how well does it perform in snow and ice
1270045
I can't answer this question. Although I live in North Dakota, we haven't had any snow or ice yet.
1270046
Sorry, I can't give that information. Living in Georgia, I have not had the experience.
1270047
My father is using it up in Michigan, in the snow, and he says it makes him feel steady and holds its grip in all types of weather conditions.
1270048
I was in the rain last night and it performed well. I would add this word of caution; Proceed carefully when in slippery conditions and avoid walking in them when you can.
1270049
I would expect no better than average. I threw mine away out of frustration before winter came. Please note the advertisements - do they ever show anyone using it on carpet? Guess why not? It does not stand up by itself and then bad back or no, you have to bend over constantly to pick it up.I purchased an ordinary folding cane for less than half the price and it is 100% better. The one with ice clamps are definitely superior. Don't be fooled by slick advertising.
1737815
I've used this on my deck and think it works well. It has a plastic blade to throw the snow that I have not had any problems with damaging my deck and it can launch it high enough to go over our thigh high rails.
552054
My girlfriend uses it with no issues. It is more the amount of snow you have to deal with. I find that it can handle about four or five inches. If you have more snow on the ground you have to work in layers
1554902
So far this has performed as designed, for levels of snow up to about 4". It is durable and reliable. If you are thinking about buying one, and the price right now seems preferable, it may be wise to do so rather than wait. If you wait until the first snow the price of most snow blowers will have increased.
1908720
We are currently going through winter, and we had no issues with it. The few times my children have used it worked just fine.
1982211
This thing is amazing, it's been up for two really rough winters here in New England! This past winter was unreal, it held six feet of snow till we could reach it with a roof rake, still strong as ever... highly recommend. Ours is on a cement slab.
845157
I live in upstate NY and have used this so far 2 times in snows greater than 6". I have yet to have a problem. Yes it does bog down in the wetter snow types and I am sure it wont throw it as far but it beats it doing it by hand. I can cover an old 100' driveway single wide in less than 20 mins. I can not adjust the depth other then paying attention to the angle I hold the handle. The real thick snow pushed there by plows at the end of my driveway did challenge this thing but slow and steady and you'll slice on through. The up side to this over the gas type is no maintenance, no up keep, not as heavy and a lot less $$$ I live in upstate NY and have used this so far 2 times in snows greater than 6". I have yet to have a problem. Yes it does bog down in the wetter snow types and I am sure it wont throw it as far but it beats it doing it by hand. I can cover an old 100' driveway single wide in less than 20 mins. I can not adjust the depth other then paying attention to the angle I hold the handle. The real thick snow pushed there by plows at the end of my driveway did challenge this thing but slow and steady and you'll slice on through. The up side to this over the gas type is no maintenance, no up... » Read More I live in upstate NY and have used this so far 2 times in snows greater than 6". I have yet to have a problem. Yes it does bog down in the wetter snow types and I am sure it wont throw it as far but it beats it doing it by hand. I can cover an old 100' driveway single wide in less than 20 mins. I can not adjust the depth other then paying attention to the angle I hold the handle. The real thick snow pushed there by plows at the end of my driveway did challenge this thing but slow and steady and you'll slice on through. The up side to this over the gas type is no maintenance, no up keep, not as heavy and a lot less $$$ « Show Less
1674660
It does ok in 3" of snow on 4 wheels. I have not hauled anything heavy in grass, but moderate weight it is not to bad it move fairly well in the upright position haven't hauled anything on all 4 wheels.
1501289
Mine held up to a rough Michigan winter. You're supposed to knock off excess snow throughout the season but I only did that if it was more than about 4 inches at a time
2080669
Works great for snow, frost, sap from trees. I have not had any problems with it. 1500 Dodge Pick-up.
1328190
I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.
1960398
I have had it for a bit more than a year now. The camera works great still. However, it wasnt all that great in the winter in Northern NY. This is mostly due to the construction of the rear of my car. There is a nice shelf below the licence plate for the snow to pile up on. Anytime more than 6" fell, the camera would become immersed in snow. After removing the snow, the camera didnt have a good picture for 30 mins or so. The finish hasnt seemed to fade anywhere except where I snugged up on the bolts. If you never move the bolts, you wouldnt notice it.
2009298
The cord is sometimes a hassle but if you hold it then fling it in the direction you want it to go it's not too bad. Bigger issue is when it gets caught up on snow/ice but does not happen too often. For the price it's great and I agree, the gas ones are pricey. We got about two feet this past week and it had no problem moving powder or wet snow. It doesn't like the heavy chunks of ice that the snowplow throws on the driveway but it'll still throw them, just takes it a bit. All in all I'm happy with it and it's great not smelling like unfiltered exhaust when you're done. Pretty quite too. Good luck!
1921596
It does really well, especially with the front wheel in the fixed position. However, BOB rocks in the snow and slush.
404024
I have had this machine for three winters now and mechanically it works just fine...as mentioned by another reviewer the nut/bolt assembly for the snow chute comes loose quite easily from vibration...other wise I would give this machine 5 stars
626245
Mine has held up well in NW corner of NJ. We had below zero weather snow, ice and rain and it did OK.
1368540
yes, it is a powerful machine. i used it last year on about a foot of snow, cleared it with ease. great machine for the price.