w, https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-11_1024.webp 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" alt=\"CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower 15 in. snow tires\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower 15 in. snow tires<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item4\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n<p>Speaking of controls, the handles have a comfortable ergonomic grip. The snow blower&#8217;s speed is easy to control with a simple lever on the right side. You have six forward speeds and two reserve speeds.<\/p>\n<p>You may notice that the controls on this blower aren&#8217;t &#8220;high tech&#8221;. No digital control panel or overloaded with gadgets. Instead, you just have simple controls that are self-explanatory and easy to use. There is nothing overly complicated about this set-up and that&#8217;s what you want when you have snow blowing in your face and you just want to get your driveway clear so you can go back inside.<\/p>\n<p>You also get two 15 in. snow tires for better control and LED headlights for better visibility in snowy weather.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#GUIDE\">Back to Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"PERFORMANCE\"><strong>CRAFTSMAN Snow Blower Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Again, the snow we had was really wet. One of our employees single-stage snow blowers couldn&#8217;t even pick the snow up. You definitely need a higher-quality snow blower for this wet, freezing snow. This CRAFTSMAN 26 in. snow blower wasn&#8217;t even phased. It picked up the snow, the chute never got jammed, and it managed to still launch that snow despite how heavy it was.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/?s=snow+blower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIA Snow Blower reviews<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#GUIDE\">Back to Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"VALUE\"><strong>Value of CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned earlier, the full retail price for this <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3U5QLB3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower<\/a> out of the gate is $1,199, and at this time you can actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lowes.com\/pd\/CRAFTSMAN-Select-26-26-in-243-cu-cm-Two-stage-Self-propelled-Gas-Snow-Blower-with-Push-button-Electric-Start-Power-Steering-Headlight-s\/5001968125?irclickid=QvFU8dxzjzb3RIgTz8zEfzs1UkH29m39RVUORM0&amp;irgwc=1&amp;cm_mmc=aff-_-c-_-prd-_-mdv-_-gdy-_-all-_-0-_-78091-_-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">get $100 off at Lowe&#8217;s<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you compare this to other snow blowers, the CRAFTSMAN snow blower is $100-200 cheaper than the comparable <a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/4Pnzrr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Cub Cadet 2X 26 in. 243cc 2-stage Snow Blower<\/a> at The Home Depot. With the discount it&#8217;s the same price as the <a href=\"http:\/\/homedepot.sjv.io\/Y9mXqB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Troy-Bilt Storm 26 in. 2-stage Snow Blower<\/a>, which has a lot of the same features but a smaller engine. That seems to be the trend. If a snow blower is cheaper than the CRAFTSMAN then it&#8217;s probably missing something in terms of power, features, or performance.<\/p>\n<p>The CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower is a great price for a high-quality snow blower. If I wore hats I&#8217;d have to tip it to CRAFTSMAN. They did a great job with this product.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><a href=\"#GUIDE\">Back to Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"FINAL-REVIEW\"><strong>Final Review of CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Overall, the CRAFTSMAN &#8220;Select 26&#8221; Snow Blower is a great second-stage gas powered snow blower. You get top-of-the-line power for a very competitive price. I say act now while it&#8217;s still $100 off at Lowe&#8217;s. But full price or not, the CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower is a worthwhile investment.<\/p>\n<p>What about you? What is your experience with CRAFTMAN snow blowers?<\/p>\n<p>Let us know your model and if you recommend it or like the idea of upgrading to the new 26 in. model.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy January! We are getting absolutely pummeled by snow in Chicago. Good thing we have this CRAFTSMAN 26 in. Snow Blower to review! Today we&#8217;re showing you the CRAFTSMAN &#8220;Select 26&#8221; 2-stage Gas Snow Blower. This 26 in. snow blower has a 243cc gas engine and sawtooth steel auger. It&#8217;s large and designed to take [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":191,"featured_media":81244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[1787,1783],"tags":[6663,6775,6651],"yst_prominent_words":[30650,29234,3000,6932],"class_list":{"0":"post-81185","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-power-tool-news","8":"category-snowblower-reviews","9":"tag-manufacturer-craftsman","10":"tag-power-type-gas","11":"tag-user-type-homeowner"},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/CRAFTSMAN-26-in-Snow-Blower-1_1024.webp","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9eRFm-l7r","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81185"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/191"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81185"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81185\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81244"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81185"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81185"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81185"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toolsinaction.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=81185"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}