Three New Ryobi Snow Blowers for 2026: 40V and 18V Options Compared

Introduction

Ryobi is getting ahead of winter with three new battery-powered single stage snow blowers: a 40V HP Brushless 21in flagship, a more compact 40V HP Brushless 18in model, and the first ever 18V ONE+ HP 18in snow blower. All three are auger-propelled single stage machines aimed at sidewalks and driveways, and each makes trade-offs in clearing capacity, runtime, and price. Here is how they stack up.

40V HP Brushless 21in Single Stage Snow Blower

This is the largest of the new arrivals. Ryobi claims more power than a 208cc gas snow blower, with a 21in clearing width, 11.5in clearing depth, and the ability to clear up to 25 car spaces using the two included 40V 8Ah batteries. Auger propulsion means the auger contacts the ground to pull the machine forward through snow, and Ryobi claims snow can be thrown up to 35ft away for faster clearing.

It runs on dual active battery ports, so the two 40V batteries work in tandem. A variable speed auger and 180-degree directional chute give you control over where the snow lands, while an LED headlight bar helps with early morning or evening clearing. Folding handles make storage easier between storms. The tool carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty, and the batteries are backed for 3 years.

You can buy it two ways: as a bare tool at $599 for anyone already invested in the 40V HP platform, or as a kit with two 8Ah batteries and a charger for $799.

40V HP Brushless 18in Single Stage Snow Blower

The 18in 40V model looks similar but trims things down. Ryobi claims it outperforms a 123cc gas snow blower, with an 18in clearing width, 12.5in clearing depth, and capacity to clear up to 20 car spaces. It reaches full throttle in under two seconds and throws snow up to 25ft, with a 180-degree bidirectional chute and the same LED headlight bar and folding handles as its bigger sibling.

The key difference is that this one operates off a single 40V battery rather than two, keeping the machine more compact. The 5-year tool warranty and 3-year battery warranty carry over.

Pricing is where the comparison gets interesting. The bare tool is $499 and the kit with one 8Ah battery and charger is $599. That sounds cheaper, but you are getting one less battery than the 21in kit. For $200 more, the 21in kit adds clearing width and a second battery for much longer runtime, so many buyers may find themselves stepping up.

18V ONE+ HP 18in Single Stage Snow Blower

This is arguably the most interesting of the three, and Ryobi’s first ever 18V ONE+ HP snow blower. It claims more power than a 123cc gas snow blower, an 18in clearing width, and a 13in clearing depth, clearing up to 15 car spaces. It throws snow up to 25ft with a 180-degree directional chute, reaches full throttle in under two seconds, and includes the LED headlight bar and folding handles. No gas, no maintenance, no hassle.

It uses dual active battery ports with two 18V ONE+ batteries at the same time, and it must have two batteries installed to operate. With two 6Ah batteries included in the kit, Ryobi claims up to 15 car spaces; with two 8Ah ONE+ batteries, that rises to up to 20 car spaces. This one is kit only, shipping with two 6Ah batteries and two chargers so both can charge simultaneously. The tool is backed by a 3-year manufacturer warranty.

The big draw is the battery platform. If you already own a shelf of ONE+ batteries, you likely have far more spares on hand than most 40V users do. The kit carries an MSRP of $499 on Ryobi.com, though the press release listed $529, so prices may have shifted. It is the most reasonably priced of the three, but it is also the one where expectations matter most: 15 car spaces per charge is solid for sidewalks and short driveways, and pushing beyond that requires spare batteries.

Which One Should You Buy?

If you have a long driveway and want maximum clearing per pass, the 21in 40V model is the strongest package, especially in kit form where two batteries come included. The 18in 40V model makes sense mainly for bare-tool buyers already on the 40V HP platform, since the kit pricing does not offer much of a step down in value. The 18V ONE+ HP model is the easiest recommendation for existing ONE+ users with modest clearing needs, provided you keep realistic expectations about how many car spaces it can handle per charge.

All three share the same core benefits: instant electric torque with no gas bogging, quick spin-up of the auger, LED lighting, folding handles, and compact storage. Match the clearing capacity to your driveway and your existing battery collection, and the choice becomes fairly straightforward.

Conclusion

Ryobi’s new snow blower trio covers three distinct buyers: the 40V 21in for performance, the 40V 18in for compact convenience, and the 18V ONE+ for platform loyalists. Each brings claimed gas-beating power without gas maintenance. Check the kit versus bare tool pricing carefully before you buy, because the battery count makes a bigger difference than the headline price suggests.