Snowfall can turn the joy of winter into a struggle, burying driveways and sidewalks under its icy blanket. And if you rely on an old-fashioned snow shovel to clear your property, it can be back-breaking work. A snowblower makes the job significantly less difficult. Luckily, this Greenworks 80-volt, 20-inch electric model is 40 percent off at Amazon, and it can help you get back to enjoying the season’s true delights, like using that snow you just relocated to make a jump for sledding.
Greenworks’s single-stage snowblower can quickly clear spaces thanks to a 20-inch width and 10-inch clearing depth. In fact, Greenworks claims it can clear a four-car driveway on a fully charged 2.0-amp-hour battery (the battery and charger come included). The snowblower has a brushless motor, which provides more torque, quieter operation, and superior efficiency than non-brushless models. Meanwhile, the auger-assist system helps break down heavy snow and ice. And the 180-degree rotating chute can throw snow up to 20 feet in your desired direction.
The snowblower has 6-inch rear wheels to maneuver through deep snowdrifts. It also features duel LED headlights, allowing you to clear the driveway pre-dawn or after dusk. For safety, Greenworks built in a two-step starting system that requires you to press on the bar (just below the push handle) and then press the start button. Once you’re done, you can fold the snowblower up for easy storage or transport to another location (e.g. a neighbor’s house).
While most gas-powered snowblowers offer more power (and better clearing width and depth), they can be high-maintenance. The nice thing about using an electric one is it won’t require gas to run and you don’t need to change the oil. While this particular model from Greenworks doesn’t show up in our guide to the best electric snowblowers, the brand’s 40-volt option did make the cut. And the brand’s products have performed well in our testing across various categories, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers.
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Brandon Russell is a freelance writer covering gear and technology. He started his journey as a news writer at a small newspaper and later began reviewing smartphones, movies, and video games. In his free time, he enjoys the slower, more intentional experience of using a 35mm film camera and making short videos about movies he grew up watching.
