Head to head · 2026
Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage vs PowerSmart 24-Inch 208cc Briggs & Stratton Two-Stage
Contender A
Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage
Best OverallA dealer-brand 24-inch two-stage with electric start, LED lighting, and Husqvarna's parts network — the machine most homes with a plowed street should own.
~$1,160 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
The least expensive way to get a Briggs & Stratton engine, electric start, and heated grips on a real two-stage.
~$699 typical price
Buy on AmazonOur verdict
Two 24-inch machines, $450 apart. The PowerSmart's 208cc Briggs & Stratton engine, electric start, heated grips, and 13-inch tires make it a lot of two-stage for $700; the Husqvarna's 212cc engine, sturdier build, and dealer support justify the premium for heavy-use owners. For a two-car driveway in average snow, the PowerSmart does the job. For long winters and a machine you'll lean on hard, spend up.
Pick the Husqvarna if…
- ✓Heavy winters and frequent use
- ✓Dealer-backed parts and warranty service
- ✓Build quality over features
Pick the PowerSmart if…
- ✓Budget tops out around $700
- ✓You want heated grips at the lowest price
- ✓A Briggs engine's universal parts appeal to you
Spec by spec
| Spec | Husqvarna ST 124 24-Inch 212cc Two-Stage | PowerSmart 24-Inch 208cc Briggs & Stratton Two-Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.9 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Engine | 212cc Husqvarna 4-cycle OHV | 208cc Briggs & Stratton 4-cycle OHV |
| Clearing width | 24 in | 24 in |
| Intake height | ~23 in | ~20 in |
| Throw distance | ~35 ft | ~30 ft (mfr) |
| Drive | Friction-disc, multiple forward + reverse speeds | Self-propelled, multiple forward + reverse speeds |
| Start | 120 V electric + recoil | 120 V electric + recoil |
| Chute | Remote rotation and deflector from the dash | Remote rotation from the dash |
| Tires | Snow-tread pneumatic | 13 in snow-tread |
| Weight | ~190 lb | — |
| Warranty | Residential limited (register for full term) | 2 years (residential) |
| Comfort | — | Heated hand grips |
Still deciding?
Read the full reviews for the complete story, or check both current prices — sale pricing swings this class of decision all the time.
~$1,160 typical price
Buy on Amazon~$699 typical price
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