Yard Machines YM Snow Blower: Full Spec History & Comparison

Yard Machines YM Snow Blowers

2000 – 2025 (21 model years)

The Yard Machines YM is covered here across 21 model years (2000–2025). Pricing has shifted from approximately $300–$500 in 2000 to $700–$900 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

Core specifications have remained unchanged across all 21 model years covered here (2000–2025).

Which Year Should You Buy?

Since the core specifications haven't changed across this model's full production run shown here, the most cost-effective option is typically the oldest available year you can still find at retail or as new-old-stock, since you'll get the same product for less.

Year-by-Year Comparison

21" Single-Stage

Spec	2000	2000	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2024	2025
Clearing Width	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"
Stages	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Power Type & Details	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV	Gas, 140cc OHV
Throw Distance	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft	Up to 20 ft
Intake Height	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"	13"
Auger Diameter	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber	9" rubber
Weight	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80
Transmission/Drive	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist	Auger-assist
Start Type	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull	Pull
Price Range (USD)	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$300–$500	$350–$550	$400–$600

26" Two-Stage

Spec	2000	2000	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2024	2025
Clearing Width	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"	26"
Stages	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Power Type & Details	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV	Gas, 208cc OHV
Throw Distance	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft	Up to 40 ft
Intake Height	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"	21"
Auger Diameter	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel	12" steel
Weight	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220	220
Transmission/Drive	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)	Friction disc, self-propelled (6F/2R)
Start Type	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull	Electric / Pull
Price Range (USD)	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$600–$800	$650–$850	$700–$900

Full Specs By Year

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Yard Machines YM changed recently?

No -- core specifications have remained the same across all 21 model years covered (2000–2025).

Yard Machines YM Snow Blowers

Yard Machines YM Snow Blowers

Spec Stability Summary

Which Year Should You Buy?

Year-by-Year Comparison

21" Single-Stage

26" Two-Stage

Full Specs By Year

2025 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2025 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2024 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2024 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2018 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2018 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2017 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2017 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2016 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2016 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2015 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2015 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2014 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2014 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2013 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2013 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2012 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2012 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2011 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2011 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2010 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2010 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2009 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2009 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2008 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2008 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2007 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2007 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2006 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2006 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2005 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2005 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2004 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2004 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2003 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2003 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2002 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2002 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2001 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2001 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 21" Single-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

2000 Yard Machines YM 26" Two-Stage

Frequently Asked Questions

Has the Yard Machines YM changed recently?

What year Yard Machines YM should I buy?