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PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing Review

Name: PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing
Brand: PowerSmart
SKU: B074Y94FNC

7.3Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

Written from the listing and 11 buyer reviews, not from our own use · How we rate

The PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing ticks most of the boxes we care about: 24 inches of snow per pass, 21 inches of intake height and 45 feet of throw. It suits a two-car driveway in a snowy town, at 7.3/10 on our rating.

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

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Specifications

Brand	PowerSmart
Category	Two-stage snow blowers
Clearing width	24 in
Stated maximum throw distance	45 ft
Stages	Two-stage
Power source	Gas
Intake height	21 in
Engine	212cc
Start	Electric + recoil backup
Drive	Self-propelled, 6F/2R
Speeds	6 forward, 2 reverse
Chute rotation	180°
Tires	13 in
Snow moved	2,500 lb/min (maker's figure)
Buyer reviews	11 · 4.0/5
ASIN	B074Y94FNC

Full listing title: PowerSmart Self-Propelled 2-Stage Gas Snow Blower 24-inch 212cc Engine with Electric Start, Reinforced Steel Housing

Listing evidence

Clearing width	Exact listing source
Stated maximum throw distance	Exact listing source

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B074Y94FNC

Rating method published

Compared with its closest rivals

Two other gas two-stage machines about as wide, closest to it on our rating, each with a dated price.

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PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing

7.3Good · out of 10$899.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas · 45 ft throw
11 buyer reviews
Two-stage snow blowers

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Husqvarna ST124 24" 212cc

7.3Good · out of 10$999 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas
Two-stage snow blowers

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Husqvarna ST324 24" 252cc

7.3Good · out of 10$1,599 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 24 in · Two-stage · Gas
1 buyer reviews
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A 24-inch path, up to 21 inches deep

The clearing width the listing states, with a 21-inch intake. On our planner's maths (4 inches of overlap per pass), a 20-foot-wide two-car drive is 12 passes at this width, and a 4-foot sidewalk 3. Up to 45 feet of throw is stated, and that's the best case, not the wet-March case.

What it has going for it

What changes on a storm morning

21" 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.

Throws up to 45 ft. Far enough to put the snow past the edge of the drive instead of building a wall beside it, even after a few storms have piled the banks up. It is the seller's best case: wet March snow lands shorter.

Two-car drive or a long country lane?

Two-car drive: at 24 inches it's 12 passes on a 20-foot-wide drive, on our planner's maths. The 21-inch intake takes a normal overnight dump in one bite; the plough ridge, top first. Electric start, per the listing, so the 6 a.m. part is a button.

Long country lane: a 12-foot lane is 8 passes, so a 200-foot lane means about 1,600 feet of walking behind it. The drive does the pulling, per the listing. Up to 45 feet of throw keeps the banks from creeping in by February.

Great for you if…

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 want a long review record: only 11 buyer reviews so far
Star ratings come first for you: 4.0/5 is below the 4.4 average of our ranked picks
Your hands give up first in the cold: the listing names no heated grips

What PowerSmart promises

The seller states, word for word, in the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing listing:

Steel auger & impeller efficiently clears a 24-inch width, with a 21-inch intake height and the capability to handle up to 12 inches of snow.
Rotates a full 180 degrees for complete directional control, throwing snow up to 45 feet to avoid re-depositing snow on cleared areas, walkways, or landscaping.
Rely on 13"x4" rubber tires to provide traction and maneuverability over snow.
Features both electric start and recoil start options for reliable cold starts.

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 24" 212cc Steel Housing, view 3

Engine, drive and what's in the box

What the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing listing names:

24" clearing width
21" intake height
Throws up to 45 ft
212cc engine
Electric start
Recoil starter as backup
Self-propelled, 6 forward / 2 reverse
180° chute
13" tires
Steel auger

The owner's manual has the last word on oil, fuel, charging and shear pins; it ships with the machine, so read it before the first storm.

PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing, 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.

Budget a little every winter on top of this: oil, stabilizer, a gas can and a bag of shear pins.

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B074Y94FNC), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing, view 5

A better fit for your driveway?

A wider drive, fewer passes? The Honda HSS928AATD 28" Two-Stage (8.5/10) clears 28 inches, per its listing.

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.

Cold hands? The EGO SNT2807 28" Two-Stage Kit (9.3/10) has heated grips, per its listing.

Our take

The verdict

Our favourite thing about the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing is 24 inches of snow per pass, closely followed by 21 inches of intake height. Only 11 buyers have rated it so far (4.0/5), so treat the score as an early read. Honestly, the catch: their 4.0/5 average sits under the 4.4 of our ranked picks. We'd pick it if you dread yanking a pull cord at 6 a.m. in January; otherwise, put it next to the Husqvarna ST124 24" 212cc first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

Check the listing for what you have to put together before the first start. Fill it with fresh gas and check the oil before you need it.

The first storm

Turn the key or press the button (the pull cord is the backup). At 24 inches a pass, a 20-foot drive is 12 passes.

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.

What buyers say

Buyers give it 4.0/5, a decent record, below our ranked picks' 4.4 average. Only 11 reviews so far, and our formula damps averages built on fewer than 50.

The numbers

Buyer rating: 4.0/5
Reviews: 11
Ranked picks' average: 4.4/5

The one thing we'd check first

Before you order the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing, check your driveway width: at 24 inches a pass, a 20-foot drive takes 12 passes on our planner's maths.

Before you buy

Your driveway

Pace out the width and the length (one stride is roughly three feet) and type them into our clearing-width planner. It compares the size classes for you.

Gravel or paved

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

Fresh gas, the oil grade in the manual and a stabilizer for the off-season. Our oil guide and summer storage guide cover both.

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 24" 212cc Steel Housing stacks up against the closest alternative, the Husqvarna ST124 24" 212cc.

Criterion	PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing	Husqvarna ST124 24" 212cc
Our rating	7.3/10	7.3/10
Intake height	21 in	Not stated
Throw distance	45 ft	Not stated
Drive	Self-propelled, 6F/2R	Not stated
Start	Electric + recoil	Not stated
Buyer reviews	11 · 4.0/5	None captured

Both score 7.3/10. The PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing brings a taller intake (21 in) and a longer stated throw (45 ft), so it has the edge on paper.

Compare side by side ↗See the Husqvarna ST124 24" 212cc review →

The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

8 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

5 / 10

Listing documentation

8 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing any good?

We rate it 7.3/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

How wide does the PowerSmart 24" 212cc Steel Housing clear, and how far does it throw?

The listing states a 24 in clearing width and a throw of up to 45 ft 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 24" 212cc Steel Housing 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 24" 212cc Steel Housing?

Its listing states a 24-inch clearing path, a 21-inch intake, a throw of up to 45 feet, a 212cc engine, electric start and 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds. 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 24" 212cc Steel Housing?

Your driveway: pace out the width and the length (one stride is roughly three feet) and type them into our clearing-width planner. It compares the size classes for you. Gravel or paved: 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: fresh gas, the oil grade in the manual and a stabilizer for the off-season. Our oil guide and summer storage guide cover both. 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 24" 212cc Steel Housing?

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 24" 212cc Steel Housing yourselves?

No, we haven't used it ourselves. Everything on this page comes from its listing and 11 buyer reviews, read line by line and weighed the way our methodology page explains.

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