The EGO Power Shovel: a disappointing snow blower alternative you should AVOID!!!

Power shovels are a fairly new product category and all the big names are offering them from Toro, Greenworks, Ryobi, Earthwise, Snow Joe, and of course the king of battery powered outdoor equipment: EGO.
The EGO Power Shovel attachment for the Power Head system was a huge disappointment overall. There were a few things I liked but the power shovel fell short in many areas. I'm a big fan of EGO but not to the point where I can't be critical. Check out this review of the EGO Power Shovel and let me know if you agree or disagree.
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Tools and products featured in the video:
EGO Multi Head system
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EGO Power Shovel attachment
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Power Shovels offered by other brands for comparison:
Snow Joe geni.us/uuo0BPt (Amazon)
Greenworks geni.us/6dPB (Amazon)
Earthwise geni.us/GZOlIV (Amazon)
Alphaworks (budget option) geni.us/Dd78 (Amazon)
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[@suburbanacreage]

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[@solesurvivor5702]

If you use it to replace a snow blower, you're right. It's a bad idea. It's supposed to replace areas you'd shovel. Lifting wet show with a shovel is 10 times worse than using an electric shovel. Keeping it in your car during the winter is also better than a shovel in case you're stuck. This is a very good product.

[@khrisstake2210]

How would this get you out of being stuck?

[@BostonPower]

You spent 95% of the video talking about how wonderful this product is and then at the end you say don't buy it...

[@bv2999]

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[@suburbanacreage]

@bv2999 I’ve made almost a dollar off this video, is it working?

[@jamie8917]

My thoughts exactly. Sounds great and then all of a sudden don't buy it.

[@suburbanacreage]

I tried to make it clear that it’s not a bad tool per se, I’d just choose differently based on my needs. I tried to be as fair as possible, and it does do a few things really well. Anyone that gets one to clear a driveway or something big though, I think it’ll be a disappointment. If you get one, let me know how you like it and if I’m wrong in my video.

[@johnarcher9480]

@@suburbanacreage I just did that. These things are awesome for certain tasks.

[@suburbanacreage]

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[@georgedoolittle9015]

Perfect for clearing a deck in Winter even including the neighbors Deck as well...just ask California even to clear your home's Roof!

[@suburbanacreage]

A few people have mentioned deck clearing as a great use for a power shovel and I have to agree. It is good at some things, just not the jack of all trades I was hoping for.

[@jamie8917]

I have the Ego power shovel and love it. I also have the Ego 2 stage but there are times or places (deck) where this tool is the perfect fit. I do the large open spaces with the 2 stage then use the same battery with the power shovel to cleanup or do tighter spaces or my deck. I hate shoveling and to me this is a good example of making a specific job easier by having the right tool. Yes it is a lot heavier than I thought but to me it is worth it.

[@suburbanacreage]

Most people commenting that they love it are using a power shovel as a supplemental tool to a snowblower and I think I agree with that take. Thanks for watching Jamie!

[@brianlashomb2830]

Clearing a deck was my primary reason for looking into this. Although it’s probably too heavy to clear stairs easily.

[@flycreekkennels9559]

Thanks so much for an honest review! I've been thinking about adding one of these to my platoon of snow throwing tools and now I won't. So many people spend good money on tools realizing that its not what they hoped for but to proud to admit that's its not worth it! Thanks for pointing out its flaws. I would not have noticed how heavy it was until you mentioned it. You just saved me the headache of returning it. You just earned a new subscriber 👍🏻

[@suburbanacreage]

Thanks for watching and welcome to the channel!

[@flycreekkennels9559]

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[@EricGonzalez-bd1qd]

You said to comment if we disagree lol. Well, i disagree and here is why. Ill give an example. I went out and purchased a 450 dollar lawn mower. Super fancy. Auto start. Easy start. Self propelled. Bagger, mulcher, side shooter option and even has connector to connect your hose to rinse the bottom when you are done... But my yard is absolutely tiny, and there are 3 massive trees in the middle of it. My mower is a nighmare to stop, pull it back, go around the trees etc. I would have been a million times better buying the cheapest smallest lightest push mower from wallmart or whatever. So what do I do now? I use my trimmer to cut my yard. Front and back 😂😂😂. With that being said, if you purchased this thiny thing to clear snow from a football field, of course, you will hate it. But if you have a tiny 2 car driveway and short walkway... well, there is no way you should spend hundreds or thousands on a super tough professional grade mamoth of a machine because it will ultimately just make your life harder and you will find yourself pulling out the shovel instead lol. I think this unit would work absolutely perfect for me!

[@suburbanacreage]

Great points all around, different tools for different jobs. Hopefully you found the review helpful and know exactly what the tool will do for you.

[@TheOknidius]

All your points are valid. Very fair review. But I still love mine. I got the Ryobi 40V version. That one actually has little wheels that make dragging it back much easier than most. In my case, I have a driveway that fits 5 cars side by side, but is only 1 car deep. Because of the house on one side and the neighbors on each side, the only place I can throw my snow is on a pile in front of the driveway. I don't need a blower that propels the snow super far and I don't have space to store a snow blower unused for 9 months. The cordless snow shovel is small enough it fits in a corner and i can take it out as needed in winter. It saved my back. Much easier than shoveling snow manually. I've done snow of 30cm with it. I've done the compacted stuff dumped by the city plows. I've done super heavy wet melting snow. In my case, the shovel has been amazing. It fits my needs and my situation perfectly. It's also much cheaper than having someone plow my driveway. All that to say, I agree with all your points, and there are still situations where these shovels make sense. Considering the number of people who stop to ask about mine when im using it, I'm guessing a lot of people are looking for something smaller than a snow blower, but easier on the back that manual shoveling.

[@suburbanacreage]

Great comment Dinko, I was hoping to hear from someone like you. You bring up a lot of good points, especially the wheels! It would be so much better if it had wheels, Ryobi knows what’s up. The space saving is another valid point that I’m glad you mentioned. Everyone has a slightly different “use case” and it sounds like a power shovel fits your needs perfectly. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@TH-eb5ro]

Thank you for this comment. I am a northern state raised person now living in the south and myself and a couple of others from the north end up dealing with the snow that we do get. In a condo situation or public sidewalk situation there is a liability issue we cannot ignore. We have a neighbor who did not bother to clear the sidewalk and had a person slip, they now have a lawsuit. I have a sidewalk and downward sloping drive into an underground garage and a gate area to maintain. I have a ice breaker, metal snow shovel, metal lift shovel and good stiff broom for the last step. Since I grew up doing this I do okay and then help others but it does take some time. On the sidewalk I clear it and take good photos to protect us legally. Scattered ice melt helps some but only worked correctly this past season on day two, eventually the snow won out as it runs off the angled surface. I have played with using a weed torch but this seems like a good option and it is small enough for me to store. The leaf blower does an average job and the noise is not good since I cannot get to this until late evening. Currently there is not persons to hire to do the work as few have the equipment. It takes the city days to deal with the downtown roads.

[@suburbanacreage]

You might be a use case where it would be the perfect tool. These products aren’t total junk, I made my video as a warning to people that are really expecting a heavy duty snow removal tool. They do have a purpose, it’s just more of a niche product than a “one size fits all this thing rocks” product.

[@TH-eb5ro]

@@suburbanacreage I am thankful you did the review as it gives me some points to look at. I am used to using a full size one at my parents home but would not use it on that inclined driveway. I do like the snap and play option also so all around appreciated.

[@trespasser121]

Actually based on this review I might buy one. I need it for a small porch and deck and I cant drag the snowblower up the stairs if it's more than a couple of inches of snow.. But it seems it's quite a powerful little device that doesn't take more storage space than a shovel.

[@suburbanacreage]

You might like it for that application. It’s not terrible, just set your expectations going in. Clearing a driveway would kinda suck. Porches, decks, sidewalks… probably pretty decent. Let me know how it goes.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

@@suburbanacreageNobody would (or should) get a power shovel to clear a driveway. It's meant to get the areas you can't drag a huge snowblower into. Decks. Paths. In between parked cars. Etc.

[@danno180]

I have the 2 stage EGO snowblower to supplement my 60” plow on my 4 wheeler when I run out of room to push the snow. I have this EGO power shovel to take care of my decks, steps, and sometimes sidewalk as it’s quick and easy to just snap on a battery and save back breaking shoveling. If someone plans on buying this and thinks they’ll use it for regular snowblowing large areas, it’s going to be slightly less helpful than pushing a single stage electric snowblower. There is no One-Tool-Fits-All. I have the shoulder strap for the multi-head that works fine for me to “shoulder” the weight 😗 so work smarter, not harder.

[@suburbanacreage]

I think you are right on. The power shovel is a great supplemental product but not a good stand alone solution. Those 2 stage blowers from EGO are beastly, really nice machines. Thanks for watching danno!

[@ericred8124]

Fair review, but I do love mine. I'm 6'5" beefy, so the size/weight doesn't bother me, but it is heavy. I was hoping to use it on the stairs, but it's a bit unwieldy for that. But if you have long cuts on a deck, it's pretty badass. The power is incredible. I'm in the Sierra Nevada, so we do get real snow. It's been through the tests here. I have this product, the 21" 2stage, the 24" 2stage, and now the 28" 2stage in addition to my Ariens Mammoth. Yea, it got 4 snowblowers, I know.

[@suburbanacreage]

It’s a good tool and not total junk, it just wasn’t what I hoped it would be and I wanted to inform others. It has it’s place, but I don’t consider it a stand alone solution. 4 snowblowers? Haha my man! Because what if 3 break down?!

[@james2042]

My ryobi unit was a godsend. I already had a 40v attachment capable string trimmer, which I got in a holiday sale with a blower for 199. So now that i had a seperate tool i was ALREADY using for a different puprose, buying the ryobi snow shovel attachment for 99 dollars was a no brainer. You know what didnt hurt after clearing snow in my NY winter? My back. I didnt have to lift anything. All my work was in my arms. And why id buy one full price for 279 as a kit, over a single stage snow blower, is this doesnt jam up with heavy wet snow. Its a 1 to 1 what its picking up is what its flinging and theres no long chute to push snow through. Ive cleared my driveway with the power shovel when my neighbor was pulling out the regular shovel because the snowthrower was constantly clogged. Plus for 800ish bucks theyre not even self propelled so you have to break your back pushing it through an 18 inch wide path. Literally your only listed negative isnt even a negative, theyre meant to be dragged, its why they have skid shoes

[@suburbanacreage]

Great counterpoints all around James, thanks for the comment.

[@WhiskeyTangoFoxtraught]

I’m looking for something to supplement my big Ariens. Something that I can do our large wood deck with, and clean up behind the Ariens, by scraping the ground, the 1/8” the big gas blower leaves behind. I don’t wanna buy another push behind, I postulate a single stage design will work better with slushy snow given it’s sling it out design. I’m looking at this ego based simply on brand reputation, do you think this is a good fit for those needs?

[@suburbanacreage]

Hey Randy, thanks for the comment. I do think it would be a good supplemental snow removal product to have. You already have the big dog Ariens to handle the heavy duty snow, a power shovel could be a nice add on. They do work well on decks too where even a single stage blower might be a little tricky to maneuver. Do you already own EGO tools? If you are already part of the ecosystem with batteries, then it’s a no brainier. With all electric tools, pick a brand and stay with it so that you always have a lot of batteries on hand. Read the other comment about the guy with Ryobi, he really likes his. I have the EGO tool linked in the video description and Amazon is great for comparing products so maybe follow the link and take a look at all the brands side by side. Thanks for watching!

[@BostonPower]

You missed the most obvious part which is that you can direct the snow left or right

[@suburbanacreage]

I’m pretty sure I mentioned that, it was a short clip of me moving the chute back and forth.

[@partymancer]

I have an Ego 2-stage snowblower and I'm considering picking one of these up because we have a large second story deck that I'm tired of breaking my back shoveling. The first part of your video pretty much sold me on it.

[@suburbanacreage]

Oh dude, you’ll be fine. There are use cases where these things are really awesome. Decks and sidewalks can be great as many commenters have suggested. You already have the beast mode snowblower, so you already have batteries. If you are doing a deck, take time in the fall to flush set any screws or nails that might be sticking up. The baseplate will catch on them and break, ask me how I know! I have it linked in Amazon in my video description but check pricing at Ace hardware too, they sometimes beat out Amazon if they have deals.

[@kiddcisco]

I bought this aware it is heavier than some other alternatives. The one reason is storage space, a stage 1 snow blower is to large for the amount of snow we get in a 1 mth period BUT i dont want to shovel it. I have two other EGO units the hedge trimer and the leaf blower and will by the extension pruner. I did not see sense buying another option and now have two battery options, just pick one and stick w it. Not cheap in Canada but came w battery and charger for 500 w tax, basically $350 us. Bought this past week because come the snow they are all gone and last year one session took 2.5hrs to clear snow manually and i was definitely sore day following

[@mics3747]

When using a shovel we tend to get high banks wherever we stop shoveling. This tool eliminates those banks because it moves snow farther. The banks increase drifts in subsequent storms. So this tool helps make future snowfalls easier to manage.

[@suburbanacreage]

Great application and use case!

[@dakota.cortez]

If you came because of the clickbait title here are the direct quotes you'll be interested in: "I thought that was going to be the shortcoming of the product but boy was I mistaken. It had NO problem ripping through light powdery snow up to about 4-5 inches... It actually rips pretty good, I was impressed. Even the wet slushy snow it was able to churn up and throw a pretty good distance.... It did a really nice job of throwing snow." but he says just buy a snowblower instead because it's expensive so just use the money towards a proper snowblower. (which doesn't fairly take into account investment into an ecosystem like Ego or Milwaukee QuikLok if you already own a power head when doing price comparisons) He also complains that it's heavier than a traditional shovel and by that logic it doesn't work well as a shovel replacement.

[@suburbanacreage]

Pretty solid summary! A lot of viewers really liked these for doing decks, and I think I have to agree. They definitely have their place, but I don’t think it’s a good solution for driveways or large open spaces.

[@KeithFerguson71]

Just got this a week ago, and had my first chance to try it out this morning (we got ~3" of snow overnight). I live in Northern Virginia, where we don't get a ton of snow, and I don't have a huge driveway, so I've been reluctant to get a full-fledged snow blower. Well, my first reaction is just like you - really impressed with how well it throws the snow...but man is it heavy and awkward to move around. Besides the weight, there's the fact that it sticks out behind you (because you're essentially putting a snow thrower on a weed eater body). So maneuvering in between the cars on the driveway was awkward. Now, I have other Ego products (weedeater, edger and leaf blower), and I've enjoyed them all. They sell a backpack thing that allows you to mount the battery to that, and then just connect to the tool via cord. Maybe that will lighten it up a bit. I dunno...I need to think about whether it's worthwhile for me to keep.

[@suburbanacreage]

Hey Keith, glad you like your tool for the most part and you can't say I didn't warn you about the weight, haha. The remote battery on the back would be interesting but my fear would be that it would throw off the balance of the tool and make it incredibly front heavy. I tried the shoulder strap and found it awkward and I didn't like it much. Good tool, but has some downsides too. Sure does throw the snow!

[@TheUcbearcats]

how well does it slide across surfaces? I've got a pool cover and need to shovel the snow off of it. I'm wondering how well it would slide across the fabric... Only concern would be if it snagged the cover

[@suburbanacreage]

I would have similar concerns but my feeling is that it might work if you went slow and were careful.

[@jacebigelow]

Good review !! I wonder if its motor is brushless, they likely charge all the more $ for that feature too. For those smaller 1-4" light snowfalls, i use my large backpack leaf blower. Works and it's fun too. Even blows off the vehicles, walkways, porches, decks, etc. Easy on the back since there's none of that back breaking "shoveling-lifting" motion. 👍

[@kiddcisco]

It is brushless ,i bought one. Blower does not work where i am

[@jco3437]

Leaf blowers are great for lightweight snow, for sure.

[@naamangeist7843]

So, are there abrasion-resistant skid pads on the bottom or are you just dragging a heavy tool made of plastic across rough concrete?

[@suburbanacreage]

It rides on a plastic base plate that is designed for replacement. Good question and I should have shown it better in the video.

[@barryarsenault9796]

I just stumbled upon this Ego shovel. I have researched several others and was ready to pull the trigger for the Toro battery powered shovel. This one is 3 pounds lighter. It also has a directional output deflector. I plan on this plus an additional Toro electric shovel.For steps and tough areas I have to shovel. The electric only weighs 13lbs. Having both types would make my shoveling easier I hope..

[@suburbanacreage]

Multiple tools seems to always be the answer. This power shovel has it’s place no doubt, but it can’t do everything.

[@dippitydoinit]

A power shovel is great for second story decks or other places that a snow blower can't easily reach. Shoveling is hard on my back and I absolutely hate doing it.

[@dtsouza2519]

I bought one of these and I completely agree, the thing is heavy. However, it is a good tool for getting snow off of my deck area, where I can't my 200lb, 26" snowblower. The nylon plastic scraper blade and auger don't tear up the deck like a full size snowblower would. I have a few other EGO tools so it also made sense to go with the same battery lineup.

[@suburbanacreage]

The weight was my biggest disappointment so I tried to emphasize that in the video. It was just way heavier than I thought it would be. It’s a quality tool but I wanted to warn people so they weren’t surprised like I was.

[@bmpbmp9446]

I think this would be great for my rear deck. I can’t get a snow blower to the deck so this would be better than shoveling.

[@suburbanacreage]

I’ve been getting a lot of comments saying these things are awesome for decks. I think it would work really well for that.

[@bruceboone1232]

I’m in west Tennessee, a snowblower would be overkill but this would fit my needs well. We may get four inches of snow on our slightly sloped driveway. I can pretty well count on the sun to clear the rest.

[@suburbanacreage]

I think you nailed it Bruce. Tennessee is one of those fringe states that might get snow but might not. My Minnesota bias is to go overkill for those big dumps, but this tool will be perfect for you. Plus the power head system can be used with different attachments all year long.

[@sheldonanderson1143]

I'm going to be buying the 2 stage ego blower later this year but going to be getting the weed eater and push mower soon as I can find them in stock close to me i saw a couple openings where the battery wasn't working and don't want to waste time with dealing with getting a replacement as I saw someone mention in another video it took 10+ days for a replacement to arrive

[@suburbanacreage]

Smart play Sheldon and extra batteries for multiple tools is never a bad idea. Let me know how you like your stuff when you get a chance to play around with it a bit.

[@dathyr1]

First, thanks for your video and understand all what you said. I decided to get the Greenworks 80 volt snow shovel even though I know it is going to be heavy and do 12 inch paths when it blows the snow. I also got a very wide 42 inch regular shovel to try this year for clearing off my driveway. So I am trying different things to hopefully make it much easier to clear off the snow. But again thanks for your video views on snow shovels.

[@bv2999]

If you can afford Both - get both. I have a Gas 2 Stage and I cleared 30 inch deep snow with it. But there are spaces and times when the convenience and effectiveness of this Bat powered Ego makes a lot of sense. Narrow walkways, porches, landings, between your Car and the lawn, Between cars, When its an ANNOYING amount of snow that will probably melt that is not really worthy of a 2 stage but you don’t feel like shoveling a path out to the car or down the walkway, digging your way out to the shed to get the 2 Stage because you couldn’t or forgot to put in the attached garage before a snow storm, etc etc etc If you already have any Ego products, and any of the above mentioned conditions, then its a no brainer. Plus Ego makes rugged and powderful stuff. BONUS TIP!!!!!! = If you also have the EGO Blower and you get Powder Snow you can clear your pathways and Cars with it. Ive done it.

[@gleningvalson3742]

Hey, I have ten concrete steps in my front yard that is not possible to do with a larger 2 stage blower. I can do the steps and the lower side walk with this power shovel vs hand shoveling. Win win for me. My plan of attack is the 28 inch two stage and the power shovel I also have a very difficult driveway. Everything needs to go one way. 28 inch should take care that! Should work great. Do you want a report?

[@suburbanacreage]

Absolutely report back! Steps can be tricky with the power shovel due to weight, but they can be very effective too. Let us know how the set up serves you this winter as your input will help others here. Good luck sir!

[@peterpt1]

I've had my Ego Power Shovel for this past winter season and I like it. Your comment on the weight is spot-on. That would be my only criticism. It works better than expected. I also have an Ego single-stage snowblower. The power shovel is great for the porch/deck and for the back patio where there isn't really an outside path to it in the winter. Also, if I want to drive somewhere to help clear snow, the power shovel is easy to transport. I have put my single stage Ego in my Chevy Volt, but that's a bit of a chore. I plan to trade up from Ego single to two-stage, and no way that would go in my Volt. It works for the right applications but - yes - the weight.

[@suburbanacreage]

I don’t think the weight would be so bad if it had wheels to pivot back on, like an upright vacuum. You are right that for certain niche applications, it can be the best or only solution. Sidewalks and decks are the perfect use case. Thanks for watching and great comment!

[@jay1685]

In your opinion it's worth having both? I already have the multi head system so the cost of the power shovel isn't as intense as buying it outright. But the allure of a full sized snow blower is definitely there.

[@suburbanacreage]

I was the same way in that I already had the power head so figured why not. It’s good for niche applications like sidewalks and decks. I think if you plan on clearing a driveway with it, you’d be disappointed.

[@peterpt1]

@@jay1685 If you're thinking of a snowblower, then I wouldn't get just the power shovel. Unless you only have a walkway and a deck to clear, you'll need more than the power shovel. Well, I suppose I'd prefer clearing my two car driveway with the power shovel than by hand, but if you get more than a dusting of snow, it wouldn't work for the snowplow pile and the end of the drive. I'd say get a snowblower if you want one, and add a power shovel if you have the applications I mentioned for it and don't mind spending the money. It isn't a snowblower replacement.

[@MissGinaAccountingForStyle]

Bought one and I love it! Thank you!

[@suburbanacreage]

They are really good for decks!

[@Jay-xe9tz]

Can anyone share if this functions better than the Bristlebrush in light the medium snow?

[@suburbanacreage]

I was going to buy the brush attachment to test it but that thing is expensive! Might still get it though because I think it’ll work better than the power shovel.

[@underdog576967]

I plow and want to use the EGO for close to the garage and walkway Should be perfect for that

[@suburbanacreage]

You’ll be satisfied with it for that purpose. It’ll be great for cleanup. And it easily fits in a vehicle if you need portability.

[@aniket_S_yt]

Thanks....I was thinking about it

[@davehenderson6896]

I have a Kobalt and love it, I don't have a garage so I can't get a full snow blower, it's easy enough to keep in the house.

[@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403]

I have a two stage snow blower, but have many areas that I simply can't use a large, 24" snowblower for. There's the two paths from the main road to our house. We park two cars close to each area and there's no way we could put a large snowblower in between. Small paved areas are perfect for a power shovel. I have a ton of ego products already and I have the power head too (with the pole saw). I've seen these going for $159 at Lowes. The season is close to over, so I might wait for a black Friday deal, but if I can get it for $99, I'll definitely buy it.

[@suburbanacreage]

As many commenters pointed out, there are great applications for these. I approached the video from a “could this be your one and only snow removal tool?” And I think clearing a driveway would be miserable. But they work great at certain things like you said. You won’t be disappointed as long as you know what you’re getting going in.

[@TheFlatlander440]

I already have a 3 stage snow blower on my tractor and a hand snow shovel. I'm tired of shoveling off my deck and front porch with a regular snow shovel and there is no way I'll be using my tractor for that purpose. I do intend to purchase one of these powered snow shovels for just that purpose.

[@suburbanacreage]

You’re going to love it for that. Make sure you look at the EGO one like in the video because it does have an adjustable chute to direct the snow and not all of them do. You’ll want that adjustability for doing decks. I have a link to the tool I’m using in the video description and then use amazons compare feature to look at a few. What kind of tractor do you have? Tractor on a deck would make for an entertaining video, haha.

[@danielleu.877]

heres why i am thinking about it, i DONT have a place to store a full snow plow, and it takes FOREVER to shovel our 3 car wide driveway. your video brings good points but it still might be the right tool for me lolol

[@suburbanacreage]

It saves space over a snowblower, that’s for sure. And it’s not a bad tool, very high quality from EGO as per usual. I just wanted to warn people of some potential short comings. I have the product linked in my video description, but check ACE hardware too, sometimes they have better deals than Amazon. Let me know how it works for you.

[@danielleu.877]

@@suburbanacreage oh! Just thought about how my husband gets a discount at a local Ace. That may very well be something to look at !

[@johnprittie3711]

I bought one of these - thought it had a couple nice big wheels, like a reel mower, but for snow. It looked like it had wheels! Then it arrived - heavy as hell, and no wheels. But why NOT wheels?!

[@diyard3001]

I recently went to my local Ace Hardware and saw they had the Ego power shovel on display (without a battery in it) and wow, it noticed the serious weight to this thing. I can't imagine using this thing for an extended period of time due to the weight. I think I will be selecting something lighter for my deck.

[@suburbanacreage]

The weight is surprising but keep in mind you are sliding it around more so than lifting it up and down. The tough part is that most of these power shovels are pretty heavy. I know the toro one is a beast too. Hopefully you find something that works for you!

[@gunsmokezz]

Ya I don’t have massive land or driveway. So this small unit hopefully works well for my side walk and small back yard. Better then lifting shovel.

[@suburbanacreage]

Come back in and let us know how it works for you. Your opinion after you get it might help some people. Lot's of guys loving these things for decks and sidewalks.

[@jco3437]

Here’s where it makes sense - no garage for a snow blower, stairs so even an electric one that you *can* lift is too much hassle, and not wanting or being able to use a manual shovel. But this one? Ugh. I’m not sure if you need to be really tall or really short for it to be a decent angle, but it’s not for an average height. The pole part is about a foot too long. This is a complaint for most of the ego power head stuff aside from pole saws and so on where it’s an advantage. As you note, it’s too heavy, especially with the awkwardly placed battery. The controls are a pain in the ass if you’re wearing gloves (the new carbon fiber power head fixes that part, at least). My major complaint is that it needs adjustable skids or better yet, wheels. Even in your video I can see it catching on concrete seams that appear to be very smooth and level, and you had the issue with gravel. Try it on an old sidewalk, an uneven old driveway, or gravel, and it catches on absolutely everything. It also can’t handle thick ice. Footprints from the day before that softened and refroze? Forget about it. Put a couple wheels on it you can adjust to raise it 1/4-1/2 inch, and it would work much better in non-ideal conditions. Make it 4-6 inches wider and it would even be good. Thinking of it as a shovel is ridiculous, that’s just a weird name someone picked for marketing when the things first got on the market. It’s a minimalist snow blower/thrower. Electric snow blowers (I have the first ego model, not the two stage auger thing) aren’t heavy enough to force under much ice, and the plastic scraper blades can’t handle it anyway. With design tweaks, these things would be a much better alternative to a heavy gas blower than a battery powered snowblower lookalike. This one in particular, though? It’s going back to the store.

[@suburbanacreage]

Impressive comment @jco, thank you for your detailed summary. Power shovel is a weird name indeed!

[@ErinTavano]

Heavy as it is, it's still the tool for me. I live in a dense area and just have a short driveway and some sidewalk, I'm not very strong and I don't think I'd be able to manage a real snowblower, I definitely would have a tough time storing it, and I have 3 other ego things already. Supposedly the shoulder strap helps with the weight but I haven't worked out the placement or something.

[@suburbanacreage]

Funny you mention the shoulder strap because I literally bought it and was trying it out TONIGHT! I thought the exact same thing, couldn’t find a placement or a method of wearing it that felt beneficial. I’ll keep messing with it but very underwhelmed as a first impression. Thanks for watching Erin!

[@FargoNDRoland]

Give me some advice I’m thinking about getting this attachment to clear my deck and Steps

[@suburbanacreage]

It’s not awful for decks, as many commenters have pointed out. Steps would be a little tedious, you can do it but hand shovels are really maneuverable and are better for detail work like stairs. It’s worth saying again, it’s not a bad tool. Well made, works great, and if you already have EGO batteries and the powerhead then give it a try.

[@FargoNDRoland]

@@suburbanacreage thank you

[@suburbanacreage]

@FargoNDRoland Thank you for watching my stuff. You might like my heated jacket video since it looks like you’re gearing up for winter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3imqIx5l7GZl5I

[@ometofu]

Never had a chance to use it. No snow in NYC area…

[@suburbanacreage]

That’s always the case when you buy new winter tools, no snow! The rest of your city thanks you.

[@JaydonRose]

try taking a 2 stage snow blower up stairs... Not fun. and how fast this is manueverd could actually be faster in many cases for certain scenarios. Not ideal for large driveways or gravel I would guess, but I'm impressed at how well it worked. Thanks for sharing though. I appreciate the feedback both good and bad.

[@suburbanacreage]

It has its place, decks seem to be the number one use case. For me, a manual old school snow shovel will clear steps faster and more efficiently than this. Thanks for watching

[@BostonPower]

The problem with those poorly designed handles is that as you can see in your own video your back is bent over the entire time. Snow Joe puts the battery underneath so you grab the end of the stick not the middle where your back has to bend over

[@suburbanacreage]

I’m not freakishly tall but at 6’3” I’m definitely on the taller side of things and you’re right, ergonomically it isn’t the best. But with life as a tall dude, that’s par for the course.

[@jusdewu00]

I bought one.. And yes it's heavy. But it does work really good.

[@larrydavis185]

I am surprised this reviewer is talking about the weight as a significant drawback. In my view, a lightweight device would be functionally worthless as the power shovel would try to ride the snow instead of throwing the snow. I see now problem with pulling the unit on the surface to start the next removal.

[@suburbanacreage]

Great point Larry. The product is marketed as a “shovel” and in my review I thought it would be important to note that it doesn’t really function like a shovel as much as a mini snow blower. I make these videos to help people decide what to buy and my goal is to give some insider feedback that you might not immediately think of from just looking at a product. I was surprised by the weight and thought it was noteworthy. If you get one, come back and let us know how you like it.

[@larrydavis185]

Our plan is to get one for our back deck and since it is treated wood we hoped to find a review of using it for such. We certainly did not want to get one if it would damage the wood. What is your take on using it on treated wood?

[@suburbanacreage]

Honestly I think you’ll be fine. The auger is plastic and the housing is also plastic so no sharp metal to scrape and scratch the wood. Wear and tear wise, it would be no different than shoveling. Take some time this fall to counter sink any nail or screw heads that aren’t flush. The base plate is plastic and it can get hung up on a protruding screw head and crack it. I have a link for the exact EGO product I used in the video description. Lots of comments are saying they love these for decks and I can’t argue with that. Cheers!

[@sswwooppee]

How does it do on stairs?

[@suburbanacreage]

It does okay. Sometimes it’s hard to maneuver and get the stair cleared 100% but in all fairness it does pretty good. Keep in mind that for stairs the weight is more of a factor because you have to lift the thing more rather than slide it like a sidewalk.

[@hellenalatzakis3498]

I am ready to buy one I live in Canada. I have the top end ego grass mower and it can cut through several feet of grasses. Unbelievable. I can’t imagine as a woman having to deal and store a full size blower. Too much for me but this would help when it’s just too much to do by hand

[@suburbanacreage]

You’re going to love it for what you need it for, it’s the perfect thing for a lot of people as long as you understand the shortcomings outlined in my video. I have links to the product itself in the video description if you want more information. Please come back and let us know how you like yours. EGO stuff is always super high quality.

[@hellenalatzakis3498]

@@suburbanacreage thanks and will do!

[@hellenalatzakis3498]

Hi, a question for you if you know..is there another pretty heavy duty unit with directional chute? Can’t buy one that just shoots forward .. thanks

[@suburbanacreage]

@hellenalatzakis3498 the EGO is the only one I’ve seen and based on the comments I got on this video, I should have spent a little more time showing how it works because it’s a defining feature that is really cool. I didn’t realize that not many of the others have it. If you already have an EGO mower, you are one step ahead on batteries and it’s nice to have back ups. Here’s another video about the power head with the pole saw attachment. This tool from EGO can be so many things! EGO Electric Pole saw TESTED: Cutting Performance and In-Depth Review! kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3ncZoJ4aNqll8U

[@hellenalatzakis3498]

Thank you for taking the time to answer! Much appreciated and yeah I could use the pole saw too.. lol

[@MrRamman04]

My corded Toro power shovel does the same job even better from what I see and you can pick them up around 50$ second had, so what if I have to plug in a cord, that is not much work to save hundreds of dollars

[@suburbanacreage]

And you can save a lot of money on a car by riding a bike but they aren’t really the same thing. Corded will always be cheaper than battery. Battery will always be heavier than no battery. And of course used will always be cheaper than new. Valid comment but you’re comparing really different things.

[@sumidorpopolf5173]

Как быть с крышой друг? На крышу утащить снегоочиститель проблема, а электролопату можно.

[@suburbanacreage]

Can you translate to English? I only speak one language

[@sumidorpopolf5173]

@@suburbanacreage Hello dear, good review. I wrote that I can drag an electric shovel onto the roof, but it’s difficult to carry a large snow blower. KZbin translates any comments into Russian for me, it’s strange that they can’t translate them into English for you

[@suburbanacreage]

That’s a perfect application. Snowblowers on the roof can get dangerous. This tool will work well for that.

[@77biker777]

I got a corded toro for $20 can’t beat it lol

[@suburbanacreage]

Hard to argue with $20 and if outlets are within reach I bet it rips great. Thanks for watching!

[@trev8426]

the weight is no different to some of the Toro or Ryobi similar units

[@bizob211]

Good review 🙏

[@suburbanacreage]

Thanks! 👍

[@user-gq9hy8ys6g]

Looks like a perfect tool for blowing snow to your neighbor or to whoever's car parked in front of your house in city street configuration.

[@suburbanacreage]

Haha, for sure. You can angle the chute for supreme accuracy.

[@bryrusmi4001]

12 to 15 lb is heavy? You never used a metal snow shovel, did you? Those weigh at least 7 lb.

[@suburbanacreage]

I prefer plastic and composite for manual snow shovels and usually to do my deck I just grab the old fashion shovel rather than the EGO. The old school shovel is just faster and easier.

[@bryrusmi4001]

​@@suburbanacreagehuh, I'll be honest, I was not expecting to reply on an old video. Kudos 🎉. As to the shovel, it's entirely situational to each person. You're looking at the amount of work you get out of something with an additional 3-inch bed. Someone else might have space constraints with regards to storage. The shovel you can hang on a wall. The 1st stage blower you need floor space.

[@suburbanacreage]

@bryrusmi4001 bro I live in the comments section! You make valid points and as many comments pointed out, it does have its use cases. It might not be a great fit for me, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t perfect for someone else. Thanks for watching AND engaging in the comments!

[@bv2999]

Yeah! ... and when not loaded with SNOW!

[@lordtorka]

if you have the powerhead system already and want it for your deck or need some kind of snowblower, but have extremely limited storage space, this seems like a good option.

[@suburbanacreage]

Nailed it! Yup having the power head already made it easier to pull the trigger on this. Great tool with tons of attachments.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

I'm pretty interested in buying one of these, and your observations do encourage (!) me to get one. Here's the situation: *a)* My house has a detached garage. There's *plenty* of room in the garage for multiple snowblowers, but first I have to get to the garage and open it before I could use a snowblower in there. I could put this snow shovel in the stairway in the back of my house, and use it to clear a path to the garage. I cannot fit a standard snowblower into that stairway. _(note: my house is a 100-year-old house)_ *b)* There's a porch across the front of my house, then a narrow path, then a tall hedge across the entire front. The mailman needs to get to the porch to deliver the mail. A *very* small single-stage snowblower can just barely fit on that path, but it doesn't work well. It's almost always true that I use a standard shovel to clear the snow from that path. *c)* One small section of my driveway has a definite slope to it to make sure all rain water drains away from the garage. There's about 20-30 square feet there which I do need to remove the snow from, but where it's a real hassle trying to use a full-size snowblower - especially if the driveway is a bit slippery. I suspect that section will be easier to clear off with this snow shovel. However I do realize that I might be wrong about that! This is another section that I sometimes clear off with a plain shovel just because it's too much of a hassle to clear it with a standard snowblower. *d)* In case it's not obvious from the above descriptions: I would be buying this *in addition* to a standard snowblower (which I already own two of), not *instead* of one. The place I live gets enough variety in snowstorms that I need multiple weapons to keep my driveway (and walkway) clear! Thanks for the review. It really has been helpful!

[@suburbanacreage]

Thanks for watching and engaging with a comment. Read through the whole comments section because people have come up with some great one-off use cases that these tools would be perfect for. It can be a good compliment to other snow removal tools and it seems like you totally get that idea. One thing is clear, it is a quality tool. The thing freaking rips, as shown in the video. My hope was to highlight some shortcomings so everybody knew what they were getting into, not to discourage people from buying them.

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

@@suburbanacreage - This video was helpful because you made it clear that this snow broom does an excellent job, even though the job it does is pretty pointless *for you.* And the video shows how it worked in several situations, which means we could see it in action for ourselves. This is a bit more believable than a video which says "This device is so great that every person who deals with snow should run out and buy one!".

[@user-ty1kg3rh2t]

I just saw the greenworks just under $500

[@doug.a.2665]

"Don't Do it" ..that's the same thing I say about marriage ..good advice.

[@assortedmountainlife]

why are you mutilating that tree at 0:55?

[@suburbanacreage]

Because I hate trees, obviously.

[@dan__________________]

It's not for a driveway....lol.

[@xirteck]

Is it just me or was anyone else waiting for a punch line? I would think that the purpose of this machine is for people who don’t have a gravel driveway, like the versatility and space efficiency of the power head to convert to various tools and taking up less space than a snow blower, and want something more convenient than a standard shovel. This review seemed to attempt to create the worst possible review for whatever reason. The fact that it is designed to throw snow would lead most people to not expect to carry it around like a standard shovel and to use it more like…a snow blower…which of course you wouldn’t be able to lift and carry around either. It has a snow diverter to throw snow left, right, or straight, with the idea that when you make a pass in one direction, you turn the shovel to the next unshoveled section, turn the diverter and go the other direction…no need to lift the unit; the same concept as a snow blower. Also, when taking about its lackluster performance, this review shows a path shoveled in the grass. Seriously? I would think that the majority of people buying this product would have asphalt or concrete driveways and sidewalks to clear. Although I am interested in this product, I’m not an owner of it and have just started my research, but seriously - from the few reviews I’ve seen so far that point out its pros and cons, this review is a joke.

[@suburbanacreage]

It's not a terrible product per se, it's just more of a specialty thing vs a jack of all trades. Most reviews will mention the weight and If you buy one, as soon as you pick it up you'll think of me, haha. Keep in mind that EGO does do influencer marketing and other reviews might be paid for by the brand. I bought my tool myself, paid full price, no sponorship by the brand(clearly), so just keep that in mind too. Take a look at my EGO Power Shovel vs EGO Bristle Brush video too, the brush held it's own pretty good and you can use it all year round for lots of stuff.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJvOYqycmZmYepYsi=UfUosw4hbj9755mJ

[@darrylday30]

Yep, power shovels are heavy. I wish I hadn’t bought it.

[@suburbanacreage]

Yeah, it's not like it's an awful tool or anything. I just wouldn't really recommend them but a lot guys tell me they love theirs. Different strokes....something something something. To each their own but had to make a warning video because it was surprising to me.

[@daveduff2504]

Two words: shoulder strap.

[@erichammond2466]

I'll give you $50 for it...let me know

[@couchpoet1]

Per se

[@suburbanacreage]

It’s fancy cause it’s French!

[@JamesBond-qv2ht]

This obviously isn’t meant to replace a snow blower. And it’s heavier than a shovel because it isn’t a shovel. Pointless click-bait “review”.

[@suburbanacreage]

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[@johnpotter4210]

What a stupid opinion!!! Yeah if you own a home and have a garage and a yard buy a snow blower instead, oh thanks. What about if you rent but still have to clear a driveway. What if you have a very small yard. It’s a tool like any other tool, there are categories!!! Why would anyone want a small 12v impact when they make full-size Milwaukee impacts 🤔

[@suburbanacreage]

My opinion can’t hurt you John, you’re in a safe space. Disagreeing is okay and still legal! I didn’t like the tool and made a video about why.

[@steveh8724]

Weirdly negative ending to this video. Yes, OK, it's heavy. Yes, OK, it's not a great choice for doing an entire driveway. But I have a 28inch Ariens to clear my large driveway. I bought this EGO power shovel because I already have a bunch of EGO tools/batteries including the powerhead and I want something small but powerful to clear just walkways, patio, and front and back doorways. Your initial videos and comments on moving both fine powdery snow AND even wet slushy snow indicate this will replace hand shoveling for this areas. Your video would have been more helpful if you had mentioned that its utility depends on your particular use. In your responses to multiple comments you seem to readily agree that the EGO Power Shovel may be a good choice to replace hand shoveling in relatively small areas.

[@suburbanacreage]

Spot on analysis Steve! This tool will be a great addition to your snow clearing arsenal. A lot of people still shovel their driveways and I wanted to make the point that I wouldn’t recommend this tool as a jack of all trades. It can be very effective for small areas like decks and walkways. Please come back through and let us know how you like yours.

[@jeffmattel7867]

I agree 100%. This product makes no sense.

[@suburbanacreage]

Most of the comments are telling me I’m wrong. Thanks for making me feel like I’m not the only one! Haha