Say Goodbye to Shoveling | Ryobi Expand-It Power Snow Thrower Attachment
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- I purchased the Ryobi Expand-It RYSNW00 Snow Thrower attachment last February, in anticipation for a heavy Winter. Unfortunately it arrived after our one and only snowfall of the season. Well, it's Winter again, and the snow is falling with no end in sight. So it's time to break this item out and give it a test run!
It fit easily onto my 40v Expand-It power head and with a fully charged 6ah battery I went to work. The unit is easy to handle, while heavier than an 18v device, it can easily be used with one hand. Pushing it along the sidewalk is easy. And it throws the snow with a slight leftward trajectory about 10 feet in front of me. (This is based on the type of snow we had, light, fluffy, and not too wet). By guiding the unit and aiming the snow, I was able to clear by 2 1/2 car driveway, and about 100' feet of sidewalk in just a few minutes. The battery still had half a charge!
Our snow fall is light, and infrequent, so I cannot justify a more expensive full sized snowblower, gas or electric. This was the right choice for me! A great addition to by 40v line, and am looking forward to using it in the future!
The Snowman was smiling, because he heard the Snow Blower was coming!
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Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.
Works when I need it!
This is exactly what I was looking for.. a true use review, static camera sho0wing what it can/can't do!
Thank you for the feedback!!
This tool is amazing for getting out what the snow plow puts on your driveway.
I bet!
Awesome video!! We don’t get a whole lot of snow here, but we do get some and once in awhile we get a big snow, so this would be perfect. Thank you for the content
Thanks, it fits a nice niche!
Great. Thank You for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for watching!!
I'm a Ryobi man, as well. I always check your channel for product testing because I trust your opinion. I have a small area to shovel, so a full snowblower is a waste, but this attachment looks perfect for my needs. Thanks again for testing and sharing this with us. 😁
Thanks man! I really appreciate this comment!
I just love your videos Scott! The sound effects are calming somehow and probably my favorite part. Lol That being said, I have to say how entertaining this video was. I loved it so much I had to stop myself from commenting before it was over!
First of all, how GORGEOUS is your neighborhood/view, covered in snow? Wow!
Second, I can almost *hear* Michelle freezing! Lol I can't imagine her getting in her snow covered car. Well, previously snow covered car. 😉
Third, does your neighbor know you used him as an example of what NOT to do? 🤣😂
And lastly, that thing is so cool! I wanna shovel snow! Watching you speed yourself up and go around the corner almost felt like you were riding it! 😂
I just can't express how much I love your videos, but this one is my fave so far. How fun! 😁
Thanks for being one of my biggest fans..
Big Ryobi fan here but for 2”-3” of snow I just use a 30” wide shovel and push the snow to the sides versus lift and throw the snow. I have the expandit system as well with 4 40v tools but not the larger 6 amp battery. Most are 2.6 to 3.0. Had two 40v batteries go bad over the winter and Ryobi replaced them as I had a receipt. Keep those receipts people. 8-)
I used my 2.6ah this morning, was able to clear the driveway, but didn't attempt the sidewalk..
Several years ago I bought a similar 40v unit from snow joe to clean a path to my backyard and the concrete patio. Being older myself I fouind it too hard on my back and too difficult to control where the snow gets thrown since they have no directional vanes and simply blow it in front of you (and then the wind blows it back in your face).
Nowdays, all my outdoor equipment is ego. I started with their single stage and upgraded to the dual stage unit last year.
For smaller snowfall such as this though, I prefer to use the ego brush attachment for their powerhead.
I find the brush cleans down to the pavement and you don't have to lift it, you simply drag it back and push it forward. I know Ryobi offers a brush as well and for snow under 1.5" it's a much better alternative to these little things.
As for my snow joe, I still have and use it, works well for digging through tall piles or drifts.
I may grab the brush attachment and try it out! Thanks for the suggestion!
I agree. Ryobi should come out with a snow shovel with directional vanes. The new ego has them.
Interesting..
Thanks for posting this. I hadn't seen many reviews on this attachment. I was also considering getting a paddle sweeper attachment or brush sweeper attachment, but haven't been able to find one that might be compatible with the Ryobi Expand-it system.
You're welcome! Thanks for watching my channel!
LOL I just bought the snow blower a month ago when it snowed like crazy and the fam shovelled before I had a chance, then it hasn't snowed since lol. It's freakin late january in michigan and it's only snowed once....
Same thing happened to me the year I bought it. Had to wait 11 months to use it!
At first I was gonna say just use a shovel, but that side walk is worth using the Ryobi lol.
Yeah.. over 100 feet!!
Yeah.. over 100 feet!!
Great vid
Thanks, looking forward to some more snow this winter!
You were bent to an extreme that I could not stand
I think the tool is design for someone who is 5'10", I'm 6'2"
@@DadItYourselfDIY I am 5' 10" and 82 so will see.
Yup. I have terrible posture too. 😂
Interesting video, but doesn't the snow being scraped off just leave a really slippery residue underneath?
Yes and no. Helps it melt away quicker too
Looking to grab one of these to clear a large wooden deck. Is the blade raised enough not to chew up the wood?
Thanks!
No surface damage. There is a bevel plastic shroud the slides along the surface and directs the snow into the impeller.
I thought about one of these but I've got a kid.
What's your concern about your kid?
@@DadItYourselfDIY oh.... no concern. I meant he's going to get familiar with the shovel.
Ahaha!! That makes sense!
It looks pretty good but the handle seems a little too short for maximum comfort . Did you have to stoop over a bit to use it?
I think I can move the handle, I just never have.
would of liked to see it work on stairs. thanks!
Unfortunately, i dont have stairs.
Please review the 18V version.
I don't own an 18v power head. But it will work the same, just give you half as much run time.
Found it😊 Do you have to already have the handle part to use it or is everything needed included?
The power head is separate. You can buy it in gas, 18v or 40v
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I'll gladly send you some Canadian snow.
I live further north than 85% of Canadians already.
@@DadItYourselfDIY I know. I'm in Edmonton so I have more to give lol.
One of my favorite Canadian Cities!
Do you know if this would work on the 18v Expand It system? My wife wants a smaller lighter weed wacker and I'm a Ryobi guy. Would be nice to have for the day of snow we get in Seattle. We only have a 15ft ramp to our front door and maybe the landing for the back patio we care to clear. I was thinking if this and the brush sweeper and pole saw work on the 18v I'll get that.
Otherwise we'll get the lightest weed wacker they offer and deal with some manual labor.
Should work with the 18v, you probably will get about 50% of the run time. BTW, I'm on Whidbey Island, so I can relate to your snowfall levels.
@@DadItYourselfDIY Howdy neighbor! We're in Stanwood. Run time isn't an issue since it would pretty much just be the ramp, and even then I would like it if my wife could use it for herself when she goes to work if needed. She leaves around 430am and I'm sleeping so I can't help her.
Easily!!
How deep would you say this could handle? A foot?
We never get that much. But if it's loose and fluffy, probably. More ice and wet, will deginately slow it down.
Is this the same as the Hart electric snow shovel?
Probably. Hart and Ryobi are both manufactured by TTI in the same factory in Guongdong, China
My snow blower stop and go. I have to release and press the trigger again. Should this be happening?
What sized battery...
@@DadItYourselfDIY 40
How many amps?
I'm that guy today
Lots of us are!
Handle looks way too short. That’d kill my back 😕
It's good for someone 5'-6'. I'm 6-1' and I have to lean over a little, but nowhere near what shoveling would be like.
it’s actually that slight lean which is horrible for your lower back. I had to replace a grass trimmer since the handle was too short and I had to lean while using it, once I was done trimming I could hardly walk. 😕
Does it work with gas expandit system?
I cannot see why not. My other attachment was from a gas unit and now works with the 40v.
Yes it does
Seems a little weak at throwing the snow compared to other brands?
Seems find to me, what other brands are you comparing it to?
@@DadItYourselfDIY ego, Greenworks and toro.
Gas, Corded, or 40v?
@@DadItYourselfDIY cordless 40 and 60 volt
Interesting, may be the amount of snow I has, wetness, etc. All things being equal on design and power.
Yo ..I have a litheli snow shovel with cordless battery and charger from eBay =$150 that was sales bargain
Nice!
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Happy Holidays to you! Flying to Boston tonight in fact.