Electric Snow Blower
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Sold a Dewalt battery powered snow blower Wednesday where I work. $999.99
Each of the 2 batteries need that come with it are about $350. As we unloaded boxes with batteries for battery powered hand tools, the box was labeled not allowed on passenger airplanes. I wonder why? Hope new technology comes soon.
Each of the 2 batteries need that come with it are about $350. As we unloaded boxes with batteries for battery powered hand tools, the box was labeled not allowed on passenger airplanes. I wonder why? Hope new technology comes soon.
Large batteries can explode/ catch fire, which wouldn't be great on an airplane. Similar to how you can't carry gasoline on a plane.
I hope that technology improves soon.
Looking at getting an ego single stage. Would you splurge for the steel auger or does the rubber one work well enough? Biggest reason for getting the steel auger is the end of the driveway where the plow goes by.
I’ve used an Ego single stage with the rubber auger for two winters (Des Moines area). Has worked great. I did the same contemplation as you (steel auger) and also two stage vs single when I was getting ready to purchase. Opted for spending the money on bigger batteries. End of driveway is not a big deal, just make multiple passes when it’s deep and heavy.
Battery tools are much more than for climate change. If you’re only using that splitter a couple times a year, maintaining a gas one is a pain. Average homeowner with a fireplace or fire pit they may use on the weekends makes perfect sense even if you have to go through a bunch of batteries to use it.
My gas power washer still has a battery starter on it to let the engine shut off when I’m not spraying. It’s about convenience anymore.
Agree, my decision was not climate motivated at all. Maintenance, noise, ease of starting/stopping were my main factors.
Can't wait for all you single stagers wives to be checking me out this winter
Have a 90' driveway, with 24' of double wide parking space at the end. We have used a single stage electric since 1985 and are using our second machine. Corded,......(inside secret,.....move away from the outlet and the cord is irrelevant).
No batteries, no drama, just moving snow with a 20 lb unit. Pull the plug, wrap up the cord and wait for the next use.
No batteries, no drama, just moving snow with a 20 lb unit. Pull the plug, wrap up the cord and wait for the next use.
How big is your yard? Trees that will need leaves mulched? How tall is your grass when you mow? Neighbor purchased an ego that I mow his yard with. Started out where I could mow it and have 2 bars left. Now a year later, I can’t even use the self propelled option, I have to push it and the red light is flashing when I finish. Last fall I could only get 2/3rds of his yard done as I mulched his leaves. I’ll be lucky to get half done this year. Give me my new Toro electric start 8.25 hp gas mower any day!! Way more torque too especially on tall grass and mulching leaves. Can’t imagine the battery power it takes to clean a wet heavy snow with an electric snow blower.
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I'm a long ways from wanting an electric car but the yard tools are getting pretty impressive. Last year I borrowed my neighbors EGO snow blower. It was a 10 inch wet heavy snow and I was extremely impressed. My son has been using a battery operated chainsaw for 2 years and loves it. He cuts a LOT of wood. 2 years ago I switched my string trimmer and leaf blower to DeWalt 20V and I really like them.
I have a Worx battery powered string trimmer with 2 batteries, works great, like that I don't have to mix gas anymore. Not sure I'm ready to make the switch to a battery powered snowblower, my John Deere does the job easily.
I have changed from gas to EGO battery products for my weed eater, edger, blower, hedge trimmer, and pole saw. I have had them several years. Best choice I have ever made. They have made those jobs so much easier.
I still have a JD riding mower and a JD snowblower though.
I still have a JD riding mower and a JD snowblower though.
My poulan leaf blower and stihl weed eater will probably be replaced with electric by next spring.
