Product Reviews and Ratings - Power Tools - Power Shovel from Gardener's Supply Company

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(based on 16 ratings)

Located in: Yard & Landscaping, Yard Tools & Carts, Power Tools

Lightweight and easy on the back, this power shovel goes where big, unwieldy snow blowers can’t — including walkways, decks and patios. And despite its small size, it packs a punch. It throws snow up to 20 feet, and will clear 4 inches of snow from a 50' x 20' driveway in 20 minutes.

No oil to mix or gas to buy — just plug it in and go

Exclusive power curve rotor design throws snow 20 feet

Clears snow down to the pavement

Adjust handle and shaft height for maximum comfort

Compact enough to be stored indoors

More information for the Power Shovel

Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 16 reviews)

80% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Clears to the pavement(10), Lightweight(7), Maneuverable(11), Throws far(10)

Cons:

Can't handle wet snow(4)

Best Uses:

Driveway(9), Outdoors(4), SIDEWALK(3)

Describe Yourself:

Do-it-yourself(7), Novice(5)

I like its compact size

By Jenifer

from Kentucky on 2/2/2011

Pros:

Lightweight, Maneuverable

Cons:

Can't Handle Wet Snow

Best Uses:

Great for walkways

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

Easy to store

It is as described

By Kate

from Norwalk, CT on 1/24/2011

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Lightweight, Maneuverable, Throws Far

Cons:

Can't Handle Wet Snow

Best Uses:

Driveway, Yard

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

We have a driveway that goes straight up and we have to shovel to get out no matter how little the snow. Our driveway ends in a very large apron before one goes into the garage-we have a lot to shovel and are both in our 70's.If we have it plowed, they never get down to the blacktop and so we do it ourselves-along with a path around the backyard for the oil company. This shovel works well -as long as the snow is not too wet or deep - up to about 8". It makes the job so much easier. This was the perfect year to get this piece of equipment!!!

Great product; easy to use!

By David Y.

from Hendersonville, NC on 1/4/2011

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Lightweight, Maneuverable, Throws Far

Best Uses:

Driveway, Sidewalks, Yard

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

Product is lightweight, similar to a vaccum cleaner. It saved my back and took less energy to clear the drive than with the old standard shovel.

Hubby says it works!

By etocon

from Vermont on 1/2/2011

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Lightweight, Maneuverable

Best Uses:

Driveway, Yard

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

This was a gift for my DIY husband, who was initially quite skeptical. After a trial run, he agreed that it would be great to use in smaller areas around the house that are inaceessible with the tractor-driven plow/blower.

Good Product

By Dakota

from Western North Dakota on 1/2/2011

Pros:

Maneuverable, Throws Far

Cons:

Can't Handle Wet Snow

Best Uses:

Driveway

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

My husband easily assembled this and used it immediately. It doesn't perform on heavy wet snow, which we got last week. However, it's great on dry snow, which we usually get. It did freeze up when left in the garage when the temps dropped below zero, so it is now stored in the mud room. All in all, it's great. I haven't used it, but my husband really likes it--and he's picky.

Rugged Back-saving Winter Tool

By Papa Bear

from Orem, Utah (elev. 4,500') on 1/2/2011

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Flexible Adjustments, Lightweight, Maneuverable, Rugged USA Mfg, Throws Far

Cons:

Forward-throwing Only

Best Uses:

Driveway, Professional, Smaller smooth areas, Yard

Describe Yourself:

Handyman

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

This tool is terrific for smooth-surfaced areas that can be reached by a power-cord. Handled even 6 inches of super heavy wet Utah snow. Superb with dryer snow. Not self-propelled, so requires some strength to push it forward. Wind, cars, and pavement configurations can require a little planning on how to best clear snow since it only throws snow forward. Fun to use and avoids LIFTING motion, saving on back strain. Fairly rugged plastic construction of auger & motor housing withstood rough treatment very well. Should last for years. No assembly required.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

pleasant surprise

By maebaskets

from Westland, Michigan on 2/4/2010

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Lightweight, Maneuverable, Nice and quiet, Throws Far

Best Uses:

Driveway, Porch, SIDEWALK

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

I bought this for my daughter whom has fybromialgia and couldn't start a regular snow blower or lift a shovel full of snow. This product was a great help to her for clearing snow at her house.

great for small walkway & pet areas

By kuji's mum

from Eden UT on 1/15/2010

Pros:

Maneuverable

Best Uses:

Patio and walkway

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

I use this to clear my back patio that I am unable to reach with a snow blower. I clear a small path for my Shih Tsu so she can go out and do her business that she would be unable to do if there was no shovelled area in the deep snow we have where I live.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

we love it

By no nick name

from Howell Michigan on 12/31/2009

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Lightweight, Maneuverable, Throws Far

Best Uses:

Deck, Front porch

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

This was a gift to my daughter and family. they live in Michigan and grill almost every day. They told me they love it...

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Gets the job done

By jet

from Erie, PA on 12/31/2009

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Maneuverable, Throws Far

Best Uses:

Driveway, SIDEWALK

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

We live in the great lakes where we are prone to lake effect with large amounts of snow so I was a little skeptical when my husband asked for this as a christmas gift. But after he used it once, we were convinced it could do the job. He has back problems and this alleviates alot of pain because there is no lifting.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

good shovel

By jim the plower

from maine on 1/27/2009

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Maneuverable, Man-friendly, Throws Far

Best Uses:

Deck, Driveway

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

Its more a man product,as its got some heft to it for a small shovel.It tired me out rather quickly. throws snow far,but wear some cover or you'll get covered and remember to stand downwind..my man used it in the smaller areas and says its ok..

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Power Shovel

By Grandma

from Sitka, AK on 1/14/2009

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Throws Far

Cons:

Can't Handle Wet Snow

Best Uses:

Driveway, SIDEWALK

Describe Yourself:

Do-It-Yourself

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

I wish that it threw the snow to the side rather
than forward where you just throw it again and
again.

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

The review convinced me - unfortunately

By Trudy

from Wickliffe, OH 44092 on 1/10/2009

Pros:

Clears to the Pavement, Throws Far

Cons:

Difficult to Start, Way too heavy

Describe Yourself:

Novice

Comments about Power Shovel:

The picture shows a woman. But it is too heavy for me. Today was our first real snow = 8 inches. I had to lift. I can't have my drive plowed because it is gravel. Once I had it plowed. That spring I had to throw all the gravel pebbles back into the driveway before I could safely mow. I think my Toro is as hard work as hand shoveling - too heavy for me at age 84.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

A city product

By Joan the shepherdess

from Rangeley, Maine on 12/26/2008

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

I found the blower easy to use , but had difficulty getting the snow to blow anywhere but straight ahead. It works very well with fairly light snow. It is helpful to have an extremely flat surface to work on(pavement would be fine).It is tricky on an enclosed deck as the snow can build up and it gets hard to blow over.

I think this would be a great tool for suburban/urban use in a climate that gets moderate snow.Unfortunately, I live in an more extreme climate and have very uneven ground, and allowed slush to freeze under the snow I was trying to blow away.

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Great for Snow Drifts!

By Jeff

from Arpin, WI on 12/15/2008

Pros:

Easy to use, Good Value, High Quality

Cons:

A little Heavy

Best Uses:

Close to house, Hard to reach places

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

We live in rural farmland with no wind breaks, so we get a lot of snow drifts. My tractor-mounted snow thrower is good for our driveway, but drifts next to the house have always been hard on the back to shovel out. The Power Shovel works great. It is a little on the heavy side to lift to the top of the drift, but it is light compared to the weight of a shovel full of snow. It throws the snow nearly as far as my tractor-mounted snow thrower. The Power Shovel also works great around our holding tanks, which has also been a difficult area to shovel. I am able to easily clear around the tanks without piling up a mountain of snow behind them. A note on the weight: if you are not lifting the shovel to clear drifts, the weight is hardly noticeable. The Power Shovel slides easily along the ground to clear snow to a depth of six inches or even a little deeper.

[16 of 18 customers found this review helpful]

Not for heavy snow

By Barb

from Mequon, WI on 12/1/2008

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

Expensive

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Power Shovel:

TORO offers quality products. This shovel is heavier than I expected. It would not work well with heavy wet snow. I plan to return this item. [...]

Customer Reviews about the Power Shovel at Gardener's Supply Company