As many have said, this shovel is great for light snow in the 3-4" range. I did not have a problem lifting even heavier snow with the shovel, but because of the width (48"), it did have a tendency to tip one way or another if there was more snow on one side. The fact that it covers such a great area and pushes the snow the sides of the driveway make this a quick job. It's probably taking half the time or less for me to shovel our driveway. But it's also great at very quickly cleaning up after snowblowing.
I found that the plastic blade does a very nice job scaping the concrete effectively. It feels very sturdy in the hand.
Assembly was not easy, but manageable. It took a lot of leverage and force to get the screws to get into the plastic in order to assemble to handle to the blade. But if that means it won't come off or loosen, then I'm good with needing to apply that much effort. I'm 52 6'1" 200lbs and workout 4-5 days per week and it took all I had there to get them in. Using a smaller drill bit to pre-drill would have made the process much easier and I highly recommend.
My wife who does not usually shovel had to use it while I was traveling and said she loved it. No better endorsement from my perspective! My neighbor has the 36" and loves it. When my current smaller shovel wears down I will buy a smaller version of this for sure!
I hung the shovel using the bracket and screws that came with the shovel. Do not rest on floor or it will warp according to others. Maybe I just missed it, but I didn't realize it came with a wall bracket. It was simple to install and will prevent the warping.
Material | Polyethylene, Fiberglass, Plastic |
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Brand | THE SNOWPLOW |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 54 x 48 x 4 inches |
Item Weight | 8.3 Pounds |
Style | Modern |
Handle Material | Fiberglass |
Blade Material | Polyethylene |
Handle Length | 43 Inches |
Is Foldable | Yes |
Grip Type | Ergonomic |
UPC | 612433505481 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00612433505481 |
Manufacturer | THE SNOWPLOW |
Part Number | 50548, 48" Wide The SnowPlow |
Item Weight | 8.3 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 54 x 48 x 4 inches |
Item model number | SNOWPLOW - 50548 - 48 inch |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 48" |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | SNOWPLOW - 50548 - 48 inch |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |