Awesome video!! We don’t get a whole lot of snow here, but we do get some and once in awhile we get a big snow, so this would be perfect. Thank you for the content
I just love your videos Scott! The sound effects are calming somehow and probably my favorite part. Lol That being said, I have to say how entertaining this video was. I loved it so much I had to stop myself from commenting before it was over! First of all, how GORGEOUS is your neighborhood/view, covered in snow? Wow! Second, I can almost *hear* Michelle freezing! Lol I can't imagine her getting in her snow covered car. Well, previously snow covered car. 😉 Third, does your neighbor know you used him as an example of what NOT to do? 🤣😂 And lastly, that thing is so cool! I wanna shovel snow! Watching you speed yourself up and go around the corner almost felt like you were riding it! 😂 I just can't express how much I love your videos, but this one is my fave so far. How fun! 😁
When it comes to snow colder is always better. I'm on Long Island. Wet snow is the rule, rather than the exception. We can get almost no snow the entire season or as much as eight feet in the season. For the deep, wet stuff a powerful two stage blower is best. Form powder under five inches I use an EGO single stage battery powered blower. But I have a SnowJoe battery shovel for the brick walks. It does the job pretty well. The people who drive me nuts are the NYC meteorologists who think that rain mixed with snow is good because it lowers the total accumulation. Of course they never have to shovel the stuf so there's that!
LOL I just bought the snow blower a month ago when it snowed like crazy and the fam shovelled before I had a chance, then it hasn't snowed since lol. It's freakin late january in michigan and it's only snowed once....
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.
I'm a Ryobi man, as well. I always check your channel for product testing because I trust your opinion. I have a small area to shovel, so a full snowblower is a waste, but this attachment looks perfect for my needs. Thanks again for testing and sharing this with us. 😁
Thanks for posting this. I hadn't seen many reviews on this attachment. I was also considering getting a paddle sweeper attachment or brush sweeper attachment, but haven't been able to find one that might be compatible with the Ryobi Expand-it system.
If you are seeing this in the summer or other warmer seasons they may be the better time to get one of these. I looked for the 18 volt one and it is either really popular or some scalpers may have bought them knowing people will want them. I am hoping that they are only hard to get since they are on sale for $99 if they are in stock. I do have the Expandit so I got that attachment and it would be ready to pick up in a couple days. I also have the tiller attachment and it really does work well. It is not going to leave you wanting to buy a gas powered one so I figured if it works so well with the tiller it would be even easier for it to clear snow. I live in an HOA but thankfully this is not one of those awful ones where they seem to be itching to find the smallest things to drive you insane over. I have heard that HOAs can be just awful because of that. The only thing worse would be bad neighbors but I don't have that problem.
Do you know if this would work on the 18v Expand It system? My wife wants a smaller lighter weed wacker and I'm a Ryobi guy. Would be nice to have for the day of snow we get in Seattle. We only have a 15ft ramp to our front door and maybe the landing for the back patio we care to clear. I was thinking if this and the brush sweeper and pole saw work on the 18v I'll get that. Otherwise we'll get the lightest weed wacker they offer and deal with some manual labor.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Howdy neighbor! We're in Stanwood. Run time isn't an issue since it would pretty much just be the ramp, and even then I would like it if my wife could use it for herself when she goes to work if needed. She leaves around 430am and I'm sleeping so I can't help her.
Big Ryobi fan here but for 2”-3” of snow I just use a 30” wide shovel and push the snow to the sides versus lift and throw the snow. I have the expandit system as well with 4 40v tools but not the larger 6 amp battery. Most are 2.6 to 3.0. Had two 40v batteries go bad over the winter and Ryobi replaced them as I had a receipt. Keep those receipts people. 8-)
it’s actually that slight lean which is horrible for your lower back. I had to replace a grass trimmer since the handle was too short and I had to lean while using it, once I was done trimming I could hardly walk. 😕
To a degree yes, but had previous generations had our technology, would they have shunned it for the harder work? Think Chainsaws, impact drivers, farm tractors.
Several years ago I bought a similar 40v unit from snow joe to clean a path to my backyard and the concrete patio. Being older myself I fouind it too hard on my back and too difficult to control where the snow gets thrown since they have no directional vanes and simply blow it in front of you (and then the wind blows it back in your face). Nowdays, all my outdoor equipment is ego. I started with their single stage and upgraded to the dual stage unit last year. For smaller snowfall such as this though, I prefer to use the ego brush attachment for their powerhead. I find the brush cleans down to the pavement and you don't have to lift it, you simply drag it back and push it forward. I know Ryobi offers a brush as well and for snow under 1.5" it's a much better alternative to these little things. As for my snow joe, I still have and use it, works well for digging through tall piles or drifts.
This is exactly what I was looking for.. a true use review, static camera sho0wing what it can/can't do!
Thank you for the feedback!!
Lived in snow country for 50 years....moved to California 11 years ago. I don't miss it at all😂
I lived in California for 40 years. Moved up for the Navy, and couldn't afford to go back to California.
Awesome video!! We don’t get a whole lot of snow here, but we do get some and once in awhile we get a big snow, so this would be perfect. Thank you for the content
Thanks, it fits a nice niche!
This tool is amazing for getting out what the snow plow puts on your driveway.
I bet!
Great. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for watching!!
I just love your videos Scott! The sound effects are calming somehow and probably my favorite part. Lol That being said, I have to say how entertaining this video was. I loved it so much I had to stop myself from commenting before it was over!
First of all, how GORGEOUS is your neighborhood/view, covered in snow? Wow!
Second, I can almost *hear* Michelle freezing! Lol I can't imagine her getting in her snow covered car. Well, previously snow covered car. 😉
Third, does your neighbor know you used him as an example of what NOT to do? 🤣😂
And lastly, that thing is so cool! I wanna shovel snow! Watching you speed yourself up and go around the corner almost felt like you were riding it! 😂
I just can't express how much I love your videos, but this one is my fave so far. How fun! 😁
Thanks for being one of my biggest fans..
Wet snow cannot be blown away easily. I have a battery leaf blower I use to clear my walks,and it all depends on temperature. Colder the better.
Agreed
When it comes to snow colder is always better. I'm on Long Island. Wet snow is the rule, rather than the exception. We can get almost no snow the entire season or as much as eight feet in the season. For the deep, wet stuff a powerful two stage blower is best. Form powder under five inches I use an EGO single stage battery powered blower. But I have a SnowJoe battery shovel for the brick walks. It does the job pretty well.
The people who drive me nuts are the NYC meteorologists who think that rain mixed with snow is good because it lowers the total accumulation. Of course they never have to shovel the stuf so there's that!
@tamer1773 i was in Boston last week, nice dry fluffy snow. Not the heavier wet stuff we get here north of Seattle
Please review the 18V version.
I don't own an 18v power head. But it will work the same, just give you half as much run time.
LOL I just bought the snow blower a month ago when it snowed like crazy and the fam shovelled before I had a chance, then it hasn't snowed since lol. It's freakin late january in michigan and it's only snowed once....
Same thing happened to me the year I bought it. Had to wait 11 months to use it!
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.
Works when I need it!
I'm a Ryobi man, as well. I always check your channel for product testing because I trust your opinion. I have a small area to shovel, so a full snowblower is a waste, but this attachment looks perfect for my needs. Thanks again for testing and sharing this with us. 😁
Thanks man! I really appreciate this comment!
And the car is not parked in the garage .... why ??????????
It usually is, not sure why it wasn't.
Thanks for posting this. I hadn't seen many reviews on this attachment. I was also considering getting a paddle sweeper attachment or brush sweeper attachment, but haven't been able to find one that might be compatible with the Ryobi Expand-it system.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching my channel!
If you are seeing this in the summer or other warmer seasons they may be the better time to get one of these. I looked for the 18 volt one and it is either really popular or some scalpers may have bought them knowing people will want them. I am hoping that they are only hard to get since they are on sale for $99 if they are in stock. I do have the Expandit so I got that attachment and it would be ready to pick up in a couple days. I also have the tiller attachment and it really does work well. It is not going to leave you wanting to buy a gas powered one so I figured if it works so well with the tiller it would be even easier for it to clear snow. I live in an HOA but thankfully this is not one of those awful ones where they seem to be itching to find the smallest things to drive you insane over. I have heard that HOAs can be just awful because of that. The only thing worse would be bad neighbors but I don't have that problem.
Sounds like you live in my HOA.
My snow blower stop and go. I have to release and press the trigger again. Should this be happening?
What sized battery...
@@DadItYourselfDIY 40
How many amps?
Interesting video, but doesn't the snow being scraped off just leave a really slippery residue underneath?
Yes and no. Helps it melt away quicker too
Looking to grab one of these to clear a large wooden deck. Is the blade raised enough not to chew up the wood?
Thanks!
No surface damage. There is a bevel plastic shroud the slides along the surface and directs the snow into the impeller.
would of liked to see it work on stairs. thanks!
Unfortunately, i dont have stairs.
Do you know if this would work on the 18v Expand It system? My wife wants a smaller lighter weed wacker and I'm a Ryobi guy. Would be nice to have for the day of snow we get in Seattle. We only have a 15ft ramp to our front door and maybe the landing for the back patio we care to clear. I was thinking if this and the brush sweeper and pole saw work on the 18v I'll get that.
Otherwise we'll get the lightest weed wacker they offer and deal with some manual labor.
Should work with the 18v, you probably will get about 50% of the run time. BTW, I'm on Whidbey Island, so I can relate to your snowfall levels.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Howdy neighbor! We're in Stanwood. Run time isn't an issue since it would pretty much just be the ramp, and even then I would like it if my wife could use it for herself when she goes to work if needed. She leaves around 430am and I'm sleeping so I can't help her.
Easily!!
Big Ryobi fan here but for 2”-3” of snow I just use a 30” wide shovel and push the snow to the sides versus lift and throw the snow. I have the expandit system as well with 4 40v tools but not the larger 6 amp battery. Most are 2.6 to 3.0. Had two 40v batteries go bad over the winter and Ryobi replaced them as I had a receipt. Keep those receipts people. 8-)
I used my 2.6ah this morning, was able to clear the driveway, but didn't attempt the sidewalk..
How deep would you say this could handle? A foot?
We never get that much. But if it's loose and fluffy, probably. More ice and wet, will deginately slow it down.
Is this the same as the Hart electric snow shovel?
Probably. Hart and Ryobi are both manufactured by TTI in the same factory in Guongdong, China
At first I was gonna say just use a shovel, but that side walk is worth using the Ryobi lol.
Yeah.. over 100 feet!!
Yeah.. over 100 feet!!
Does it work with gas expandit system?
I cannot see why not. My other attachment was from a gas unit and now works with the 40v.
Yes it does
It looks pretty good but the handle seems a little too short for maximum comfort . Did you have to stoop over a bit to use it?
I think I can move the handle, I just never have.
Found it😊 Do you have to already have the handle part to use it or is everything needed included?
The power head is separate. You can buy it in gas, 18v or 40v
homedepot.sjv.io/x9em9y
Great vid
Thanks, looking forward to some more snow this winter!
Seems a little weak at throwing the snow compared to other brands?
Seems find to me, what other brands are you comparing it to?
@@DadItYourselfDIY ego, Greenworks and toro.
Gas, Corded, or 40v?
@@DadItYourselfDIY cordless 40 and 60 volt
Interesting, may be the amount of snow I has, wetness, etc. All things being equal on design and power.
I would never buy that shovel. I don't know why they didn't put that handle in the middle of it.
That is an interesting observation.
My back is killng me just watching this video.😂
I wish the handle was just a little longer (I'm 6'1"). But I'm sure it's perfect for some one under 5'10"
Wow. Not too shab.
Thanks..
I hear you about your location but in this particular situation this is too slow. A regular snow blower would have made short work of that.
Of course it would have.
Handle looks way too short. That’d kill my back 😕
It's good for someone 5'-6'. I'm 6-1' and I have to lean over a little, but nowhere near what shoveling would be like.
it’s actually that slight lean which is horrible for your lower back. I had to replace a grass trimmer since the handle was too short and I had to lean while using it, once I was done trimming I could hardly walk. 😕
I thought about one of these but I've got a kid.
What's your concern about your kid?
@@DadItYourselfDIY oh.... no concern. I meant he's going to get familiar with the shovel.
Ahaha!! That makes sense!
Kids can make some pretty good money shoveling snow for the old folks in the neighborhood.
@dand3975 With this, they can make that money FASTER!!
I'll gladly send you some Canadian snow.
I live further north than 85% of Canadians already.
@@DadItYourselfDIY I know. I'm in Edmonton so I have more to give lol.
One of my favorite Canadian Cities!
Yo ..I have a litheli snow shovel with cordless battery and charger from eBay =$150 that was sales bargain
Nice!
@@DadItYourselfDIY Appreciate it be safe .. Have a Happy Holiday from Andre in Massachusetts 😁👍🏼👍🏼
Happy Holidays to you! Flying to Boston tonight in fact.
You were bent to an extreme that I could not stand
I think the tool is design for someone who is 5'10", I'm 6'2"
@@DadItYourselfDIY I am 5' 10" and 82 so will see.
Yup. I have terrible posture too. 😂
LOL give me a regular push type shovel
You can have it!
I'm that guy today
Lots of us are!
The average human being is getting lazier by the generation. I’d use that much snow just to get a little exercise shovelling.
To a degree yes, but had previous generations had our technology, would they have shunned it for the harder work? Think Chainsaws, impact drivers, farm tractors.
Yes and many people have suffered heart attacks trying to do it manually.
Many
What's wrong with using technology? You're using technology to whine about people being lazy.
@DigbyOdel agreed!
Several years ago I bought a similar 40v unit from snow joe to clean a path to my backyard and the concrete patio. Being older myself I fouind it too hard on my back and too difficult to control where the snow gets thrown since they have no directional vanes and simply blow it in front of you (and then the wind blows it back in your face).
Nowdays, all my outdoor equipment is ego. I started with their single stage and upgraded to the dual stage unit last year.
For smaller snowfall such as this though, I prefer to use the ego brush attachment for their powerhead.
I find the brush cleans down to the pavement and you don't have to lift it, you simply drag it back and push it forward. I know Ryobi offers a brush as well and for snow under 1.5" it's a much better alternative to these little things.
As for my snow joe, I still have and use it, works well for digging through tall piles or drifts.
I may grab the brush attachment and try it out! Thanks for the suggestion!
I agree. Ryobi should come out with a snow shovel with directional vanes. The new ego has them.
Interesting..