Additional information
Brand | Greenworks |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 39.5"D x 15.5"W x 62"H |
Item Weight | 15 pounds |
Color | Multicolor |
Engine Type | 4 Cycle |
Maximum Throw Distance | 2E+1 Inches |
Voltage | 80 Volts |
Ideal Snow Depth | 6 Inches |
UPC | 841821019358 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00841821019358 |
Clearing Width | 12 Inches |
Manufacturer | Greenworks |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | 2600602 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Ted Lemon –
I’ve had this through several storms now, and it’s been really great. It doesn’t get clogged in heavy, wet snow. It moves a _lot_ of snow, and throws it quite far away. It works great for clearing the deck, clearing the walk, and today I used it to get my car unstuck when the plow hadn’t come yet. It’s portable enough to chuck in the car and take with if you think you might get snowed in somewhere.
It’s not great for light snowfalls—if there’s only an inch of snow on the ground, you might as well use a shovel. But when it gets to be a couple of inches deep, it’s fantastic. I suspect that when it gets to be quite deep, this will also not be an ideal tool, but it’s so easy to use that it’s not much bother to just go out and clear the snow a few times.
It does work with the larger battery if you have one, but that makes it heavier. It’s still really useful, but don’t expect to throw this around like a regular snow shovel. It’s not light, and you’ll probably pull a muscle. Use it more like a lightweight snow blower, which is basically what it is. Also, don’t expect to get in close if you’re clearing steps. The wide-open front will try to chew into the step. Go the other way, away from the step, and then clear what you missed with a regular shovel. Use this for bulk snow removal, not detail work.
tl;dr: Great tool—I’m really happy I decided to get it.
RGGSk –
The unit was easily assembled and ready to use in just a few minutes. It did a remarkable job of clearing snow from our deck. It cleared the 6 – 8 cm. of snow quickly and left the deck cleaner than I expected.
Bob F –
I’m quite happy with this electric snow shovel that was delivered a day before we got 6-8″ of snow. It did a great job clearing my sidewalk and small driveway. The snow was light but packed in some places. Tilting the shovel forward did a good job getting down to the driveway or sidewalk, even in the packed spots.
We have cars parked in our driveway and it was particularly nice for cleaning between the cars. With a regular shovel, there is no place to throw the snow. You can clean very close to the car resulting in little need to clean up with a regular shovel.
It is pretty heavy. I could feel it in my back after a while (I’m in my sixties), but not as bad as manual shoveling, and it’s a lot faster. If you have a bad back, you might want to look for something with wheels to take some of the weight.
The battery life is good, but not enough to finish my sidewalk and driveway with one charge and 6-8 inches of show. I might get another battery. On the other hand, the recharge time of 30 mins is fast enough that I might stick with one and use the recharge time to rest my back and have a cup of hot chocolate. The battery lasts longer when the snow is lighter.
My one complaint is that there’s no way to direct where the snow is thrown. It goes straight ahead. That’s not ideal for a long sidewalk, and if it’s windy, you can find yourself in a whiteout. That’s why I only gave it four stars. If the manufacturer could have figured out a way to direct the snow while maintaining the small size, it would have been a five-star review from me.
Overall, though, I am very happy with my purchase. It’s small enough that I can use it on the raised back deck as well as the front sidewalk and driveway, and doesn’t take up much space to store. It’s a great fit for our suburban, Mid-Atlantic home.
Julien VILLEFRANCHE –
I bought it to make my life easier and here are my findings and feedback:
– If not a lot of snow, a shovel does the job faster.
– If a lot of snow, this is where it shines BUT
* it’s heavy AF. Very quickly maneuvering it will make it painful
* no way as far as I know to keep it turned on without holding the trigger, which is inconvenient.
* the nature of this tool makes it hard to remove the snow thoroughly as it will propel the snow in areas you already cleaned. And with the 12” width, it makes it a long process.
* the ground has to be flat – any superficial ice sheet or uneven driveway will make it harder.
It is very well built though and it does its job and the product is not bad per se, I just believe a snow shovel is an half-measure between a regular shovel and a snow blower.
TLDR: stick to a shovel or a snow blower
Fred –
Assez puissant. Tire la neige environ 8-10 mètres plus loin. Donc je crois que c’est parfait pour quelqu’un qui a un gros terrain sinon vous aurez pas envie de souffler chez les voisins d’autant plus qu’il n’y a pas de bout pour diriger à droite ou à gauche la neige.
C’est très lourd (25-30 lbs??? Avec la batterie selon moi approximativement) donc il faut trouver un truc pour ne pas toujours soulever la pelle.
Bref ça souffle super bien la belle neige poudreuse sans aucun problème même très très bien…trop bien même …trop fort trop loin?
Bien content de l’avoir acheté en spéciale.
Je l’adore ça simplifie le déneigement et c’est super rapide mais prévoyez que ça souffle loin et c’est lourd.
BREAVIELL –
I’m a really fit and healthy person and yet I have a really difficult time holding this thing for very long due to its very uncomfortable design.
The issue is this…
This 80v battery operated shovel is just way too heavy to be mostly operated by having to lift it. There are no wheels of any kind on this thing, only guide-edges. So because of that, it cannot be left on the ground for you to simply push along as you would a regular shovel since it’ll constantly get snagged into and onto uneven surfaces such as protruding icy-spots, ground crevices, frozen snow patches, etc, so it must continually be lifted over top of any number of obstacles in your path. And since most snow-covered surfaces are, indeed, uneven in this fashion, then the only way to really operate this unit is to continually hold it in a constant lifted manner, placing incredible strain on your arms, your hands, your wrists, your back, your waist and your upper legs. Compounding this laborious endeavor is the fact that the unit is not even well balanced at all — not even when re-positioning it’s adjustable handle — a very poor design fail.
All that said, it does have an amazingly powerful long-distance ‘throw’, and the entire product is extremely sturdy and capable of enduring punishment. All well-and-good except to benefit from that you will need to exercise ample physical stamina by having to keep this very awkward and unbalanced device lifted off the ground well beyond a very short-lived 15sec comfort zone.
Zurberts –
This review is for the 80V battery powered shovel with the battery charger and 2Ah battery.
I have a gas powered snow blower but for days when snow is 6-10 cm it is often a waste to bring it out so I got this one. I got mine with the $100 off coupon paying $350. Overall it was a great pickup once you get used to how to use it. I took 1 star off because of the overall weight but it is a solid machine.
Here is what I like:
– it has a lot of power and throws the snow pretty far.
– the battery has enough capacity to last a while. I got about 20-25 min off of it.
– the battery charges up quick, it took about 20-30 min.
– it is able to handle thick & wet snow. If the snow is higher than the mouth, you can run it in layers to attack it.
What I didn’t like
– it is admittedly heavy and you need to figure how to maneuver with it. Going all the way down a long path then coming back means you are throwing the snow on an area you already cleared so you need to plan your approach. I found that doing a strip a couple of metres long then coming back was the best way.
– the safety button is on the one side so if you do it left handed or close to a wall it can be tricky. I prefer the handle mechanism on the Toro snow shovel at Home Depot better.
– there is no diverter so it blows directly in front of you so you need to be careful not to throw the snow in your neighbours yard or onto a nearby building.
What is so-so & you need to watch out for:
– the 2Ah battery is close to enough for my driveway, along the side of the house and backyard. I ran it in thick snow and it gave out suddenly as I did close to the edge of the driveway. I ended up getting a 5Ah battery from the manufacturer when it went on sale for $199. Usually they are over $400 regular price….crazy! There is added weight with the larger battery so keep that in mind.
– watch out for rocks or other objects. I nearly ran over some lawn edging as I got to the edge of the sidewalk so be careful you don’t mangle anything.
– you may want to shovel the snow into a pile and just have the eShovel just blow it away to make the most use of the battery.
– watch for ice buildup on the auger. It can build up and impede it from moving along the sides. It can get tricky to get in there but you can use your hand to clear it off. Just be careful to not have it on but the handle is far enough away with the trigger that this is unlikely to happen. Try using a stick if you can.
The larger batteries are longer and while they fit they extend out of the edge of the battery housing. Be sure to be careful if you rest it against a wall so you don’t tear up the battery casing.
AGuyFromQueens –
Buffalo New Yorker here.
I bought this about a month ago and got to use it during our recent, nationally recognized storm. Many of my friends and family laughed at me and my electric ambitions. I kept telling them though, 80v is A LOT of power for a 12″ wide propeller. When I saw this thing go on sale, I finally got to prove them wrong.
The shovel handled about 6 inches of fresh snow without issue, anything higher required lifting the unit a bit and taking a bit off the top first (super effective.) I especially like that it’s only 12″ wide, as I can quickly and easily do the porch steps as well.
The unit is astonishingly able to handle end-of-driveway slush, but only if your battery is relatively full. Power decreases as the battery is drained. More than halfway, drained, it will stall in such conditions. With a fresh battery, I’m able to handle my tight 2-car wide entryway with ease. A couple of my neighbors were equally astonished and even had to cross the street a couple of fo times to move the snow I inadvertently blew into my neighbor’s driveway — which leads me to one of two cons about this thing: You can’t direct the snow-throwing direction, which means you have to be incredibly strategic if you’re in an urban or even semi-urban environment. The other downside is that the shovel is rather heavy. I’m a pretty fit dude in my 30s, but I imagine this might be troublesome for some folks. It’s certainly easier on your body than shoveling, but quite as easy as snow blowing.
This has been terrific for my small, urban driveway. IDK if battery life would be appropriate for anything larger, but you can get more batteries. Luckily for me, I’ve got a Greeenworks 80v mower that uses the same battery, so I got the “tool only” variant of this for less than $200.
Final note: remember to store your batteries indoors. Keeping them in the cold will both hurt performance and lifespan.