Showing posts with label Snow Joe ion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Snow Joe ion. Show all posts

Thursday, 3 December 2015

Comparing Snow Joe iON18SB Ion versus Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro Cordless Snow Blower, What's the Difference?

With cord-free operation and a lightweight design, the Snow Joe iON18SB Ion and Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro Snow Blowers make easy work of clearing snow from sidewalks, patios and driveways.

The Snow Joe iON18SB and iON21SB-Pro utilize an Eco-Sharp rechargeable lithium-ion battery and brushless motor, together with a steel auger and 2 rubber blades for powerful performance without the worry of tangled extension cords or carbon emissions.  Both machines are easy to use with a simple push-button start.
 

Snow Joe iON18SB 4.0Ah Eco-Sharp rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Snow Joe iON18SB 4.0Ah battery
Both these Snow Joe snow blowers are impressive machines, with the Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro being the higher-end model with a larger size and more power to deal with larger driveways and walkways.

The Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro is the deluxe version of the original Snow Joe iON18SB and has a more powerful battery (5.0Ah compared to 4.0Ah) that lasts up to 15 minutes longer on a single charge than the iON18SB (up to 65 minutes compared to 50 minutes).
Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro 5.0Ah Eco-Sharp lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro 5.0Ah battery

The Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro has a better snow moving capacity than the iON18SB – the iON21SB-Pro is capable of moving up to 660 lbs of snow per minute compared to the iON18SB’s 495 lbs of snow per minute.

Both the Snow Joe iON18SB and iON21SB-Pro can cut down to 8” deep without damaging the surface underneath.  There is a difference in the path width between these 2 snow blowers – the iON18SB cuts a path width of 18” wide and the iON21SB-Pro cuts a path width of 21” wide.

Both Snow Joe machines feature a 180 degree auto-rotate chute that rotates instantly at the push of a switch and you can direct the snow stream up to 20 feet away.

Both of these Snow Joe machines are lightweight compared to other snow throwers, with the iON18SB being slightly lighter than the iON21SB-Pro (32 lbs compared to 36 lbs).

Snow Joe iON18SB handlebar & light
Snow Joe iON18SB handlebar & light
Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro handlebar & light
Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro handlebar & light



The Snow Joe iON18SB and iON21SB-Pro both come with an integrated LED headlight that quickly switches on to increase visibility in low light.

Both Snow Joe machines come with a battery and charger and are ETL approved and Energy Star certified.





Let’s take a look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Snow Joe iON18SB and Snow Joe iON21SB-Pro to help you decide on which is the best snow blower for you: