How heavy is it? Or do u not feel the weight so much because you're pushing, not lifting. I'm a 70+yo woman, &amp; until last year when I had a handyman,have always done my own shoveling,3-4" @ a time
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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.
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I always just tilt the handle to lift the blade, and I don't have any problems. My driveway has depressed sewers and cracks, so I have to adjust as I go. Admittedly, sometimes I feel like I'm wrestling with the handle, but that's just my shoveling techniqueLOL!! I'm in Connecticut, and we've had lots of snow this winter already; my Snowcaster is doing a great job.
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Hi Cindy, without using a scale, its about 10 Lbs. the shovel works great with fresh snow. Once the snow has froze or been driven on it worthless. You can't push down on it. It uses the weight of the blade to scrape the driveway.
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I live in a second floor condo, so I actually pushed it up the stairs like a sled. I'm 61, and it wasn't that difficult to maneuver. If you feel that it's too heavy, open it when it gets delivered and bring it in a few pieces at a time. Hope this answer helps. :-)
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No, the shovel is not heavy but it doesn't feel like a cheap plastic shovel. The handle adjusts shorter for storage and getting into tight spaces and longer for normal use. This shovel is not meant for everyday use, rather, it is designed for emergency use for your vehicle in the event you get stuck or plowed in.
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The shaft of the shovel is made of tubular steel and the blade is steel plate. Dick's Sporting Goods also lists it at 2 lb. 2 oz.; it feels as though it is between 2 & 3 lb. Placed in a backpack with an assortment of other stuff, I suppose that some may consider it heavy, especially when hiking long distances and every ounce counts. And, compared to other similar shovels, I guess that it could be "heavy" but then, those others might not be as sturdy. For my use as an emergency tool in my car, it wouldn't matter to me if it were even heavier.
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Very light. I agree with Derek, you gotta really push it into the blade when you receive the separate packages. I don't have much arm strength but used it as both a pusher and a shovel with no issues at all with 10 inches of snow for 20-30 minutes with a bad cold. I'd guess the entire shovel can't weigh more than 3 pounds. Well worth the money.
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I don't find it difficult to push at all. It has really good suction, though, so pulling back requires a bit more force. A normal, healthy adult would have no problem with it. Someone with musculoskeletal issues might feel,a bit of strain.
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almost 4 lbs. it feels heavy, and I would NOT recommend it for an older person. MY 72 year old brother did not like it. I am 57, and had an accident, and am very active out doors. It worked great for that purpose.
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Not too heavy to use, but it sure would be a workout. I've found that raising it in the air then striking down & prying it side to side worked best. I made the strikes in a square pattern then used a traditional post hole digger to remove the broken up soil. I'm 66 and 5'7'. Still a workout, but a short rest between cycles & persistence works. Still better & faster than the traditional post hole digger alone. Good Luck
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Hi! Not sure how much it weighs...probably about 18 lbs. It is very easy to push & manuver. I really like it. I've noticed that altho I thought we had a clean house, WE are pigs!! It picks up the deep down fine dirt. I think you would be happy with it.
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I am your age and have found this too heavy--it's hard to unload the shovel even when a small amount of snow is shoveled. I am looking for another option.
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This model weighs 22.5 lbs. I'm 74 years old and I can lift it, but it does get a bit heavy after a half hour if you're not in good shape. Because of the shoulder straps, the weight is pretty well distributed. The blower itself is awesome, and I can handle the weight. Holding the blower tubing is the part that bothers me a bit. I can only handle about 45 minutes and I'm done in.
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It's pretty sturdy but I don't think I would push it. Items like shovels of course are heavier, and they also have wider diameter handles. I like this item very much for brooms, mops, stuff like that. Maybe one shovel, a spade. But for multiple garden tools, shovels, hoes, snow shovels, I think I would go with something designed for those sorts of implements.
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well i live in miami,so we don't have really hard woods.bought this for my mom,she love it little heavy for her but she is 80,so i would think a younger women could handle this just fine,it has so much leverage one step at a time.you will love it.
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I haven't measured this shovel handle. But, I am average height for a woman and I have to lean over a bit to use it. And this shovel to me, is more of a snow push, but I have shoveled with it. Most of the time, I use my other shovel which has more of a curve, which seems to scoop the snow up better. But, if you are needing to break up ice, or hard packed snow, then this would be the better shovel to use, instead of those popular, non metal type shovels.
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You can push it, my 2 yr old grandson pushes it all around the house. In all honestly, it's much easier to just pull it. I'm disabled and have no problems pulling my grandson and his toys that have to come with us on our walks. I'm 5 ft. and the handle is a perfect fit