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Perfect for light snow, patios, small driveways or steps. Lightweight at only 22 lbs. U.S.A. Volts: 110, Amps: 8.5, Watts: 1,100, Clearing Width (in.): 12 1/2, Intake Height (in.): 6, Throw Distance (ft.): 25, Adjustable Discharge: Yes, UL Listed: Yes
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Technical Details
- Electric snow thrower- 8.5 amp motor; throws snow up to 25 feet
- Molded plastic housing and wheels; lightweight aluminum handle; fully assembled
- 3 position adjustable discharge direction chute
- 12-1/2-inch clearing width; 6-inch intake height; 22 pounds; 2-year warranty
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By BSJ1
Bought this and a snow shovel after blizzard(s) dumped over 2' of snow in the DC area. One bad winter woudn't justify a $400+ heavy-duty snowblower. Got this to assist with cleanup and use in future winters. It arrived in a much smaller box than I expected. The handle and the blower are separate items; putting them together is a snap. You just screw them together. Instructions are clear and operation is very simple. It's very light and small, making it easy to move around.
It works exactly as you'd expect. Just point and shoot. Snow is flung much further when the vanes are pointed straight ahead than when they are pointed to the sides. It goes through dense, packed snow easily. Operated for 10-20 minutes at a time without overheating or losing efficiency. It was so light that I could literally put it on top of 2'-4' of snow, move it back and forth and essentially "grind" the snow down. Within a few passes,the 2'-4' snow was gone and clear pavement was visible. Smaller stuff a few inches high was dispatched very quickly. The small size allows it to get into tight spots.
That said, it is NOT a heavy-duty snowblower. It is not going to clear out vast amounts of snow quickly and easily. But it doesn't claim to be any such thing. If you're looking for a heavy-duty snowblower this isn't it. If you're looking for something to clear out a few inches or to use at intervals during a storm to pevent huge buildups, it'll get the job done. Just make sure you get a long, thick power cord.
Overall, I give it 5 stars for doing exactly what it said it would at a moderate (by snowblower standards) price.
By Charlie Cogar (Chantilly, VA, US)
Washington, DC this winter has had the highest snowfall since snowfall records began in 1884. After the first storm on 12/18/09, and reading all the reviews, I bought the Yard Machine through Amazon.com. Since 12/18 we have had two other significant snow falls, and I can't say enough about this little guy. It has saved my back. I live in a townhouse second from the end unit. With the Yard Machine I cleared my single car driveway and sidewalk plus two other townhomes in addition to a single family home with a 4 cars long driveway and sidewalk with snow as thick as 14" (with two swipes). I'm 52 years old, and after all that I energy to do more. It handles so easily, a twelve or thirteen year old child could use it. I can't understand why local hardware stores don't carry them in stock. No gas or oil to mess with. You just need an long extension cord. I recommended it to all my neighbors, coworkers, and friends.
By David Isaac
Ordered this right before our big snowstorm in Maryland/DC, before I knew how big it was going to be. It was a real help, but clearly overwhelmed by our 30+ inches of snow, even though I never let more than 6"-10" accumulate. I'd say it should work well as advertised with up to 6" of snow per storm, and it can handle more by taking two or three passes. The biggest issue is that it can only throw left or right over a 15" or so border and only for a few feet, so once you have cut a path and the snow has built up on the sides, it won't throw the snow over the side. It really does throw 20' or so straight ahead (at a much higher angle), so I found myself cutting in a herringbone pattern. I think this will work fine for our normal light snows and I'm happy with how little space it takes to store it, but I wish I had spent $100 more and gotten the SnowJoe 622 that can throw over a higher bank. If you get regular snows of 12+ inches, you'll need a bigger machine. If you want to help out your neighbors, get a gas powered one so you're not constrained by a cord. As others mentioned, cord management is a bit of a hassel in general.
By Eric Wooten (Baltimore, MD)
I live in Baltimore, MD where we just had the Blizzard 2010, which dropped
3' to 5'(yes FEET) of snow throughout the city.
I had to make several passes across the snow, a few layers at a time.
The Yard Machine Snow Fox cleared the snow down to the patio and roadway.
For an electric machine, I was surprised, but very happy too.
I highly recommend it to anyone who doesn't need a big gas snow blower,
but still wants a good machine to clear snow.
By Laelius
Bought it from Amazon just after returning the Toro 1800 18-Inch electric snowthrower, which burned out after clearing the driveway from one 4" snowfall. The Toro was a hassle to assemble; instructions obscure, and the nuts and bolts did not fit well in the assigned slots. Had to be force-fit.
But the Yard Machine Snow Fox is better designed (ergonomics), easy to handle and lift, and seems durable. It got a real workout in our DC-area "Snowmageddon". It's no John Deere Tractor, but it handles multiple passes, chews thru snow drifts pretty good, and handles wet, heavy snow, as well as the dry, powdery stuff.
It's only a 12.5" wide cut, so it will take longer to clear big areas. I didn't save much TIME using it; I also used shovels a bit, but with the Snow Fox, I'm using more muscles than I would with a shovel, which puts most of the strain on the lower back. I'm still tired and achy, but it's better distributed...so I'm more willing to turn on the Snow Fox than I would be to pick up a shovel.
Been using it heavy-duty for 7 days straight. So far, still ticking. Seems well built. Easy to assemble, clear instructions, and everything fits precisely.
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