Greenworks 8 Amp 12-Inch Electric Corded Snow Shovel. 20ft Throwing Distance. 12 Wide & 6 Deep Clearing. 300Lbs/Min Snow Thrower Blower Removal Tool for Patio/Driveway/Steps/Sidewalk/Winter Storm

Just used it for the first time here in Massachusetts. We got about 6 inches of heavy snow last night I just cleared my driveway and walkway with it. It’s heavy but did a nice job. I was skeptical as i had a corded one that was cumbersome and not very productive. This is MUCH better and threw the snow quite a distance so you’re not going over the same strip over and over again
Consumer reports gave this a great review and that’s why i took the chance. You should too.

I bought this fully expecting it to struggle, because every review made it sound like you needed the biceps of a Marvel hero to push it and that it only worked on fluffy powder.
Spoiler: not true. At all.

We had one of those classic Canadian-weather moodswings — it snowed, then it rained, then everything froze solid. Basically the worst possible scenario for any small snow thrower.
And honestly?
This thing plowed right through the frozen, heavy, icy mess like it had something to prove.

✔️ Performance (frozen snow test!)
I included a video so you can see it in action, but here’s the quick version:
It grabbed frozen layers of snow and crusted slush without choking
Threw it far enough that I didn’t have to redo the same spot
Didn’t bounce, jam, or drag
I was genuinely shocked — I was ready for it to fail, and it didn’t.

✔️ Weight & maneuverability
Okay, let’s talk about the “IT’S SO HEAVY!!!” reviews.
If you're in basic normal shape, it’s not that heavy.
I was fully prepared for a workout session, and honestly… it wasn’t bad at all.
You’re pushing a motorized tool through snow — it’s not going to feel like a feather, but this was way easier than expected.

✔️ Assembly & battery
Unboxed it, popped the pieces together, done.
Battery charges fast (photos included).
Battery clicks securely in place — no wiggle, no guessing.

✔️ Build quality
The auger blades, interior compartment, and front scoop all feel solid.
I took close-up photos so you can see the thickness of the plastic and the inner housing — nothing feels cheap.

✔️ Ideal for:
✓ Decks
✓ Pathways
✓ Driveway edges
✓ People who want something easier than shoveling but don’t need a full snowblower monster
✓ Anyone dealing with surprise icy snow layers

✖️ Not ideal for:
— Clearing an entire long driveway after a blizzard in record time.
(It’s a thrower, not a 300-lb gas machine.)

⭐ Final thoughts
For the price, this exceeded every expectation.
It saved my back, saved my time, and handled icy frozen snow that even my shovel didn’t want to deal with.

I’d absolutely buy it again.

I included pictures of the unboxing, close-ups of the internals, the auger, the battery, and a video so you can see real-world performance.

So i bought it having seen the ads. The price that I got was a good value.

It is heavy - I am strong and built - it’s still going to be a work out. They don’t do steps/stairs.

The straight forward shooting makes you think about where the snow / ice slush will go.
I cleaned a standard lumber outdoor deck with it and it did no damage. However the plastic leading edge caught on an uneven deck board… and it will catch on stone tiled steeping stones and sidewalk cracks. Meaning you have to hop it (slight lift it over anything that the leading edge catches on.

I have a modification idea that I am going to try . I am going to make teflon sliders that raise it 1/8 - 1/4 inch on either end. While it might stop it from leaving bare sidewalk , bare walking stones and a bare deck - it may leave a slight skim instead - it’s going to make less work at hopping it and cover more area.
I may create a thinker set of shoes to power shovel my drive way.

I’m using this for heavy snow and the serious yard works leaf blower for light powdery snow.

I like this shovel but it is heavy and not very wide. I attached a wheel kit typically used for a string trimmer to it to make it easier to use, which I hope works. It hasn’t snowed since installation. The battery run time on this without the wheels was great. I can do our driveway and sidewalks (corner lot) on a single charge.

It’s very powerful and it works. We bought the one with the cord to have as a back up even though we usually use our snowblower. We’ve had a couple of storms that were about 4 inches of snow so we tried it. It’s powerful and much faster than a regular shovel. However, I don’t like the fact that you can’t adjust the direction that the snow blows. And I also don’t like the fact that you have to keep holding the button down for it to work. But all that being said, the one I bought was only about 90 bucks so it was worth it to have as a back up.

Très utiles pour des petits entrés (trottoir, deck, petit driveway). Maximum 10 cm d’épaisseur de neige sinon la machine fournis pas (c’est une pelle pas une souffleuse). Mais moins physique que pelter manuelle. Bref le produit il est 5/5 mais j’enlève une étoile car il n’est pas ergonomique pour les grandes personnes. Je fais 6 "4 et le manche n’est pas télescopique. Mais sinon , wow je recommande. Par contre si tu es le genre de personne qui pelte après que toute la neige soit tomber après une grosse tempête, à éviter de l’utiliser. La pelle électrique est très utile pour l’entretien fréquent voir quotidiennement pour enlever la neige. Je combine pelle manuel et cette pelle pour pousser la neige quand il y a trop de neige compacter. Ne pas utiliser la pelle électrique sur de la neige glacée ou un banc de neige d’un driveway.

La pelle électrique est aussi lourde plus qu’une pelle normal. Mais bon c’est du peltage c’est physique! Si tu veux pas travailler mieux vaut une souffleuse à essence ou un deneigeur professionnel.

Finalement, je ne recommande pas pour les gens qui vivent en milieu urbain densifiée car la neige va très haut donc risque de chicane avec voisinage car la neige peut aller sur le terrain, maison/bâtiment, voiture des autres

The tool works as I expected although heavier than I thought but I can manage especially after I made a couple improvement.

1. I installed two wheels. As you can see from the video, the wheels helped the moving greatly. I wish I had installed bigger ones. Also the wheel position is critical for it to work well (not too front not too back).

With the wheels, I can use one hand to push/pull with regular 6in snow. No need to lift

2. In added an part to help throw the snow better. The aluminum part as you can see collect the snow and makes it more concentrated such that the snow can be thrown better especially in windy condition.

I initially intended to make the extension with a turntable exit so I can change throwing direction. After experimental use, I found that my driveway doesn’t need it. So I didn’t go further to unnecessarily add weird to the tool.

Overall, it is worth it. I hope green works can add what I show here. For them it is probably an easy job.

One downside is that, it didn’t meet my expectation to throw snowbank. Not because of the power (it has more power than needed), but because of the plastic part that doesn’t work with the icy/frozen pieces embedded in the snowbank.

I live in Victoria, bc. This little shovel would work well since snowfalls are not often, and usually washed away by rain. Too old to shovel so bought this to save my back. Had a good dump today to try it out.
Pros
Powerful.
Easy to assemble.
Pushing it around is no harder than a mower (it has no wheels).
Quiet electric motor.
Cons
No directional control, I have lawn to both side of double driveway, so no problem for me.
Blowbacks because the throw is always forward. I'll wear a rain jacket next time.
The on switch has to be gripped to keep it on (dead man switch), I had gloves on and the D handle still chafed my thumb and index finger (ouch) doing the grips to keep it going. I understand it is a safety feature, but I definitely will duct tape or bungee the switch to the ON position next time (It is not likely this thing will runaway or jump to bite me)

In the video, snow is 10 to 12 inches deep.