GreenWorks 80v Snowblower vs. 15" of Snow
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- In this episode of GetDomesticated I clear 14-15" of snow from my driveway with the GreenWorks 80 Volt Snowblower: amzn.to/2MuCIlP
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It certainly wasn't the right tool for the job, but I eventually got it all cleared off. This amount of snowfall isn't normal for my area. Neighbor said it's the most snow he's seen fall here in the 17 years he's lived in his house. I'm happy with my purchase, if it could handle this it should be able to handle anything. I will be keeping an eye out for sales on a spare battery, really could have used it for this storm.
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Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Impressive. And the fact that they sell the same model 5 years later is testimony to what you solidly demonstrate here! Thanks for sharing!
I bought this one and it sucks compared to the 13 amp corded one that's 120 right now. I feel it's twice as powerful
I got my Greenworks 80V just before Christmas. I'm 64 years old and my shoveling days are over. So far I have used this about 6-7 times blowing snow from 4 inches to 8 inches and I'm impressed as hell with the power. I did buy another battery but I went the reconditioned route for $85.00. Now I can blow snow for 30-35 minutes and have back up battery waiting so I don't have to stop. Charging time is about 30 minutes. Not sure what the longevity of the blower will be but like I said, very impressive.
Jim Smith hi Jim Smith can you give me a idea: I want to buy snowblower battery or use gas? Which one is the best, I really like the one snowblower by battery
Nguyen Lien if you have a small driveway electric. If you have a large area with a lot of snow get gas. If you get gas power equipment just buy ethanol free gas and you won’t ever have a problem. Leave the gas In too.
I was looking at one of those this year for my parents. I'm so glad I watched this review.. as I will not be buying that garbage! I will be getting them a small 2 stage self propelled unit, thank you!
Good review, thanks ,might get this as a back up snow blower. I already have a green works 80 volt leaf blower with two batteries and charger. Just need tool only.
I bought a Greenworks 80V model from Lowe’s last night. Here in Indiana we get a heavy snow like that once, at most twice, each winter. Yeah, a gasoline powered beast would do best with a 15” snow, but I have always shoveled when the first 5 or 6 inches of snow have fallen and then shovel again as necessary, so I figured I’d do the same with the Greenworks. My drive has to be cleared by 6 am; my neighbors aren’t going to be too happy if I fire up a gasoline snowblower at 4 or 5 am. Thanks for the review!
”I just used it for the first time and it works great! do7.pl/Snow I live in the snowbelt and worried it was too small and wouldn't work well on a large amount of snow, but that wasn't the case. We received about a foot of snow and with the wind blowing, there were some deep drifts, but this little machine tore through them without any problem. I was amazed; I thought for sure I would have to dig out before trying to use the blower, but that was not the case. I love my little Snow Joe!”
Very impressed by the performance
The Greenworks 80v pro is a great machine for the price, plus it's lightweight and compact. While it's obviously challenged here, I like it for 4-6 inches where it does a great job. I had no problems with it for one mild Chicago winter. I just upgraded to the EGO snowblower which sadly hasn't gotten a lot of use so far for another mild Chicago winter this year. I'd love to throw the EGO against this job someday; I think it would be up to the task with the dual batteries. I realize that there's some situations that call for a big gas two stage, but that's like once every 3-4 years around here, and then you gotta store and maintain it and it's overkill for typical snowfall. I'd rather tough it out with a smaller machine that does a great job 99% of the time with zero gas and maintenance.
Yes for a tool that often sits for 360 days/year this is the perfect machine for me. Ego's look awesome, but have a big price tag to go along with it. I've seen some 2 stage battery powered Snow Joes that look awesome recently.
Hey I live in Chicago as well and was wondering why you decided to change from Greenworks to EGO?
Love mine - I have the lawn mower as well - so now have 3 batteries - constant mowing, or snow blowing...
How did it work? I'm assuming that you're in the Northeast like I am. I just ordered this product.
I own one and love it! I did get a second battery and the charge discharge works together. Which means while using one the other is charging. Nice Vid!
Last year I bought menards master force 80v which is a green works 80v. It worked great on my twin cities driveway here in Minnesota. No regrets. I really liked how you challenged the blower in this video. Batteries for this unit are cheaper at Costco. Thanks for good video
NOW THIS IS A TEST, so many bloody video's of people testing there snow blowers on 2" of fuqing snow, which you can push with a broom, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU, I know it was way back in '16 but for doing a video in 15" of snow buddy you get a like and a sub !
I have the same machine, and it's served me well for a couple of years. We got about two feet overnight, though, and it's still coming down. It works great for 8" or less, but it's gonna be a struggle in this mess. Still better than shoveling, though...or so I hope.
Blow snow every 3-5 hours to keep up my friend.
That perform like the gas 1 stage snow blower
And fast charge out of box
Thats a nice maintenance free product
Everyone commenting about the “back and forth” work as shown in the video: I just did 1’ and higher hard packed drifts with this model. The key is to not keep banging it bit by bit into packed snow - instead, use your shovel to break out about a foot of width off the snow pack at a time, break it up a bit by chopping with the shovel. This loosens the snow and this model will cut right through the newly loose snow like butter. Saves the wear and tear vs trying to force your way through snowpack, and takes about the same amount of time. Battery lasts a bit longer too.
I bought the 13 amp corded version of this snow thrower. More power, no charging and over $100 cheaper. I have a 100 feet winter extension cord, so it doesn't bug me. I carry a cord around like when I vacuum. No biggie. But that cordless lasts a long time for a battery pack power supply 👍
I have the greenworks mower, too. So I have two batteries. They do a full charge in under 25 minutes and I get great time with them. I have never heard that charging them in the cold is an issue. I got a second 4 amph battery. Cost about $170, but they last for years.
Have you had any issues with yours I'm debating on ordering it bit seen some bad reviews with the board going bad on first use. But the review was in 2017
I just bought one of these for the winter because my back isn't cool with shoveling snow anymore. We're supposed to get a foot of snow on Wednesday, so I got it just in time!
Thinking about getting one, We already have a battery for it since we have a Greenworks Leaf Blower so we would get more usability out of it.
that looked like it was more work than it should have been!? thanks for the video.
I just had 18 inch on the East Coast. Mine did excellent! I have two batteries and it was awesome. It's fun to use actually.
Good review. I have the exact machine and works great. No oil, No gas, No pull cord. I think mine is one year 4. Hang it on the wall off season.
Knock on the wood!!!
I'm glad I watched this lol . I got half a mile long drive way I better stick with a self moving gas . And the truck blade
That thing is fighting for dear life!
LOL!!!!!! for sure!!!
Lmao
Beats shovelling
Thanks. I appreciate the honest review. Got one of these and can't wait for some snow here in eastern Pennsylvania to test it out. After that it can sit in storage forever. LOL. With global warming I'm counting on beachfront property soon so all good. 😁
Powdery snow. If you live in the Northeast like I do you get those wet snows and the battery powered snow blowers just are totally ineffective. And here is the thing with light powdery snow, it's easy to shovel.
Excellent review
Good review, I think the snow won!
From what I have watched the Snow Joe 80v works better.
Cheers, Patrick
Sold! Anything to be fresh for a political argument after turkey and stuffing. Thanks!
another tip, you need to go out more often , rather than let it build up - IF YOU CAN ;)
Looks like it did decently well, considering it's probably not meant for that amount of snow. Only thing is it sounds "cheap" when running at full speed, if that makes sense. As long as it works I guess. Been wanting to slowly move to all electric stuff myself and just ordered the Greenworks electric snow shovel, can't wait to get it and see how it does. Probably get the lawnmower and chainsaw eventually too. I'm in Northern Ontario but we don't really get as much snow as we used to, this amount is not that normal for us anymore either so I can see myself getting away with the eshovel most of the time and only take out the gas snowblower for the big snow dumps that only happen a few times a year. I'm hoping they eventually make a full size snow blower then might get that too.
I've got a 10lb Toro snow broom plug-in from 15 years ago does the same job. Found it for free.
How long did 1 charge lasted snow blowing?
I realize this is an old video but do you still have this snowblower? If so, how has it held up? The standard battery is only 2AH. Is that enough for normal amounts of snow?
Most of the comments are unrealistic. This blower is a single stage one. I’ve had a Honda with comparable size and it would also big down in over 12” snowfall (not a common occurrence in Connecticut). You would not be able to compare a gas single stage with a gas two stage anymore than you could compare a two stage with this battery powered blower. After watching several videos about this brand snow blower, it seems that the rules for choosing it should match that of choosing a gas one: know your environment and the size of the job. This looks more than adequate for average snowfall of 8” or less. What I have not seen were any videos showing it’s efficacy against the stuff a plow would leave you at the end of the driveway. That could be heavy, hard pack snow in any conditions.
Because it's a light weight plastic snowblower it doesn't do well with the heavy stuff at the end of the driveway.
How about the snow icy pile at the end of driveway left by the city truck plow?
Does it self propell?
Are you still using your unit? Still recommend this or recommend another unit?
Utah...best snow on earth. But can this snow blower handle NY snow?
Good video thanks. Is yours still working? Mine quit after two uses and way less snow than your throwing around. I was using it on about 1” of snow at -16C and it turned off. Won’t come on again. I think I got a lemon. Battery is fine.
I would of rather done 5 inches of snow 3 times than 15 inches once.
What was the temperature there?
And how long did it take for the battery to drain?
How long did it take to do all the snow on your property
Too much snow for that little guy...
Get a few extra batteries. If you guys more snow look into a two stage Snow Joe.
The corded 13amp has more power and is waaaay cheaper.
Anyone replace the skid shoes? Source?
The previous year you posted a video with a new Ryobi electric snowblower. Curious why did you buy a new snowblower instead of using the Ryobi again this year?
Very nice information br I am first snow blower buyer how about 22" Green works 80V , 4amp which will have More minutes up to 45min for 10 to 15 " on 20 feet driveway ? any one have any info pls let me know Thanks
so how long does it last on one charge, and will it only do light powdered snow
idk, that looks almost as hard as shoveling. I don't think batt is quite there in terms of useful.
correct @2:54 always do that kind stuff inside
ok I'm impressed
I am eyeing on a Costco deal that comes with two 2 Amp batteries. How big of a deal is it between the 2 Amp and 4 Amp batteries?
It's a difference in battery life. Worth noting, these are not '2amp' vs '4amp' it's '2 amp hour' vs '4 amp hour'
The 4ah will be about twice as long lasting as the 2ah if you are using the same voltage. (I'm sure it's not exactly twice as much because of some electical math I don't understand)
still have the blower in 2018 ???
any issues
you need a real snow blower for that storm!........a storm half that size for a battery operated unit... I just walk behind my Ariens and done, no rocking it back and forth. I know,.....the maintenance!!!! thank you
good vid, liked it baby !
My 2 stage gas powered beast of burden would have had that done in 15 minutes. I like your electric blower but for only 5 inches or less
What a mess more work then shoveling. Need a good 28-inch 10-hp gas snowblower
More work than shoveling?? Exaggerate much?
Lol definitely NOT more work than shoveling
Not everyone has the SPACE for a snowblower that large. Besides, even with that much snow, if you spend the 10 minutes to clear it every 4-5 inches it will be perfectly fine.
Most of the people on here saying you need an industrial 2 stage for 8 inches of snow are probably the same ones who buy a riding mower for a 1/8 acre yard.
The back and forth effort required turns me off. The single stage gas units propelled them selves forward consistently. I did like it for what it is, probably great for younger folks with lots of energy. After using the gas version, this unit would be disappointing.
Al Gorel : I just did 1’ and higher hard packed drifts with this model. The key is to not keep banging it bit by bit into packed snow - instead, use your shovel to break out about a foot of width off the snow pack at a time, break it up a bit by chopping with the shovel. This loosens the snow and this model will cut right through the newly loose snow like butter. Saves the wear and tear vs trying to force your way through snowpack, and takes about the same amount of time. Battery lasts a bit longer too.
Get a 30 inch width gas powered Areins.
still working in 2020 ?
Greenworks-Kobalt-Masterforce offer a 22" version which is much MUCH better than this one. this is pretty light duty but the 22" 80V version is built much better and has better power.
You’ll be all day with that thing and the beasts of burdens as you put it will done in an hour or less. Electric blowers are fine for 4-5” but much deeper than that and they’re pretty much useless.
I just did 1’ and higher hard packed drifts with this model. The key is to not keep banging it bit by bit into packed snow - instead, use your shovel to break out about a foot of width off the snow pack at a time, break it up a bit by chopping with the shovel. This loosens the snow and this model will cut right through the newly loose snow like butter. Saves the wear and tear vs trying to force your way through snowpack, and takes about the same amount of time. Battery lasts a bit longer too.
30 minutes to charge i could be done in 30 minutes with a gas power self propelled S/B......you said the point is my back and arms isn't sore didnt use a shovel or use gas...but you're out of breath struggling with that S/B in that deep snow
Impeller problem
On my third one in four months, all have stopped working. These are the biggest pieces of shit I have ever used!
Gotta have at least 2 batteries
After watching this video I’m staying with gas powered.
You've got that right, the Dude is breathing as heavy as he would be had he shoveled. I guess if you have 6 hours to take care of your driveway you will be ok!! oh, and you still want to get a huffing and puffing workout. Don't even try to tell me the way he was working that thing his back still won't be sore to some extent. I'm full on board with you ckhang!!!
I would have a spare battery, but my yard is not that big, so could get away with it
that's an awful lot of physical work all that pushing back and forth and back and forth is good if you're young but if you're 70 years old forget it
at 70yrs just pay a guy with a plow and be done with it.
okay, at 70 years old. Go shovel it.
that doesnt look like it works very good, dude.
you should not have to do the same spot 2-3 times.
Finish up Christmas, get into some political arguments..haha
U seem pretty winded lol
Garant snow scoop. You’ll thank me later.
GREAT PRODUCT for 1" inch of powdery snow!!! What an F'ing joke!!!!! Dude is huffing and puffing like he shoveled the driveway anyway, plus the way he had to keep working it against the snow you know damn well his back was sore the next day!!! CRAP!!!!
Maybe you should've used your neighbor's gas powered beast and gave him $30 and a shot of whiskey. That 80v snow blower was screaming " take me back to the display area, at the mall". I'll pass.
That thing sucks I’ll keep my gas powered
Is this guy in la la land with that amount of snow get a real gas powered 2 stage blower it's far less work yes it is more money but you get what you pay for one good gas two stage blower will out last 2 of those battery powered toys
It doesn't normally snow this much in one storm where I live. I'd rather have this blower than something gas powered.
15" isnt much.....hate to be that person.....
And while your neighbors are using their two stage gas powered lumbering beasts of burden, they're already done. While you're still out there, out of breath, trying to clear the snow with that ineffective snow blower.
That's actually not true at all. I've blasted away the snow with the greenworks snow shovel faster then most of my neighbors with gas snow blowers ..remember not everyone might be like you say you are.. lots of people have issues with the gas, snow getting clogged, maintenance, getting it started ....
That's actually not true at all. I've blasted away the snow with the greenworks snow shovel faster then most of my neighbors with gas snow blowers ..remember not everyone might be like you say you are.. lots of people have issues with the gas, snow getting clogged, maintenance, getting it started ....
@@frankiea3752 This is a direct companion from his cheap single stage vs. his nabors two stage lumbering beasts of burden, as you can see the guy at 4:12 is just moving right along while goofy here is out of breath. This has nothing to do with your snow shovel (which is better than his). Greenworks does make better single stages; this isn’t one of them.
Also keep in mind that battery-powered snow blowers can clog too; the drivetrain has nothing to do with it. ;-) If people are having trouble getting their gas-powered snowblower going, that’s on them for not performing the proper maintenance. Even battery-powered snow blowers are not excluded from the maintenance category either. Inside still beats the heart of gears, belts, grease, and so on.
@@user-cl3re8xi7y Single stage snow blower are normally faster depending on the conditions. I get the drive way done in no time with my Ego single stage. In server conditions out comes the Honda gas two stage.
@@4x4gear33the dude makes a demonstration video for this snowblower and you call him “goofy”.
Do you get off on being a douche bag?
Just proven it's a crappy snowblower
I disagree. I didn't expect it to last nearly as long as it did considering the depth of that snow. He would have easly been able to finish his full drive had he gone out at 4-6" depths. 30 minutes to charge is pretty good too.
And the neighbors are warm and toasty inside sipping hot chocolate while you struggle to push that P.O.S through snow too deep for it, or waiting for it to recharge so you can finish the job..... No thanks, I'll stick with my gas powered 2 stage self propelled beast of burden
LOL@ get into Political Arguments.. I love my Greenworks until the Mother Board went bad....LOL
Lol works like shit
YEA POLITICAL ARGUMENTS, Like when my wife talks about "we need free heathcare" she's a democrats and my self saying "you like waiting in lines" am a liberaytrain
dude your out of breath
How come we didn't see the second part of the video where the ambulance came and hauled him away after huffing and puffing himself into cardiac arrest!!! Looks like a piece of shit unless you live in an area of only 1 inch powdery snowfalls,,, you know,, fantasy land!!!!
Looks like a piece of crap to me, I'll take a self propelled toro any day.
Batteries are shit. Do not justify yourself. You did not finish the job.