So to those who own it. Do you think you can plow 8 inches of snow off a standard size 2 car drive with one charge? Thanks
623166
It depends if the snow is wet or fluffy. I would say for the new fresh snow. And maybe for a wet or frozen over snow.
623167
Yes,one charge would clear it, but only if you had 8 inches of "standard" snow on your "standard" sized two car driveway.
623168
I have a 2 car wide 75ft long driveway and in January we got 8 inches of wet heavy snow. I ran out of juice when I was about 90% done. Recharge took a couple of hours then was able to finish with no problems.
623169
Depends on the length of the driveway. If it is short - 2 - 3 car lengths long, I would say yes. You would have to start in the middle and work to the outside of the driveway. I have found in some snow types it only shoots snow 4-5 feet, other types it will shoot it 10-15 feet. If it shoots it the shorter length...heavy wet snow, it will take more time.
623170
2 cars wide by 2 cars long -- probably, but it might be close, especially if you also plan to do sidewalks and spend a bunch of time muscling through the plowed up stuff at the end of the driveway. And I imagine that wet heavy snow vs. light and fluffy snow would make quite a difference, too.
1852424
hi do you have to keep it plugged in all winter or even all week. can you just charge it up the evening before, mow, and then leave for the next week. doesn't it hold the charge? would appreciate your thoughts. thanks peggy ness
757381
We had four inches of powdery snow and it blasted the driveway off in a couple of minutes, very impressively. Haven't tried it on a wet snow yet.
421484
Ok, I went out to throw snow and I specifically watched the distance. I have to admit that it went up to 30 feet, cleared the driveway and over my mound in the yard and over to the far lane of the street. As long as it was nice dry fluffy snow it actually did throw it up to 30'. Obviously this is in optimal conditions but it did do it.
1832066
It works well. I used the battery version for about 12..13 years. I just changed to the solar version 5 months ago. It does NOT see snow, animals or people. It sees a metal mass pass near the electromagnetic field. I have had 3..4 feet of snow piled around it...works fine. Remember ....If there is metal near it, depending on how you set it. It will activate. Thrash cans, swinging lights, metal signs. I have mine 25 feet off the road, and 550 feet from the house. Nothing metal gets past it. Follow the instructions, Tech support is there also if you need it. Very happy with it. I need to add...when the batteries are going dead or they freeze like they did here. You will get false alarms. Change the batteries or opt for the solar. You can use lithium batteries to stop the freezing...but After the cost of them the solar made more sense.
1338010
Just for clarification. They refer to it as an "auger propelled drive system". It moves through the snow with very little effort.
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
1193648
yes, took it to the park with my son and it runs great. Has all wheel drive so was able to go through a pile of leaves that was 6-8 inches high with no problem.
1899754
Yes. I couldn't agree more. The one I bought for my broke after one light use and they said it was incorrect use. I guess it wasn't really made to blow snow.
404025
Why did you do so? You choke it only at cold start, and make it WOT when it warms up.My experince is that the engine works fine. The snow discharge shoot is poorly designed. The wing-nut loosens with vibrations after few minutes of operation, thus you lose control of where you want it to go. I am personally working on a patch modification to keep it tight at the angle I want it to be. May reverse-engineer another brand's design when I go to the hardware store. I would have preferred to pay few more $$ and get a better rated machine. Table it to "lessons learned."
859567
As far as cold weather performance, I'm now disappointed. I tested it today with both the car and the just-charged powerall cold, at -15°C (5F). It doesn't work. But there could be something wrong with mine and maybe it's not fully charged. While charging, it stayed at the 3-led level for 4 hrs. So I dis/reconnected charger, and suddenly it goes to 5 leds and stops. Something's weird.
2009302
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! 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.... » Read More 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! « Show Less
71923
Agreed. I put this unit to the test last night. Need be patient and not have it bite off more than it can chew. For the hard stuff at the base of driveway, I broke it up with my boots and a shovel, then used this to clear. (NYC area had decent sized snow/rain/sleet event 2/5). UPS delivered to me about 7pm. snow was wet, heavy and dense. would have been much better if I had been able to get out earlier I think.
51585
I purchased one for my wife for Christmas. We still have 6 inches of snow on the deck. Needless to say it's still in the box. Sorry
1361446
I have a long gravel driveway and it works well. Better than a snowblower in my opinion. Just have to be sure not to go too deep and pick up the loose stone. A little practice is all it takes. I usually leave a thin layer of snow when I do my drive.
822930
It works great on our new this year cement driveway. Just don't want the snow to get too deep. It is so quick and easy to clear, if it looks like a big snow I'll just clear when it is 3-4" and then again later when it piles up again. Best way to clear snow with a lot less effort than shoveling. Glenn
845156
Nope, it also lacks enough power to be of much use in snow deeper than 3 or 4 inches. Spend the extra money for a gas unit.