yo people... if you're miserable. don't take it out on cool people like this... shut the computer off, go outside, get some fresh air, and do something constructive. thats your best bet!
I bought this because I’m a single mom and this works fantastic. Bought the battery operated one with 2 additional batteries. Worth the spend! Thank you for the video because it helped make the decision. Lol❤
Just found this video. I decided to go with the Ryobi 40v eco-system earlier this year. I purchased this snow attachment to prepare for the winter season. Thank you for showing a little demo of what it can do. I appreciate your pros and cons and I look forward to using it once the snow starts falling!
Thanks for the review. My wife bought one for me as a Christmas present. Well, to make a long story short, it does not work well for driveways or regular sized sidewalks. The snow just blows in front of the unit and if you need to make more than 1 side- by- side pass, it messes up the previously cleaned 12 in strip. A directional chute is mandatory. It does work well for 1 pass for patios, decks or short sidewalks.
Thank you. I’m 71 yes old and have to parallel park so my car may be down the street. This video is great. Never would have guessed I’d need two parts. Yikes! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Doing the lord’s work bro! Watching this after a sore back from shoveling, may need to double-up on the batteries to address a big driveway lol thank you!!
Thanks for the review. Was exactly the feedback I was looking for... and I have the weed trimmer already which I'm already happy with. This is a big help!
I own a troybuilt four cycle trimmer and also got the electric battery Ryobi trimmer. I discovered that the Ryobi attachment fits perfectly on the troy-bilt. So... if your battery dies you can hook the attachment to the troybilt and finish the job. 😉
You are welcome, thank you for your comment, I have received so many negative comments that it feels good to read a comment like yours. Thank you again.
The cordless 40v shovel is now $269 as of 11/18/22 at Home Depot. Prices are really skyrocketing due to inflation of the USD. This video was really great! Definitely helpful, thanks!!! Edit: 40V 12 in. Cordless Electric Snow Shovel with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger $269 and the brushless motor is $299
I love the battery power. My gripe with the Ryoby (Hart as well since the shovel at least is the exact same tool) is the ergonomics. The off center mount of the thrower head makes it super awkward to use. As you push it through the snow, it always want to turn to the left. I get that they are trying to address the longer length of the whole unit by being able to hold on your right side, but this creates as many problems as it solves.
This is not criticism but from my experience with both gasoline driven and electric driven snowblowers, it really helps with the performance if you do it in layers when the snow is tall, what I mean by that is that you try to layer it so the snow covers between 30-50% of the snowblower blade thingy 😂 then it won’t be too much resistance on the engine and stuff😀 sorry for bad grammar, spelling and English 😂 I’m from Norway and everybody know how 90% of the Norwegian people is when it comes to English 😂😂 and like I said this is not criticism by any way it’s just a friendly tip 😁 have a wonderful day and thank you for an excellent review and comparison 😊😊😊
Thank you for your comment, you are exactly correct. I normally do that in deep snow, it helps with not bogging down the snow shovel. I have to be honest with you. I’m taken back a little bit by the fact that someone in Norway watched my video, that’s really awesome!! thank you.
Thank you so much for the video and the showdown on the two snow shovel. I am looking to get a battery shovel for my wife that has a shoulder pain and from what you said, the battery shovel is not as heavy as the plugged in shovel. I find all the explanations really helpfull.
To be honest, I bought the expand it weed eater just so I could use the attachments. I’m happy with that purchase and the other attachments I have gotten so far. I have not bought the shovel yet, but with my wife watching, she is willing to go with the purchase. Thank you for the review!
Just to let you know that with the 40v snow shovel the bottom attachment can be used with most any gas power weed eater also .. Not just exclusively with the 40v Ryobi handle. I use mine with a gas head from another brand
i bought the attachment and fit it to my Dewalt flexvolt trimmer because Dewalt doesn't make one..fits perfect.. i use it for the deck and driveway if i have less than 2 inches...anything higher I'll break out the snowblower...I used it on the deck with 6-8 inches for shitz and giiggles and it worked perfect..use it on low speed and this lasts a good 40 mins if you've got the 9ah battery
I’m sorry to hear that you got negative reports I have a Ryobi snowblower the small one that cost $500 it works amazing but because of an illness I can no longer go out in the cold so I have to have an elderly person use it it is a little hard for them to handle so I’m looking at getting the snow shovel I already have the 18 V and the 40 volt expandable Ryobi system that works with my trimmer my hedge clippers and so forth so I will be able to use either 40 V batteries which I have or 18 V batteries which I have and believe it or not there is only a little difference between the 40 V and the 18 V however that difference does it make a difference when doing heavy jobs your video was extremely helpful and just ignore all the negativities you are appreciated for doing this video and you haveHelped me to see that the snow shovel looks like it will be easy to use thank you very much for your video
Thank you very much for your comment. Thank you for watching the video. I have learned in making these RUclips videos that there are negative people everywhere, and I truly take things with a grain of salt. I'm just happy that this video helped someone like yourself. Thank you.
Good job explaining all of the circumstances with purchasing the two snow shovels. I recently purchased an outdoor 12 gauge 100' extension cord and it was big bucks! Just thought it's worth mentioning. I have the cordless string trimmer, so it's a no brainer. Plus, my wife likes the cordless tools as they are "less scary". "Honey, it's coming down pretty good out there! You might want to get a jump on shoveling the deck." 😅 I'm sure this comment will be a hate magnet!
Hey thanks for checking out the video. believe it or not I have more people agree with me than disagree with me, but there are always going to be those people out there that have nothing nice to say and that's why I made a video about the battery powered snow shovel. if you haven't already seen my 1st video on the power snow shovel (the one you have to use an electric cord with that I only paid $40 for) I'll link it below check it out tell me what you think. ruclips.net/video/vog7VIay3yY/видео.html
They're both great tools, it all depends on your application. For small properties the battery one is more than fine on a single charge, I'd prefer the corded one for larger properties because it throws the snow a lot further and if you're lucky like me I have two outdoor outlets that can keep me running all day.
I was really surprised how poorly the 40v ryobi throws the snow as I have the 40v greenworks and it really tosses out the snow, almost twice as far the the ryobi and I think it has to do with the motor the greenworks has. The one reviewed here is from the expand-it line. Mine is a dedicated unit. In the video he is able to pick up the shovel with ease mine is quite heavy I rarely lift mine up unless i have to skim the top of the snow. I'm guessing the weight is based on the sized of the motor as i mentioned earlier mine seems to have a lot more power.
I think I'm going to do a review on the greenworks as well as the snow Joe I've heard good things about both of them. I just happened to own the ryobi stuff that's and thats why I made the videos on them, I am by no means stating that the ryobi's are the best ones on the market so please don't interpret it that way, this is just what I have in my garage, it's what I use on a regular basis. Thank you for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
@@bigshow65 yes understand why people pick certain tools as they are battery locked into a system and it's cost prohibitive to move to another platform. Right now I drool over the new leaf blower Ryobi has. My unit only pushes 550cfm and Ryobi has a 750cfm? leaf blower and a ton of other 40v tools that greenworks has no intention of building. I've been scanning the internet for a battery adapter to go from Greenworks to Ryobi. That would solve my needs and many other users who want to cross battery platforms. BTW if you have the gas version of the expand-it line you will notice a massive power difference in that snow thrower. It's nice option if available.
@@bigshow65 I appreciate the video. I've always been interested in the powered shovels, but I could never bring myself to actually buy one. I'm looking to get into battery powered equipment because I'm tired of the maintenance with gas and having to go out to buy gas and stabilizer. I usually go out mid storm and clean to avoid heavy buildup so corded or cordless are both great options for me.
@@xLTxVEGAx To be completely honest with you the whole reason why I have the battery powered one was for your exact reason I got sick and tired of having a gas weed trimmer and having to keep a separate gas can filled with gas and oil and all the maintenance that went along with it I pulled the trigger I got the 40 V 1 from ryobi and I've loved it every since I had it plus all the attachments that you can acquire for it makes it very versatile.
I have the SnowJoe cordless version of this - and 9 4' wide wooden steps going to two 6x8 landings. This all has to be cleared just to reach my front door. The SnowJoe- going against all my erroneous preconceptions- is amazing in how much effort it saves, compared to using a shovel, in clearing the snow away from these areas, even wet, deep snow. The requirements are that you must use it on fresh snow that hasn't all been stomped down into ice, and you need open spindles on the side of the steps. You start at the bottom, hold the handle vertically (straight up), and go side to side from one stringer to the other , going up one step at a time shaving off layers of snow, shooting it out horizontally through the spindles . It beats using your back to lift up a ton of snow with a shovel, one scoop at a time, to get it over the hand rail. Often, blowback from doing the top of the steps leaves a thin layer on the lower steps, but it's really easy to go back to the bottom and quickly go over again. It's not a whole lot faster than shoveling it all but it's way easier since you don't have to bend down and lift up. Not even once. I've done this about a dozen times in the last two years, and each time it uses up less than half of the 20 volt battery.
I have heard good things about the snow Joe. Maybe I'll have a chance to review it. Thanks for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
A friend of mine has the Ryobi lawn mower and they are very happy with it. I think their yard is about 50' by 100'+ - I've used it to try it out I thought it mowed good. I'm here to see the power shovels. Thanks for posting.
To everyone watching this video anyone who owns the Dewalt 60 V grass trimmer with changeable attachments this snowblower attachment works on the Dewalt as well saying that the walk does not make one. For all those that don’t trust me head over to your closest Home Depot remove one of the heads from a Ryobi and install it on a Dewalt and you’ll see that it works and fits.
Thank you for both videos. I'm currently comparing both models so your thoughts & opinions were very helpful in my decision. I live in an area that rarely gets snow, owning an oversized gas powered snow blower would be as useless as tits on a bull. But either of these options would be great for my circumstances. I don't do any sort of yard work so I wouldn't be using the battery assembly for anything other than the snow thrower. With the minimum amount of space I have to remove snow from, the electric one would be just fine. And I'm 5'2"
It sounds like the powered (non battery) is the right one for your needs. I will say that is the one we use the most around here. Hopefully you can get as cheap as I found it. Thank you for watching my videos, and thanks for commenting.
This is a great review. Having already bought into the Expand-It system I want to point out the reason i am going to be picking this shovel up soon. The battery shovel takes up a fair bit less space than most snow shovels. The Ryobi corded is smaller than most but still it sould take up more space. I have multiple tools I use but not that often so expandable tools saves me a good bit of space.
If you’re ever in the market for a gas trimmer I suggest getting one that can operate different attachments. My mtd gas power unit works with all my 40v ryobi attachments and vice versa.
I bought the Ryobi 40V battery operated snow thrower WITH the base arm and battery on sale a few months ago for $199 which was only $20 more than the basic string trimmer kit with motor arm base and battery. For me, it was a no brainer because I didn't need a string trimmer but wanted to buy their expand it brush cutter. Considering the cost of the battery alone, it was a great deal as long as I dont need extra batteries to get the job done. (I'm about to go use it for the 1st time)
My ryobi expand it accessories are interchangeable with my gas powered trimmer plus. I can use any of the attachments from either set with either power unit. Might not be good for heavy use on a job but it’s super handy at home and in the woods.
Ryobi does have the battery powered and gas powered expand-it lines, from what I have seen the attachments are interchangeable between both. I personal have the 40v battery expand-it weed trimmer because I wanted to give it a try and I love it..no regrets. thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the comment I appreciate the interaction.
@@bigshow65 I always forget ryobi has gas trimmers too. I love the set. If a job is too big for batteries I can use gas. Quick easy job? Battery. I’m glad to see a demo on the snow blower attachment. Hoping more attachments are developed as time passes.
Knowing Ryobi's tool systems, the battery is possibly used with other tools as well. So there's that plus and with that snow shovel, since it works with gas power sources as well, you have that option. The Ryobi sstem is also compatible with MTD's TrimmerPlus system to boot.
That's what I thought, too. However, the 4.0Ah battery in this kit was about 1/8 inch too large to fit into my 2nd gen Ryobi 40v 14 inch chainsaw that I purchased a few years ago. That chainsaw has a fixed sized battery compartment. They changed the size of the battery case on this newer 4.0Ah model. I contacted Ryobi support about this issue, and they basically told me I was wrong and that the battery fit all their tools! No it does not. I took my Ryobi chainsaw and snow shovel kit to my local HD and asked the store manager to show me how the battery fit into my chainsaw. It did not. In fact, he did not have any Ryobi batteries in the store that would fit my 3 year old Ryobi chainsaw. They were all about 1/8 too large to fit into the fixed battery compartment of my chainsaw. So, he allowed me to warrenty return everything. Bad on Ryobi, good for HD management. BTW, the battery on the newer Ryobi chainsaw mounts on the bottom and does not have a fixed battery compartment, so, you can use any size battery on the newer models. I'm still a big Ryobi tool fan, but Ryobi Customer Service is not what it used to be.
I enjoyed the review. One point about lithium batteries is they don't operate when the battery is cold. Not that it's cold outside. If the battery is stored inside it shouldn't be impacted by the cold weather while in operation.
You’re right it shouldn’t be impacted but if I had not stated it I definitely would’ve heard about it in the comments lol. Thanks for checking out my video.
Nice review and comparison. My only issue is your statement about the battery life. You are right that cold temps will drastically reduce battery power. No argument there. But unless you test it out to measure how long it will run during freezing temps, there’s no way to know if you’ll have enough juice to finish the driveway. Otherwise, great review. Thanks for doing this.
You are absolutely right, I made that statement just to bring awareness the fact that cold weather does reduce battery life in battery operated tools in hopes that viewers would pay close attention to the batteries charge. Thank you for checking out my video, and for your comment, I appreciate the interaction.
If you charge and store your battery in the house or heated garage, then you don't have to worry about the cold reducing battery power. Using the battery on the power head will actually heat up the battery, so, in theory, I would expect the cool outside temps to extend the battery run time. I have more issues with my batteries overheating and shutting down when I use them in my chainsaw in the summertime. I would love to see an actual test on battery run time at different outside temps. That would make an interesting video.
Buddy thanks for this review. Really helpful. Also, don't let people's opinion on internet get to you. The anonymity given by the internet gives rise to some stupidity like never before. Trolls are everywhere, disgruntled people are everywhere looking to vent out. Ignore them. They can't care about your feelings, why do you? Focus on people who appreciate you and give those people your attention and your care. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for making this! We are contemplating moving to Spokane, WA where our daughter and her family live. I am looking out the window of their farm house right now at over a foot of snow. They literally use a tractor with a plow attachment!!! The battery operated one looks to be a good fit for a neighborhood driveway. Do you know if the battery for the snow shovel is the same Ryobi battery for other attachments that we already have? That would alleviate the problem of not long enough running time. This is a great invention and certainly beats the STEEL SNOW SHOVELS of the 60s and 70s!!! Getting to the end of my parents' driveway in CT with the heavy mess the town snow plows would leave, could take an hour to throw into our yard!!! Memories!!.....
I am in a powered wheelchair and on a very tight income. Nobody comes to dig me out. So I bought an electric snowblower. Another company and it is ok. But this year it hurt me because we have over a foot of snow. Seems not mamy solutions for people like me.
I'm sorry to hear that you don't have anybody that comes over and helps you out. There is a robotic snowblower that you control by remote control, but I'm pretty sure it's very expensive. I've only seen it once, maybe someday prices will come down to be reasonable enough for the average consumer to afford. that way, you could just sit on your porch and snowblow your driveway. Take care and thank you for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
That's a shame. Maybe talk to someone in your borough. They are often in contact with a lot of people in communities and the churches and i wouldn't be surprised if they happened to know someone that could take care of your place without it being a large inconvenience.
I prefer the high end 40v leaf blower. Moves snow like you wouldn't believe, plus your neighbours won't hate you when you empty your sidewalk onto theirs with that front throwing shovel.
Well, to be honest, I don't live close enough for that to happen. But I do have the leaf blower attachment, and when we get more snow, I am going to try it. Thanks for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
I just watched your video on the electric and the cordless snow shovel. I thought it was was great. I am thinking of getting the cordless for my deck and sidewalk....I already have the cordless lawn mower. Thanks for helping me decide.
Battery is the future folks so get used to it. I have a ryobi riding mower for 5 yrs now and I will never go back to gas. Quit whining about cost. Buy another battery and have it charged and ready to go. I was impressed by this demonstration and look forward to adding it to my ryobi collection of tools and yard machines.
I absolutely love my battery-powered lawnmower and weed trimmer and agree it is the future of lawn equipment. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.
Though I admit that the cord is a pain but I still prefer corded tools over battery. They have more powerful motors that won't bog down as easily and they don't die. Comparing price, battery powered are way overpriced considering the lack of power and longevity on a single charge. I admit they've come a long way over the years just not enough for me to sink that kind of money into one. I bought a corded snowjoe with a 15 amp motor, light on the front, 18" wide path, and adjustable chute for about $170. I never bought a snowblower before and I wanted something that looked every bit like a average size gas one without the extra hassle of gas and oil and price tag. It even had metal blades which are more durable than those plastic ones. It handled the 8" or so in the driveway and sidewalk like a breeze. Then out towards the road where it was about a foot of wet and packed snow from the city plow, I let it dig in and ease my way through it. Took it like a champ as long as I didn't try to rush it through, even when I did push it a little too hard I only heard it bog down slightly and let off a little. The only thing I would change about it is the scraper at the bottom that scoops the snow into the auger. I wish it had a metal edge to it so it can really get under that bottom layer of snow.
Great for a few cm of powder. Heavy wet snow you’ll just chuck it. A decent snow shovel with a mid shaft handle and proper technique will be faster and save on your back.
I actually beg to differ, here's an update video I made showing it operating successfully and over a foot of wet heavy snow. ruclips.net/video/_SAd4JhudjY/видео.html
You know what I have the powered snow shovel that you have to use a cord with and I bought that a couple years ago for $40 (which i made a video on) I absolutely loved it but the last 2 days in northern Illinois we've been getting hit with snow and I've used the ryobi 40V battery powered snow shovel and I have to tell you it is the easiest most convenient snow shovel I've ever used you will love it.
Well actually I need to make a update video on it because I have learned a lot from using it last year. The battery never ran out! Now I did only use it on my sidewalk, front and back porches, but a full charge lasted all winter (very mild winter).
Yes, that is correct. I had the battery-powered weed trimmer previous to this video, and most of the comments I received were about the battery-powered option hence the reason for the review on the battery-powered unit but the Gas option will work just as well. Thank you for checking out my video.
Yeah I have had a Snow Joe 18" model now for about four years the 40 volt model, got it on a black Friday deal for 99$ shipped believe it or not. Through med type snow not the fluffy and not the real heavy, 3 of a 4 car driveway on a battery charge. I like the smaller snow blower over the shovel idea myself but for smaller needs the shovel could come in handy. The Snow Joe also handled the city plow persons deeds at the end of the driveway quite well. Honestly though I don't think Ryobi is the best of the battery operated shovels out there. I saw another video on the Toro model and it seemed to throw the snow much further with less fly back. Before buying I would watch a number of videos on a number of different products. This was a good video comparison within the same brand.
Thank you. I do agree there are plenty of other brands out there that do a great job removing snow, I chose Ryobi because I found it on sale for 40.00 dollars. But after I made that video I had a ton of comments from people telling me that to get a battery powered snow shovel so I figured why not, I went with Ryobi again to be able to compare them more easily. Thank you for checking out my video, and thanks for the comment.
I have the watched a ton of videos on power shovels. I have a 40v greenworks and it does a great job of throwing snow. weight is bottom heavy is the only draw back. The best cordless shovel I've seen is the Earthwise. 16in width, has a deflector to change the direction of the snow. But probably the most costly. I think if Ryobi makes a dedicate power shovel they probably be more competitive with the other brands.
The cord also limits the power the unit can deliver to about 1.5 hp. Batteries may not last long but can deliver a lot of current while they are working. With the battery modules being easily replaced with charged batteries, the short runtime isn't really a problem.
I don't think you need to worry at all about the battery not lasting long due to it being really cold out. When in use the battery itself has internal resistance and will heat up very quickly. Now if you left it outside for long periods and only used it for short periods, for sure you would have degraded battery duration from that charge.
Definitely, it's more useful for walkways and porches. I would never use this to do my driveway, only reason why I showed it in the video was because that was the largest patch of snow that I had to work with.
I noticed that you were pushing the cordless blower a lot slower than the corded unit. Possibly even without thinking, you compensated for the less power.
If that is the case, I definitely did it without knowing it. The corded power shovel I've had for a couple years now and I'm used to how it works so I probably didn't hold back on that one, as for the battery powered snow shovel that was one of the 1st times I used it and I didn't know what it could handle. but I definitely never intended to do it intentionally. Either way I think they both worked wonderfully. I am a huge fan of the corded snow shovel, probably because I bought that one for $40, and it has not failed me yet.
With battery tools it's important to listen to the tool. I hate when my girlfriend tries mowing with my EGO mower because she just tries to force it through the grass. I keep explaining that she needs to listen to the RPM to keep it in the sweet spot but she doesn't get it and so she can mow about 30% less of the lawn than me before it dies. Battery tools are always going to have less power than a corded tool but if the user understands that and manages their pace it's worth it. For me it takes less time to use a battery tool than it does to get out the corded tool and deal with the cord the whole time. Even if the battery tool can handle the same pace, be kind to the battery :)
Just watched your video and watched it because I already have the Ryobi expand snow shovel as well as the roto tiller and weed water attachments, and I was curious as to what your review might say. I've had my Ryobi expand it series attachments for a couple of years now and honestly have absolutely no complaints. I would, however, definitely recommend that anybody upgrade to the long life bigger battery option as a standard battery really won't lay that long. Now i live in Northern Alberta, Canada, where we average around -20°C and do get occasional stretches of -30°C - -40°C. With a fully charged long life battery, regardless of temperature, I can do my front sidewalks, driveway, and back deck area. All in all, would I recommend the Ryobi One expand-it line? Yes, i would, I also have the Ryobi One circular saw, reciprocating saw, and drill. For the average homeowner that does occasional handyman jobs around the home, I would absolutely recommend the Ryobi One line.
This thing or something like it is probably all I need , not a lot of snow very often in Indianapolis. Ideal for a deck,. I'd need to have other attachments to justify a battery system.
I agree completely. Having some of the other attachments makes this option very useful. Thank you for checking out my video. And if you're interested in spring, I can go through the attachments I have and make a review video on them.
Yes, I can. To be truthful, I haven't had to do any replacements on anything, but battery management is easy. I always have one charged and ready to go. The batteries have a push button on the end that tells you how much battery is left.
@@bigshow65 thanks 🙏🏽. I have about 9 batts for my few Ryobi items ( included) and they died 🤬. Had to purchase a few more. It’s perhaps because my Chicago garage is an arctic climate if it’s own in winter, this year I brought new batts in the house 😳
You can use these with most trimmers that take attachments. There is another video of someone using this ryobi attachment with a gas trimmer. I use the dewalt line, and have the 60v attachment trimmer. So this can attach to the dewalt as well. Unfortunately, these ryobi attachments are sold out everywhere at the moment.
I have a few of the other attachments for this and absolutely love them. There is a gas option, but with things moving to battery-powered, I thought I'd give it a try. Thank you for checking out my video.
As a fellow RUclipsr, the best thing your doing is keeping it real. Thanks brother, I’m gonna buy the full system for over 200. That will hopefully allow me to get more attachments for it. Keep keeping it real. Subscribed, and if you think my channel could help you share the love back. Thanks for a great video
I have attachments for grass trimmers, power brush, cultivator, and brush cutter. All work great with these power heads. I use my 40v power heads almost exclusively. Last year I never even bothered to take out my gas power head for use. I only use my gas power head for jobs that require long run times, which is almost never.
I get the reason for these and snow blowers(disabilities/age & etc) but I feel that these will never completely get all of the snow off the ground like you do with a shovel like at the 4:44 mark. Like you will either have to by pass that section again killing battery life for the cordless or grab a shovel to get the rest up.
I agree a shovel would do a better job, but at least there is an option for people who can't manage a shovel. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate the interaction, and thank you for watching my video.
@@bigshow65 No problem and thanks for the quick reply. I also want to disclaim that I am a Ryobi fan/owner. I think the issue would arise regardless the brand
I actually found one a couple winters ago for 40 dollars on sale that works perfectly but a lot of people wanted it to be battery powered ruclips.net/video/vog7VIay3yY/видео.html
Luckily, I own gas and ryobi 40V expand it power heads and they work with virtually any expand it accessories or cross brand accessories. It was the best thing I did instead of having dedicated tools for everything. Great review!
The problem with Ryobi from my experience is their batteries throughout all of their tools do not last that long under heavy loads. It's the reason my tools are Milwaukee, Dewalt and Bosch. Yet they don't make this sort of thing unfortunately. The "expand it" snow shovel attachment is $150 which is quite a lot of money. You can buy stand along units with a battery for close to that. It's a good idea but price wise the expand it range is a bit high in price.
Agreed, the expand it line is a luxury for those who want to save space. It doesn't save you a lot of money and now you're stressing 1 motor for all those task, and if your 1 motor dies all your tools are dead until its repaired/replaced (and if they stop making expand it drivers, then your whole shed is a paperweight)
The 40-volt and 18-volt systems are different. As to whether the attachment itself is compatible, it depends. Look at where your 18v trimmer comes apart. If that's an electrical connection, then no, it won't work with this. This expand-it system uses a rotating flexible shaft inside the "boom", and the motor is in the power head. So if your 18v trimmer works that way, this shovel attachment will probably attach. But the 18v motor will probably not have enough power to drive it, or at least not enough to throw the snow very far.
yo people... if you're miserable. don't take it out on cool people like this... shut the computer off, go outside, get some fresh air, and do something constructive. thats your best bet!
Seriously……..the world needs more people like you. “This is the way it is……..period”! Love it!!
Thank you I appreciate it.
I just wanted to bring a real word perspective to my reviews.
I bought this because I’m a single mom and this works fantastic. Bought the battery operated one with 2 additional batteries. Worth the spend! Thank you for the video because it helped make the decision. Lol❤
I'm glad this video helped.
Just found this video. I decided to go with the Ryobi 40v eco-system earlier this year. I purchased this snow attachment to prepare for the winter season. Thank you for showing a little demo of what it can do. I appreciate your pros and cons and I look forward to using it once the snow starts falling!
Glad you found this video helpful.
Thanks for the review. My wife bought one for me as a Christmas present. Well, to make a long story short, it does not work well for driveways or regular sized sidewalks. The snow just blows in front of the unit and if you need to make more than 1 side- by- side pass, it messes up the previously cleaned 12 in strip. A directional chute is mandatory. It does work well for 1 pass for patios, decks or short sidewalks.
Another option for these units- you can always go horizontally instead of vertically if your driveway isn't huge. Works great
Side by side demo is just what I needed! Thanks!🥰
You are very welcome.
Thank you. I’m 71 yes old and have to parallel park so my car may be down the street. This video is great. Never would have guessed I’d need two parts. Yikes! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching the video and for the comment. I’m wishing you best of health and happiness this holiday season.
Doing the lord’s work bro! Watching this after a sore back from shoveling, may need to double-up on the batteries to address a big driveway lol thank you!!
Thank you for watching my video.
Thanks for the review. Was exactly the feedback I was looking for... and I have the weed trimmer already which I'm already happy with. This is a big help!
I really enjoy all the attachments I have for this Ryobi expand it weed trimmer. Thank you for your comment.
I own a troybuilt four cycle trimmer and also got the electric battery Ryobi trimmer. I discovered that the Ryobi attachment fits perfectly on the troy-bilt. So... if your battery dies you can hook the attachment to the troybilt and finish the job. 😉
That's good to know! Thanks for the info.
Thank you for your full and honest review.
You are welcome, thank you for your comment, I have received so many negative comments that it feels good to read a comment like yours. Thank you again.
The cordless 40v shovel is now $269 as of 11/18/22 at Home Depot. Prices are really skyrocketing due to inflation of the USD. This video was really great! Definitely helpful, thanks!!! Edit: 40V 12 in. Cordless Electric Snow Shovel with 4.0 Ah Battery and Charger $269 and the brushless motor is $299
Thanks for the price update, everything is going up very rapidly.
I love the battery power. My gripe with the Ryoby (Hart as well since the shovel at least is the exact same tool) is the ergonomics. The off center mount of the thrower head makes it super awkward to use. As you push it through the snow, it always want to turn to the left.
I get that they are trying to address the longer length of the whole unit by being able to hold on your right side, but this creates as many problems as it solves.
Good demo. Just bought the weed trimmer and will grab the attachment for the snow shovel.
This thing is very versatile, I love it. I am going to make a video with all the attachments that I have for it.
This is not criticism but from my experience with both gasoline driven and electric driven snowblowers, it really helps with the performance if you do it in layers when the snow is tall, what I mean by that is that you try to layer it so the snow covers between 30-50% of the snowblower blade thingy 😂 then it won’t be too much resistance on the engine and stuff😀 sorry for bad grammar, spelling and English 😂 I’m from Norway and everybody know how 90% of the Norwegian people is when it comes to English 😂😂 and like I said this is not criticism by any way it’s just a friendly tip 😁 have a wonderful day and thank you for an excellent review and comparison 😊😊😊
Thank you for your comment, you are exactly correct.
I normally do that in deep snow, it helps with not bogging down the snow shovel. I have to be honest with you. I’m taken back a little bit by the fact that someone in Norway watched my video, that’s really awesome!! thank you.
Thank you so much for the video and the showdown on the two snow shovel. I am looking to get a battery shovel for my wife that has a shoulder pain and from what you said, the battery shovel is not as heavy as the plugged in shovel. I find all the explanations really helpfull.
Thank you. I really appreciate the positive feedback.
To be honest, I bought the expand it weed eater just so I could use the attachments. I’m happy with that purchase and the other attachments I have gotten so far. I have not bought the shovel yet, but with my wife watching, she is willing to go with the purchase. Thank you for the review!
No problem, and thanks for watching my video and for your support of my channel.
Just to let you know that with the 40v snow shovel the bottom attachment can be used with most any gas power weed eater also .. Not just exclusively with the 40v Ryobi handle. I use mine with a gas head from another brand
Nice! That is a total game changer. Thanks for posting this.
i bought the attachment and fit it to my Dewalt flexvolt trimmer because Dewalt doesn't make one..fits perfect.. i use it for the deck and driveway if i have less than 2 inches...anything higher I'll break out the snowblower...I used it on the deck with 6-8 inches for shitz and giiggles and it worked perfect..use it on low speed and this lasts a good 40 mins if you've got the 9ah battery
Way to be creative!! It's good to know it can be used with another brand for those who don't own the Ryobi expand-it line.
I’m sorry to hear that you got negative reports I have a Ryobi snowblower the small one that cost $500 it works amazing but because of an illness I can no longer go out in the cold so I have to have an elderly person use it it is a little hard for them to handle so I’m looking at getting the snow shovel I already have the 18 V and the 40 volt expandable Ryobi system that works with my trimmer my hedge clippers and so forth so I will be able to use either 40 V batteries which I have or 18 V batteries which I have and believe it or not there is only a little difference between the 40 V and the 18 V however that difference does it make a difference when doing heavy jobs your video was extremely helpful and just ignore all the negativities you are appreciated for doing this video and you haveHelped me to see that the snow shovel looks like it will be easy to use thank you very much for your video
Thank you very much for your comment. Thank you for watching the video.
I have learned in making these RUclips videos that there are negative people everywhere, and I truly take things with a grain of salt.
I'm just happy that this video helped someone like yourself. Thank you.
Thank you for your time, effort and explanations, it is very appreciated.
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Good job explaining all of the circumstances with purchasing the two snow shovels. I recently purchased an outdoor 12 gauge 100' extension cord and it was big bucks! Just thought it's worth mentioning. I have the cordless string trimmer, so it's a no brainer. Plus, my wife likes the cordless tools as they are "less scary". "Honey, it's coming down pretty good out there! You might want to get a jump on shoveling the deck." 😅
I'm sure this comment will be a hate magnet!
Hey thanks for checking out the video. believe it or not I have more people agree with me than disagree with me, but there are always going to be those people out there that have nothing nice to say and that's why I made a video about the battery powered snow shovel. if you haven't already seen my 1st video on the power snow shovel (the one you have to use an electric cord with that I only paid $40 for) I'll link it below check it out tell me what you think.
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Yeah the 12 g 100ft cord was about $100 at Home Depot a few months ago. Zoiks
They're both great tools, it all depends on your application. For small properties the battery one is more than fine on a single charge, I'd prefer the corded one for larger properties because it throws the snow a lot further and if you're lucky like me I have two outdoor outlets that can keep me running all day.
I was really surprised how poorly the 40v ryobi throws the snow as I have the 40v greenworks and it really tosses out the snow, almost twice as far the the ryobi and I think it has to do with the motor the greenworks has. The one reviewed here is from the expand-it line. Mine is a dedicated unit. In the video he is able to pick up the shovel with ease mine is quite heavy I rarely lift mine up unless i have to skim the top of the snow. I'm guessing the weight is based on the sized of the motor as i mentioned earlier mine seems to have a lot more power.
I think I'm going to do a review on the greenworks as well as the snow Joe I've heard good things about both of them. I just happened to own the ryobi stuff that's and thats why I made the videos on them, I am by no means stating that the ryobi's are the best ones on the market so please don't interpret it that way, this is just what I have in my garage, it's what I use on a regular basis. Thank you for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
@@bigshow65 yes understand why people pick certain tools as they are battery locked into a system and it's cost prohibitive to move to another platform.
Right now I drool over the new leaf blower Ryobi has. My unit only pushes 550cfm and Ryobi has a 750cfm? leaf blower and a ton of other 40v tools that greenworks has no intention of building. I've been scanning the internet for a battery adapter to go from Greenworks to Ryobi. That would solve my needs and many other users who want to cross battery platforms.
BTW if you have the gas version of the expand-it line you will notice a massive power difference in that snow thrower. It's nice option if available.
@@bigshow65 I appreciate the video. I've always been interested in the powered shovels, but I could never bring myself to actually buy one. I'm looking to get into battery powered equipment because I'm tired of the maintenance with gas and having to go out to buy gas and stabilizer. I usually go out mid storm and clean to avoid heavy buildup so corded or cordless are both great options for me.
@@xLTxVEGAx To be completely honest with you the whole reason why I have the battery powered one was for your exact reason I got sick and tired of having a gas weed trimmer and having to keep a separate gas can filled with gas and oil and all the maintenance that went along with it I pulled the trigger I got the 40 V 1 from ryobi and I've loved it every since I had it plus all the attachments that you can acquire for it makes it very versatile.
Thank you for spending yr own money to review the battery operated shovel. I may consider getting this or a comparable brand. Keep up the good work
Thank you, I’m glad the video helped.
I so want one of these!!! Thanks for making the video dude 😎
You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.
I have the SnowJoe cordless version of this - and 9 4' wide wooden steps going to two 6x8 landings. This all has to be cleared just to reach my front door. The SnowJoe- going against all my erroneous preconceptions- is amazing in how much effort it saves, compared to using a shovel, in clearing the snow away from these areas, even wet, deep snow. The requirements are that you must use it on fresh snow that hasn't all been stomped down into ice, and you need open spindles on the side of the steps. You start at the bottom, hold the handle vertically (straight up), and go side to side from one stringer to the other , going up one step at a time shaving off layers of snow, shooting it out horizontally through the spindles . It beats using your back to lift up a ton of snow with a shovel, one scoop at a time, to get it over the hand rail. Often, blowback from doing the top of the steps leaves a thin layer on the lower steps, but it's really easy to go back to the bottom and quickly go over again. It's not a whole lot faster than shoveling it all but it's way easier since you don't have to bend down and lift up. Not even once. I've done this about a dozen times in the last two years, and each time it uses up less than half of the 20 volt battery.
I have heard good things about the snow Joe. Maybe I'll have a chance to review it. Thanks for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
I watched your video and decided to buy it for use with my Dewalt 60V trimmer. Thank you : )
Yes put out the video with all the attachments you have and how it all works together.
Ok, I will definitely will. Be looking for it in spring. Thanks for your support.
all the attachments. Shovel, weed wacker, lawn edger, and blower. I think there maybe a saw for pruning.
A friend of mine has the Ryobi lawn mower and they are very happy with it. I think their yard is about 50' by 100'+ - I've used it to try it out I thought it mowed good. I'm here to see the power shovels. Thanks for posting.
This Ryobi attachment is also compatible with the DeWalt universal attachment system. I am using it with my 60 volt string trimmer.
Considering the Ryobi battery powered show shovel for upcoming season here in NW Arkansas. Thanks so much for your honest review!
Thanks for checking out my video.
To everyone watching this video anyone who owns the Dewalt 60 V grass trimmer with changeable attachments this snowblower attachment works on the Dewalt as well saying that the walk does not make one. For all those that don’t trust me head over to your closest Home Depot remove one of the heads from a Ryobi and install it on a Dewalt and you’ll see that it works and fits.
Awesome to hear thanks for the heads up
Thank you, that is good to know.
I got myself a snow Joe one year for Christmas and I love it it’s just like the Riley
I have heard good thing about the snow Joe's.
Damn!!!! LOVE your HONESTY!!!!!!
Thank you!
Thank you for the comment. I appreciate the interaction.
Thank you for both videos. I'm currently comparing both models so your thoughts & opinions were very helpful in my decision. I live in an area that rarely gets snow, owning an oversized gas powered snow blower would be as useless as tits on a bull. But either of these options would be great for my circumstances. I don't do any sort of yard work so I wouldn't be using the battery assembly for anything other than the snow thrower. With the minimum amount of space I have to remove snow from, the electric one would be just fine. And I'm 5'2"
It sounds like the powered (non battery) is the right one for your needs. I will say that is the one we use the most around here. Hopefully you can get as cheap as I found it. Thank you for watching my videos, and thanks for commenting.
This is a great review. Having already bought into the Expand-It system I want to point out the reason i am going to be picking this shovel up soon. The battery shovel takes up a fair bit less space than most snow shovels. The Ryobi corded is smaller than most but still it sould take up more space. I have multiple tools I use but not that often so expandable tools saves me a good bit of space.
I agree completely! Thank you for checking out the video and for your support of my channel.
If you’re ever in the market for a gas trimmer I suggest getting one that can operate different attachments. My mtd gas power unit works with all my 40v ryobi attachments and vice versa.
I bought the Ryobi 40V battery operated snow thrower WITH the base arm and battery on sale a few months ago for $199 which was only $20 more than the basic string trimmer kit with motor arm base and battery. For me, it was a no brainer because I didn't need a string trimmer but wanted to buy their expand it brush cutter. Considering the cost of the battery alone, it was a great deal as long as I dont need extra batteries to get the job done. (I'm about to go use it for the 1st time)
Well ?? Update. How did it work out for you? How did it feel while holding it? I'm Curious on your thoughts. Did it perform as expected.
My ryobi expand it accessories are interchangeable with my gas powered trimmer plus. I can use any of the attachments from either set with either power unit. Might not be good for heavy use on a job but it’s super handy at home and in the woods.
Ryobi does have the battery powered and gas powered expand-it lines, from what I have seen the attachments are interchangeable between both. I personal have the 40v battery expand-it weed trimmer because I wanted to give it a try and I love it..no regrets. thanks for checking out the video and thanks for the comment I appreciate the interaction.
@@bigshow65 I always forget ryobi has gas trimmers too. I love the set. If a job is too big for batteries I can use gas. Quick easy job? Battery. I’m glad to see a demo on the snow blower attachment. Hoping more attachments are developed as time passes.
Good job on the comparison! Thank You!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this video. This is exactly what I was looking for before I made a decision
Glad it helped.
@@bigshow65 I did all that research, and you sold me on it. I went to buy it, sold out everywhere until who knows when 😂
@tim7337 well that sucks! But with winter in full effect I understand. Did you check to see if it could be delivered?
Thanks pal. You rock. Appreciate your efforts & this post. Cheers.
Thank you, I really appreciate that.
Knowing Ryobi's tool systems, the battery is possibly used with other tools as well. So there's that plus and with that snow shovel, since it works with gas power sources as well, you have that option. The Ryobi sstem is also compatible with MTD's TrimmerPlus system to boot.
That's what I thought, too. However, the 4.0Ah battery in this kit was about 1/8 inch too large to fit into my 2nd gen Ryobi 40v 14 inch chainsaw that I purchased a few years ago. That chainsaw has a fixed sized battery compartment. They changed the size of the battery case on this newer 4.0Ah model. I contacted Ryobi support about this issue, and they basically told me I was wrong and that the battery fit all their tools! No it does not. I took my Ryobi chainsaw and snow shovel kit to my local HD and asked the store manager to show me how the battery fit into my chainsaw. It did not. In fact, he did not have any Ryobi batteries in the store that would fit my 3 year old Ryobi chainsaw. They were all about 1/8 too large to fit into the fixed battery compartment of my chainsaw. So, he allowed me to warrenty return everything. Bad on Ryobi, good for HD management. BTW, the battery on the newer Ryobi chainsaw mounts on the bottom and does not have a fixed battery compartment, so, you can use any size battery on the newer models. I'm still a big Ryobi tool fan, but Ryobi Customer Service is not what it used to be.
Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for!
I enjoyed the review. One point about lithium batteries is they don't operate when the battery is cold. Not that it's cold outside. If the battery is stored inside it shouldn't be impacted by the cold weather while in operation.
You’re right it shouldn’t be impacted but if I had not stated it I definitely would’ve heard about it in the comments lol. Thanks for checking out my video.
Great review, great voice, and very well spoken. Thanks! 🙏🏾
Thank you and thanks for the support.
Nice review and comparison. My only issue is your statement about the battery life. You are right that cold temps will drastically reduce battery power. No argument there. But unless you test it out to measure how long it will run during freezing temps, there’s no way to know if you’ll have enough juice to finish the driveway. Otherwise, great review. Thanks for doing this.
You are absolutely right, I made that statement just to bring awareness the fact that cold weather does reduce battery life in battery operated tools in hopes that viewers would pay close attention to the batteries charge. Thank you for checking out my video, and for your comment, I appreciate the interaction.
If you charge and store your battery in the house or heated garage, then you don't have to worry about the cold reducing battery power. Using the battery on the power head will actually heat up the battery, so, in theory, I would expect the cool outside temps to extend the battery run time. I have more issues with my batteries overheating and shutting down when I use them in my chainsaw in the summertime. I would love to see an actual test on battery run time at different outside temps. That would make an interesting video.
Buddy thanks for this review. Really helpful. Also, don't let people's opinion on internet get to you. The anonymity given by the internet gives rise to some stupidity like never before. Trolls are everywhere, disgruntled people are everywhere looking to vent out. Ignore them. They can't care about your feelings, why do you? Focus on people who appreciate you and give those people your attention and your care.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I appreciate your positivity. Thank you for your support and your comment.
Hey Big guy, this is a great review. Realistic recommendations given.
Thank you. That means a lot.
Thank you so much for making this! We are contemplating moving to Spokane, WA where our daughter and her family live. I am looking out the window of their farm house right now at over a foot of snow. They literally use a tractor with a plow attachment!!! The battery operated one looks to be a good fit for a neighborhood driveway. Do you know if the battery for the snow shovel is the same Ryobi battery for other attachments that we already have? That would alleviate the problem of not long enough running time. This is a great invention and certainly beats the STEEL SNOW SHOVELS of the 60s and 70s!!! Getting to the end of my parents' driveway in CT with the heavy mess the town snow plows would leave, could take an hour to throw into our yard!!! Memories!!.....
Thank you! To answer your question as long as you have the 40 V battery I don't think you'll have an issue.
Yes, you can use the same 40V Ryobi battery that you have on your Ryobi lawnmower.
I am in a powered wheelchair and on a very tight income. Nobody comes to dig me out. So I bought an electric snowblower. Another company and it is ok. But this year it hurt me because we have over a foot of snow. Seems not mamy solutions for people like me.
I'm sorry to hear that you don't have anybody that comes over and helps you out.
There is a robotic snowblower that you control by remote control, but I'm pretty sure it's very expensive. I've only seen it once, maybe someday prices will come down to be reasonable enough for the average consumer to afford. that way, you could just sit on your porch and snowblow your driveway. Take care and thank you for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
If u can afford it the solution would be a heated driveway or patio
Make friends with your neighbors
That's a shame. Maybe talk to someone in your borough. They are often in contact with a lot of people in communities and the churches and i wouldn't be surprised if they happened to know someone that could take care of your place without it being a large inconvenience.
I prefer the high end 40v leaf blower. Moves snow like you wouldn't believe, plus your neighbours won't hate you when you empty your sidewalk onto theirs with that front throwing shovel.
Well, to be honest, I don't live close enough for that to happen. But I do have the leaf blower attachment, and when we get more snow, I am going to try it. Thanks for checking out my video and for your support of my channel.
I just watched your video on the electric and the cordless snow shovel. I thought it was was great. I am thinking of getting the cordless for my deck and sidewalk....I already have the cordless lawn mower. Thanks for helping me decide.
Thank you, and thanks for checking out my video.
These usually will work on any trimmer that accepts attachments. I have a Kobalt trimmer, and it accepts all the Ryobi attachments.
That's good to know.
Battery is the future folks so get used to it. I have a ryobi riding mower for 5 yrs now and I will never go back to gas. Quit whining about cost. Buy another battery and have it charged and ready to go. I was impressed by this demonstration and look forward to adding it to my ryobi collection of tools and yard machines.
I absolutely love my battery-powered lawnmower and weed trimmer and agree it is the future of lawn equipment. Thank you for your comment. I appreciate it.
Hell yes
May have to get the snow shovel for the new house deck.
Appreciate the thoughtful review!
Awesome review! Thanks Big Sho!
Thank you for your support!! I really appreciate it.
Though I admit that the cord is a pain but I still prefer corded tools over battery. They have more powerful motors that won't bog down as easily and they don't die. Comparing price, battery powered are way overpriced considering the lack of power and longevity on a single charge. I admit they've come a long way over the years just not enough for me to sink that kind of money into one. I bought a corded snowjoe with a 15 amp motor, light on the front, 18" wide path, and adjustable chute for about $170. I never bought a snowblower before and I wanted something that looked every bit like a average size gas one without the extra hassle of gas and oil and price tag. It even had metal blades which are more durable than those plastic ones. It handled the 8" or so in the driveway and sidewalk like a breeze. Then out towards the road where it was about a foot of wet and packed snow from the city plow, I let it dig in and ease my way through it. Took it like a champ as long as I didn't try to rush it through, even when I did push it a little too hard I only heard it bog down slightly and let off a little. The only thing I would change about it is the scraper at the bottom that scoops the snow into the auger. I wish it had a metal edge to it so it can really get under that bottom layer of snow.
Thanks! Looking for a replacement for the Snow Joe which died on its second use today
Well, that's not good! I have heard good things about the snow joe.
Great for a few cm of powder. Heavy wet snow you’ll just chuck it. A decent snow shovel with a mid shaft handle and proper technique will be faster and save on your back.
I actually beg to differ, here's an update video I made showing it operating successfully and over a foot of wet heavy snow.
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I just ordered it I have the 18 volt and 40 volt trimmer expand it I hope I won’t regret it have 90 days to try it out
You know what I have the powered snow shovel that you have to use a cord with and I bought that a couple years ago for $40 (which i made a video on) I absolutely loved it but the last 2 days in northern Illinois we've been getting hit with snow and I've used the ryobi 40V battery powered snow shovel and I have to tell you it is the easiest most convenient snow shovel I've ever used you will love it.
Great review..haters gonna hate no matter what! I appreciate the honest non Bias review... Appreciate your time n effort n making this!!
Thank you for checking out my video and for your support of my channel. I appreciate it.
I like it! By the time you need to drink some hot chocolate to warm up, you can swap out the battery for one in the charger.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Well actually I need to make a update video on it because I have learned a lot from using it last year.
The battery never ran out! Now I did only use it on my sidewalk, front and back porches, but a full charge lasted all winter (very mild winter).
you can also use the ryobi snow thrower with the gas powered ryobi expand it system. so the battery draining would be a non issue.
Yes, that is correct. I had the battery-powered weed trimmer previous to this video, and most of the comments I received were about the battery-powered option hence the reason for the review on the battery-powered unit but the Gas option will work just as well. Thank you for checking out my video.
Yeah I have had a Snow Joe 18" model now for about four years the 40 volt model, got it on a black Friday deal for 99$ shipped believe it or not. Through med type snow not the fluffy and not the real heavy, 3 of a 4 car driveway on a battery charge. I like the smaller snow blower over the shovel idea myself but for smaller needs the shovel could come in handy. The Snow Joe also handled the city plow persons deeds at the end of the driveway quite well. Honestly though I don't think Ryobi is the best of the battery operated shovels out there. I saw another video on the Toro model and it seemed to throw the snow much further with less fly back. Before buying I would watch a number of videos on a number of different products. This was a good video comparison within the same brand.
Thank you. I do agree there are plenty of other brands out there that do a great job removing snow, I chose Ryobi because I found it on sale for 40.00 dollars. But after I made that video I had a ton of comments from people telling me that to get a battery powered snow shovel so I figured why not, I went with Ryobi again to be able to compare them more easily.
Thank you for checking out my video, and thanks for the comment.
I have the watched a ton of videos on power shovels. I have a 40v greenworks and it does a great job of throwing snow. weight is bottom heavy is the only draw back. The best cordless shovel I've seen is the Earthwise. 16in width, has a deflector to change the direction of the snow. But probably the most costly. I think if Ryobi makes a dedicate power shovel they probably be more competitive with the other brands.
The cord also limits the power the unit can deliver to about 1.5 hp. Batteries may not last long but can deliver a lot of current while they are working. With the battery modules being easily replaced with charged batteries, the short runtime isn't really a problem.
I don't think you need to worry at all about the battery not lasting long due to it being really cold out. When in use the battery itself has internal resistance and will heat up very quickly. Now if you left it outside for long periods and only used it for short periods, for sure you would have degraded battery duration from that charge.
great video! leave the snow on the road lol... u r doing great, lot of charisma and great info
Thank you, I really appreciate the positive support.
Until the snow plow comes along and you have to deal with it.
@@shawnalLovesJesus it's a joke lol
@@Fbacurau Yeah. Well... I didn't get it. 🕵♂ < Me looking for a clue. Couldn't find a paper bag over the head emoticon.
Got one for my dewalt 60v trimmer... I'm looking forward to the power of the 60v notor on the snow covered sidewalks. It should arrive after new years
Useful for small areas or light snow but not for big areas.
Definitely, it's more useful for walkways and porches. I would never use this to do my driveway, only reason why I showed it in the video was because that was the largest patch of snow that I had to work with.
I noticed that you were pushing the cordless blower a lot slower than the corded unit. Possibly even without thinking, you compensated for the less power.
If that is the case, I definitely did it without knowing it. The corded power shovel I've had for a couple years now and I'm used to how it works so I probably didn't hold back on that one, as for the battery powered snow shovel that was one of the 1st times I used it and I didn't know what it could handle. but I definitely never intended to do it intentionally. Either way I think they both worked wonderfully. I am a huge fan of the corded snow shovel, probably because I bought that one for $40, and it has not failed me yet.
With battery tools it's important to listen to the tool. I hate when my girlfriend tries mowing with my EGO mower because she just tries to force it through the grass. I keep explaining that she needs to listen to the RPM to keep it in the sweet spot but she doesn't get it and so she can mow about 30% less of the lawn than me before it dies. Battery tools are always going to have less power than a corded tool but if the user understands that and manages their pace it's worth it. For me it takes less time to use a battery tool than it does to get out the corded tool and deal with the cord the whole time. Even if the battery tool can handle the same pace, be kind to the battery :)
Just watched your video and watched it because I already have the Ryobi expand snow shovel as well as the roto tiller and weed water attachments, and I was curious as to what your review might say.
I've had my Ryobi expand it series attachments for a couple of years now and honestly have absolutely no complaints. I would, however, definitely recommend that anybody upgrade to the long life bigger battery option as a standard battery really won't lay that long. Now i live in Northern Alberta, Canada, where we average around -20°C and do get occasional stretches of -30°C - -40°C. With a fully charged long life battery, regardless of temperature, I can do my front sidewalks, driveway, and back deck area.
All in all, would I recommend the Ryobi One expand-it line? Yes, i would, I also have the Ryobi One circular saw, reciprocating saw, and drill. For the average homeowner that does occasional handyman jobs around the home, I would absolutely recommend the Ryobi One line.
I’m glad I watch this thank you
Thank you for checking out my video, and for your comment, I appreciate the interaction.
Great video...thank you!
Thank you I appreciate that.
This thing or something like it is probably all I need , not a lot of snow very often in Indianapolis. Ideal for a deck,. I'd need to have other attachments to justify a battery system.
I agree completely. Having some of the other attachments makes this option very useful. Thank you for checking out my video. And if you're interested in spring, I can go through the attachments I have and make a review video on them.
Good video big guy. Thinking of getting one.
It's actually very useful. Thanks for the comment I really appreciate the interaction.
Hi BigSho - can you do a short on how you manage all those batteries and replacements, warranties, recycling - etc...
Yes, I can. To be truthful, I haven't had to do any replacements on anything, but battery management is easy. I always have one charged and ready to go. The batteries have a push button on the end that tells you how much battery is left.
@@bigshow65 thanks 🙏🏽. I have about 9 batts for my few Ryobi items ( included) and they died 🤬. Had to purchase a few more. It’s perhaps because my Chicago garage is an arctic climate if it’s own in winter, this year I brought new batts in the house 😳
@DM Grayson well there is the difference. My garage is heated, so I don't have any issues with leaving batteries in the garage.
You can use these with most trimmers that take attachments. There is another video of someone using this ryobi attachment with a gas trimmer. I use the dewalt line, and have the 60v attachment trimmer. So this can attach to the dewalt as well. Unfortunately, these ryobi attachments are sold out everywhere at the moment.
I have a few of the other attachments for this and absolutely love them. There is a gas option, but with things moving to battery-powered, I thought I'd give it a try. Thank you for checking out my video.
Thank you for the info Sir.
My pleasure
I appreciate your review!
Thank you.
As a fellow RUclipsr, the best thing your doing is keeping it real. Thanks brother, I’m gonna buy the full system for over 200. That will hopefully allow me to get more attachments for it. Keep keeping it real. Subscribed, and if you think my channel could help you share the love back. Thanks for a great video
Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for your support. I am heading over to your channel to show my support.
I have attachments for grass trimmers, power brush, cultivator, and brush cutter. All work great with these power heads. I use my 40v power heads almost exclusively. Last year I never even bothered to take out my gas power head for use. I only use my gas power head for jobs that require long run times, which is almost never.
I uses one from another brand( SJ). Very useful for in between cars situations and narrow pathways.
I have heard good things about the snow Joe. I haven't used one, but maybe I'll review one some day.
Thanks for the review! 🙂
I get the reason for these and snow blowers(disabilities/age & etc) but I feel that these will never completely get all of the snow off the ground like you do with a shovel like at the 4:44 mark. Like you will either have to by pass that section again killing battery life for the cordless or grab a shovel to get the rest up.
I agree a shovel would do a better job, but at least there is an option for people who can't manage a shovel. Thank you for the comment. I appreciate the interaction, and thank you for watching my video.
@@bigshow65 No problem and thanks for the quick reply. I also want to disclaim that I am a Ryobi fan/owner. I think the issue would arise regardless the brand
Nice video and review thanks! I have the power one type battery Ryobi tools. I d get the powered shovel for paths near the house.
Thank you
Excellent review! 👍👍
Thank you, I really appreciate it!
Thanks for the review
You’re welcome, thank you for checking out my video.
I like your garage decor
Thanks, I have 5 kids and for every holiday they always pick me a sign for my garage.
If windy, doesn't the snow blow right back on you?
Definitely but that can happen with any snow blower.
Good review. I just don’t have the weed eater so I doubt I will get the shovel. Kind of want something strong enough for the driveway..🤷♂️
I actually found one a couple winters ago for 40 dollars on sale that works perfectly but a lot of people wanted it to be battery powered
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Tks, great video
Thank you, I appreciate that.
Great video, thanks man!
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Good job BigShow! Some folks just looking for something to whine about. I appreciate the info.
Thank you I appreciate it. You’re right some people look for the bad in things instead of appreciating the value in it’s simplicity.
Luckily, I own gas and ryobi 40V expand it power heads and they work with virtually any expand it accessories or cross brand accessories. It was the best thing I did instead of having dedicated tools for everything. Great review!
Thank you, and thank you for checking out the video.
There is a gas expand it power head? That's interesting. I don't like gas tools but that could be something to pick up used if I ever see one.
@@SetitesTechAdventures yes craftsman, ryobi, Toro, and others have gas power heads you can buy on their own to use with expand it type attachments.
@setite yes, there is a gas expand it version, all the attachments work on both battery powered and gas powered.
ty From Quebec Canada. Your video help me
Awesome, thank you for your support!
Alaska sez, loved your video!
Thank you.
Does the big, chunky Ryobi 40V battery work on these as well? Are they interchangeable in general? They sell them both new.
The problem with Ryobi from my experience is their batteries throughout all of their tools do not last that long under heavy loads. It's the reason my tools are Milwaukee, Dewalt and Bosch. Yet they don't make this sort of thing unfortunately. The "expand it" snow shovel attachment is $150 which is quite a lot of money. You can buy stand along units with a battery for close to that. It's a good idea but price wise the expand it range is a bit high in price.
Agreed, the expand it line is a luxury for those who want to save space. It doesn't save you a lot of money and now you're stressing 1 motor for all those task, and if your 1 motor dies all your tools are dead until its repaired/replaced (and if they stop making expand it drivers, then your whole shed is a paperweight)
I have a ryobi weedeater, thinking of getting this attachment but it came with 18v lith is a 40 volt comparable with chargers and weedeater?
The 40-volt and 18-volt systems are different. As to whether the attachment itself is compatible, it depends. Look at where your 18v trimmer comes apart. If that's an electrical connection, then no, it won't work with this. This expand-it system uses a rotating flexible shaft inside the "boom", and the motor is in the power head. So if your 18v trimmer works that way, this shovel attachment will probably attach. But the 18v motor will probably not have enough power to drive it, or at least not enough to throw the snow very far.
Nice review.. I need one..
Thanks I appreciate it and thank you for checking out the video.
@@bigshow65 you are welcome.. :)