i just bought one and returned it, not because its not working good but because i could see that it will not be able to do snowbank, i had a tiny snowbank and it was forcing and most importantly the snowblower is so light that if your using it on a slump it will slide, so your forcing to hold it to move forward trying not to slide, snowblower needs to be heavy with traction and self propelled
I've been researching these lithium ion powered snowblowers quite a bit lately. I also come from an electrical engineering background and have worked in a "smart battery" company. Units like the Snow Joe and the Greenworks blowers are a compromise between cost and effectiveness. The Snow Joe gives an impressive run time, but it comes at the expense of less power and therefore less effectiveness. The Greenworks looks like it sits slightly higher on the performance curve than the Snow Joe, but it comes at the expense of less run time. Greenworks compensates by recharging the battery at a faster rate. Both the Snow Joe and the Greenworks units are compromises in order to be in the cost range a wider market can afford. If used wisely, both can get the job done, but will only do so with more passes, less of a 'bite' into the snow, and more time. Ego decided to just manufacture a single stage blower that actually can run with a gas one, and with today's technology, it was as simple as roughly doubling up the battery watt hours. Unless a radically improved battery chemistry comes along, the two battery approach used by Ego will undoubtedly catch on with the other makers. Snow Joe does it with their 2 stage snowblower and it looks to be a pretty decent unit. I think I'm going to suck it up and go with the Ego. I'll primarily use it for clearing my deck and patio, but I like the idea that with a little upfront planning, it could back up my 10HP Craftsman 2 stage blower should I develop a problem with it.
Second Nature Lawn Care hey buddy ..yea you know its tough cause everyone loves gas stuff ...but this is the future ..and this is a great product.. sometimes you have to look outside the box a bit ...and give it a chance 👊
In the manual....is there a cut off on how cold the temps are for it to be able to start and run efficiently for extended period of time? I know you mentioned it was also cold where you were for a few weeks so I'm sure you can share your experience. You said it was -13 windchill.....Do you think it could work -20 to -30?
+Dr.Quinn Maintenance Man yea i had no issue with running it -13 great point actually...i dont think u would have a issue ..but by me ateast it was a record breaking cold snap ..never seen b4 ..i dont think you will be blowing snow in -40 ..but if you were id think you would be as good as a gas blower in those circumstances if not better
I love how its just a single squeeze and it’s running! Do you have to store the snow thrower in a warm place or can it be put in a shed with some snow on it? Awesome video!
Good review, I like it and I like that blower. The shoot director is a big asset. Does the charger only do one at a time? Did you pull in that equipment container yet? Cheers, Lee
Lee i have 2 chargers one came with blower .. but the snow blower comes with the rapid charger ..it will charge a 5ah which came with unit ...in 30 mins ..but yes only charges
How much snow do you expect it to handle depth wise? We get some crazy snow in Northern Iowa. Last year we had drifts between 16in to 2 ft in our driveway. Overall we got about a foot of snow if it hadn't drifted. How much will I have to chop it down by hand with a shovel before this machine could start to see use?
This blower wouldn't or shouldn't even enter your mind ..if your saying" we get some big snow here " not made for that .. made for 6 in or less ..can it do 10-12 in ..yes for the 1 or 2 occasional big storm a season ...but you shouldn't be thinking a lithium ion single stage in northern iowa ...u need a gas 2 stage
@@SupremeServicesLawnCare Most of our snow wasn't past 6 or 7 inch's. We just happened to get a rough storm last year that dumped a ton of snow. I will keep looking though just hoping not to be stuck paying $1500-$2000 for a blower.
Frack I have a large two stage unit. I was thinking about getting this for when it does not pay to use that snow blower. I do have a decent sized area to do, and I hate shoveling 2" to 3". Yes, that is not really enough to justify using my two stage unit unless it is a very heavy wet snow. Single stage and two stage units each have their places. For smaller snowfall totals, single stage units rock. For really wet heavy snow and deeper snowfalls, two stage is the way to go. I would say that about 5" to 6" is about the cut off line I use to decide which type of unit I use. I still do not currently have a single stage unit, but I am really looking at this as I do not want to maintain two gas units. One other thing to consider is the surface you are cleaning. Two stage units are better for grave as they have skid shoes that allow one to not scrape the surface totally clean. Single stage units clean down to the pavement.
i just bought one and returned it, not because its not working good but because i could see that it will not be able to do snowbank, i had a tiny snowbank and it was forcing and most importantly the snowblower is so light that if your using it on a slump it will slide, so your forcing to hold it to move forward trying not to slide, snowblower needs to be heavy with traction and self propelled
Best review I've seen on this, I just bought one.
Toro 60 v will do that with no problem and about half the price. Even where the plow trucks leave at the end of your driveway.
Very true ...toro wasn't out when this video was made
I've been researching these lithium ion powered snowblowers quite a bit lately. I also come from an electrical engineering background and have worked in a "smart battery" company. Units like the Snow Joe and the Greenworks blowers are a compromise between cost and effectiveness. The Snow Joe gives an impressive run time, but it comes at the expense of less power and therefore less effectiveness. The Greenworks looks like it sits slightly higher on the performance curve than the Snow Joe, but it comes at the expense of less run time. Greenworks compensates by recharging the battery at a faster rate. Both the Snow Joe and the Greenworks units are compromises in order to be in the cost range a wider market can afford. If used wisely, both can get the job done, but will only do so with more passes, less of a 'bite' into the snow, and more time. Ego decided to just manufacture a single stage blower that actually can run with a gas one, and with today's technology, it was as simple as roughly doubling up the battery watt hours. Unless a radically improved battery chemistry comes along, the two battery approach used by Ego will undoubtedly catch on with the other makers. Snow Joe does it with their 2 stage snowblower and it looks to be a pretty decent unit. I think I'm going to suck it up and go with the Ego. I'll primarily use it for clearing my deck and patio, but I like the idea that with a little upfront planning, it could back up my 10HP Craftsman 2 stage blower should I develop a problem with it.
Love it. Sure beats trying to get a gas engine to start when it's ten-below zero.
+Straight From the Field very true my man ...😉👍🏻
Glad to see you're doing well bro. Thanks for reviewing the electric stuff.
Second Nature Lawn Care hey buddy ..yea you know its tough cause everyone loves gas stuff ...but this is the future ..and this is a great product.. sometimes you have to look outside the box a bit ...and give it a chance 👊
That is an amazing little machine!
eXterminator hey buddy ...yea I've been impressed with it ...great for you guys in Tennessee where snow totals are limited ...👍
that thing sure is powerful! great video
Hazardra Lawn Care yea it def suprised me 👍🏻👍🏻👊
Does anyone know how to fix the the shoot lever on this model? Out of the box the lever for the shoot has not worked. It is stuck, :-(
Wow, that’s impressive!
Have you had a chance to try it in heavier snow yet? Hope you feel better this flu going around is a bitch.
In the manual....is there a cut off on how cold the temps are for it to be able to start and run efficiently for extended period of time? I know you mentioned it was also cold where you were for a few weeks so I'm sure you can share your experience. You said it was -13 windchill.....Do you think it could work -20 to -30?
+Dr.Quinn Maintenance Man yea i had no issue with running it -13 great point actually...i dont think u would have a issue ..but by me ateast it was a record breaking cold snap ..never seen b4 ..i dont think you will be blowing snow in -40 ..but if you were id think you would be as good as a gas blower in those circumstances if not better
Supreme Services Lawn Care lol....Thanks yea not -40 windchill but yes on -20 to -25 as we had a week to 2 weeks ago...
When it is very cold I just charge the batteries indoors, which extends the runtime. I love this thing.
I love how its just a single squeeze and it’s running!
Do you have to store the snow thrower in a warm place or can it be put in a shed with some snow on it?
Awesome video!
AMacProOwner oh yea ...you can leave outside ...just make sure batterys are inside 👍🏻
Good review, I like it and I like that blower. The shoot director is a big asset. Does the charger only do one at a time?
Did you pull in that equipment container yet?
Cheers, Lee
Lee i have 2 chargers one came with blower .. but the snow blower comes with the rapid charger ..it will charge a 5ah which came with unit ...in 30 mins ..but yes only charges
How much snow do you expect it to handle depth wise? We get some crazy snow in Northern Iowa. Last year we had drifts between 16in to 2 ft in our driveway. Overall we got about a foot of snow if it hadn't drifted. How much will I have to chop it down by hand with a shovel before this machine could start to see use?
This blower wouldn't or shouldn't even enter your mind ..if your saying" we get some big snow here " not made for that .. made for 6 in or less ..can it do 10-12 in ..yes for the 1 or 2 occasional big storm a season ...but you shouldn't be thinking a lithium ion single stage in northern iowa ...u need a gas 2 stage
@@SupremeServicesLawnCare Most of our snow wasn't past 6 or 7 inch's. We just happened to get a rough storm last year that dumped a ton of snow. I will keep looking though just hoping not to be stuck paying $1500-$2000 for a blower.
You can get a solid 2 stage snow blower for $599.00
@@toolboss8410 Where and what depths can it handle?
Frack I have a large two stage unit. I was thinking about getting this for when it does not pay to use that snow blower. I do have a decent sized area to do, and I hate shoveling 2" to 3". Yes, that is not really enough to justify using my two stage unit unless it is a very heavy wet snow. Single stage and two stage units each have their places. For smaller snowfall totals, single stage units rock. For really wet heavy snow and deeper snowfalls, two stage is the way to go. I would say that about 5" to 6" is about the cut off line I use to decide which type of unit I use. I still do not currently have a single stage unit, but I am really looking at this as I do not want to maintain two gas units.
One other thing to consider is the surface you are cleaning. Two stage units are better for grave as they have skid shoes that allow one to not scrape the surface totally clean. Single stage units clean down to the pavement.
Very nice i got heated gloves gonna take me a walk since my hands will be warm
Great machine good work....but you would not need that if you were here in florida...lol
CARL B Gedeon and Gabino Diaz lawn care service im coming down ..you better have some time off
How long the battery last?
Matter s how hard your working it .. less snow more run time
Can't sleep, too much Double D's Coffee? Haha jk 👍
EJM _Demon 😉😉😉😉😂
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