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PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires Review

Name: PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires
Brand: PowerSmart
SKU: B0DJSRN2TJ

8.2Very good · out of 10#4 of 5 in our Two-Stage Snow Blowers ranking

Written from the listing's specs, not from our own use · How we rate

The PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) packs a 26-inch clearing path, a 20-inch intake and warm handles into one two-stage snow blower. A strong pick for a two-car drive and a sidewalk after a big storm, and one of our top 5 two-stage snow blowers.

Variants of this model

These are sold as variants of one listing family. Each variant has its own page.

PowerSmart 24" 208cc B&S, 120V Start · 1 / 24" Two-Stage 208CC Briggs&Stratton Engine Self-Propelled Gas Snow Blower · 6.6/10

Price$899.99Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	PowerSmart
Category	Two-stage snow blowers
Clearing width	26 in
Stages	Two-stage
Power source	Gas
Intake height	20 in
Engine	208cc Briggs & Stratton
Start	Electric (120 V) + recoil backup
Drive	Self-propelled, 6F/2R
Speeds	6 forward, 2 reverse
Heated grips	Yes, per the listing
Lights	LED, per the listing
Tires	13 in
Snow moved	2,680 lb/min (maker's figure)
Stated weight	149.6 lb
ASIN	B0DJSRN2TJ

Full listing title: PowerSmart 26-Inch Self-Propelled Gas Snow Blower, Powered by B&S 208cc Engine, Electric Start, 13-Inch Snow Tires, Handle Warmer, Two-Stage Snow Blowers with LED Lights

Listing evidence

Clearing width	Exact listing source

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0DJSRN2TJ

Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

The two picks next to it in our two-stage snow blowers ranking, with their rating and a dated price.

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PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires

8.2Very good · out of 10$899.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 26 in · Two-stage · Gas
Two-stage snow blowers

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PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer

8.9Very good · out of 10$999 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 26 in · Two-stage · Gas · 45 ft throw
706 buyer reviews
Two-stage snow blowers

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WEN SB209E 24" 209cc

7.5Very good · out of 10See current price ↗

Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas · 30 ft throw
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A 26-inch path, up to 20 inches deep

The clearing width the listing states, with a 20-inch intake. On our planner's maths (4 inches of overlap per pass), a 20-foot-wide two-car drive is 11 passes at this width, and a 4-foot sidewalk 3. It throws up to 50 feet, per the listing, which is a fluffy-snow number.

Why it made our list

What changes on a storm morning

20" intake height. How tall the snow can stand before you take it in two bites. At 20 inches and up, the housing takes a deep overnight dump and a good part of the plough ridge in one go.

Heated grips. Warm hands on the handlebar, which is the difference between a pleasant half hour and counting the passes on a minus-10 morning.

Two-car drive or a long country lane?

Two-car drive: at 26 inches it's 11 passes on a 20-foot-wide drive, on our planner's maths. The 20-inch intake takes a normal overnight dump in one bite; the plough ridge, top first. Plug-in electric start, per the listing, so the 6 a.m. part is a button.

Long country lane: a 12-foot lane is 7 passes, so a 200-foot lane means about 1,400 feet of walking behind it. The drive does the pulling, per the listing. Up to 50 feet of throw keeps the banks from creeping in by February.

Great for you if…

Your hands are the first thing to give up in the cold
You dread yanking a pull cord at 6 a.m. in January
You'd rather steer a machine than push one

Skip it if…

You simply want our top pick: that's the EGO SNT2400 24" Two-Stage, Bare Tool (9.3/10)
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet
You want no gas can, no oil changes and no fumes in the garage: this one runs on gas

What PowerSmart promises

The seller states, word for word, in the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) listing:

Featuring a convenient 120V electric start system, you can easily start the snow thrower with the push of a button, even in the coldest conditions.
6 forward and 2 reverse speed settings and Hand-Warmers to protect your hands from freezing temperatures, LED light for clear visibility even during nighttime operation.
The 13-inch snow tires provide excellent traction on slippery surfaces, and the skid shoes can be adjusted for different surfaces.

That's the seller talking, not us. How it copes with the plough ridge at 6 a.m. isn't something a bullet point can tell you.

PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires, view 3

Engine, drive and what's in the box

What the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) listing names:

26" clearing width
20" intake height
Throws up to 50 ft
208cc Briggs & Stratton engine
120 V plug-in electric start
Recoil starter as backup
Self-propelled, 6 forward / 2 reverse
Heated grips
LED lights
13" tires

Read the owner's manual before the first storm; it overrides anything above, and October is a better time for it than January.

PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires, view 4

Price and availability

$899.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

On Sep 30, 2026, that price put it in the cheaper third of the 18 gas two-stage snow blowers we have a recent price for.

Count the season's extras on top: oil, fuel stabilizer, spare shear pins and maybe a cover.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0DJSRN2TJ), where today's price, stock and seller apply. Sizes and variants of the same family often sit at different prices.

PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires, view 5

A better fit for your driveway?

No gas can in the garage? The EGO SNT2400 24" Two-Stage, Bare Tool (9.3/10) runs on 56V batteries, rated by its maker at up to an 18-car driveway per charge.

A steep or icy drive? The Honda HSS928AATD 28" Two-Stage (8.5/10) runs on rubber tracks, per its listing.

Only paths and a short drive? The EGO SNT2122 21" Peak Power Kit (7.7/10) is 21 inches wide, and its handle folds for storage, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

We like the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) for a 26-inch clearing path and a 20-inch intake. No buyer has reviewed it yet, so our 8.2/10 comes from the spec sheet alone. The catch with this PowerSmart two-stage snow blower: no word on the warranty. We'd pick it if your hands are the first thing to give up in the cold; otherwise, put it next to the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Check the listing for what you have to put together before the first start. It weighs 149.6 lb, so have a second pair of hands for the box. Fill it with fresh gas and check the oil before you need it.

The first storm

Plug the start cord into the garage outlet and press the button (the pull cord is the backup). At 26 inches a pass, a 20-foot drive is 11 passes. Switch the grips on before you leave the garage.

Mid-winter

Keep a few spare shear pins on the shelf, and clear a clogged chute with a stick, never your hand. Our safety guide explains why.

Putting it away

Stabilize the fuel or run it dry, as the manual says, and change the oil. Our summer storage guide has the April checklist.

The one thing we'd check first

Before the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) goes in your cart, check your storage space: it weighs 149.6 lb, per the listing, so plan the spot it lives in and the path out of it.

Before you buy

Your driveway

Measure the width: at 26 inches, a 20-foot drive takes 11 passes on our planner's maths. Our clearing-width planner does yours in a minute.

Gravel or paved

The skid shoes adjust, per the listing. On gravel, the housing has to ride high enough not to pick up stones. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the setting.

Fuel, oil and storage

Measure the garage corner and the door, and keep a dry shelf for oil, stabilizer and spare pins. Our summer storage guide covers the off-season.

The first start

Do it in November, not in the first storm. Our starting guide lists what to check.

How it compares

How the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) stacks up against the closest alternative in our ranking, the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer.

Criterion	PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires	PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer
Our rating	8.2/10	8.9/10
Throw distance	50 ft	45 ft
Drive	Self-propelled, 6F/2R	Self-propelled
Start	Electric + recoil	Electric
Buyer reviews	None captured	706 · 4.5/5

Pick the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer if you want our higher-rated option (8.9/10); stay with the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) for a longer stated throw (50 ft).

Compare side by side ↗See the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, Handle Warmer review →

Frequently asked questions

Is the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) any good?

We rate it 8.2/10 (very good), #4 of 5 in our two-stage snow blower ranking. The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How wide does the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires clear, and how far does it throw?

The listing states a 26 in clearing width for a two-stage machine. Those are the seller's best-case numbers: wet, heavy snow and the packed ridge the plough leaves both cut the throw short. Our clearing-width planner counts how many passes your driveway takes at that width.

What does a gas snow blower like the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S, 13" Tires need?

Fresh fuel (with a stabilizer if it sits for weeks), the engine oil grade its manual names, a couple of spare shear pins and a dry corner of the garage. Fuel it and start it outdoors only: the exhaust carries carbon monoxide.

What do you get with the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires)?

Its listing states a 26-inch clearing path, a 20-inch intake, heated grips, a throw of up to 50 feet, a 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine and 120 V plug-in electric start. These are the seller's figures, not our measurements: how it copes with your snow, your surface and the plough ridge can't be read from a listing.

What should I check before ordering the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires)?

Your driveway: measure the width: at 26 inches, a 20-foot drive takes 11 passes on our planner's maths. Our clearing-width planner does yours in a minute. Gravel or paved: the skid shoes adjust, per the listing. On gravel, the housing has to ride high enough not to pick up stones. Our gravel vs paved guide shows the setting. Fuel, oil and storage: measure the garage corner and the door, and keep a dry shelf for oil, stabilizer and spare pins. Our summer storage guide covers the off-season. The first start: do it in November, not in the first storm. Our starting guide lists what to check.

Where can I buy the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires)?

We link to the exact listing on Amazon, where today's price, stock and seller apply. It is an affiliate link, and it has no effect on the rating.

Have you used the PowerSmart 26" 208cc B&S (13" Tires) yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.

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