Would it work in sand or mud or is it just for snow
1868513
The tip isn't really made to dig so moving around snow is what it is mostly intended for in my mind.
1868514
It should be fine for small jobs in sand or mud. I actually managed to bend it this week by digging myself out if very dense ice. Perhaps I hit some concrete, but was slightly disappointed it bent.
1868515
I think you could use the shovel to move sand at the beach, but I would not use it for mud unless that is part of your emergency.
1868516
It works great for snow and even some ice. I have not tried it in sand yet but I think it would work just fine.
2019791
I use it on a combination of pavement and dirt/pine needles/grass. You need more muscle in the dirt but the tires are plenty big enough and easy to manuver. I would expect it to work in grass just fine. Be prepared to use more strength though. My boat is 3500 lbs as a reference. 20 ft open bow fiberglass.
1142254
Yes it does but only shallow water (like puddles) & packed snow not fluffy snow. Have not tried it in sand. One issue we've had is the tired don't hold air for very long.
1598158
We don't get snow that deep, so I do not know for sure. My guess is that it would still work. Snow that accumulates on the front of the blade sometimes starts to fly over the top, hitting the windshield, so we are still successfully moving snow.
2275889
Have not used it in snow yet. I anticipate that it will work fine as long as the snow is not really deep.
115845
i have used the micro spikes on ice and snow and they worked beautifully. I would expect them to work the same under the conditions you describe as long as the gravel and or mud has a firm base under it. If it is deep with no base i don't think anything would work.
1529565
we have only used in on plowed areas. It would fare well in deep snow. At least the two small front tires wouldn't.
1361448
As long as you leave a little layer of snow so that the shovel does not get all scratched up on the bottom, I would think that it would work on gravel.
2178528
have not used for sand but have sand like substances. it is pretty well built so i am going to try your idea on my driveway this winter.
372813
That depends on the moisture in the snow and the depth. I have a monster long and wide driveway, and it works just great for me in light fluffy snow that is less than 2 inches. It goes much faster than a traditional shovel. If there is snow mounted up on the sides, you might need to take a shovel and throw it more to the side, but this is still much, much faster than shoveling everything by hand or using a snow thrower. I am very happy with my Snowcaster--I've used it 4 times already this winter (Wisconsin)!
1177019
I use it as a dock cover and use tie downs to keep it in place for wind. It is light aluminum tubing, works for light duty..def would not work for heavy snow.
1919881
Works best on flat surfaces, but works great all around, best thing for snow ! Better than snow blower
1328190
I've used it through 2 winters and at times it was buried under snow. No problems.
2092231
You can use this in any kind of snow, but the wetter it is the slower you will need to go and it may clog easier.
1530474
It would work a lot better than a normal snow shovel....If you angle the handle down, then it keeps the blade of the scoop from 'digging in'. The scoop would kind of glide over the top of the snow and the snow would slide up into the scoop. When its full, then you can guide it over to where you want to dump it...never having to lift heavy snow. I love it.
756985
The shovel is only 5-8# and very efficient on approximately 1 - 2 " of snow. Yes, it is designed for all hard surfaces.
78193
I am not sure about the mud. I use these on the sidewalk, bike paths, and single track through the woods. They are great on ice and snow.