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PowerSmart 26" 252cc Two-Stage

A 26-inch 252cc gas two-stage with electric start, 4 forward and 2 reverse speeds and a 45-foot throw.

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Overview

PowerSmart packs a wide 26-inch path, an all-steel auger and a 252cc engine into a wheeled machine aimed at homeowners. The owner’s manual lists four forward and two reverse speeds (the Amazon listing says six forward), which is still enough to adapt to slopes and larger areas, and the listing says it can clear up to a 16-car driveway.

About this category — Gas two-stage machines trade quiet and convenience for raw capacity. The auger feeds an impeller that throws snow far, which suits long driveways, deep snow and wet, heavy drifts. Expect routine upkeep: fresh fuel, an oil check each season, and occasional shear-pin or belt attention.

Specifications

Clearing width	26 in
Intake height	20 in
Engine	252cc gas
Throw distance	45 ft
Capacity	2,650 lb/min
Start	Push-button electric (120V) start
Extras	LED light, 13 in tires, steel auger, 180° chute
Speeds	4 forward / 2 reverse per the owner’s manual (the Amazon listing says 6 forward)
Net weight	130 lb
Fuel tank	0.5 gal
Engine oil	19.6 fl oz, 5W-30 included

Specifications come from the Amazon listing and manufacturer information. Confirm current details before you buy.

What we like

Wide 26-inch path with a 20-inch intake
Four forward and two reverse speeds (per the manual)
LED light and one-hand 180° chute control

Drawbacks to consider

Electric start needs a 120V outlet
Gas upkeep: fuel, oil and seasonal service
Few reviews on the listing, so long-term reliability data is limited

What the manufacturer documents add

Source: PowerSmart DB7109 owner’s manual and Amazon listing

The manual gives a net weight of 130 pounds and assembled dimensions of about 43 x 25 x 42 inches, so it is easy to store compared with the heaviest gas machines. It ships without oil, though a 19.6 fl oz bottle of 5W-30 is included for the 19.6 fl oz crankcase. The fuel tank is only half a gallon, so plan to refuel on long jobs.

Starting is by recoil pull or by 120V electric start, which needs a grounded three-wire extension cord. The box includes four spare shear pins and AAA batteries for the LED light. Assembly is required: you attach the handle and power head yourself.

Note the discrepancy we found: the Amazon listing says six forward speeds, while the manual lists four forward and two reverse. We use the manual’s figure.

Ownership and upkeep

Plan on a short seasonal routine: fresh fuel treated with stabilizer, an oil check, a look at the shear pins or bolts and belts, and a test start before the first storm. Run the engine dry or stabilize the fuel at the end of winter. That upkeep is the price of the extra capacity. Follow the owner’s manual for this specific model when storing fuel. Gasoline can deteriorate during storage; the manual will state whether to use a stabilizer, drain the fuel system or take other steps, and which fuel blends are permitted.