Craftsman Select Snow Blowers

Compare Craftsman Select snow blower specs across 4 model years (2000–2025). Specifications have stayed mostly consistent, with notable changes to...

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Craftsman Select Snow Blowers

2000 – 2025 (4 model years)

The Craftsman Select is covered here across 4 model years (2000–2025). Pricing has shifted from approximately $250–$450 in 2000 to $1,400–$1,600 in 2025. This page exists to give an independent, no-dealer-bias comparison across the full model history -- not just the current year -- so you can see exactly what's changed (if anything) before deciding which year offers the best value.

Spec Stability Summary

Specifications have stayed mostly consistent, with notable changes to engine/power, intake height, weight, transmission/drive, throw distance in 2023.

Which Year Should You Buy?

Given the spec changes noted above, it's worth checking which side of those changes a specific listing falls on before comparing purely on price. Model years from 2023 onward reflect the most recent specification.

Year-by-Year Comparison

21"

Spec2023
Clearing Width21"
Stages1
Power Type & DetailsGas, 140cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 20 ft
Intake Height13"
Auger Diameter9" rubber
Weight80
Transmission/DriveAuger-assist
Start TypePull
Price Range (USD)$350–$550

22"

Spec2000202320242025
Clearing Width22"22"22"22"
Stages1111
Power Type & DetailsGas, 136cc OHVGas, 179cc OHVGas, 179cc OHVGas, 179cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 20 ftUp to 20 ftUp to 20 ftUp to 20 ft
Intake Height12"13"13"13"
Auger Diameter9" rubber9" rubber9" rubber9" rubber
Weight80909090
Transmission/DriveAuger-propelAuger-assistAuger-assistAuger-assist
Start TypePullPullPullPull
Price Range (USD)$250–$450$400–$600$450–$650$500–$700

24"

Spec2000202320242025
Clearing Width24"24"24"24"
Stages2222
Power Type & DetailsGas, 208cc OHVGas, 208cc OHVGas, 208cc OHVGas, 208cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 35 ftUp to 40 ftUp to 40 ftUp to 40 ft
Intake Height20"20"20"20"
Auger Diameter12" steel12" steel12" steel12" steel
Weight200210210210
Transmission/DriveFriction disc, self-propelled (5F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)
Start TypeElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$400–$600$700–$900$750–$950$800–$1,000

26" Performance

Spec202320242025
Clearing Width26"26"26"
Stages222
Power Type & DetailsGas, 243cc OHVGas, 243cc OHVGas, 243cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 45 ftUp to 45 ftUp to 45 ft
Intake Height21"21"21"
Auger Diameter12" steel12" steel12" steel
Weight220220220
Transmission/DriveFriction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)
Start TypeElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$1,000–$1,200$1,050–$1,250$1,100–$1,300

28"

Spec202320242025
Clearing Width28"28"28"
Stages222
Power Type & DetailsGas, 272cc OHVGas, 272cc OHVGas, 272cc OHV
Throw DistanceUp to 45 ftUp to 45 ftUp to 45 ft
Intake Height22"22"22"
Auger Diameter14" steel14" steel14" steel
Weight250250250
Transmission/DriveFriction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)
Start TypeElectric / PullElectric / PullElectric / Pull
Price Range (USD)$1,300–$1,500$1,350–$1,550$1,400–$1,600

Full Specs By Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Craftsman Select changed recently?

Specifications have stayed mostly consistent, with notable changes to engine/power, intake height, weight, transmission/drive, throw distance in 2023.

What year Craftsman Select should I buy?

Given the spec changes noted above, it's worth checking which side of those changes a specific listing falls on before comparing purely on price. Model years from 2023 onward reflect the most recent specification.

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