The SnoMover handle is free swinging, the blade fixed at an angle. So you change direction by lifting the handle to flop the blade over. Other snow dozers I have used have a rigid handle to blade connection and the blade angle is adjusted via a set-pin. We have a gravel driveway and the blade doesn't dig in - if you have rough, broken, sidewalk the SnoMover isn't for you since you can't push down on the handles to lift the blade, plow above the rough surface.It is only at the end of a push that I miss being able to push down the handle to scoop and carry the snow. I found that it isn't that hard to lift the blade with my toe - get a higher blade height, work around this issue.The SnoMover has been great the last couple of light, several inch/5 cm, snow falls - either plowing with the storm, or waiting until the end to plow. The SnowMover is good when the snow is too deep for a push broom, but not deep enough to pull out the snow blower/snow paddle. Even if the snow blower/snow paddle is an instant start Snowjoe or other cordless/electric unit.Now to see how well the plastic frame holds up this winter. I left the SnoMover out when we had a 0 F/-15 C cold snap and had no issues with the plastic being brittle the next day.
We use this on minor snowfalls to clear walkways around our fire stations. We have used one for 5 years now with great results. We experience 100+ inches of snow a winter, so it gets plenty of use. Firefighters enjoy using this tool!
Perfect for 3 inch and less snow. We clear miles of sidewalks and we were able to clear sidewalks in 1/4 the time of regular snow shovels and blowers. Works the back of your legs, not your back, so you're less fatigued. Will not work on rough blacktop, etc., but will on everything else. Also you will also need to have a regular shovel for stairs.
We purchased 10 of these and they are AWESOME! We have not had any issues with them after a full 100 inch snow season. They work great for 1-4 inches of snow...really speeds up the process. Great product!
Purchased this one and the 36" ManPlow Pro Snow Pusher together - ManPlow is much better for the money.
