Pulled the trigger on the Ego Snow Blower the end of November '17. Have a 50'x12' level blacktop driveway, 800 sq. ft. paver patio and a flagstone walkway to clean. Since purchase we have had 3 snowfalls in northern NJ. Broke out the blower for a light dusty snow of approx. 1" back the first week of December. I quickly learned that the performance if not great in small amount of snow. Barley got 3-4 feet throw. I ruled this not a fair snowfall to make a judgement, broke out shovel and decided would have to wait for a decent snowfall. Second snowfall was the same, shovel job again.
Finally today (1/4/18) came the massive storm that hit the whole East coast and it was test time. Installed 2 freshly charged batteries and went to town. Had around 5-6" on fresh fine snow, blower chewed right through it, and threw snow at least 15 - 20". Cleaned up driveway, patio and walkway in no time. Then went to my elderly neighbor and did his driveway with battery to spare!
Another neighbor commented how quiet my blower was and was so impressed with it said he was going to dump all his gas products for ego system (which is what I am in process of).
Thumbs up on the Ego Snowblower!
Finally today (1/4/18) came the massive storm that hit the whole East coast and it was test time. Installed 2 freshly charged batteries and went to town. Had around 5-6" on fresh fine snow, blower chewed right through it, and threw snow at least 15 - 20". Cleaned up driveway, patio and walkway in no time. Then went to my elderly neighbor and did his driveway with battery to spare!
Another neighbor commented how quiet my blower was and was so impressed with it said he was going to dump all his gas products for ego system (which is what I am in process of).
Thumbs up on the Ego Snowblower!
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szwoopp, Champion
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Great report William. My results mirror yours.
For a light snow fall I still find the blower useful. I go down the driveway once or twice giving a quick push with the shovel. This give me a deeper pile of snow on the side of the driveway I was pushing to. Then I finish the job with the snow blower never having to lift a shovel off the ground. Speeds up the job from trying the blow the whole thing and keeps my back happy and lets me use my blower more.
For a light snow fall I still find the blower useful. I go down the driveway once or twice giving a quick push with the shovel. This give me a deeper pile of snow on the side of the driveway I was pushing to. Then I finish the job with the snow blower never having to lift a shovel off the ground. Speeds up the job from trying the blow the whole thing and keeps my back happy and lets me use my blower more.
Blue Angel, Champion
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I use the same technique during light snowfalls, works great and saves your back!
szwoopp, Champion
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Blue, I think you are the one that gave me the idea.
Blue Angel, Champion
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Nah, I bet it’s just that great minds think alike. ;-)
Blue Angel, Champion
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William - great review!
Ego - where’s William’s commission cheque? :-)
Ego - where’s William’s commission cheque? :-)
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I'll settle for a discount on the Lawn Mower I want to buy in spring.
szwoopp, Champion
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Remnants of an great early morning clearing the driveway, sidewalks and van of snow. Had the snow blower out 3 times so far and it has been working great. Never at a lack of power as I shove it into the piles of snow at the end of the driveway left by the city plow.
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