Greenworks 80V (75+ Compatible Tools) 12” Brushless Cordless Snow Shovel, Tool Only

4 4 out of 5 stars | 746 ratings

Price: 299

Last update: 08-14-2024


About this item

EFFORTLESS SNOW REMOVAL: Lightweight and powerful to make clearing snow a breeze
WIDE SHOVELING WIDTH: 12-inch shoveling width swiftly moves snow out of your path
EFFECTIVE SNOW DISPLACEMENT: Throw snow aside with ease, thanks to its powerful snow-throwing capability
IDEAL for MODERATE SNOW DEPTHS: Designed for snow depths of up to 6 inches, tackling average snowfall effectively
OPTIMAL BATTERY PERFORMANCE: Ensure peak performance by using batteries stored at room temperature; cold batteries might impact starting
QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING: If the unit doesn't start, remove the battery, let it warm indoors for 10 minutes or more, then reinstall and try again

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Top reviews from the United States

AGuyFromQueens
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy, but powerful
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2022
Buffalo New Yorker here.

I bought this about a month ago and got to use it during our recent, nationally recognized storm. Many of my friends and family laughed at me and my electric ambitions. I kept telling them though, 80v is A LOT of power for a 12" wide propeller. When I saw this thing go on sale, I finally got to prove them wrong.

The shovel handled about 6 inches of fresh snow without issue, anything higher required lifting the unit a bit and taking a bit off the top first (super effective.) I especially like that it's only 12" wide, as I can quickly and easily do the porch steps as well.

The unit is astonishingly able to handle end-of-driveway slush, but only if your battery is relatively full. Power decreases as the battery is drained. More than halfway, drained, it will stall in such conditions. With a fresh battery, I'm able to handle my tight 2-car wide entryway with ease. A couple of my neighbors were equally astonished and even had to cross the street a couple of fo times to move the snow I inadvertently blew into my neighbor's driveway -- which leads me to one of two cons about this thing: You can't direct the snow-throwing direction, which means you have to be incredibly strategic if you're in an urban or even semi-urban environment. The other downside is that the shovel is rather heavy. I'm a pretty fit dude in my 30s, but I imagine this might be troublesome for some folks. It's certainly easier on your body than shoveling, but quite as easy as snow blowing.

This has been terrific for my small, urban driveway. IDK if battery life would be appropriate for anything larger, but you can get more batteries. Luckily for me, I've got a Greeenworks 80v mower that uses the same battery, so I got the "tool only" variant of this for less than $200.

Final note: remember to store your batteries indoors. Keeping them in the cold will both hurt performance and lifespan.
Chris H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Not a replacement for a snow blower
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2024
I do not own a snow blower. This year has seen a lot of snowfall relative to the past several years. I got this device a month ago in the hope it would approximate the performance of a snow blower and help me avoid the additional expense and storage requirements of a blower.

The build quality is excellent. Getting it up and going is fast and simple. I did find the carry/lift handle mounted on the main bar tended to rotate under force. I may have installed the handle incorrectly. The battery (I chose the smaller option), clicks in its bay nicely, but can be fiddly to get out again. I find myself having to upend the whole thing to get gravity to help it out.

What does it do well? While not light per se, it is portable by one person and can be carried to places where a regular snow blower wouldn't typically go. At my house, it is the concrete back patio. I have also used it to clear wood decks, steps, and clear narrow pathways over snow-covered gravel and grass. It has also been handy in my battle against snowplow berms, though as they become more ice than snow, its effectiveness diminishes. A snow blower and snow shovel struggle here as well.

Need to quickly clear a path to the car in the morning? This will do it. It is fun to use, especially with new snow, which it can propel nearly across a wide street. The battery duration is enough to clear my driveway, long sidewalk, and most of the snowplow berm at the end of the driveway. The battery recharges quickly.

It is good on snow piles, even those taller than the front of the device. You can attack piles from the top, bottom, side, whatever. Finally, this device gets rid of the scoop-lift-twist-and-toss of a snow shovel.

Here are the caveats. It is not a replacement for a snowblower or a regular snow shovel. Due to its narrow width, what makes it great in tight spaces works against it when clearing larger spaces. You will have to make more passes. The shovel often gets caught/stopped in the cracks between concrete slabs. The spray direction and shape is not adjustable. Snow is propelled up and out of the front opening only, and in a fairly open spray. I tried pushing it forward at an angle. This is awkward and further reduces the effective width of the area being cleaned.

When pushing straight ahead in calm conditions, some of the spray inevitably drifts over already cleaned areas, so you will need to find a way to further clean those areas, meaning more effort and more time. If you have a breeze, you can use that to your advantage, but inevitably the breeze will work against you at some point.

As mentioned above, it has considerable heft. You need to be able to lift the shovel head up over and over to use it effectively. The center of gravity of whole assembly is well towards the business end, making carrying it with your hand in the trigger area awkward.

So, who is this appliance for? You hate/are at risk of injury doing the twisting motions required to move snow with a regular snow shovel but are still fit enough to lift this repeatedly. You have a lot of spaces where you can't or don't want to get to with a snow blower. You need something you can put in the back of a car and take to the cabin or friend's house to help them clear snow from critical areas. You have minimal storage area to store equipment. You live in an area with years of little snow and just need something for the heavier years.

Would I purchase this thing again? I would probably purchase a snow blower first, then, if I needed the portability, buy this.
Ted Lemon
5.0 out of 5 stars This is not the tool for everything, but it's great at moving snow.
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2020
I've had this through several storms now, and it's been really great. It doesn't get clogged in heavy, wet snow. It moves a _lot_ of snow, and throws it quite far away. It works great for clearing the deck, clearing the walk, and today I used it to get my car unstuck when the plow hadn't come yet. It's portable enough to chuck in the car and take with if you think you might get snowed in somewhere.

It's not great for light snowfalls—if there's only an inch of snow on the ground, you might as well use a shovel. But when it gets to be a couple of inches deep, it's fantastic. I suspect that when it gets to be quite deep, this will also not be an ideal tool, but it's so easy to use that it's not much bother to just go out and clear the snow a few times.

It does work with the larger battery if you have one, but that makes it heavier. It's still really useful, but don't expect to throw this around like a regular snow shovel. It's not light, and you'll probably pull a muscle. Use it more like a lightweight snow blower, which is basically what it is. Also, don't expect to get in close if you're clearing steps. The wide-open front will try to chew into the step. Go the other way, away from the step, and then clear what you missed with a regular shovel. Use this for bulk snow removal, not detail work.

tl;dr: Great tool—I'm really happy I decided to get it.
Matt
3.0 out of 5 stars Works but it’s very heavy to move around
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
Used it earlier in the year(Winter} to shovel snow. Works well.
The only things you need to be aware are the weight of the battery. Makes it quite heavy and difficult to maneuver.
The battery will not last for more than 25 minutes.

Not super happy with it but gets the job done.

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