You didn't mention it, but this thrower is pretty much a direct fit to Milwaukee's quick lock system - I've run this thing using my string trimmer head for two years so far, no issues. Requires a very minimal modification.
Had no idea they were that close of a match, but how much oomph and runtime does the Milwaukee powerhead have for this thrower with its much smaller battery? An M18 12ah battery only has as much capacity as an Ego 4ah...
@@DoresoomReviews there's a little plastic tab on ego attachments that stop the shaft from sliding into the Milwaukee power head, grind that off and it's good to go.
@@JamesCusano I can blow my 40x20 driveway out when of on a single 12.0 charge for most snowfalls. Only had to have a second battery when there was more snow, and that was quite heavy, too. Battery life just hasn't been an issue for me.
My husband bought me one for Christmas three years ago and I LOVED it until I didn’t. It throws snow as advertised, but it’s too heavy to use for a long period of time. I had to decide which ache I wanted … back ache from shoveling or arm & shoulder aches from using this. Then I thought aha…I’ll purchase the ego shoulder strap just to see if that would help. Guess what? I’m back in love with my snow shovel. All that being said to share with the ladies….buy the strap to go with and you will find snow blowing a breeze without the pain!👍👍
I’ve used mine in 6” wet snow and it still throws 10-20 feet. Does way more than I expected it to. I have a very small driveway and just couldn’t justify spending a lot on a snowblower, but at this price the little bit of time it saves me works out.
I've done up to 10-12" of fluffy snow with it, but you have to only do half-widths at a time so it can knock down the snow low enough to throw over it - which makes it slower than a regular shovel at that point. It definitely has enough power to clear the 6" that they claim regardless of the snow type. Have only had the "overload clutch" engage once when I caught a random stone in the auger, and it took a bit of thawing/warming the plastic to pry it out.
I'm seeing a lot of PSA on the TV news about clearing snow from fire hydrants. most people don't do it because it's heavy work with a regular shovel. would that electric shovel make the job any easier?
I don't think it would help with that much. It's going to be deep packed snow from the snowplow, and it would be just as heavy holding this snow shovel up in the air.
@@DoresoomReviews or maybe you could chop the snow pile down with a garden hoe or straight hoe and then throw it with the electric shovel. but I'm also wondering if you can just push the electric shovel into the pile and as it throws the snow from the bottom, the snow above it would just fall down and then it could throw that too. don't know if it would work that way or not. do you have a fire hydrant near you with snow piled up around it?
@@DoresoomReviews oh, if you could find one that's piled in from a city snowplow, that would be great! I've looked for videos of that and there's many on youtube, but none of them show a better way of doing it. All the firemen and volunteers in those videos all clear snow from the fire hydrants the same way it was done 100 years ago, manually with a digging shovel or scoop shovel. You'd think there would be a better way of doing it by now but I'm not seeing it. I find that strangely curious. Maybe it can't be done any other way, I don't know.
I tried it today on the pile the snowplow left behind. It gets pretty tiring holding up the shovel attachment, but you don't have to do much other than that. It just kind of slowly grinds the pile away.
Thank you for the reviewing video. I agree to the people who saying the front is too heavy as a "Show Shovel" since when using a "Shovel" you do lift it up when backing up; however, it is a great "Show Pusher" which does not require the operator to lift the tool during operation. It's a complete incorrect marketing naming to cause the unnecessary complains. That been said, the limitation of 60 degree angle and the scrapper bar design makes this unit not a great tool for me after 3 usages on my balcony's with railings when snow is deeper. I found the Garant 62V electric cordless turbine head show shovel with adjustable skid shoes with adjustable height pitch and 180 degree rotation chute much lighter and agronomical on my asphalt surface upper balcony with high railings as well as cracks and uneven surfaces especially against two enclosed walls needs 90 degree angle.
Basically what his Video alluded to. This certainly not designed for deep/ heavier snow. It does have impressive throw, straight on, as viewed in the video.
It's an effective little heater, and so far no issues with the oscillation on mine. I just used it last week to get my garage temperature up for the paint to dry on my daughter's Christmas gift - a Ninja Warrior warped wall.
I think it would be fine, but I don't know for sure since I just have a patio. If you plan on using it for both a driveway and decking, I'd give the scraper bar a good brushing off between the two so you don't have any grit trapped in it for your deck.
I own it. I hate it. Folks, just don't fall for it. Ultra heavy. Does not work on anything but butter smooth surfaces. Not very good at avoiding obstacle. Your scenario is REALLY the BEST CASE. No steps. Smooth surfaces. No obstacle. Straith lines. et.c.
If it lasted 3 days then you return it to the store. I know not everyone has the same experience, but both times I've had to contact EGO customer support in 11 years, they've shipped parts within 24 hours.
There should be an option to return to Amazon if you're in the 30 day return window. You might need to poke around the menus or even call them. I wouldn't take no for an answer from Amazon.
@@DoresoomReviews believe me i tried, i had it longer than 30 days just never got to use it til around the 45 day mark and it didnt work worth a damn, the customer service game me a complete run around wanting me to take it to a shop that was an hour from my house. my time is worth way more than the 300 bucks so i gave the batter to my step son and threw that pos in the trash and washed my hands with it.
I prefer the bristle brush for anything under 1.5". I only used mine a few times over the past two winters, I works well for cleaning off the patio, but on anything that's not dry powder, it gets bogged down and stops. For small confined spaces, it's ok, but I would never recommend someone buying this as their primary means of snow removal.
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You didn't mention it, but this thrower is pretty much a direct fit to Milwaukee's quick lock system - I've run this thing using my string trimmer head for two years so far, no issues. Requires a very minimal modification.
Interesting, I didn't know they were compatible! What did you end up having to modify?
Had no idea they were that close of a match, but how much oomph and runtime does the Milwaukee powerhead have for this thrower with its much smaller battery? An M18 12ah battery only has as much capacity as an Ego 4ah...
@@DoresoomReviews there's a little plastic tab on ego attachments that stop the shaft from sliding into the Milwaukee power head, grind that off and it's good to go.
@@JamesCusano I can blow my 40x20 driveway out when of on a single 12.0 charge for most snowfalls. Only had to have a second battery when there was more snow, and that was quite heavy, too. Battery life just hasn't been an issue for me.
Hmmmm i might just have to try this
Good to see You putting out a review. Good review as always. Wishing You and Yours a Happy New Year! 👍
Happy New Year to you too!
@@DoresoomReviews 😊🤝🙌
I laughed at the plastic equivalent Makita released when I first saw it, but that's really quick and effective.
My husband bought me one for Christmas three years ago and I LOVED it until I didn’t. It throws snow as advertised, but it’s too heavy to use for a long period of time. I had to decide which ache I wanted … back ache from shoveling or arm & shoulder aches from using this. Then I thought aha…I’ll purchase the ego shoulder strap just to see if that would help. Guess what? I’m back in love with my snow shovel. All that being said to share with the ladies….buy the strap to go with and you will find snow blowing a breeze without the pain!👍👍
Get a backpack battery holder that lightens it up substantially.
Now that is a great husband! Gets away with buying a snow shovel for his wife! How do I get away with that? Good luck!
I’ve used mine in 6” wet snow and it still throws 10-20 feet. Does way more than I expected it to. I have a very small driveway and just couldn’t justify spending a lot on a snowblower, but at this price the little bit of time it saves me works out.
Nice to know it can handle snow that deep - I haven't tried mine for anything that heavy.
I've done up to 10-12" of fluffy snow with it, but you have to only do half-widths at a time so it can knock down the snow low enough to throw over it - which makes it slower than a regular shovel at that point. It definitely has enough power to clear the 6" that they claim regardless of the snow type. Have only had the "overload clutch" engage once when I caught a random stone in the auger, and it took a bit of thawing/warming the plastic to pry it out.
I just got done a using mine a few minutes ago also used mine with one hand, finish my snow and 2 neighbors snow of 2.5 amp hour battery.
I'm seeing a lot of PSA on the TV news about clearing snow from fire hydrants. most people don't do it because it's heavy work with a regular shovel. would that electric shovel make the job any easier?
I don't think it would help with that much. It's going to be deep packed snow from the snowplow, and it would be just as heavy holding this snow shovel up in the air.
@@DoresoomReviews or maybe you could chop the snow pile down with a garden hoe or straight hoe and then throw it with the electric shovel. but I'm also wondering if you can just push the electric shovel into the pile and as it throws the snow from the bottom, the snow above it would just fall down and then it could throw that too. don't know if it would work that way or not. do you have a fire hydrant near you with snow piled up around it?
I will on Monday! We're supposed to get a foot of snow tonight through Sunday night here in Missouri.
@@DoresoomReviews oh, if you could find one that's piled in from a city snowplow, that would be great! I've looked for videos of that and there's many on youtube, but none of them show a better way of doing it. All the firemen and volunteers in those videos all clear snow from the fire hydrants the same way it was done 100 years ago, manually with a digging shovel or scoop shovel. You'd think there would be a better way of doing it by now but I'm not seeing it. I find that strangely curious. Maybe it can't be done any other way, I don't know.
I tried it today on the pile the snowplow left behind. It gets pretty tiring holding up the shovel attachment, but you don't have to do much other than that. It just kind of slowly grinds the pile away.
Thank you for the reviewing video. I agree to the people who saying the front is too heavy as a "Show Shovel" since when using a "Shovel" you do lift it up when backing up; however, it is a great "Show Pusher" which does not require the operator to lift the tool during operation. It's a complete incorrect marketing naming to cause the unnecessary complains. That been said, the limitation of 60 degree angle and the scrapper bar design makes this unit not a great tool for me after 3 usages on my balcony's with railings when snow is deeper. I found the Garant 62V electric cordless turbine head show shovel with adjustable skid shoes with adjustable height pitch and 180 degree rotation chute much lighter and agronomical on my asphalt surface upper balcony with high railings as well as cracks and uneven surfaces especially against two enclosed walls needs 90 degree angle.
That Garant is a very unique design. I've never seen a fan style snowblower intake like that. How well does it handle slushy snow?
Where are you now?
Missouri - we usually get between 2 and 4 snows a year
This looks like it would be great for when there's just a little snow and don't want to get the snow blower fired up.
Basically what his Video alluded to. This certainly not designed for deep/ heavier snow. It does have impressive throw, straight on, as viewed in the video.
I have that same little space heater unit. Unfortunately the oscillating feature only works about 30% of the time.
It's an effective little heater, and so far no issues with the oscillation on mine. I just used it last week to get my garage temperature up for the paint to dry on my daughter's Christmas gift - a Ninja Warrior warped wall.
can it fit in a car/small suv for transport?
Absolutely. If you separate it from the power head, the two should fit in any compact car out there.
Handles 10 inches fresh snow in my 3 car parking garage like butter. No sweat 😅
Very nice! That's way deeper than I would have expected it to handle.
Does anyone know if this will scratch composite decking?
I think it would be fine, but I don't know for sure since I just have a patio. If you plan on using it for both a driveway and decking, I'd give the scraper bar a good brushing off between the two so you don't have any grit trapped in it for your deck.
If you gonna put it on the wall you should throw some plasticy wallpaper/wrap on the wall to protect the drywall/paint from the melting snow.
Good point! I let it dry out before storing it.
I own it. I hate it. Folks, just don't fall for it. Ultra heavy. Does not work on anything but butter smooth surfaces. Not very good at avoiding obstacle. Your scenario is REALLY the BEST CASE. No steps. Smooth surfaces. No obstacle. Straith lines. et.c.
i bought an ego trimmer, lasted 3 days and their customer service was absolutely crap, wont trust anything from ego.....
If it lasted 3 days then you return it to the store. I know not everyone has the same experience, but both times I've had to contact EGO customer support in 11 years, they've shipped parts within 24 hours.
@@DoresoomReviews bought at amazon they wont take it back says contact customer support.
There should be an option to return to Amazon if you're in the 30 day return window. You might need to poke around the menus or even call them. I wouldn't take no for an answer from Amazon.
@@DoresoomReviews believe me i tried, i had it longer than 30 days just never got to use it til around the 45 day mark and it didnt work worth a damn, the customer service game me a complete run around wanting me to take it to a shop that was an hour from my house. my time is worth way more than the 300 bucks so i gave the batter to my step son and threw that pos in the trash and washed my hands with it.
I prefer the bristle brush for anything under 1.5". I only used mine a few times over the past two winters, I works well for cleaning off the patio, but on anything that's not dry powder, it gets bogged down and stops. For small confined spaces, it's ok, but I would never recommend someone buying this as their primary means of snow removal.