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’ve been on the hunt for an electric corded snow shovel for a while now especially for these harsh winter days in Canada. So when II’ve been on the hunt for an electric corded snow shovel for a while now especially for these harsh winter days in Canada. So when I saw this eight amp 12 inches electric corded snow shovel from Greenworks went on sale. I immediately grabbed it.

As someone who regularly clear snow myself, the Greenworks electric shovel has been a game changer during these last few winter storms here in Ontario. I find it much easier to manage than a traditional shovel, especially on cold icy days when lifting heavy snow can be exhausting for me.

I truly appreciate how manageable it feels in my hand. To shovel clears a 12 inch patch and throw snow far enough that’s not constantly re-clearing the same area. The electric power does most of the work, which reduces strain on my arms and back and the corded design means I don’t have to worry about batteries running out in the middle of my session.

I am of a small frame woman, who usually use a shovel by hand, but boy this thing is exactly what I needed in my outdoor winter toolbox. This electric shovel has honestly cut the time I spend outside shovelling by hand . I am actually motivated now to clean snow on my driveway believe it or not because of this electric shovel.

For walkways, steps, and smaller driveway, sections, this green works electric shovel feels practical, effortless and effective. From my experience, it’s a reliable option for anyone who wants an easier way to handle snow without the physical demand of manual shoveling, and it is something I feel comfortable using on my own. This is a must have winter tool power tool to have.

Delivered on Monday instead on Sunday. Charged the battery as indicated. It’s bit heavy good for a flat surface, clean snow on the the deck. Only downside is can’t change the direction of the shoot.
Make sure to push the battery all the way down.

I loved it- not sure why negative reviews! Its heavy- yes- but you PUSH it- and for a woman- I can PUSH- its throwing the snow I dont have upper body strength for- I think its GREAT!

Je suis au Québec donc le froid, la neige la glace.. je m'y connais bien et je L'ADORE c'est un vrai charme. C'est vrai que c'est un peu lourd mais il faut seulement la pousser bcp moins lourd qu'une belle qu'on doit soulever

This shovel worked amazing. You can see how high the snow originally was and it cleaned it all off in probably 20 minutes! Snow was dense and packed, but it handled our Canadian winter like butter! It was incredibly easy to use, and I’m surprised how well it really did. It was heavy, but I’m really not strong at all and I was definitely able to use it. Awesome purchase and it will totally make life easier. 5/5 easy, hopefully it lasts at least a few years, since this is my first time using it.

Today December 10/25 Scarborough On Canada- first time using / first real snow fall
I wasn’t thinking this would be very useful It looks much like a plastic toy plastic impeller
But what would have taken me 2 hrs -This little toy made short work of about 10 inches of heavy wet snow in a 4 car parking driveway and sidewalk done in 30 minutes
I m quite happy with it but again it was its first use
Mind you it was only snow
If there's leaves sticks stones or even salt I am thinking the plastic impeller would get damaged
I will come back to this review in the spring and update the usage
But for the price I am surprised and happy with the purchase
Saving me the heart attack at least for the first snow day

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.

I really like this unit. Throws snow far and is light enough to easily drag around on the driveway. The power is very good. I'm happy with corded version as my driveway has an outlet close by.

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.

This 8 amp snow blower works very well for us on our upped deck, it takes the snow right off the floor and blows it in between the rails well into our backyard.

J’ai acheté ce produit pour éviter d’utiliser ma pelle à neige et mieux profiter de mes sorties hivernales. J’ai été agréablement surpris par l’efficacité de souffler la neige. Sincèrement je recommande fortement. La question: est-ce que mes voisins vont en acheter une lollll

I don't really have any complaints or any form of buyer's regret. The only issue that I might raise which is one of my own doing of course and should be considered more of a suggestion to others, is not to opt for corded as opposed to cordless for the sake of cost savings like I did.

I purchased this electric snow shovel along with a 50 foot outdoor extension cord rated for cold weather. With the thicker insulation, the cord is not only heavier but a fair bit more rigid. Having to constantly manage the cord, along with the weight of the shovel, it can be a bit of a hassle at times, particularly in tighter spaces.

One other thing to keep in mind which seems true for all brands of electrical snow shovels, at least that I'm aware of, is that you must always stand with your back to the wind when using these.

This may be a flaw of the overall design of all electric snow shovels, but the fin that directs the snow away from you is permanently positioned unlike traditional snow blowers that generally allow you to adjust their discharge chute position to accommodate for the wind direction and where you want the snow to end up in relation to the machine.

So with that in mind, if you have no choice but to go against the wind, everything the electric snow shovel picks up will be blown right back at you and all over what you've previously cleared. This isn't such a big deal if are strategic about it. Where this may be a bit hassle is when the space that you are clearing is limited, such as a walkway and you aren't able to adjust your direction easily.

Overall, I am happy with this purchase. It does the job well enough.

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

Using it for my 20' x 10' deck. Does the job quite easily. Will see how it holds up going into my second season with this.
UPDATE 24/02/2025: Been using it for a second season and its holding up fine. I'm cautious not to damage the spinning blade hitting anything including ice.

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.

From Winnipeg, MB, CA. We are known for our cold, snowy, and long winters. I didn't want to spend another winter breaking my back or living under an avalanche of snow. I bought this hoping it would, if nothing else, cut the time spent shoveling down. It was AMAZING. Down to pavement in about 5-7 minutes after this first season dump we got overnight. It even blasted through the packed snow from walking on the sidewalk, no shovel or chipper needed! Definitely worth it!

Buy this snow shovel before the Jan 17, 2022 snow storm for 40cm - 50cm in Toronto, Ontario. This little machine saved the day. Many neighbors and friends shovel 5 hours or up but I do around 30-35 min for 3 times. Even the snow plow comes by and create a snow bar, I can get that all out without a problem in 10 min. For small house, narrow path way, but still strong enough to push away around 20cm of snow but if it is too high like 30cm, or harden snow, then don't push it too hard, and maybe even and should divide it. So, use your brain and this machine should last for a while to serve you (unless it is a lemon).

Some Pro and Con:
- Size: not big for storage a single garage, small is small a bit than a manual lawn mower.
- Weight: not too much for me but sure still hard to say for senior, kids and ladies (guess over 70).
- Build: strong but all plastic so don't treat it like it is like a commercial grade snow blower.
- Wires: that is always a Con. So for small size house and area only and wire is always in your way. Anyhow, not a problem for many people.. But still my wire is 100FT so long enough to help out my neighbors a bit to cut a hole on his snow bar and path for him.
- Setup: Quite easy, just attach the handle and work in 5-10 min. / no maintenance.

I usually don't recommend to buy the battery powered version, (and I can't comment it for I don't have one), because the Lithium battery is usually short time usage and expensive for high power motor equipment. Usually the power get weaker over time, or even not as powerful. And if you have one, better buy two or more batteries, otherwise you will regret you stuck in half of the job done.

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.