Snow Removal Made Easy, I Was SHOCKED
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- I was shocked at how easy snow removal can be. With this paddle tool made by Echo it is really effortless. Way better than shoveling snow with a scoop shovel.
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Try doing that when the snow is up to your knees . Than I be a believer
IKR!😂
One of the things I did when I lived in a snowy state is to shovel the driveway before it stopped snowing. I had to shovel 2 or 3 times but it was much easier than moving a large pile of snow at once. I'm sure this tool could accomplish the same thing.
Same here 😂
@@Camperhollow Nope, it would not. I have done the same thing. However, in a snowstorm with 2 feet of snow, you would have to be out there every 30 minutes with that tool. Good luck from Wisconsin.
@@pabloisaias2106 in any event it worked for me.
Thank you. Interesting snow tool. I have several tools depending on wet, fluffy, deep, snow or whether I have the time. I really appreciate the demonstration and honesty in terms of letting us know it did wind you. Everything hurts my back (snow shovel, electric snow shovel, Electric snow blower, and gas snow blower) except for my 250 mph toro 9lb electric leaf blower that effectively and precisely blows snow but takes awhile, but my back is completely ache free the next day and the job is thorough.
Yes the product has it's limitations and ideal conditions. That is what this demonstration is showing us. Neat idea and tool.
I have both the paddle and the brush. We have are business in eastern pa. So it gets used alot. One of my best investments ever.
Only works on a dusting. Anything more and it throws more backwards than it does forward requiring several passes. I really wanted to like mine but it ended up sitting in the shop 99% of the time. I will say it’s great for sweeping up the driveway or getting rocks and gravel off the pavement/grass
In some communities residents can be fined for having even a little snow on their walkways. I usually grab a broom and sweep away light powdery snow like this. That’s sufficient for a small area. But maybe this little sweeper would be a fun way to clear a larger space quickly. Without lugging out the snow blower or plow. Thanks for sharing!❄️
America you are never happy. Some people like seniors they be very happy or is because you don’t own one
Move. Lol your a prisoner in your own home
This is, most certainly, not "light powdery snow.' Among other traits, it has an icy base. (If you can't see that on the driveway, just look for the evidence in the footprints on the lawn, in the foreground.) Also, you don't see it blowing in the rather strong wind when the removal tools churns it up... it is hard, heavy, and crunchy.
Snow on top of slush gets heavy quick and it sticks to shovel more often than not.
This is definitely interesting.
Thx for sharing
We use them to push gravel off roofs. Never thought to use them for snow removal lol. I'm gonna have to get one again.
I bought the Stihl kombi set with a bristle brush for light snow this year, seems like either would work well. Probably great for decks and wood ramps.
I agree with your bristle brush thought. The end result would certainly be clean. For deep snow, a regular snowblower to get the snow moved, and the sweeper with the bristles to get the rest that usually melts a bit, then turns to ice. Look up some videos here where they use the tractor mounted sweepers to do entire driveways, and again, right down to bare pavement.
gunna try my Kombi with the paddle brush on snow soon
It reminds me of the old push lawn mowers , probably the same design !
Probably 👍👍
How refreshing to watch this video 😂 this guy is a true professional in every sense of the word.
You can tell that by a little video? You must be HR....
A power broom is an excellent tool. It has many applications.
Obviously it’s an amazing broom. Good for sweeping dirt. But also snow. And it makes leaf clean up a breeze.
Here’s a trick I did with mine. When I owned my own lawncare company I’d be doing cleanups around evergreens. Most times I’d use the broom normally and sweep the needles ahead of me under the tree.
But... if you turn the unit over, then you can reach under the tree to draw the needles from underneath.
There’s also different types of material for the broom. Bristles of varies stiffness and paddles.
*not sure if the broom tool can fit the mini tiller heads? But I had a stihl mini tiller for my big weedwhacker. So if you are buying a power broom, you may want to look into if it can also be a mini-tiller.
Power broom
Great video Brian, we got an inch of snow Sunday night but it only accumulated on the grass! I used to use my Stihl Kombi Unit with the broom until I bought the Toro 821 QZE 21” Power Clear single stage snowblower last year and it scrapes right to the ground so you don’t have to shovel after! I highly recommend that snowblower!
I second this lol.
When it was reccomended to me i thought it looked tiny and weak. It isnt tho I love that thing
@@joshfreeman3264 I am a snow contractor and I have put over 20 hours on it and I can’t stop using that thing! It goes threw slushy snow like nothing and it doesn’t clog which I like!
I'll check it out.
@@TopNotchLawns i was VERY hesitant to buy it, im not made of money and it looked pathetic compared to the big ones.
I love it, i do 20-30 driveways for 3 years now. Its so light compared to the big ones, i get things done quick and clean 👌👌 Toro commercial power clear
Hey Dale!! 😊👋👋
Now I need one of those.
What a useful piece of kit!
Thanks for the video. I couldn't help but imagine you could just use a regular shovel for much of the clearing, to be honest. But I agree with many posters. I live in Buffalo and it's nice to have all of the following: 1. Two stage snowblower. 2. Lighter single stage snowblower for less snow. 3. Flat/cheap snow shovel for powder/light. 4, Heavier cupped snow shovel 5. Flat steel edge shovel (to break of up ice.) 6, etc. Like a painter with many brushes! It was interesting.
I'm in MN. I agree you need different tools depending on depth and weight.
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I would just use a Toro or Honda single stage blower . It would do the same as that broom
Would not work well at all on my gravel driveway.
What about the MinnSnowta Roof Razor? Imo it beats the reg roof rake in that it doesn't damage the shingles....at least not yet.
Looks like an interesting tool, especially for those that struggle shoveling, because of age or limitations.
Some more information would be useful in your next video demonstration. Please tell us:
1. How does it perform in deeper snow?
2. What is this tool called?
3. You said that it was heavy. Too heavy for someone with physical limitations?
4. What is the manufacturer?
5. Where can we buy it?
6. Is it available only in the US? Or can it be purchased in other countries?
7. How much does it cost?
Thanks. 😊
Yeah, the guy doesn't tell you what it is, how much it costs, no info. Definitely, wouldn't work on gravel. At the end of the video, inquiring minds are left in the dark.
@@stephenmartini5890 No blower or anything like this will work on gravel.
He is using the Echo Pro Paddle. It is an attachment for a weedeater.
@@stephenmartini5890 He tells you what it is at 4:52.
It's really not. It has a strong push back force you're constantly fighting against
I can see how this would be superior to a scoop shovel but I think a snow plow shovel would be as good or perhaps better. For one thing it is lighter. Thanks for sharing and all the best!
Not really
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Great video love the stihl kombi systems
If I had seen this video a few months earlier, I wouldn't have imagined myself in a situation wishing I had that tool here in Texas.
Yes, I can see why you wouldn't want an electric version.
Ahh, I really, really need this right about now.
@The Bacon Life This beats a shovel so I'll take it.
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The best invention to remove snow and ice from low height at the entrance of the house!!!! Great job and very well done!!! Above all you have to practice to be a master, so it's great to walk around the neighborhood cleaning the neighbors' entrance. 😎😎🤔😉
😮 That looks amazing. 👍🏽👏🏽 Thank you ❄️☃️❄️
Ordered the stihl version yesterday, can't wait to try it.
Heck yea.
@@TopNotchLawns The real test is to try it out when there's a foot or more snow. I like it.
@@TopNotchLawns the sweeper,and leaf blowers deffently saves ya alot of money then going through bunch of shovels
would like to see how it does with deeper snow.
Same. I live in the snowbelt south of Erie, Pa & we had 11 inches of snow fall twice overnight in one week.
It won't work, this type and the other pusher types of snow removal/shovels only works on lower snowfalls. They also don't work well if you have uneven cracks or no smooth surface to work with.
I have been using a stihl with that attachment for a couple years myself. Works great.
Nothing better than a zero turn snow plow attachment! 😊
I own that, and my back and arms hurt more operating that than a shovel.
Single stage toro snow blower 👌 turns on a dime, very light, mini workhorse.
My sentiments exactly. Those powerclear single stage blowers would suit you because they are indeed top notch.
I own one of these brooms. No chance it's better than a shovel, ergonomically speaking. Good novelty though
I've had a Shindiawa paddle broom since 1996. They suck at removing snow, unless it's 2'' or less and who the hell cares at that point ?
@@augustreil the people paying for service, obviously.
Edit* the majority of my snow clearing is 1-3". Thankfully it's cold enough that the snow is dry, so leaf blower works best.
@@KF1, We don't remove 1-3'' of snow, we wait till a real snow comes.
@@augustreil how do you not get replaced with a more diligent service?
Your neighbors must be mighty jealous of you having a power tool to remove 1/2 inch of snow!😂
Yeah, especially the ones that are trying to sleep in...Happily though, no back up beepers.
Let's see it work with two feet of snow with a layer of ice in the middle.
Yeah, agree. Where I live in Canada, we would call this "cosmetic snow clearing," only done because you have nothing else to do. With that little snow, most wouldn't be bothered. Better to save your energy for a real snow fall.
@@dpnerill4644 😂😂
@@dpnerill4644 Well that's not very intelligent. It only takes a moment to clear it out (faster with an actual shovel than whatever that thing is). That snow could easily turn into a sheet of ice of the temperature climbs a bit and sinks back down at night. Then if it gets snowed on top of, it makes shoveling the snow a real pain in the a*.
Hi BRIAN ; a very good idea an innovation ! Safe a lot of time and space ! 👍🏻♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I purchased the original Shindaiwa PB270 PowerBroom back in 1999. I still have it plus the Shindaiwa PS344. I got it to clear gravel or white rock from road ditches and yards after snow removal was finished in the spring. I soon found out that it was useful also for some snow removal, as a squeegee, to clean up hickory hulls, sweet gum balls, and many other uses. It can give one sore muscles, etc., but is usually much better than a rake and shovel.
You probably already know this but if you use the harness it should of came with it makes it easier as your distributing the weight on your shoulders a bit and helps with the push back. Awesome tool for light snowfalls.
For light slush maybe... For powder you're best off with a blower or thrower depending on the amount. For the heavy stuff you're either gonna have to hire more man power with shovels or invest in some heavy duty pushers/plows
Exactly, I have something similar and it's only good with a small amount of snow.
lol i live in arizona i’m just here to see some snow
Nice intro !!! Ready for the easy , real product now !!!--- Any time !!!!!
Perfect for those of us that don’t get 5ft of snow every month. I hate shoveling and often times we get rain snow mix that it’s heavy for just an inch or two of accumulation here where I live.
Awesome tool but too heavy to use all day for commercial snow removal. Shoulder workout 💪. Good for gravel on lawns in spring tho
The gravel thing, now you're thinking
N ot meant for commercial use...
My little machine is a SNOWJOE and is battery run. In my development we are not permitted to use gas operated machinery....thankfully there is the battery run things to help out.
As an 83 year old person, I do not shovel and lift...but rather, push and tilt.
Raising the hands up high as with regular shoveling raises the blood I d pressure exponentially and potentially leads to stroke or heart attack.
@@gloriarangott8803Yeah. I am 42, have 10 heart problems, that include high blood pressure, I had many mini strokes, instantly went into cardiac arrest after 11 hours of PNES years ago but not recorded in ER because friend was able to bring me back 30 minutes later on his own in his own apartment a few years ago. One of the other heart problem is Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia, which my cardiologist doctor told me I am not allowed to mow grass, shovel snow, or even use the string pulled snow blower because of my Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia. All problems started way before my 40s. Rheumatoid started at age 18. Osteo started in late 20s or early 30s. Heart problems started in 20s and early 30s. Mini strokes started in early or mid 30s. But I got no choice but to do it since can't afford hiring someone else to do it, and no one will help me. I can't even lift heavy things or at times light things as clipboard with some papers clipped to the board because of severe Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo Arthritis. But, Someone got to do shoveling. Can't do it by itself. Wish it could. It can only do it by itself when it is melting. Also not supposed to mow and use snow blower because of pulling the string to get them started. So I hear you in your comment.
Lot of people downing this attachment. That attachment fits Stihls small 2 cycle rototiller and I've cleared 6 inches of snow from the driveway and sidewalks. It works like a champ. The rotor tiller and that paddle attachment was about $400. Cheaper than a snow blower. You can also get a broom for it as well.
I bought a snowblower for 400 on clearance
Okay, but up to what depth of snow can it handle?
@@manofsan I've moved 5 inches with mine. When it's gotten deeper I've made 2 passes with it.
Yeah , but I like that I think I could handle this. A huge snow blower maybe not. I live in the city and have a front and a back (separated by my house and a row of other houses) and have steps. And wouldn't be able to get a snow blower up the steps !!!
@@suedefringe
This thing weighs like 12 to 15 lb. Very easy to move it around.
Wow, I like how close that gets to the ground, very nice
Are we watching different videos? I was unhappy by how much ice he was leaving behind.
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
I have never seen one of these. I would love this. Obviously it's not going to work for a foot of snow but it looks like it would work great when you just have a few inches.
I Wonder What It’s Called.
It’s an echo paddle attachment😊👋👍
@@TopNotchLawns I was wondering what it was called! Because you didn't put a link up for it. It actually isn't bad at all for walk ways and sidewalks.
I live in WISCO, so I am anticipating snow, any day now. LoL.
Good video!
I have the rubber paddle and bristle brush for the cordless EGO Multi-Head tool. The bristle brush is excellent in cleaning small lightweight snow down to the pavement after the snow plow pile and other tasks. The paddle is great for stone, rocks and heavier stuff; however, both requires much more effort than the EGO cordless single stage snow blower when it comes to blowing average snow below 6". Much more evenly distributed force on both shoulders while having the wheels to push the snow blower.
well i am happy for you but this is why i moved to florida usa where i do not have to shovel any snow
Looks Magical
I want one of the snow shovel saves a lot of energy and time
The one good thing about it is that you use the gas in the trimmer so come summer time it will actually run ok.
Wonder how it works with heavy snow, say 7 or 8 inches.
I have the Stihl power sweep. I absolutely love it never shoveling snow again.
That's cute. Much love from Canada :D
Looks like an awesome tool. Wish I had when I was shoveling snow as a kid. Lol I was like a machine but that is awesome.
I can’t live in my parents house so I actually miss this outdoor stuff: I love power tools! thanks for posting: I love nostalgia: I’m in an existential “crisis” now; my family wasn’t there for me in my bachelor years and they’ve deserted me now that I’m struggling now as a relatively new father: life sucks
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I’m sorry 😢stay strong
As a Canadian🇨🇦..great idea for light dusting of snow like what I see in your video
but we 🇨🇦 get wet heavy snow in amounts of 3-6 feet at a time nothing beats the 18hp power snow blower or the 10’ plow on the end of my Ford 350..
That is awesome!
My only concern is trying to start a small 2 stroke engine in the coldest part of winter winter. ❄️ Hard enough getting my backpack blower to operate when temperatures are below 10 degrees Fahrenheit. 🥶
Definitely! We rarely get that cold here but we’re supposed to be the next couple nights
Snow must suck!
I live in Miami Florida and I don't travel. I never have to deal with snow.
It looks so difficult to have to live like this. Also dangerous for driving and vehicles get damage from rust from salted roads.
Wow, somehow I missed this, that tool is a keeper.
It may not be good for your heavier snow cities but it's great for us in Texas,I would love to have instead of sitting and waiting for the snow to melt, thanks guys!!!!
You look like Donnie Baker in that hat!! Lol
Thats about an inch of snow, try using that power sweeper of 6 plus inches
Sending you love from Santa Barbara Ca❤
My boss is finally buying one of milwaukees paddle brooms. I'll have to tell him this is yet another good use for it.
I have a plastic shovel that will clear light snow like that, just as fast.
OK, this works fine when dealing with so little snow I wouldn't bother shoveling it, but how well does it work when dealing with two feet, or even 8 inches of show? And how well does it gandle the two to three feet of snow the snow plow dumps at the end of the driveway?
You wouldn't use that for heavy snow.
Why wait for snow for get to that high
@@elidyson256 Unfortunately it doesn't stop snowing through the night. But good for you if you have the opportunity to wake up every hour during the night to shovel to prevent it from piling up in your driveway.
Hey guys. Click on it, he's got a chainsaw motor on the end of it lmao
@MrLessgov It's actually a trimmer/weed eater.
I have a Stihl one I use to get gravel off the grass. One ear thought of using it for snow. Thank you, I will try.
You did awesome; keep up the great work 👍
Where did you buy this electric shovel from?
I've had a Shindiawa paddle broom since 1996. They suck at removing snow, unless it's 2'' or less and who the hell cares at that point ?
They're great for getting the sand out of your lawn in the Spring, that's it.
Also, Stop picking it up at the end of each push, it'll walk itself back if ya just leave it on the ground !
That's not snow that's a heavy frost. Try it on 18" of snow.
I got 25 this week.
@@Its303AcidBass same
Exactly! So much snow there’s no place to pile it up
@@Isaac-qr8jv where you is?
@@Its303AcidBass ny
The neighbors will love it
Try using this in 1' - 2' snow drifts on your driveway or the frozen iced remnants from the street plows. I use a plow on my quad and also go trail riding or ice fishing with it. Multi use!!!
Wait till it really snows. That thing won't even make a dent in it. That's a dusting.
I agree.. Once his banks get 2-3 feet high.. that won't work anymore..
So, in essence it's a standard manual lawnmower without the offset wheels to avoid scalping the lawn. (Except it's motorized.)
I was actually satisfied thanks watched the entire video
Thank you Shannon so glad you enjoyed it
That is a nifty tool... Seeing the negative ninnies are running about... For the states that DO NOT get as much snow as we do in the "North" (Maine) it would be a good thing. Some do not get that part, obviously... Today we got about 2 inches (leaf blower is a handy tool today) ... Big storm coming in this weekend,,, so they say. Great seeing this gadget in a video... Say hi to Tyler... 🙏💪🙏💪🙏
That’s cool for an inch of powder, talk to me when you have several feet of heavy wet slop ha ha.
Feel better if you're not too 9
Don't you have electric heated driveway? It melts by itself o on timer..... Hahaha
Pretty nice idea. I'd like to see a side by side comparison of it vs a shovel vs a snow blower
Good idea
So would i
Love the snow crawler..........
I do the same with a regular shovel, just push, don't lift. I go out before snow gets deep. In a big snowstorm I may have to go out a couple times, but I don't need our snow blower or snow plow. Let my husband get those out when he gets home. I can keep long driveway clear enough to allow packages to be delivered. Takes me only minutes too, and no lifting.
Using two shovels at the same time side by side, just pushing the snow with little to no lifting, I could clear that in about the same amount of time. I've been doing it this way for almost 10 years now. I'm in my early 60's and feel very little stress on my body using this technique. I live in a northern suburb of Buffalo, so I just have to keep ahead of the accumulation when I can. I don't wait for the snow to end. Otherwise, if it gets to 4 or 5 inches, I push the snow into small piles and shovel them the traditional way.
That is exactly what I do. I make one big pass going down the driveway from the garage in the middle. I then take one shovel and throw from the middle to the yard on each side. Done pretty quickly and a good workout as well when we get 6-8”.
I do the same thing. I use a 30 inch shovel as the main one and put a smaller 24-26 inch on the side. Then I push the snow to the sides. After I just use the smaller shovel to lift up and over the curbs and onto the grass. Pretty quick and nice work out on snowfalls of 4-5 inches.
Amazing, I do the exact same thing in Northeast Ohio. All my neighbors laugh at me for pushing the snow with two shovels, but I’m actually quite efficient and clear a rather long driveway in about 15 minutes.
what's that, a quarter inch of snow? Wouldn't work where we get real snow.
Then you probably shouldn't buy it.
What's real snow? 1/4"-1' or 1'-3' or 3'-5'+ how big does a pond have to be before it's considered a lake?
I’m very intrigued
Best ever....next door neighbor who has a power snowthrower and tells you not to worry about your driveway!!!
To be honest I think using those for snow is just silly. They're loud and heavy, but great for getting gravel out of a lawn. I would take a 36" snow pusher over that any day. But if it works for you, let er rip!
Yep. Also good for cleaning the gutter area on the road beside the sidewalks. Picks up the packed down leaves, gravel and silt.
Sincerely, this Maxchne will not last too long. I can hear the weakness. Anyway, thanks for show me couple reasons to not buy it.
That’s an excellent gadget gets the job done way quicker !!!!
I saw this and I put that on a Snapper riding mower and it works great esp for heavy snow i have full video how to mount it and make it adjust like a truck snowplow. This guy is a genius to make this video I just added the full setup for cheap
I will keep my snow blower this would be a waste of time in deeper snow.
I’d rather just use a power clear
Cool invention.I want one!!!!
I just started a snow plowing business where I have to keep sidewalks preferably down to the Concrete
Looks like a nifty little tool I was looking for something lightweight like a Toro two-stroke CR 2000
I stumbled across your video. That thing is pretty neat.
Your hoodies are fire by the way😂
Shovel would still be way faster for that little lol
Interesting and pretty creative!
Thats amazing!!!!
That little gadget made quick work of removing the snow! 😲 Now it's time to get out the salt so it'll melt all the ice!
That is cool my friend.
fantastic. i have five feet of snow in my driveway in buffalo. i’m going to try this.
It's colder where I live so the snow is usually lighter. I use a cordless leaf lower. I can do my whole driveway and my sidewalk to my front door in under 5 min.
Well what do you know, I have one of those and never thought about using it. I snow blow a lot of long driveways but using the power paddle on sidewalks and steps would do the trick.
I would just use a single stage snow blower they work the same. I have a 16 inch and a 20 inch Toro they both work amazing
me to small snow blower only That rotating things to heavy
Better then shoveling that’s for sure 💯
Thats cute little snow you trying to clean
NEED ONE !!