Hello, how sturdy is the sleigh shovel? Is it all metal or plastic? Thank you!
1698832
Very sturdy. Handle is metal. Scoop is plastic but very strong. Highly recommended.
1698833
the handle is metal and the shovel portion is plastic. It moves a lot of snow at one time. A very good work out using this shovel.
1698834
The bar is metal and the sleigh is a thick plastic. There is a metal edge riveted to the lip. I slammed it into a few chunks of ice and it did chip away nicely. However, I'm not sure I will use it like that regularly because I want this shovel to last. The amount of snow it can move (without back pain) is huge compared to a normal shovel. It's not your do-all snow removal tool, but it will be your workhorse.
1698835
It's metal. Very sturdy. If you are a smaller person (or not very strong like me), this shovel can be difficult to use. It is great for light snow. But once you start to push heavy snow, it is very difficult to push and flip the snow out of the shovel. For me, it's not that much better than a regular sized, good shovel. But that's me.
1698836
Scoop is plastic, handle is metal. I absolutely LOVE this shovel...you will not regret this purchase...just wish I had known about it sooner in life:)
1698837
it is extremely sturdy. the shovel itself is plastic and the handle is metal. and there's a metal cutting edge. say goodbye to back pain as there is no lifting. just glide it over the snow bank and pull it back swiftly. what used to take me an hour and a half with a shovel is now about 20 minutes. best money I ever spent.
1161399
I would guess it's about 8 pounds. It is much easier to move snow with this than with a shovel - but it's still work! While using it, you are pushing the snow and not lifting it until you want to empty it at the end of a run. Then you just lift the handle up and rock the sled up on its front edge. While doing a run, I found that by moving the handleup it dug the metal front edge down and it got harder to push. Moving the handle down a little let the sled ride ride on its bottom skids and it was much easier.
2214314
Durable heavy plastic. I have it mounted on utility pole. It has survived rain, snow, ice and high winds. Great purchase!
468539
Sorry, I have not yet been through a New England winter with my composter, this coming winter will be the first. It seems to be a pretty hardy plastic - hopefully it will hold up to the cold and snow!
1279258
I bought it within the last 8 months, and three ring appears to be metal. I suppose it could be a very dense plastic, but either way it is very durable. It seems cold to the touch, and makes a "clink" if tapped on.
1599136
Steel shovel is heavier. But is also very heavy duty. Pushes snow much better than any plastic shovel, doesn't break, and cuts the work in half. I won't pay for another plastic shovel again.
1484373
I do not know what the metal is, but I know that it is very sturdy. It feels solid and not hollow because there is no way that my husband nor I can bend it. We had it outside all winter in the snow and there is no sign of rust so I am pleased about that. It also seems to be able to withstand a lot of wind, which we had this winter. I highly recommend it.
789587
Plastic. I think it might have some sort of graphite in it. It's light, slippery, and snow releases well from it.
1035534
Yes it is and very lightweight. Easy to handle, efficient for shoveling the snow. I've always liked aluminum shovels for shoveling snow as the snow doesn't stick/build-up on the shovel.
984136
it is plastic! but seems to be very sturdy! mine are holding up well ! this is the second season for them been out all winter in the rain! CB
785613
It's not metal. It's plastic the diameter is about foot and a half very sturdy.
1036480
The blade and the motor are, of course, metal. The rest is plastic. It is very sturdy. We have been using it for about 6 months now for frozen smoothies (very thick ones) and it hasn't let us down. Works like a charm every time.
1165644
It's pretty solid plastic, I think it would do well for a while at least. I just unfortunately don't know how it will hold up or if it's strong enough for what you will dig or scrape
2199066
Neither. It is a sturdy plastic. It remains to be seen how well this will hold up. I live in AL and we don't see much snow. When we do, it isn't too much. If you live in a state that experiences numerous snow events--some with significant accumulation--I would advise that you consider a shovel that does have an aluminum blade.I hope this helps.
2267272
Overall the tool is smaller than I expected it to be. Yes, the handle is solid plastic. It feels hefty and seems durable, although I didn't swing it against anything. I guess you could take it to a junk yard and ask to test it out . . .
281376
It's made of a light but sturdy plastic. I had several and they all held up fine after being outside all winter after planting season. We're getting ready to start all over again. They are very easy to use, good luck with you garden!
2062455
The wheel parts that the track runs around are plastic as well as both the shovels. The plastic seems to hold up well though. It is not discolored or brittle and we live in Phoenix, AZ and my son often forgets to bring it into the shade. There are a few plastic inserts into the body, the black colored parts in the yellow body area.