Snow Joe ION8024-XR Review

Snow Joe ION8024-XR Cordless Snow Blower Review

For those who live in areas that receive a lot of snow during winter, removing the snow from their doorways and driveways is an unavoidable job.

The best and fastest way to do it is with a snow blower. There are lots of them available and most costing over $1,000. So, the best that you can do is make a thorough research to figure out what’s the ideal model for you before you buy.

We want to give you a hand with it preparing this Snow Joe ION8024-XR review that gathers all the info you need to make up your mind for it, which we consider as one of the best choices currently available.

Before we focus on the Snow Joe ION8024-XR itself, we would like to tell you a couple of things to keep in mind while purchasing a snowblower.

How to pick the right one?

Before going for a snow blower, there are some important items to keep in mind before buying. You must be certain that this is exactly the machine you need.

Some aspects to look at before buying

Electric vs Gas

Electric models are able to clear snow from most driving or walking areas. On the other hand, gas powered blowers are more commonly used for harder tasks since they don’t need to work close to an electric source or depending on a limited battery life. Also, gas blowers offer an extra option which is a three-stage version (we’ll talk about that later).

That behind, electric and gas snow blowers have similar to identical features and aptitudes for most tasks. And the problem with batteries running out can be simply solved by getting several chargers and batteries.

Single-stage vs multi-stage

The basic difference snowblowers have from each other is the amount of stages.

Single-stage models are made for the easiest tasks. These frequently present a system where the engine turns an auger that lifts up the snow and consecutively ejects it through the chute. The auger moves very close to the floor, so it is not convenient to use these machines on rocky or sandy surfaces where there are loose particles. You can find this kind of models available in both power source options.

Two-stage models are much more powerful and can deal with heavier snowdrifts than single-stage versions. This kind of blowers presents a metal auger that lifts up snow and injects it into an impeller that throws the snow away in the second stage. Augers in two-stage models are not so close to the floor, which means that you can use it on any ground. You can find this kind of snow blowers in both power source options.

Three-stage models are the most potent kind of snowblowers in the market and are able to handle the most difficult snow drifts. Two augers lift the snow up in the first stage. In the second stage, an accelerator crushes it. And at last, the snow is injected into the impeller that throws it through the chute. You will most likely find them as gas-powered versions.

Features

Two-Stage Battery Powered Efficient Snow Blower

The main aspect to look at in the Snow Joe ION8024-XR is the battery-powered self-propelled system and the two-stage feature. In the past, two-stage versions came only as gas-powered snow blowers, but that has changed.

The great deal about electric snow throwers that can be recharged is that you get the power of a two-stage machine with the efficiency, quietness, and cleanliness the gas models lack, and without the need of a power cable.

All this couldn’t be real without the power of a 2500W 80v engine, which provides such energy to a couple of 40-volt 5ah Eco-Sharp rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. This prevents the machine from misfunction when the batteries are running out.

The load monitoring system of the Snow Joe ION8024-XR allows you to work continuously on a full battery for half an hour. And when the batteries are dead, just connect them to a power outlet to recharge them.

If you think you will need to work for over half an hour, you should get additional batteries and chargers to alternate their usage.

Built-in Digital Display and LED Headlights

The Snow Joe ION8024-XR includes a simple digital display with lamps that indicate energy level, chute direction, and velocity. This, along with concise, well-designed and clearly visible controls makes using the Snow Joe ION8024-XR as easy as possible.

It even has three LED headlights for working on gloomy days or in the evening glow in a safer and more efficient way. Now you can use the snow blower early at dawn or late at night, or under a dark cloud.

Made to withstand

With its four velocities, the Snow Joe ION8024-XR is capable of cutting through compacted drifts in the worst of weathers. When the drift is thinner, you will need less potency and this way save energy to keep working for a longer time.

The four-velocity selection along with the tough serrated metal auger turning at 1000 pounds per minute effortlessly. The case that holds the auger has a 24 inches of clearing width and 13 inches of intake height. This is more than enough for most people with snow problems in varying amounts.

Also, the system of the Snow Joe ION8024-XR has a floor scraper designed to remove snow flush with the ground and still being able to run over debris.

The impeller tosses snow off the 180° chute that can be adjusted and redirected at the amazing distance of 32 feet, allowing you to get rid of the snow and make sure that it will land far away and where you want it.

Nice things

• Self-propelled system, allowing it to move through drifts effortlessly.
• Electric model, much quieter than gas snow blowers.
• Two stages. That’s to say the auger crushes snow and ice and then pushes it into the impeller that throws it off the chute. This is a more effective clearing system, especially for compacted drifts.
• It can run for about 30 minutes on full batteries, and if that’s not enough running time for you, you can alternate batteries while using it.
• Half an hour of running time, and you can alternate batteries while using it. It throws snow far away and in the direction you want it to thanks to a 180° adjustable chute for changing the direction of the throw.

Not so nice things

• Batteries take much more time recharging than running out, so you must consider the time you will work with this device beforehand.
• Though half an hour of running time is enough for people with standard driveways, it will mean a hindrance for homeowners who have to clear a wider ground.
• The control panel buttons are placed conveniently, but they are harder to press than it would be desirable.
• The control plate connected to the snow chute gives more play than needed. Sometimes, it gives excessive binding after some passes.

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