I bought a $400 snowblower but in MN when the plow comes by it's anywhere from a foot to 4 feet deep and even the snowblower has a bitch of a time dealing with that. I more just keep backing up and ramming it into the pile again. Still better than shoveling. Did that for 10 years, was definitely worth getting a snowblower where I live. My Dad just got a bobcat for his driveway and sidewalk lol. Someday maybe I can have the dream too.
Well, I'm watching this from Wyoming, and I'm impressed with this unit. No, it won't take out my 4 foot drifts, but most of the snow I have to deal with on my ramp (I'm a disabled Vet.) can be removed with this unit if I pay enough attention to get on it before the snow accumulates too deeply. I think this unit would do nicely for most of my snow removal needs. Thanks for the "heads up," partner!
Many years ago I won a Toro like this. I gave it my parent for a section of their walkway that they can't get their snowblower to. It worked great for that and may have prevented a heart attack from shoveling.
Love this video, it convinced me... this year get an electric snow shovel. I don't get too much snow where I am, so $40 is worth it. A normal shovel itself could be $40+.
Watching from San Antonio, TX and I was thinking the exact same thing. If I never see snow again it will be all right with me originally from the Midwest.
I got one of these gave to me about 5 years ago it lives in my garage with other tools I never use i tried it out once in about 6 inches of snow it got the job done but a lot more work then just pushing it with my side by side
@@JTR253 Ehh I hope one of those don't come again, -20°F for a high temperature was way too cold for me and that was just in Indiana.. I could not imagine the upper midwest
@@yesla4tesla Me, a New Mexican, Thinking this would be super helpful on that one day if even a year that it snows. 9 times out of 10 the sun will probably beat me to the punch but it would still be cool.
Unless one has a bad back so that, after two hours of shoveling 3 inches of snow, one spends the rest of the day barely able to move due to how sore the back is. I am looking at cordless versions of this and other brands and appreciate seeing one in action.
I own one of these and let me tell you that it is a really good machine. It even throws slush snow pretty well if you take your time. Saves my back from heavy lifting. It also does well in deep snow. I'm so glad I bought it last year.
Exactly .. thanks for sharing this. There is definitely a place for all sizes of snow equipment .. for my remote driveway I do want the massive 26" Cub Cadet .. but for "decks and walks" .. even a heavy dusting on the paved drive .. I'd love this device .. as a matter of fact, as a Ryobi 2300 generator owner, I plan to get this shovel as well. Cheers .. thanks
I have used a Troy bilt one for 20 years. Looks the same. I use it for back deck and side door. New England. Snow funnels from hip roofs on those areas . If we get a foot of snow, I will have 4 foot piles or more in those tight areas. You can lift the blower like a shovel and widdle the piles down. Best part is that the blower throws it up to 20 feet away where I can get to it with my big blower. Definitely worth the money. Wear snow coat and pants. You will get covered. My Troy bilt came with a broom to swap with the auger that is useful in spring brooming sand off driveway.
@Alex H. Washington is a big state. It rarely snows in Seattle but dumps snow all over the east side. We get over 100 inches during an average winter in NE WA. Fun fact, Washington state holds the record for the most snowfall ever record. 1150 inches on Rainier.
I had me an old toro electric shovel and lord it did a good job. Can't handle deep stuff in one go but thats to be expected. But it chunked up and threw frozen snow just fine. Good for an older man that doesn't want to stoop and bend too much.
Thanks so much this is perfect for townhouse fenced in patio. I saw this in an ad and was like nah it probably won’t be able to do anything. Now I see it’s a definite buy🤗
Better believe when my kids get older I’m going to tell them I have cameras outside and I need to get video of them doing my driveway for TH-cam while I sit inside with a beer
I have an older version corded and my biggest complaint is the cord. If you understand the limitations of this it works fine. I wish Ryobi would make an 18 volt battery version. Like my lawn mower and other 18 V tools I have.
I hate the trigger switch and the safety button. They require too much energy to keep squeezing them to turn the unit on. My hand cramps up only after a dozen swipes. I wish they would just make these with on and off switches for people that are smart enough to handle power tools. It does work well and throws snow 15 plus feet. Easily cleared 3 inches powder snow here in MI.
I wonder if this would be good for scrubbing mildew and oil stains off my driveway instead of using a deck brush. Maybe mount a chimney brush under there.
That was a very nicely done video. Very informative and right to the point. Just the way a review type video should be. You got yourself a new SUBSCRIBER!!! I'm a 20 year construction and snow plow veteran. So although the Ryobi may not have the hard core staying power as some of the more expensive models we would generally use would have I definitely agree with your analysis on the Ryobi. They are a solid homeowner brand product for a resonanable price and will take the occasional heavy use perfect for home use w mildly average storms. You also can't beat the price. Thanks again for the awesome review and I hope to see more in the future!!! NOTE TO THE FUTURE BUYER: As a hime builder I know that certain brands have certain tools they make better than others as there generally isn't only 1 brand I prefer alone. This is a little long-winded but for example I prefer a Makita circular saw, Milwaukee Sawzall, Hitachi or Bostich nail guns (especially air compressor powered ones), and Dewalt battery powered screw or drill guns. Most battery powered Dewalt tools are nicely made w good batteries that last through hard regular use although you'll pay a bit of a premium for that. Professionally its worth the durability and speed. Lastly most air compressors w a 150 psi max rating will more than cover your air power needs for the nail guns. The tank gallon capacity is what determines the level or type of tools it can handle. A typical pancake compressor is usually more than enough for average framing or trimming however roofing sometimes requires a bit more capacity especially if you have 2 or more guys running guns as they tend to shoot many nails very quickly and you don't want the motor turning on too often because it can be overworked especially in hot weather. Im always happy to answer any construction related questions because I love to talk shop so hit me up anytime at Normanmurk@gmail.com. Happy Building!!!
The head looks like the one on the battery powered 40V Kobalt unit I bought in 2019. I live near Chicago, and was new to clearing snow. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't. Where I live, houses are close together, and the unit throws pretty far. So, I can throw 40 mph snow at my house, throw 40 mph snow at my neighbor's house, throw 40 mph snow into passing traffic, or throw 40 mph snow on my neighbor's sidewalk. Because of this, where I live, there are very few cases where it's a better choice than going outside with a really good shovel and a short, stiff broom. I'm not saying it's useless or a bad device, but I'm definitely not the target market.
This is probably really good for sidewalks and stairs for no more than 4 inches of snow. Better to get a small snowblower like a Toro. In Minnesota you would get fined for blowing your snow into the street. Good review.
You sir are a modern genius. For years i have asked my children to shovel the walkway and side walk and i get later, i'm busy, too tired and i have home work. etc... you just tell them i am shooting a youtube video on shoveling and your kids jump in. Now that's some new approach I need to try. You are one lab accident away to becoming a criminal genius. LoL BTW I am locked in on the 18v ryobi platform and i can't figure out why they haven't made a 18v electric shovel. I see there was a patent for one. I would like to see a actual 18v electric shovel. hopefully a 12 inch version.
I get paid to clear snow off the roof of school busses for 5 different Massachusetts towns…I’m contemplating getting either one of these & running it off a gas powered generator or getting one of the ones which work from a battery like a cordless drill uses…
They are $100.00 in Canada. The one thing we would like to mention is it will only "shovel" dry snow and only small accumulations. If the snow is heavy & wet, even a small accumulation, it won't shovel. If it was a light fluffy snow that accumulated overnight, it still wouldn't be strong enough. BUT IT SURE IS FUN! Seriously though, if we can't just push a snow shovel through a couple inches of snow, we should be ashamed of ourselves...lol.
We were spending $40 every year or two for snow blower tuneups, still hard to keep it working and heavy to load into car. Now we have an electric one that is about twice the width of this model. It works well, no more tuneups and easy for retired people to manage. We live in Missouri. It will handle 6 to 8 inches of snow ok. My husband used it in short spurts like the lady did in this video to keep it from clogging in the deeper snow. It is a Snowjoe.
Looks 100% better than snow shoveling!! I bought electric model as I worried about battery life & running out of juice 1/2 way thru clearing snow from driveway. Snow Joe makes similar models. I bought 2 years ago & still in box last 2 winters little to no snow in so Virginia.
If you can keep up with the snow fall this seems to be a well worth it price you eliminate the bending over all time. you could use this really quick 3 times a day if its snowing good and not kill you back for the day
One good thing about Home Depot is if you get home and a product sucks you can go back and get a full refund. I tried out some different weed killer and wasn't sure which would work. The person in the garden department told me to buy whichever ones I want try them and bring back the ones I did not like. Sure enough a couple days later they took back all the ones that sucked. Great video I've always wanted to know how these work.
What I don't like is the cord, and that it throws the snow in front of itself. Besides I need something that will do the plowed in snow at the end of the driveway. I have a gas blower that ran well the last time I started it, but the self-propel broke, and I don't know how to fix it. I'm sure a shear pin broke, or a bolt fell out, but I don't know. I use to be able to fix such things when I was young. And now I can't even take it anywhere.
For what this is, it is worth it. You don`t have to lift a shovel full of snow. It handles wet snow in small amounts. Easy to control. It is not designed for a lot of snow removal. Why all the hate?
Because if you've ever shoveled snow before, you'd understand that a plastic coal shovel would get the job done in the same amount of time with probably the same amount of effort
Had a Toro Power Shovel many moons ago. They have their uses for small areas and work very well for a few inches of snow. The more snow, the more work there is. And, if you have a gravel or other loose stone surface you can bet you'll damage moving parts. Otherwise, for $40, go for it.
Thank you all for the comments, I have decided to make a update video to show how well this works after a year of use, and address those who say to "use a shovel, it would be faster" video will be posted shortly.
I have a similar machine that is not cordless. That's a bummer. The one thing these things are good for is clearing in between cars and maybe decks. It's probably good for $40, your kids will love it, but you could probably get out and shovel that amount of Powda before they even found the extension cord.
@@lemmdus2119 not everybody does it just douchebags like you. Plows don’t come around every street multiple times. Don’t blow or plow your snow into the street once it’s been plowed.
If you have ever had to use a snow shovel to remove more than an inch or 2 of freshly fallen, heavy wet snow from wooden steps and landings or a deck (where the only way to actually get the snow out of your way is to LIFT it up to toss it over the railing, dozens of times), one of these things is a godsend once you learn how to use it. Learning how to use it includes- getting out there to remove the snow before it gets stomped into mini glaciers. Also, starting out at the front door and shooting it away as you work your way down the steps keeps it from coming back. Going UP the steps- not so good. Spending more money for a cordless version is well worth it. Ryobi used to sell an attachment snow shovel you could use with their lithium 40 volt powerhead, but I couldn't find one for sale so I got a 24 volt Snowjoe which allows me to get rid of all the snow on the steps without lifting any of it even once. It's still a bit of work, but it's nothing compared to lifting several hundred pounds of wet snow. As far as using a blower? Maybe a gas backpack blower could work on wet snow if you don't mind getting it out, starting it, strapping in, and then wearing much of the snow which gets even more airborne than with the power shovel.
Another thing that I personally would dislike about it is that you can only blow the snow straight out from the front. It would be nice if it had a way to direct the snow out to the left or right.
Ok, I’m from the Deep South. I’m 60 and seen snow on the ground 2” maybe twice in my life down here and it covered everything pretty well. Why not just walk through the snow? Doesn’t blowing the snow just uncover ice?
1) Much like any other chore... it's maintenance. Keep in mind, those few inches of snow that he has is just the beginning. More will come. You don't want the snow to pile up. It's more difficult to clear a path when you need one and takes a lot longer to melt away. It also gets slippery when it gets compacted. 2) Many areas have ordinances requiring your sidewalks and walkways (if not more) to be shoveled daily for everyone's safety. 3) The sun thins/melts what little is left after you shovel the top layers of snow off. There are several key differences at play. I've lived in North Texas and Montana. Being in a different climate, the humidity in N. TX was higher leading to slower evaporation when the snow melted from the warmer ground and/or sun, the ground didn't freeze like it does in colder areas, and the temperatures typically didn't stay below freezing long enough to keep the snow around for long- this can create slushy, wet snow and dangerous ice hazards. In SW MT, the cold ground, low temps, and dry air keep the snow powdery for the most part until it gets slushy. It gets compacted and becomes slippery when it sits/piles up, but you shovel it and the sun (higher mountain elevations) melts it and it evaporates without creating too much ice. Granted, there are different types of snow and ice depending on the location, time of year, and weather. I can't speak for other areas, just the snow in the areas where I've lived.
You clear the snow because if you don’t, it packs down and turns into ice. Especially if it warms up just slightly during the day, and then freezes hard at night. Then you have uneven, frozen and very slippery ground to walk on. It’s much easier to clear it when it’s fresh, then let the sun melt off the thin layer that’s left.
And believe it or not, less than a 1/4” of snow is enough to make the roads slippery enough to put a car in the ditch, so you can easily bust your bottom walking on a thin layer.
Nice! We love Ryobi brand in my house. As a born and raised Southern Californian this will be my second midwestern winter and I am still adjusting not sure if i needed one of these and this has me convinced! Thank you and Go Pack Go!
Wow You traded all that sunshine for the snow..well depending on where you are located the snow will very, here in Northern Illinois we get about one or two heavy snow falls a winter and a few light dustings, so snow removal is important but in my opinion the freezing cold weather is the worst thing we deal with around here.
This looks like a lot more hassle, slower, and no easier, than a basic plastic shovel. But if it gets the kids excited to clear snow it's worth every penny, lol.
It's less physical work I guess but the not being able to clear deeper/harder snow very well is a major draw back My Credentials:internet expert I live in Texas have only seen snow 2 times my entire life 2nd time was fun because know one knew how to make snow balls and started throwing clips of basically hard ice at peopl
In Pa, that wouldn't be worth it when we get the wet snow. The cord is the biggest drawback. It's worth it for you because your son may be willing to use it and have fun with it while getting the work done.
When there isn't that much snow it really is a lot easier and faster to just use a normal snow showel/ snow scoop/ snow sled or what ever you call it and get the job done, unless you're in really bad shape, really old, handicapped etc. When there is way too much snow and not enough time... then you need a decent snow blower and those are not cheap to purchase.
I agree with you, but check out this video I made with that ryobi snow shovel in deep snow, works better than you think. th-cam.com/video/_SAd4JhudjY/w-d-xo.html
Funny thing is I was just telling my wife that I need to start looking at different brand's because people are going to think that Ryobi sponsors me, which they don't (I'd like it if they did) I live down the street from a home depot and they carry a lot of Ryobi products.
Check out this update video on that snow shovel. we got dumped on between 5 to 7" of snow and it worked great for me and then 2 weeks later we got dumped down again and I never had a problem with it. th-cam.com/video/_SAd4JhudjY/w-d-xo.html
@@bigshow65 we used it on our steps. We live in North West NJ and the last snow storm we got well over 20 inches on snow but helped on the top section on our steps. I do believe it comes in handy. We had ours for like 3 years already.
When I saw the title, I trying to figure out how a powered shovel worked when digging a hole. Oh, should have said snow shovel on the topic!!! Glad I live where their is never any snow. It looks useful for those that do. The price seems cheap. If it was battery powered the battery would last maybe a minute. Battery in th close reduces the charge of them. As hard as it is working, it would drain batterys pretty quickly.
Thanks for watching, I made an update video where i put it into deep snow to see how it would hold up. th-cam.com/video/_SAd4JhudjY/w-d-xo.html I am currently working on a video comparison Between this powered snow shovel and ryobi's battery powered snow shuffle I should have that posted within a couple days.
I'd like to see this thing tested against actual snow. That stuff is not snow lol. We've got 3.5ft so far and expected another 14in tonight. But for $40 it seems to handle that dusting nicely.
Try a good powerful leaf blower, for years I seldom have shoveled any snow having to clear the porch, walkways, pathway out to the garage, and a potty area for the dogs living in a snow zone near the Pennsylvania line because I use my 250 MPH Toro Ultra electric leaf blower/vac, It does well even with a wet snow most of the time by holding it a little closer to the ground, and I don't ever worry about hitting something and damaging it. I always hope for a dry powdery snow but rarely get one which would take me about half the time to clear. I don't mind at all having to use a 100 ft. extension cord because it always keeps the power level consistent and won't lose voltage and die down like a battery operated one. I get my money's worth using it all year round for grass clippings, blowing & shredding leaves, cleaning out the garage, etc, and even works great for drying the car off after washing it to eliminate any water spotting.
@@bigshow65 Hope that it works out for you, we're getting ready for another round of 6 to 8 inches again tonight, leaf blower is standing by inside the front door ready to go!
These boomers that have worked office jobs all their life dont get it. And then they wonder why they spend $$$ later in life on treatments to fix their broken bodies!
I clicked on it because yesterday I watched a video of a battery operated similar snow sweeper that was $400 ! I have a snowblower lawn tractor mounted , but my sister lives far away and think she could use one .
Lol..very true and I can say the answer is No! Not unless I make her. But my boys on the other hand I don't even need to ask, they're right by my side as soon as they hear the garage door opening.
Thanks for the video review. I've got a big and a mid size gas blowers but looking for something for the lighter snow falls when its not necessary to fire up the gas jobs. This might be the way to go. Thanks.
Im in Alaska, 90% wheelchair-bound and have the same one from the same store. Except for some reason, mine on sale was still twice the price ($79.99) and bought it last winter also... dang
it seems fine for snow that's not packed and only a few inches deep, but the real issue is, the thing throws the snow you're trying to remove right in front of where you're trying to remove it from! If they allowed it to toss the snow off to the sides (really, just let it toss the snow either left or right as you go) would make it a much better choice, but as it stands, I really can't say it's a good buy over a regular shovel that won't need you to find an outlet and a long enough extension cord.
It serves it purpose for the occasional snow areas as long as you clear driveways and walks left to right because of throw direction. And as long as you keep up with the snow levels as it falls. 40.00 is well spent and it’s faster than broom or shovel and easier on your arms and back. People in heavy snow regions this would not do well at all though.
I found it to be worth it. After turning 55, I could no longer shovel my walkways and driveway. I should have just purchased a full size show blower like I had at my old house.
Those things were designed for people that have back problems and have difficulties with tasks like shoveling snow , snow removal puts a lot of strain on the body and someone with back issues would be in severe pain if they had to manually shovel snow.
Nothing for nothing but that little bit of snow I can move with a shovel much faster. That thing is very narrow. And it has to weigh more than a shovel.
You are absolutely right. In the video that you watched, there was not a lot of snow for me to test it with, but that was all that I had. I did make a follow-up video that demonstrated it in over a foot of heavy wet snow. As for it being heavy, it's really not bad; actually, it's really not that noticeable while using it. But thank you for watching my video and thank you for the interaction in the comment section are greatly appreciated. th-cam.com/video/_SAd4JhudjY/w-d-xo.html
I started to get one of these myself , I believe it was like 99 bucks but decided not to , I noticed you were using it on a smooth surface black top . I would have liked to see it used on a concrete sidewalk ( with the lines ) after shoveling snow for almost 40 years I finally bought a craftsman snow blower only used it twice last year ( mostly shovel at night ) so don’t wanna disturb my neighbors ... I may gone on and buy this anyway , could be helpful on sidewalk and porch at front door
anyone else here that didnt need to watch this video but you did?
yep
I shouldn't have said what i did but i did. Lol
Yup I live in Florida
Yes sirrrr
yep and i don't even have snow where i live
im from south alabama, and i just watched a man clear snow from his yard with a weed eater with a squirrel cage fan on the end....i enjoyed it.
ah ah
Same here lol
For that amount of snow all I need is a broom.
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Use a leaf ol lower for the powder
exactly, what a lame video review. need to do it with the heavier deep snow
Untill you get arthritis & can't use a broom , this little device is wonderful
Leaf blower would be more effective than that
I would like to see it with the slushy snow at the skirt of the driveway after the plow goes by and the snow weighs 20 lb every scoop full
@@Christopher-bn1gv how much did it cost, and what type
Towards the end of the video he does show how it handles the heavy snow at the end of the driveway after a plow went by
I bought a $400 snowblower but in MN when the plow comes by it's anywhere from a foot to 4 feet deep and even the snowblower has a bitch of a time dealing with that. I more just keep backing up and ramming it into the pile again. Still better than shoveling. Did that for 10 years, was definitely worth getting a snowblower where I live. My Dad just got a bobcat for his driveway and sidewalk lol. Someday maybe I can have the dream too.
What about the 10 inches of snow we get on our average snowfall here in Winnipeg. I’m sure that thing wouldn’t last
@@sofghost6663 Lol when the plow goes by my house, its knee deep.
Well, I'm watching this from Wyoming, and I'm impressed with this unit. No, it won't take out my 4 foot drifts, but most of the snow I have to deal with on my ramp (I'm a disabled Vet.) can be removed with this unit if I pay enough attention to get on it before the snow accumulates too deeply. I think this unit would do nicely for most of my snow removal needs. Thanks for the "heads up," partner!
Thank you for your service!
Many years ago I won a Toro like this. I gave it my parent for a section of their walkway that they can't get their snowblower to. It worked great for that and may have prevented a heart attack from shoveling.
POV: it’s 1 am and this was In your recommend
Thank you for watching it.
Literally 1am on the dot!! Wtf 😂😂
4 am
1:17am
11:21pm... 🙄
Love this video, it convinced me... this year get an electric snow shovel. I don't get too much snow where I am, so $40 is worth it. A normal shovel itself could be $40+.
normal shovel would be 10x quicker tho and if u do get more snow than that little thing can handle then a normal one can do it no matter what
Don't know why I'm watching this from Florida...
Now that's funny.
Also watching in Florida
You all wished you lived in the north. The change of seasons is the best up here in the north land.
Watching from Hawaii
Watching from San Antonio, TX and I was thinking the exact same thing. If I never see snow again it will be all right with me originally from the Midwest.
Using the kids as test subjects was a nice touch.
I got one of these gave to me about 5 years ago it lives in my garage with other tools I never use i tried it out once in about 6 inches of snow it got the job done but a lot more work then just pushing it with my side by side
Me, a Texan, knowing damn well i will never use this: ah yes powered shovel i will watch
Don't worry we'll pray the polar vortex your way this winter 🥶
@@JTR253 Ehh I hope one of those don't come again, -20°F for a high temperature was way too cold for me and that was just in Indiana.. I could not imagine the upper midwest
Lol sitting in Florida and thinking same thing. Still watching.
@@yesla4tesla Me, a New Mexican, Thinking this would be super helpful on that one day if even a year that it snows. 9 times out of 10 the sun will probably beat me to the punch but it would still be cool.
This aged poorly
This type of equipment falls under “things nobody really needs”
But its cool and on sale so I bought it. haha
Unless one has a bad back so that, after two hours of shoveling 3 inches of snow, one spends the rest of the day barely able to move due to how sore the back is. I am looking at cordless versions of this and other brands and appreciate seeing one in action.
@@sntstafford ok I’ll grant you that. If you have a medical issue that prevents you from running a shovel this could help you.
Thanks for taking the time to post this. Very helpful! I’m going to buy one for my sister in Ohio!
I can easily see this thing help older people keep their walk tidy.
Look around how many people will actually use this thing.
I own one of these and let me tell you that it is a really good machine. It even throws slush snow pretty well if you take your time. Saves my back from heavy lifting. It also does well in deep snow. I'm so glad I bought it last year.
$40 is a great deal, my HD has the same one listed for $99. I’ll wait and see if the price drops in the near future.
Exactly .. thanks for sharing this. There is definitely a place for all sizes of snow equipment .. for my remote driveway I do want the massive 26" Cub Cadet .. but for "decks and walks" .. even a heavy dusting on the paved drive .. I'd love this device .. as a matter of fact, as a Ryobi 2300 generator owner, I plan to get this shovel as well. Cheers .. thanks
Great video! I will have to look at them a little closer and maybe pick one up. Love the hat GO PACKERS!!
I have used a Troy bilt one for 20 years. Looks the same. I use it for back deck and side door. New England. Snow funnels from hip roofs on those areas . If we get a foot of snow, I will have 4 foot piles or more in those tight areas. You can lift the blower like a shovel and widdle the piles down. Best part is that the blower throws it up to 20 feet away where I can get to it with my big blower. Definitely worth the money. Wear snow coat and pants. You will get covered. My Troy bilt came with a broom to swap with the auger that is useful in spring brooming sand off driveway.
That thing would break after the first snowfall here in Northeast Washington. Good video!
I’ve lived in Ohio and Washington, Washington’s snow stands no chance
@@alexh3189 comparing sizes or something?? Mines bigger!
@@shawnhenderson1130 pull it out then
@Alex H. Washington is a big state. It rarely snows in Seattle but dumps snow all over the east side. We get over 100 inches during an average winter in NE WA. Fun fact, Washington state holds the record for the most snowfall ever record. 1150 inches on Rainier.
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_snowiest_places_in_the_United_States_by_state
I had me an old toro electric shovel and lord it did a good job. Can't handle deep stuff in one go but thats to be expected. But it chunked up and threw frozen snow just fine. Good for an older man that doesn't want to stoop and bend too much.
I'm from south Louisiana I think this video is the closest I'll get to snow.
Lmao I’m in Denham Springs, it got cold for a little though
@@youngkennypreach8558 ha not cold enough! I'm in ascension
Same here
Loll
Central Fl here, itll be a cold day in hell when it snows here... no pun intended
Thanks so much this is perfect for townhouse fenced in patio. I saw this in an ad and was like nah it probably won’t be able to do anything. Now I see it’s a definite buy🤗
Better believe when my kids get older I’m going to tell them I have cameras outside and I need to get video of them doing my driveway for TH-cam while I sit inside with a beer
I have an older version corded and my biggest complaint is the cord. If you understand the limitations of this it works fine. I wish Ryobi would make an 18 volt battery version. Like my lawn mower and other 18 V tools I have.
I agree completely, obviously it wouldn't sell for 40 bucks but still I absolutely love my ryobi battery power lawn mower and weed Wacker.
I hate the trigger switch and the safety button. They require too much energy to keep squeezing them to turn the unit on. My hand cramps up only after a dozen swipes. I wish they would just make these with on and off switches for people that are smart enough to handle power tools. It does work well and throws snow 15 plus feet. Easily cleared 3 inches powder snow here in MI.
I'm not a big fan of the safety switch either.
I wonder if this would be good for scrubbing mildew and oil stains off my driveway instead of using a deck brush. Maybe mount a chimney brush under there.
Its 3am, I live in pretty much a desert. But hey, here I am. Pretty neat little shovel
That was a very nicely done video. Very informative and right to the point. Just the way a review type video should be. You got yourself a new SUBSCRIBER!!! I'm a 20 year construction and snow plow veteran. So although the Ryobi may not have the hard core staying power as some of the more expensive models we would generally use would have I definitely agree with your analysis on the Ryobi. They are a solid homeowner brand product for a resonanable price and will take the occasional heavy use perfect for home use w mildly average storms. You also can't beat the price. Thanks again for the awesome review and I hope to see more in the future!!!
NOTE TO THE FUTURE BUYER: As a hime builder I know that certain brands have certain tools they make better than others as there generally isn't only 1 brand I prefer alone. This is a little long-winded but for example I prefer a Makita circular saw, Milwaukee Sawzall, Hitachi or Bostich nail guns (especially air compressor powered ones), and Dewalt battery powered screw or drill guns. Most battery powered Dewalt tools are nicely made w good batteries that last through hard regular use although you'll pay a bit of a premium for that. Professionally its worth the durability and speed. Lastly most air compressors w a 150 psi max rating will more than cover your air power needs for the nail guns. The tank gallon capacity is what determines the level or type of tools it can handle. A typical pancake compressor is usually more than enough for average framing or trimming however roofing sometimes requires a bit more capacity especially if you have 2 or more guys running guns as they tend to shoot many nails very quickly and you don't want the motor turning on too often because it can be overworked especially in hot weather. Im always happy to answer any construction related questions because I love to talk shop so hit me up anytime at Normanmurk@gmail.com. Happy Building!!!
Thank you
@@bigshow65 Anytime as it was well deserved.
I had to use an analog shovel when i was a kid
Lol, so did i,
@@bigshow65 I'm 66 and STILL using an analog model!
The head looks like the one on the battery powered 40V Kobalt unit I bought in 2019.
I live near Chicago, and was new to clearing snow. If I had it to do again, I wouldn't. Where I live, houses are close together, and the unit throws pretty far. So, I can throw 40 mph snow at my house, throw 40 mph snow at my neighbor's house, throw 40 mph snow into passing traffic, or throw 40 mph snow on my neighbor's sidewalk.
Because of this, where I live, there are very few cases where it's a better choice than going outside with a really good shovel and a short, stiff broom.
I'm not saying it's useless or a bad device, but I'm definitely not the target market.
This is probably really good for sidewalks and stairs for no more than 4 inches of snow. Better to get a small snowblower like a Toro. In Minnesota you would get fined for blowing your snow into the street. Good review.
Watch the update I made on this, it will explain more, and why I wouldn't get a fine.
You sir are a modern genius. For years i have asked my children to shovel the walkway and side walk and i get later, i'm busy, too tired and i have home work. etc... you just tell them i am shooting a youtube video on shoveling and your kids jump in. Now that's some new approach I need to try. You are one lab accident away to becoming a criminal genius. LoL BTW I am locked in on the 18v ryobi platform and i can't figure out why they haven't made a 18v electric shovel. I see there was a patent for one. I would like to see a actual 18v electric shovel. hopefully a 12 inch version.
I get paid to clear snow off the roof of school busses for 5 different Massachusetts towns…I’m contemplating getting either one of these & running it off a gas powered generator or getting one of the ones which work from a battery like a cordless drill uses…
Ryobi makes one just like this that is a part of the expand it series weed trimer that is battery powered.
They are $100.00 in Canada. The one thing we would like to mention is it will only "shovel" dry snow and only small accumulations. If the snow is heavy & wet, even a small accumulation, it won't shovel. If it was a light fluffy snow that accumulated overnight, it still wouldn't be strong enough. BUT IT SURE IS FUN! Seriously though, if we can't just push a snow shovel through a couple inches of snow, we should be ashamed of ourselves...lol.
Cute. This a dusting in the upper peninsula of Michigan.
An American who thinks he knows snow. Adorable. We've had snowfalls of six feet in Ottawa and had to get the military to free people from their homes.
We were spending $40 every year or two for snow blower tuneups, still hard to keep it working and heavy to load into car. Now we have an electric one that is about twice the width of this model. It works well, no more tuneups and easy for retired people to manage. We live in Missouri. It will handle 6 to 8 inches of snow ok. My husband used it in short spurts like the lady did in this video to keep it from clogging in the deeper snow. It is a Snowjoe.
You could’ve used your leaves blower for the tinny snow you got !!
Looks 100% better than snow shoveling!! I bought electric model as I worried about battery life & running out of juice 1/2 way thru clearing snow from driveway. Snow Joe makes similar models. I bought 2 years ago & still in box last 2 winters little to no snow in so Virginia.
If you can keep up with the snow fall this seems to be a well worth it price you eliminate the bending over all time. you could use this really quick 3 times a day if its snowing good and not kill you back for the day
True,
I did make an update video on it, check this one out and tell me what you think.
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One good thing about Home Depot is if you get home and a product sucks you can go back and get a full refund.
I tried out some different weed killer and wasn't sure which would work. The person in the garden department told me to buy whichever ones I want try them and bring back the ones I did not like. Sure enough a couple days later they took back all the ones that sucked.
Great video I've always wanted to know how these work.
Man I guess Google knew the snow is coming here to Cary, Illinois on Tuesday so it recommended this video LOL. Looks great I might look into it.
Yup, still snow here in Batavia
@@jaden35 yes sir stay safe out there!!
Google probably gets a kickback. LoL
@@rickslife haha, while they listen in to us!!
What I don't like is the cord, and that it throws the snow in front of itself. Besides I need something that will do the plowed in snow at the end of the driveway. I have a gas blower that ran well the last time I started it, but the self-propel broke, and I don't know how to fix it. I'm sure a shear pin broke, or a bolt fell out, but I don't know. I use to be able to fix such things when I was young. And now I can't even take it anywhere.
For what this is, it is worth it. You don`t have to lift a shovel full of snow. It handles wet snow in small amounts. Easy to control.
It is not designed for a lot of snow removal. Why all the hate?
Cause it’s easy for haters to come out behind a keyboard.
Because if you've ever shoveled snow before, you'd understand that a plastic coal shovel would get the job done in the same amount of time with probably the same amount of effort
@@timidturkey2777 not true. I disagree.
Had a Toro Power Shovel many moons ago. They have their uses for small areas and work very well for a few inches of snow. The more snow, the more work there is. And, if you have a gravel or other loose stone surface you can bet you'll damage moving parts. Otherwise, for $40, go for it.
Good for a deck with fencing around it. It throws the snow over. Less lifting.
Great for decks!!
Thank you all for the comments, I have decided to make a update video to show how well this works after a year of use, and address those who say to "use a shovel, it would be faster" video will be posted shortly.
I have a similar machine that is not cordless. That's a bummer. The one thing these things are good for is clearing in between cars and maybe decks. It's probably good for $40, your kids will love it, but you could probably get out and shovel that amount of Powda before they even found the extension cord.
I always wondered who is the guy that blows the snow into the street.
I do that. We all do that. It’s why the plow comes through several times
@@lemmdus2119 not everybody does it just douchebags like you. Plows don’t come around every street multiple times. Don’t blow or plow your snow into the street once it’s been plowed.
@@Hasenfeffer1 Screw you ass wipe, sorry you shit turd town doesn’t allow you to do that. It’s not my fault your plow system sucks.
I bought an electric shovel about 15 years ago (a plug in Toro). It works better with a little more snow. Love, love, love it.
They want 99 bucks for it now. You got a steal a year ago.
and C$119 at Home Depot Canada. What a skyrocketing price overnight.
Because it snows and this is the United States of American + more
Note the yellow price sticker. That's a clearance item. Possibly damaged packaging, a return , used in a display, or the last one left in the store.
If you have ever had to use a snow shovel to remove more than an inch or 2 of freshly fallen, heavy wet snow from wooden steps and landings or a deck (where the only way to actually get the snow out of your way is to LIFT it up to toss it over the railing, dozens of times), one of these things is a godsend once you learn how to use it. Learning how to use it includes- getting out there to remove the snow before it gets stomped into mini glaciers. Also, starting out at the front door and shooting it away as you work your way down the steps keeps it from coming back. Going UP the steps- not so good. Spending more money for a cordless version is well worth it. Ryobi used to sell an attachment snow shovel you could use with their lithium 40 volt powerhead, but I couldn't find one for sale so I got a 24 volt Snowjoe which allows me to get rid of all the snow on the steps without lifting any of it even once. It's still a bit of work, but it's nothing compared to lifting several hundred pounds of wet snow. As far as using a blower? Maybe a gas backpack blower could work on wet snow if you don't mind getting it out, starting it, strapping in, and then wearing much of the snow which gets even more airborne than with the power shovel.
They need to make it a couple feet wider and about 30 amps too low lol
Another thing that I personally would dislike about it is that you can only blow the snow straight out from the front. It would be nice if it had a way to direct the snow out to the left or right.
I agree.
how that thing works with 8”-10” of snow? it probably is useless at that point right?
Yeah its not a snowblower. Just FYI I used on the drive way to show how it worked but thats not what its meant for.
Ok, I’m from the Deep South. I’m 60 and seen snow on the ground 2” maybe twice in my life down here and it covered everything pretty well. Why not just walk through the snow? Doesn’t blowing the snow just uncover ice?
1) Much like any other chore... it's maintenance. Keep in mind, those few inches of snow that he has is just the beginning. More will come. You don't want the snow to pile up. It's more difficult to clear a path when you need one and takes a lot longer to melt away. It also gets slippery when it gets compacted. 2) Many areas have ordinances requiring your sidewalks and walkways (if not more) to be shoveled daily for everyone's safety. 3) The sun thins/melts what little is left after you shovel the top layers of snow off.
There are several key differences at play. I've lived in North Texas and Montana. Being in a different climate, the humidity in N. TX was higher leading to slower evaporation when the snow melted from the warmer ground and/or sun, the ground didn't freeze like it does in colder areas, and the temperatures typically didn't stay below freezing long enough to keep the snow around for long- this can create slushy, wet snow and dangerous ice hazards. In SW MT, the cold ground, low temps, and dry air keep the snow powdery for the most part until it gets slushy. It gets compacted and becomes slippery when it sits/piles up, but you shovel it and the sun (higher mountain elevations) melts it and it evaporates without creating too much ice. Granted, there are different types of snow and ice depending on the location, time of year, and weather. I can't speak for other areas, just the snow in the areas where I've lived.
You clear the snow because if you don’t, it packs down and turns into ice. Especially if it warms up just slightly during the day, and then freezes hard at night. Then you have uneven, frozen and very slippery ground to walk on. It’s much easier to clear it when it’s fresh, then let the sun melt off the thin layer that’s left.
And believe it or not, less than a 1/4” of snow is enough to make the roads slippery enough to put a car in the ditch, so you can easily bust your bottom walking on a thin layer.
Nice! I moved out of the snow years ago! How does it handle sand 🤔 lol
Lol, one day I hope to find out.
Good for a little snow day but what about deeper snow
I loved the review of this product
Thank you, it really is a fun little toy but it does get the job done.
If there are any products you would like to a review on feel free to drop me a comment and I'll see what I can do.
Nice! We love Ryobi brand in my house. As a born and raised Southern Californian this will be my second midwestern winter and I am still adjusting not sure if i needed one of these and this has me convinced! Thank you and Go Pack Go!
Wow You traded all that sunshine for the snow..well depending on where you are located the snow will very, here in Northern Illinois we get about one or two heavy snow falls a winter and a few light dustings, so snow removal is important but in my opinion the freezing cold weather is the worst thing we deal with around here.
This looks like a lot more hassle, slower, and no easier, than a basic plastic shovel. But if it gets the kids excited to clear snow it's worth every penny, lol.
It's less physical work I guess but the not being able to clear deeper/harder snow very well is a major draw back
My Credentials:internet expert I live in Texas have only seen snow 2 times my entire life 2nd time was fun because know one knew how to make snow balls and started throwing clips of basically hard ice at peopl
In Pa, that wouldn't be worth it when we get the wet snow. The cord is the biggest drawback. It's worth it for you because your son may be willing to use it and have fun with it while getting the work done.
Ugh exactly pa has some wet snow
When there isn't that much snow it really is a lot easier and faster to just use a normal snow showel/ snow scoop/ snow sled or what ever you call it and get the job done, unless you're in really bad shape, really old, handicapped etc. When there is way too much snow and not enough time... then you need a decent snow blower and those are not cheap to purchase.
I agree with you, but check out this video I made with that ryobi snow shovel in deep snow, works better than you think.
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@@bigshow65 damn who's paying you to sell this thing
Funny thing is I was just telling my wife that I need to start looking at different brand's because people are going to think that Ryobi sponsors me, which they don't (I'd like it if they did) I live down the street from a home depot and they carry a lot of Ryobi products.
I live in NJ and when we got hit with that Nor' Easter two weeks ago the Snow laughed at my electric shovel 😒.
Check out this update video on that snow shovel. we got dumped on between 5 to 7" of snow and it worked great for me and then 2 weeks later we got dumped down again and I never had a problem with it.
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@@bigshow65 we used it on our steps. We live in North West NJ and the last snow storm we got well over 20 inches on snow but helped on the top section on our steps. I do believe it comes in handy. We had ours for like 3 years already.
Does this thing get rid of bad neighbours too?
Like the one shoveling snow into the street instead of his yard ?
You shovel your snow on to the street?
No cleaned it up after the video was shot, I just wanted to see how it would do in some of the hard thicker snow.
Smart Dad:) he had his son play with it to learn skills for next week to remove the snow.
When I saw the title, I trying to figure out how a powered shovel worked when digging a hole. Oh, should have said snow shovel on the topic!!!
Glad I live where their is never any snow. It looks useful for those that do. The price seems cheap. If it was battery powered the battery would last maybe a minute. Battery in th close reduces the charge of them. As hard as it is working, it would drain batterys pretty quickly.
thanks for the review bigsho!
Thanks for watching, I made an update video where i put it into deep snow to see how it would hold up.
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I am currently working on a video comparison Between this powered snow shovel and ryobi's battery powered snow shuffle I should have that posted within a couple days.
I'd like to see this thing tested against actual snow. That stuff is not snow lol. We've got 3.5ft so far and expected another 14in tonight. But for $40 it seems to handle that dusting nicely.
I live in louisiana and I never knew powered shovels was a thing
Truthfully, until I saw this thing home depot I didn't either! Lol
That's because they're a gimmick.
Try a good powerful leaf blower, for years I seldom have shoveled any snow having to clear the porch, walkways, pathway out to the garage, and a potty area for the dogs living in a snow zone near the Pennsylvania line because I use my 250 MPH Toro Ultra electric leaf blower/vac, It does well even with a wet snow most of the time by holding it a little closer to the ground, and I don't ever worry about hitting something and damaging it. I always hope for a dry powdery snow but rarely get one which would take me about half the time to clear. I don't mind at all having to use a 100 ft. extension cord because it always keeps the power level consistent and won't lose voltage and die down like a battery operated one. I get my money's worth using it all year round for grass clippings, blowing & shredding leaves, cleaning out the garage, etc, and even works great for drying the car off after washing it to eliminate any water spotting.
I am going to try my leaf blower, hopefully I'll get the same results.
@@bigshow65 Hope that it works out for you, we're getting ready for another round of 6 to 8 inches again tonight, leaf blower is standing by inside the front door ready to go!
How much is your back worth? $40.00 is a steal.
These boomers that have worked office jobs all their life dont get it. And then they wonder why they spend $$$ later in life on treatments to fix their broken bodies!
I clicked on it because yesterday I watched a video of a battery operated similar snow sweeper that was $400 ! I have a snowblower lawn tractor mounted , but my sister lives far away and think she could use one .
I live in a place that only got snow once in my life time, but this video was interesting
Canadian here. How does it fair with 3 plus feet of snow?
Go pack go buddy I’m planning to buy the 40 volt model soon waiting for a deal
Just watched this and I live and vegas...have no need for it but still watched and enjoyed the video. Nice review
The question is not whether a 14 year old can use it, but rather would a 14 year old use it.
Lol..very true and I can say the answer is No! Not unless I make her. But my boys on the other hand I don't even need to ask, they're right by my side as soon as they hear the garage door opening.
@@bigshow65 Hang on to those boys, marry the other one off. lol
Thanks for the video review. I've got a big and a mid size gas blowers but looking for something for the lighter snow falls when its not necessary to fire up the gas jobs. This might be the way to go. Thanks.
My shovel is cordless, and faster.
My snow blower is cordless too
I agree, I could shovel that faster.
Doesn’t need recharging either.
@@parrotgenie5099 - the unit in the video was corded, not cordless, so it doesn’t need recharging - it needs power all of the time.
I live in Africa
Im in Alaska, 90% wheelchair-bound and have the same one from the same store. Except for some reason, mine on sale was still twice the price ($79.99) and bought it last winter also... dang
Definitely good didn't know they made one until now
I could use this, but i live in an apt building. I have no electrical outlets to plug it in to! Dang! Do they make a rechargable version?
Get someone to walk alongside with a leaf blower and blow the snow to the side.
it seems fine for snow that's not packed and only a few inches deep, but the real issue is, the thing throws the snow you're trying to remove right in front of where you're trying to remove it from!
If they allowed it to toss the snow off to the sides (really, just let it toss the snow either left or right as you go) would make it a much better choice, but as it stands, I really can't say it's a good buy over a regular shovel that won't need you to find an outlet and a long enough extension cord.
We had these 30+ years ago. The only bad thing is the cord. It would be better if it was battery operated.
It serves it purpose for the occasional snow areas as long as you clear driveways and walks left to right because of throw direction. And as long as you keep up with the snow levels as it falls. 40.00 is well spent and it’s faster than broom or shovel and easier on your arms and back. People in heavy snow regions this would not do well at all though.
Don’t use this thing on windy days 😂 I was getting pelted with the snow being blown right back at me
I found it to be worth it. After turning 55, I could no longer shovel my walkways and driveway. I should have just purchased a full size show blower like I had at my old house.
Whats the point of having a corded blower?
Because it was 40.00 dollars.
@@bigshow65 40 dollars, 5 dollars, free.. You're teathered and limited or hassled. You'd be better off using a shovel
Okay, you are one of the guys that don't like the cord, so here's one with a battery.
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But is it worth the extra money? A normal shovel is pretty cheap and labor is free. Does it make a big difference with heavy snow?
Those things were designed for people that have back problems and have difficulties with tasks like shoveling snow , snow removal puts a lot of strain on the body and someone with back issues would be in severe pain if they had to manually shovel snow.
Nothing for nothing but that little bit of snow I can move with a shovel much faster. That thing is very narrow. And it has to weigh more than a shovel.
You are absolutely right. In the video that you watched, there was not a lot of snow for me to test it with, but that was all that I had.
I did make a follow-up video that demonstrated it in over a foot of heavy wet snow.
As for it being heavy, it's really not bad; actually, it's really not that noticeable while using it.
But thank you for watching my video and thank you for the interaction in the comment section are greatly appreciated.
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It has snowed once in Ireland 🇮🇪 in 4 years , and yes I did need to see this review because I will never need this . 100% for me
Only a packer fan would buy a corded shovel
40 bucks, Hell yeah!! GO PACK GO!!
I started to get one of these myself , I believe it was like 99 bucks but decided not to , I noticed you were using it on a smooth surface black top . I would have liked to see it used on a concrete sidewalk ( with the lines ) after shoveling snow for almost 40 years I finally bought a craftsman snow blower only used it twice last year ( mostly shovel at night ) so don’t wanna disturb my neighbors ... I may gone on and buy this anyway , could be helpful on sidewalk and porch at front door
In this video my son used it on the concrete sidewalk and it worked pretty well.
The real test is to give this to a Canadian. Just from the last part of the "heavy snow" told me this would never work
Bit of snow, use the shop vac motor as a blower
bro there isnt even any snow...
I live in L.A. we don't get much rain and you can forget about snow. But I'm still curious if that $40 power shovel is worth it!
Well for 40 dollars I think it is, as a father of 5 kids I can spend more than that taking the kids to McDonald's.