I just want to push the snow - can't shovel it because it would be to heavy to lift. will this be what I need?
1966698
No problem, you can push the snow if you have the strength. It is for me push and lift. The shovel will last forever.
1966699
It is fairly heavy but does push a lot of snow. I like the handle which helps.
1966700
For me it pushes well as long as there is light snow falls. As snow fall gets larger you have to go over the area several times to clean. I wanted this shovel to push and really get the sidewalk clean which it does very well. It was heavier than I expected but I really like it.
1966701
It's the best push shovel I've used. It's heavy. You really don't want to lift this. You may not want to carry it to go shovel. I love it though.
512250
Should work for that as long as you are not trying to shovel ice or hard pack snow. I use mine for backpacking. I keep a regular flat bladed shovel from home depot in my truck.
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.
284318
I'm sure it is. I have this shovel mounted on the roof of my fj cruiser for those 'just in case' moments where you might need a shovel. I haven't had to use it yet but it feels very strong and durable. It is a compact shovel so I wouldn't do a lot of heavy shoveling or for long periods because of how small it is it could take a toll on your back.I have a collapsible shovel in my trunk as well for a just in case. But I plan on using the shovel for if I get stuck in the mud etc when I go off-roading.
878434
It will work for digging snow. However, a snow shovel with its much larger blade is much more efficient.
2028638
Correct. This is fairly large if you're moving more than 4-5" of snow. The shovel itself is heavy and if the snow is wet it is a bit tricky to lift.
296535
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.
1202286
The blade and handle are very, very small. It would be extremely slow to use this shovel to get a car unstuck or even to clear off snow. I would not advise using it for that unless you have lots of extra time on your hands and a very high frustration tolerance. You want a standard folding shovel. By the way, I like this shovel; it fits in my jacket pocket (with room to spare), and I find it is a great size for hiking (to use for emergencies and small tasks).
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.
640713
The shovel can pick up more than I care to lift. It's very wide and sturdily built. It did relieve strain on my back but the load still has to be moved. In this case my shoulders will get tired after a while. We had two big storms with in a few days of each other. After the snow plows went by on each day the snow was very high on the end of my driveway. I was able to get the yukon under the edge and tilt it back, however that time I could hardly slide the sled. I would consider that example extreme and wouldn't hold it against the yukon. One trick I've been using is spraying the bucket and the bottom with wd40 or vegetable oil to help with expelling snow. The unit was so big that I had to take it out of the box to get it in my mini van.
2234563
This is not a usual type of shovel, in that with this one, one can lean the handle down more and simply scoop the snow off while leaving a thin layer on the deck. I think that if you try to shovel all the way down to the wood, then it might not be a great idea; however, if you have heavy snow, you can easily remove nearly all of it with this shovel, and then shovel off the last thin layer with a different shovel. For large, heavy snowfalls, I think you will like this shovel.
1949938
I have the thirty inch shovel, this is my second season with shovel, heavy duty shovel, little on the heavy side, when I push snow with it, I just try not to lift shovel, I normally drag it back, if you have physical limits, I would get the 24, I'm 67 and I think a 24 inch is too small for pushing snow, I just work around the weight of the thirty inch, both shovels will give you years of service if your careful with them
1492362
I think it's pretty heavy. I'm 51 but fairly weak and I do my own shoveling also. The shovel is on the heavy side but is easy to push. However, when you get to the edge to try to tip the snow off the edge of the driveway or sidewalk, it's pretty heavy. I think a snow thrower is a better option for you.
1619811
The manual says it won't support heavy snows. Looking at the design, I think it would do OK with a light snow load. I doubt seriously it could take a heavy wet load. I've only had mine a few months, and I live near the ocean in VA which rarely has heavy snows, but, I would suggest a heavier duty model for northern tier states.
1647505
It is push but piece of cake. It's ok for powdery snow, the heavy wet stuff is a challenge for the machine, but if you're a patient person, you shouldn't have any problems! It works for me, as it is a light weight machine. I have no shed, garage, etc to store it so when I'm done, I pick it up and bring it in the house. I put a towel on the floor of my tub and place the snow joe there so the snow can melt off and then it goes downstairs to the basement!
1149787
There is an angle to the blade so when you push it the snow gets directed to one side. Then entire unit can then be flipped so if you want push now to the other side you can with ease. Youtube "snowcaster" there are lots of demonstrations.
2209366
yes- strong enough to cut snow off the top as long as you dont force the issue- if difficult scrapea layer off the top and then get the rest on your next attempt- stay away from ice layers as this could snap the head off