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Snow Joe ION18SB 18-Inch 40 Volt Cordless Single Stage Brushless Snow Blower, 7" x 1.5"
Brand | Snow Joe |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 50"D x 20.5"W x 28"H |
Item Weight | 32 Pounds |
Color | Black/Blue |
Maximum Throw Distance | 20 Feet |
Voltage | 40 Volts |
About this item
- Lightweight: lightweight design (Only 32 lbs) to easily clear sidewalks, driveways and decks
- Cordless: 40V 4. 0 Ah iONMAX rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery provides up to 50 minutes of whisper-quiet runtime
- Auto-rotate Chute: 180° auto-rotate directional Chute throws snow up to 20 feet
- Clearing path: cuts up to 18 in. (45. 7 cm) wide and 8 in. (20. 3 cm) deep in one pass.Body Material:Plastic
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Light weight | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Easy to assemble | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Maneuverability | 3.8 | 4.1 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Easy to use | 3.1 | — | 4.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.2 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amerisun Inc | westlakesales | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
max throw distance | 20 feet | 20 feet | 50 feet | 20 feet | 25 feet | 20 feet |
battery quantity | 1 a, 1 lithium ion | 2 lithium ion | — | — | — | 1 lithium ion |
voltage | 40 volts | 40 volts | — | — | 120 volts | 24 volts |
weight | 32 pounds | 47.2 pounds | 111.77 pounds | 36 pounds | 34.8 pounds | 15 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Snow Joe + Sun Joe
Snow Joe + Sun Joe specialize in developing innovative outdoor tools to keep your home looking beautiful throughout the year, whether the snow is falling or the sun is shining. Our expansive line of outdoor power equipment, which includes manual, cordless, and electric tools such as lawn mowers, trimmers, tillers, and snow blowers, aims to simplify your yard routine to make it quick and easy to get your outdoor chores done.
THROW WITH JOE!
Convenient CORD-FREE operation.
The iON18SB starts instantly with a simple push of a button and its adjustable handle maximizes user comfort during use. Equipped with a heavy-duty, steel auger with 2 rubber blades, the iON moves up to 500 pounds of snow per minute, clearing a path 18-inches wide by 8-inches deep with each pass. Featuring a 180° auto-rotate chute that rotates instantly with the push of a switch, the iON lets you throw snow up to 20 feet in the direction you want it to go.
- LIGHTWEIGHT: Lightweight design (Only 32 lbs) to easily clear sidewalks, driveways and decks
- CORDLESS: 40V 4.0 Ah iONMAX rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to 50 minutes of whisper-quiet runtime
- CLEARING PATH: Cuts up to 18 in. (45.7 cm) wide and 8 in. (20.3 cm) deep in one pass
Key Features :
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180° Auto-Rotate Directional Chute180° auto-rotate directional chute throws snow up to 20 feet; 3 W LED headlight provides increased visibility for nighttime snow removal. |
40 V 4.0 Ah EcoSharp Battery40 V 4.0 Ah EcoSharp battery rechargeable lithium-ion provides up to 52 minutes of whisper-quiet run time. |
Steel Auger With 2 Rubber BladesSteel auger with 2 rubber blades moves up to 500 pounds of snow per minute; cuts a path 18 inch wide by 8 inch deep without damaging surface. |
Frequently Purchased Accessories
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iBAT40XRPSnow Joe + Sun Joe iONMAX EcoSharp Pro 40 Volt 6.0 Ah Lithium-Ion Battery |
iCHRG40-DPCSnow Joe + Sun Joe iCHRG40-DPC 40-Volt EcoSharp Lithium-Ion Battery Dual Port Charger |
SJCVR-21Snow Joe Universal Protective Cover for 21-Inch Electric Snow Blower, Single Stage Compatible |
iON15SB-LT | iON18SB | iON21SB-PRO | iON8024-XR | ION100V-21SB | |
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Clearing Width | 15 in. | 18 in. | 21 in. | 24 in. | 21 in. |
Battery Capacity | 2.5 Ah | 4.0 Ah | 5.0 Ah | 5.0 Ah | 5.0 Ah |
LED Headlight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Adjustable Handle | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Weigh | 23.8 lbs | 32 lbs | 36.5 lbs | 103.5 lbs | 69 lbs |
Auger Material | Plastic | Rubber/Steel | Rubber/Steel | Steel | Rubber/Steel |
Plowing Capacity | 441 lbs/min | 495 lbs/min | 600 lbs/min | 1000 lbs/min | 1066 lbs/min |
Product Description
Cut the cord. Ideal for clearing snow from sidewalks, driveways and decks, the Snow Joe® iON is the newest addition to the Snow Joe® lineup and the first single stage snow blower to provide easy and convenient CORD-FREE operation. Powered by EcoSharp®technology, Snow Joe’s® patent-pending rechargeable 40-volt lithium-ion battery system, the iON delivers up to 50 minutes of whisper-quiet run time with zero carbon emissions for cleaner air. No pull-cords, gas, oil, tune-ups or tangled extension cords to cause unnecessary frustration! The iON starts instantly with a simple push of a button and its adjustable handle maximizes user comfort during use. Equipped with a heavy-duty, steel auger with 2 rubber blades, the iON moves up to 495 pounds of snow per minute, clearing a path 18-inches wide by 8-inches deep with each pass. Plus, the rubber scraper bar at the base of the unit lets you clear right to the ground without damaging your deck or pavement. Featuring a 180° auto-rotate chute that rotates instantly with the push of a switch, the iON lets you throw snow up to 20 feet in the direction you want it to go. Compared to heavier gas and electric-powered units, the iON weighs only 32 lbs so you can easily hoist it onto your snow-filled deck to clear out fast. For nighttime snow removal, the iON has an integrated LED headlight that quickly switches on to increase visibility. GET EQUIPPED® this winter with the Snow Joe® iON – the easy, convenient and cordless solution to get snow out of your way on your snow day.
Product information
Brand | Snow Joe |
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Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 50"D x 20.5"W x 28"H |
Item Weight | 32 Pounds |
Color | Black/Blue |
Maximum Throw Distance | 20 Feet |
Voltage | 40 Volts |
Item Weight | 32 pounds |
Manufacturer | Snow Joe |
ASIN | B00E3OXF6A |
Item model number | ION18SB |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #251,693 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #53 in Snow Blowers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Customers like the ease of use and portability of the snow blower. For example, they mention it's easy to maneuver, start, and assemble. Some appreciate the battery life and value. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, quality, battery life, value, and power.
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Customers like the ease of use of the snow blower. They mention that it is easy to maneuver, start, and assemble. They say that it's much easier than shoveling, has a motorized chute, and the direction of the blower can be easily changed using a raised lever button.
"...It is pretty straight forward to start, with one push button on the right side of the handle that you depress while pulling the lever on the handle..." Read more
"...Firstly, easy to use. Easy to put together. Secondly, it's light yet feels sturdy enough to take out into the snow and shove it around...." Read more
"...turning button on near the handle bar for changing the direction of the chute works perfectly, quickly and smoothly...." Read more
"...So far, so good. It was not too difficult to assemble without help. A couple YouTube videos helped...." Read more
Customers find the snowblower surprisingly lightweight, easy to carry up and down porch steps, and easy to maneuver. They also say the battery seems to be the heaviest part. Overall, customers are satisfied with the portability of the product.
"...to assemble, use, and then store on a shelf if needed as the weight is not much." Read more
"...The unit with the battery is pretty light-- about 25-30lbs-- I was able to lift it and move it around pretty easily...." Read more
"...Firstly, easy to use. Easy to put together. Secondly, it's light yet feels sturdy enough to take out into the snow and shove it around...." Read more
"...It is lightweight, quiet, and does a surprisingly good job of cleaning right down to the concrete...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the snow blower. Some mention it really performs great, while others say that it no longer works.
"...value for a light-medium duty snow blower which is easy to assemble, use, and then store on a shelf if needed as the weight is not much." Read more
"...The blower worked pretty well in the heavier 6" snow, and just slowed down a bit as it went, and when I hit the deeper piles where it had blown..." Read more
"...When You get into heavier snow it struggles to throw more than two feet. When it's lighter snow it can go about ten feet or so...." Read more
"...I used it for two average snow storms that season. I thought it worked pretty well, but I was still learning to use it effectively...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the snow blower. Some mention that it performs well in deep snow, does chuck snow pretty far, and has no trouble with snow or ice bits that are already broken off. However, others say that it's not meant for wet or heavy snow, and that it struggles in the snowbanks.
"...It states explicitly this is not meant for WET HEAVY SNOW and will not perform nearly as well as it will on dry fluffy snow...." Read more
"...Unit is lightweight.It moves snow-- if this was a lighter storm it would have taken care of it-- but if it was a lighter storm I would have..." Read more
"...The replacement lasted less than a minute in less than 3 inches of snow and then died...." Read more
"...Firstly, easy to use. Easy to put together. Secondly, it's light yet feels sturdy enough to take out into the snow and shove it around...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the snow blower. Some mention that it's not as problematic as they originally thought, and is still going strong after 40 minutes. However, others say that it starts to get sluggish and the power just isn't enough to power through it. They also say that the battery comes out easily and can be charged in the house.
"...It has a powered chute aiming control.The battery comes out easily so it can be charged in the house and kept warm for maximum power..." Read more
"...THEN the battery gave out and wouldn't recharge to full capacity-- a quick chat to snow joe (go to their website and click on SUPPORT) and they..." Read more
"...The battery charged with no issues..." Read more
"...one battery you are left waiting to go out again, and it does take some time to charge. This is a bir of a nuisance when it is snowing all day long...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the snow blower. Some mention that it's very much worth the cost, while others say that it is a waste of money, with substandard components.
"...These batteries are fairly expensive too.I've also noticed the distance it throws the snow can vary...." Read more
"...So there you go, I think this is a great value for a light-medium duty snow blower which is easy to assemble, use, and then store on a shelf if..." Read more
"...1. The price of this unit is a little high. It should be in the $300 range.2. The battery price is high but is going down..." Read more
"...Its more of a toy than a snow blower. Every time it snows, I walk into my garage, curse at this machine, and take out my regular snow shovel." Read more
Customers are mixed about the power of the snow blower. Some mention that the battery has ample power, the machine is powerful enough to shoot the snow 15-20 feet, and the motor is powerful. However, others say that it's hard to start and seems to be lacking power.
"...It is currently working but is hard to start and seems to be lacking power, I suspect the carb needs cleaning again...." Read more
"...It's a lot more powerful than the corded one I had and like an aggressive Yorkshire Terrier it wants to get in there and show you what it can do...." Read more
"...To be sure, this is not as powerful as a gas snowblower -- but then it's also not as heavy, as stinky, as noisy, as difficult to start or store, or..." Read more
"...is that it is 18" wide, far too wide for a machine with this limited power, and not a good width for people in the city...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the snow blower. They mention that it stops suddenly over and over, the drive just stops, and the mechanism just stopped dead. The motor that turns the chute either froze or broke, and it only lasted about 20 minutes before dying. Customers also say that it stalls after a few feet with each attempt.
"...When I used the snowblower it only lasted about 20 minutes before dying...." Read more
"...I tried to use it again this winter, but it kept stopping and wouldn't restart...." Read more
"...If it gets jarred a tiny bit loose, everything stops. this happened to me last week and, stumped, I contacted Customer Support...." Read more
"...and have run it for about 15 minutes and all of a sudden the drive just stops...." Read more
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The battery has a cover on it to keep the snow out, which is handy, and right up top so it is easy to get to. It is pretty straight forward to start, with one push button on the right side of the handle that you depress while pulling the lever on the handle down. It is not as loud as my vacuum, but it does frighten the cat to a good degree, which is to say it is louder than a few people having a discussion.
Using the snow blower is also easy to learn, there is the pull bar to hold down and one switch lever located on the right side or the handle to rotate the discharge shoot left or right. There is also a power button for the attached light, which I used in the middle of the day without realizing. Unknown how well the light works when it is somewhat dark or fully dark. At this point aim at the snow and walk forward. I found the handle bar too short for me, although I am 6' 4" and find most all lawn/outdoor power equipment handles to be too short. It is not so short as to be un-usable or overly uncomfortable. I have a bad back so yes it hurt my back, but ANYTHING that requires work like this would hurt my back but overall I do not find the handle length a negative. The handle does move a little if pushed hard, but this is specifically NOT meant to be a heavy duty machine. It is a light-medium duty machine and it does very well doing just that.
The snow we had when this was used was extremely wet, heaving, thick snow. It states explicitly this is not meant for WET HEAVY SNOW and will not perform nearly as well as it will on dry fluffy snow. It did not handle the wet heavy 8-10" of snow very well lol. It plowed it forward as much as it shot it out, but after a short time of this I started to do it in layers. I did about the top half on one pass, and then the second pass brought me to the driveway, very nice job of getting to bare driveway. So more or less this does pretty well with 4-5" of wet heavy snow at what seemed to be a normal walking/mowing/snow blowing pace. It is not self propelled so you learn quickly to push it down the driveway and not so much up it. Once I cleared a path around the edge I was able to take a pass with about half the width of the blower at full depth and it worked well. Again, 8-10" of heavy wet snow. The battery lasted a little longer than I did, which is to say 20-30 minutes of run time or so. Good enough for me.
I should have been using the giant 3-stage 200lb gas powered monster that is in the garage for this type and amount of snow, but it doesn't run well so I did not want to bother trying to get it to work. By the way, the Snow Joe one weighs about 35 pounds and even has a handle near the main part to carry it around if needed. I am middle aged and had my elderly mom push it around when I first got it and she had no problem going down the driveway and back up, when it was dry pavement. She said it would not be an issue to clear their driveway with our normal 3-6" of snow a few times a year.
So there you go, I think this is a great value for a light-medium duty snow blower which is easy to assemble, use, and then store on a shelf if needed as the weight is not much.
Or, you could buy multiple batteries but that would mean you'd need multiple chargers too and at $100+ for an extra battery plus the cost of a charger you're now spending enough that you could buy a small gas snowblower that will work better than this one.
Want more info, sure thing; Initially the battery charged up as it was supposed to, got me through the first big snowstorm-- heavy wet snow, and a lot of it. The thing was a workhorse and held out about 40 minutes before it died. Just enough time to get ALMOST everything done, and then I just shoveled the rest.
The very next storm I charged the battery and noticed that the charging station didn't change from red and green to green and green (which indicates the battery has fully charged), when I took the battery off and pressed the button to test the charge level it only read ¾ charged. I put it back on the unit for another 90 mins with no change. When I used the snowblower it only lasted about 20 minutes before dying. I tried turning off the lamp, I tried stopping it when I was moving it backwards, I tried a variety of things.
At the next storm it only charged to ¾ again so I reached out to customer service chat at Snow Joe and they were great- sending me a replacement battery right away. I plugged this one in and it charged all the way to green green and the unit lasted 40 mins at the next storm. All was right in the world.
Then the next storm it only charged to ½ which for anyone mathematically challenged is worse than ¾ charge. Until didn't last even 10 mins.
Customer service again, they decided it was the charger and said they'd send it right out-- only it never came. Another storm another ½ charge another chat and they have no record of either sending me the replacement battery or the replacement charging unit and they promise to send replacements again, I'll update when and if they do.
So unless you can take 2-3 days to clear out your snow put the money towards a "real" snowblower.
Original review; In New England we often get big snowstorms-- heavy wet snow. If you leave it for a few days it becomes even harder to shovel. I ordered this snow blower after the gas one I had agreed to buy on Craigslist fell through. I liked the idea of a cordless electric model-- in the past I've had a corded one and it's a pain. It arrived a few days after the snow which had been substantial, as you can see in the picture the snow was higher than the mouth of the snow blower.
All right-- there's the setup now onto the blower-- it arrived and assembly couldn't have been easier-- took about five minutes and I hate putting things together. So FIVE Stars on that. I popped the battery into the charging unit so it'd be ready to go in the morning. The unit with the battery is pretty light-- about 25-30lbs-- I was able to lift it and move it around pretty easily. The tires are decent sized and better than just your average cheap plastic tires-- I'd say these are above average cheap plastic tires.
Now the snow. IF you've used a gas powered Two Cycle snowblower this is nothing like that. It has no drive train so it moves forward based on how hard you push it-- it works best in deep heavy snow like this if you do it in layers. The remote control chute control is a nice touch so you can change the direction of the stuff blowing back at you as you go.
How's it work? If a Two Stage Gas Snow Blower rates a 10 and a shovel rates a 1 this is a solid 5. It's a lot more powerful than the corded one I had and like an aggressive Yorkshire Terrier it wants to get in there and show you what it can do. Pushing it isn't easy-- while you save the pain on your back from shoveling you're still going to need a decent amount of strength to get it through serious snow. I'm a 200lb man and I outlasted the battery-- my wife is about half my size and she didn't.
As I started trying to clear out an area I hadn't shoveled prior my neighbor came over with a big smile and asked if I wanted him to bring over his "real" snowblower-- I told him I was in no rush. Where we live neighbors are nice enough to do our front sidewalk and our 50 foot driveway. I'm hoping them seeing me with this toy won't make them think I don't need the help anymore.
How about a simple good/bad...
GOOD
Nice to not have to deal with gas and oil.
Starts with a simple push button.
Light is a nice touch but I don't know how much of a drain it puts on the battery.
Unit is lightweight.
It moves snow-- if this was a lighter storm it would have taken care of it-- but if it was a lighter storm I would have probably just shoveled.
Better on your back than a shovel.
BAD
The battery takes about 2.5 hours to charge and lasted (in albeit heavy snow) about 20 minutes-- far less than the advertised 40 minutes-- which in itself is not that great in the first place. Should I buy TWO extra batteries and chargers? That would add another $300 to the price bringing it to $500 (I paid $200 for the unit and one battery and charger) which puts it close to just buying a "real" snowblower.
In summary-- if you've got a tiny property along the lines of a 15' x 2' walkway and you don't get a lot of heavy snow, this will be better than shoveling. If you have more than that you're going to need extra batteries unless you can take two days to clear out your area.
It's a hard worker, it really wants to be great, and I want to give it five stars-- but it's low battery life really hurts its ability. Make sure if you order this you get the HYBRID which allows you to plug it in when your battery dies. I ordered this style but got the standard one and sadly cut the return box down before noticing.
EDIT; Three storms in here in New England where we have 600 day snow season, the first storm as written above was heavy and wet-- and Bruce gave out halfway through it. I had to recharge and then was able to finish up but the recharge took almost three hours so if I was in a hurry that wouldn't be great.
The other two storms were 8" of fluffy stuff-- this took care of everything in no time-- by two front walks, my sidewalk, my long driveway and my pretty large back deck. A++
and then 5" of really heavy icy stuff-- no problem here either-- it ripped through it like nobody's business.
THEN the battery gave out and wouldn't recharge to full capacity-- a quick chat to snow joe (go to their website and click on SUPPORT) and they shipped me out a replacement immediately (make sure you register your snow blower). Giving this FIVE stars now. Great service. They stand behind their product, and if you don't expect a professional grade serious three stage snowblower this will probably work fine for you.
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2019
Or, you could buy multiple batteries but that would mean you'd need multiple chargers too and at $100+ for an extra battery plus the cost of a charger you're now spending enough that you could buy a small gas snowblower that will work better than this one.
Want more info, sure thing; Initially the battery charged up as it was supposed to, got me through the first big snowstorm-- heavy wet snow, and a lot of it. The thing was a workhorse and held out about 40 minutes before it died. Just enough time to get ALMOST everything done, and then I just shoveled the rest.
The very next storm I charged the battery and noticed that the charging station didn't change from red and green to green and green (which indicates the battery has fully charged), when I took the battery off and pressed the button to test the charge level it only read ¾ charged. I put it back on the unit for another 90 mins with no change. When I used the snowblower it only lasted about 20 minutes before dying. I tried turning off the lamp, I tried stopping it when I was moving it backwards, I tried a variety of things.
At the next storm it only charged to ¾ again so I reached out to customer service chat at Snow Joe and they were great- sending me a replacement battery right away. I plugged this one in and it charged all the way to green green and the unit lasted 40 mins at the next storm. All was right in the world.
Then the next storm it only charged to ½ which for anyone mathematically challenged is worse than ¾ charge. Until didn't last even 10 mins.
Customer service again, they decided it was the charger and said they'd send it right out-- only it never came. Another storm another ½ charge another chat and they have no record of either sending me the replacement battery or the replacement charging unit and they promise to send replacements again, I'll update when and if they do.
So unless you can take 2-3 days to clear out your snow put the money towards a "real" snowblower.
Original review; In New England we often get big snowstorms-- heavy wet snow. If you leave it for a few days it becomes even harder to shovel. I ordered this snow blower after the gas one I had agreed to buy on Craigslist fell through. I liked the idea of a cordless electric model-- in the past I've had a corded one and it's a pain. It arrived a few days after the snow which had been substantial, as you can see in the picture the snow was higher than the mouth of the snow blower.
All right-- there's the setup now onto the blower-- it arrived and assembly couldn't have been easier-- took about five minutes and I hate putting things together. So FIVE Stars on that. I popped the battery into the charging unit so it'd be ready to go in the morning. The unit with the battery is pretty light-- about 25-30lbs-- I was able to lift it and move it around pretty easily. The tires are decent sized and better than just your average cheap plastic tires-- I'd say these are above average cheap plastic tires.
Now the snow. IF you've used a gas powered Two Cycle snowblower this is nothing like that. It has no drive train so it moves forward based on how hard you push it-- it works best in deep heavy snow like this if you do it in layers. The remote control chute control is a nice touch so you can change the direction of the stuff blowing back at you as you go.
How's it work? If a Two Stage Gas Snow Blower rates a 10 and a shovel rates a 1 this is a solid 5. It's a lot more powerful than the corded one I had and like an aggressive Yorkshire Terrier it wants to get in there and show you what it can do. Pushing it isn't easy-- while you save the pain on your back from shoveling you're still going to need a decent amount of strength to get it through serious snow. I'm a 200lb man and I outlasted the battery-- my wife is about half my size and she didn't.
As I started trying to clear out an area I hadn't shoveled prior my neighbor came over with a big smile and asked if I wanted him to bring over his "real" snowblower-- I told him I was in no rush. Where we live neighbors are nice enough to do our front sidewalk and our 50 foot driveway. I'm hoping them seeing me with this toy won't make them think I don't need the help anymore.
How about a simple good/bad...
GOOD
Nice to not have to deal with gas and oil.
Starts with a simple push button.
Light is a nice touch but I don't know how much of a drain it puts on the battery.
Unit is lightweight.
It moves snow-- if this was a lighter storm it would have taken care of it-- but if it was a lighter storm I would have probably just shoveled.
Better on your back than a shovel.
BAD
The battery takes about 2.5 hours to charge and lasted (in albeit heavy snow) about 20 minutes-- far less than the advertised 40 minutes-- which in itself is not that great in the first place. Should I buy TWO extra batteries and chargers? That would add another $300 to the price bringing it to $500 (I paid $200 for the unit and one battery and charger) which puts it close to just buying a "real" snowblower.
In summary-- if you've got a tiny property along the lines of a 15' x 2' walkway and you don't get a lot of heavy snow, this will be better than shoveling. If you have more than that you're going to need extra batteries unless you can take two days to clear out your area.
It's a hard worker, it really wants to be great, and I want to give it five stars-- but it's low battery life really hurts its ability. Make sure if you order this you get the HYBRID which allows you to plug it in when your battery dies. I ordered this style but got the standard one and sadly cut the return box down before noticing.
EDIT; Three storms in here in New England where we have 600 day snow season, the first storm as written above was heavy and wet-- and Bruce gave out halfway through it. I had to recharge and then was able to finish up but the recharge took almost three hours so if I was in a hurry that wouldn't be great.
The other two storms were 8" of fluffy stuff-- this took care of everything in no time-- by two front walks, my sidewalk, my long driveway and my pretty large back deck. A++
and then 5" of really heavy icy stuff-- no problem here either-- it ripped through it like nobody's business.
THEN the battery gave out and wouldn't recharge to full capacity-- a quick chat to snow joe (go to their website and click on SUPPORT) and they shipped me out a replacement immediately (make sure you register your snow blower). Giving this FIVE stars now. Great service. They stand behind their product, and if you don't expect a professional grade serious three stage snowblower this will probably work fine for you.
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