# Yarbo Yarbo Y40 Core with Snow Blower Gen 2 review

Tracked robot that blows snow on a schedule, then mows in summer

- Our score: not scored yet
- Price: $6,199 (checked Oct 15, 2026)
- Status: preorder
- Best for: Long, open driveways in snowy regions where the owner wants year round yard work from one robot
- Skip if: You need it working this week, have a steep or tight driveway, or are uneasy about a cloud connected robot with recent security flaws
- HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/robot/yarbo-y40-core-snow-blower-gen-2/

## Verdict

The lower priced way into Yarbo's Gen 2 snow blower, and the closest match to the Core that reviewers and owners have used through real storms. It suits owners of long, mostly flat paved or gravel driveways who will spend a weekend on setup and can live with occasional support tickets. Skip it if you want an appliance that works out of the box or your driveway is steep and gets heavy wet snow.

## Pros

- Clears while it snows and returns to its dock on its own
- 24 in two stage auger with adjustable 6 to 40 ft throw
- Same Core mows, blows leaves and trims with extra modules
- Real owners report overnight clears of 6,000 sq ft driveways
- NetRTK positioning advertised as free for life

## Cons

- Setup is long; one owner estimated about 30 hours of assembly, programming and mapping
- Owners report GPS loss, false obstacle stops and hardware swaps
- Heavy wet snow and steep driveways cut efficiency and can clog the auger
- Firmware security flaws were disclosed in May 2026 (CVE-2026-7413)
- Snow module is preorder; Yarbo says deliveries begin in October 2026

## Specs

- clearing width: 24 in
- max snow depth: 12 in (maker claim); 12 in intake height
- throw distance: 6 to 40 ft, adjustable (page banner says yards, body says ft)
- area per charge: Up to 6,000 sq ft in 1 in of snow (maker claim)
- battery runtime: About 90 minutes; 38.4 Ah battery; about 90 minutes to recharge to roughly 80%
- navigation: App mapped zones with RTK via included Data Center base station plus cameras; auto docks at about 20% and resumes at about 80%
- max slope: 36% (20 degrees) while snow blowing
- other modules: Lawn Mower Pro, Blower, Trimmer, Smart Assist, Snow Plow Blade ($159)
- weight: Core about 134 lb without snow module (PCWorld, earlier Yarbo Core)
- weather: IPX5; operates -13 to 113 F

## Safety

- recalls: No CPSC recall found for Yarbo as of 2026-10-15 (cpsc.gov search returned no Yarbo results)
- company status: Active; New York headquartered maker selling direct, on Amazon and Best Buy. Disclosed firmware security flaws (CVE-2026-7413, firmware v2.3.9) in May 2026 and said it reset root passwords and locked down remote tunnels.
- warranty: 2 year limited on Core (incl. battery) and modules; optional 3 year AIG extension for up to 5 years total

## Questions buyers ask

### When will the Y40 snow bundle ship?

Yarbo lists it as a preorder and says the Snow Blower Module ships in October 2026, with other items in 3 to 8 business days.

### Can I add the snow blower to a Yarbo I already own?

Yarbo sells the Snow Blower Module Gen 2 on its own for $2,200 as a preorder. Yarbo says Core modules do not fit the smaller M Series.

### How much snow can it handle per charge?

Yarbo claims up to 6,000 sq ft in 1 in of snow and up to 12 in of depth. One owner on Yarbo's module page said 6 in felt like its limit, so running it during the storm works best.

## Sources

1. [Yarbo Y40 Core with Snow Blower Module Gen 2 (yarbo.com)](https://www.yarbo.com/products/yarbo-snow-blower)
2. [Yarbo robotic snow blower collection (yarbo.com)](https://www.yarbo.com/collections/robotic-snow-blower)
3. [Snow Blower Module Gen 2, Y Series (yarbo.com)](https://www.yarbo.com/products/snow-blower-module)
4. [Yarbo 4G Service](https://www.yarbo.com/products/4g-service)
5. [Yarbo NetRTK](https://www.yarbo.com/pages/yarbo-netrtk)
6. [Yarbo warranty policy](https://www.yarbo.com/pages/warranty-policy)
7. [Yarbo snow clearing accessories](https://www.yarbo.com/collections/accessories-snow-clearing)
8. [PCWorld: Yarbo Core robotic snow blower review](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2937640/yarbo-robotic-snow-blower-review.html)
9. [Pocketables: 9 months with the Yarbo Autonomous Yard Robot](https://pocketables.com/?p=134652)
10. [USA TODAY via Yahoo Tech: homeowner goes viral using robot snow blower](https://tech.yahoo.com/home/articles/homeowner-goes-viral-using-robot-221420871.html)
11. [Business Insider via Yahoo Tech: man uses $4,999 autonomous snow blower](https://tech.yahoo.com/home/articles/man-uses-4-999-autonomous-070001868.html)
12. [Malwarebytes: Yarbo responds to robot flaws](https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2026/05/yarbo-responds-to-robot-flaws-that-could-mow-down-their-owners)
13. [CVE-2026-7413 advisory](https://takeonme.org/cves/cve-2026-7413/)
14. [Hunker: autonomous snow blower robot](https://www.hunker.com/2070927/autonomous-snow-blower-robot-ditch-shovel/)
15. [HomeServe: smart snowblowers and plows](https://www.homeserve.com/blog/buying-guide/robot-snowblower)
16. [Taiwan News: Yarbo 2024 model preorder](https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/5687535)
17. [Notebookcheck: Yarbo unveils upgrades (CES 2025)](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Yarbo-unveils-upgrades-for-versatile-garden-robot-that-mows-lawns-clears-snow-and-more.940649.0.html)
18. [TalkAndroid: Yarbo Y40P Core early access deal](https://www.talkandroid.com/531715-yarbo-y40p-core-early-access-deal/)
19. [Snow Blower Module Gen 2, Y Series (yarbo.com)](https://www.yarbo.com/products/snow-blower-module)