Snow Joe24V Cordless Snow Blower w/ 18" Clearing, Batteries, Charger, Cover & Ice Scraper

It's a bit narrower than I expected, but as a backup to my large 28" gas powered blower it's exactly what we needed.It's more powerful than I expected.... with 6" of relatively heavy snow, it was able to clear to the driveway in one pass. It threw the snow a good 15 feet without difficulty. I can't speak for the longevity of the batteries because I used it more for areas that I couldn't get the larger blower into, and my driveway is approximately 100 ft long and two cars wide so I know it wouldn't make it without having to be charged multiple times. But it was able to clear and throw snow where my much larger more powerful gas two-stage was getting backed up.Update: it was able to easily clear 2" of heavy icy and wet snow on about 90% of my driveway before it became intermittent. Batteries were nearly drained ( and warm) and it would only run for short passes at that point. But for the price, size and ease of use I'd highly recommend this after using it for the 6" of relatovely heavy snow when we first got it, and for the hard to shovel icy, wet snow we most recently received.The unit itself feels decently well built, although it's fairly lightweight and doesn't have the solid construction of an all-metal design. It can easily be pushed by anybody. The controls are fairly responsive. The only drawback is to adjust the height of the discharge chute you have to manually reach to the chute itself. You can control the left right motion with the control on the console but you cannot control the height without stopping the machine and going to the chute.For the price it's a fantastic package. It's nice to only have to press a button for startup without any fumes or smoke.If you have a smaller one or two car driveway, or live somewhere where you're not getting 6 Plus inches of snow on a regular basis this would be a great choice and it's very portable. I'm glad we have it as a backup to get to the tighter areas of our driveway and yard, but if I had to use it for the full driveway I know it's powerful enough to do so, even if I would have to recharge the batteries multiple times.

GREAT snowblower for its class! Performs well above the Greenworks 40v 20" machine in my opinion.I recently purchased a Greenworks 40v 20" battery snowblower from Walmart.com for $159. I initially gave it a very good review, but after using it twice (and getting bucked in the abdomen quite forcefully after running over an ice chunk) I decided to return it. It was underpowered and, despite its 20" clearance width, would only produce a shallow rounded cut of maybe 14-16" in wetter snow. Anything really challenging would trip the automatic shutdown continuously - got annoying fast. It's a decent tool for many but, after more testing, it just didn't seem to suit my needs.In the meantime, I ordered this Snow Joe 24v x 2 18" machine from Amazon. At the time, it was on sale for an incredible $185 for the "TV bundle" (machine, two 4ah batteries plus dual charger, cover and scraper) so I thought "why not?" Well, it sat in the box, unopened in my entryway for a week or so. Given my experience with the Greenworks 40v model, I was prepared to just send this back to Amazon untested and go out and spend the money on a "real" gas powered Toro machine. But... it was just sitting there, curiosity got the best of me, so I busted it out and gave it a try. So glad I did!Assembly took about 5 minutes out of the box (mostly due to those stupid hitch-pins they're using now for the chute control rod instead of thumb screws - have a pair of needle nose plyers on hand). I made sure both batteries were warm and fully charged and then took it out on its first job early this morning. (1-2" of fresh overnight snow with about 6-8" of old, compacted snow underneath, and 2-4" of VERY compacted snow and ice under that.) It worked great for about 10 minutes or so in the regular snow and even started cutting up the icy stuff on my walkway. Then the auger hit my cement step - and it quit - and wouldn't start back up. It was doing so well and I was so disappointed because I thought I had busted it right out of the box! I waited a few minutes, popped the batteries out and back in, and... it started. I continued where I left off but without much success, as the machine would then stall out under any kind of significant load. I called it quits after about 5 more minutes. I took the batteries out to recharge and warm back up, and brought the machine back into my garage to defrost and "rest". Wishful thinking, I guess, but since I had already broken it out I decided I would at least give it a second chance later.I must say that I was shocked when I took this thing out for a second trial tonight. We had received about 4-5" of more wet snow during the day so I was less than optimistic. I started off slow, going down my driveway and removing about 4-6" of top snow with little effort per pass. I then turned to my walkway which was buried in 2-3 feet of new and old snow. With some decent effort, I was able to carve out a 3 foot plus path/cave out of that huge drift. Not once did it stall out during this second trial, despite the fact that I was working the absolute hell out of it. It did bog down under heavy loads, but kept running and fought through whatever I put in its path. It worked flawlessly, without any loss of power, for about 15-20 minutes before my ungloved hands started to freeze and I had to quit. When I removed the batteries and took them inside, they both still had 1 bar left, so I probably could have gone at least another 10+ minutes. Again, I was really working this thing hard the second time around - not just casually dusting off 3-4" of light snow!In contrast to the Greenworks 40v machine, I think this Snow Joe model has a few advantages that make it a somewhat superior tool in this class...- The motor: The SJ motor just seems like it feels and sounds more "robust" when it starts up. It has a bit slower start-up to it (< a second difference) but a more solid, lower pitched "hum" once it's running. The GW 40v tends to have a high pitched "schrill" to it that, to my ear, just sounds "cheaper" to me for some reason, especially under more challenging loads.- The power: The SJ is 48v (2x24v) while the GW is 40v. I'm not an electrical engineer, so I can't really comment intelligently on any difference that this 8v difference would have in everyday use. The only "apples to apples" data I could find by means of comparison is that the GW motor is listed at 1.08 KW while the SJ is listed at 1.20 KW. I do wonder if the SJ 18" model enjoys an additional advantage of having to distribute power over a somewhat shorter auger than the GW 20"? I don't know.- The auger: The SJ has a steel, rubber-tipped auger assembly while the GW uses plastic/poly. In theory, the steel auger of the SJ should have a somewhat greater ability to crush-up wetter, icier snow. In my limited use of both machines, I found this to be somewhat true. The SJ auger just tended to "eat through" the tougher stuff with a bit less effort than with the plastic GW and did not stall-out when moderately challenged (at least during the second trial of the SJ).The trick to this (or similar) snow removal machines is technique. You can get so much out of this if you just know how to use it properly and aggressively. Things to remember to remove lots of snow and "tunnel-out" walkways are:- Angle-up and ride-up to remove the upper levels of lighter, fluffier snow drift first. This is a relatively light machine, so if you're still young and strong enough to do so without risk of injury, you can potentially remove ALOT of lighter top snow drift.- Straight ahead with level snow. It'll get through even the tougher stuff with short, measured pushing once you get the hang of it.- Angle down a bit to clean closer to pavement if so desired. Personally, I'm only looking to "de-bulk" the snow on my driveway. I'll drive over some slush and ice out of my garage - I don't care - and I'm only looking for a machine like this to clear a walkable path for delivery personnel and the rare neighbor kids who lost a ball over my fence.Make no mistake - this is NOT a replacement for a gas-powered machine by any means, or even a heavy-duty battery powered blower from the likes of Toro or EGO. Even Greenworks and Snow Joe both make MUCH heftier and capable battery powered machines. This one by SJ is simply a decent light- to medium-duty tool for the average homeowner at a reasonable price point. In my opinion, it does outperform the roughly equivalent GW 40v tool to some degree, but both are great brands. If you can grab this machine for a good deal like I did, you should do so without reservation. It will serve you very well if you learn how to use it properly.

I bought this snow blower because we are no longer able to shovel our driveway and sidewalks. We got about 12 inches over the course of 2 days so this little guy was really put to the test. It does a great job in areas that are a straight forward plow, like sidewalks. It had a harder time on the driveway because some of the snow had already been packed in pretty tightly. The snow storm produced a very heavy, wet snow, which also made this snow blower really have to work.Cons: Struggles in heavy, wet snow. Although I was able to plow through 8 inches of accumulation, it was slow going. The batteries don't last as long in deeper snow. I was able to get about 30 minutes in with the heavy, deep stuff and closer to 45 minutes on easier terrain. The chute the snow blows out of does get clogged pretty quickly, particularly when dealing with wet snow. There is a little tool on the handle to help push the snow down and out the bottom. I probably didn't read the description very well - when I saw it came with two batteries, I assumed that meant we would have an extra one on hand to help keep it running for longer than the 30ish minutes. It actually needs both batteries to operate. They take about an hour to completely recharge when depleted.Pros: VERY light weight. I would not be able to handle a heavier machine this year so this was a huge deal for us. Easy to operate and does a great job with light fluffy snow. It does a decent job in the heavy snow.Bottom line - yes, I would purchase this again. But only because of the light weight part. It would be perfect if you just have a small driveway (we don't). If you don't have crazy injuries and can handle a machine they weighs more, I would recommend a bigger snow blower.

I wanted to use this cordless snow thrower a few times before submitting a review. The unit arrived quicker than expected and set up in under 10 minutes - basically just fold open the handle and add the rod for the discharge chute controller. I used the Snow Joe to clear 4-5 cm of very heavy slush with deeper from road plow passing. It did well on the driveway and struggled a bit on the deeper stuff, with chute blocking four times. Not a surprise and easy to clear with the attached tool. Battery lasted just over 20 minutes under hard load. Second snow of the season last night. 9cm to 15cm depending upon where I measured. 25cm range from plow. Again, heavy snow that started as rain. Same result as first time. It did cut out a few times in the deeper heavy snow. Simply pull it back and move forward at a slower pace. Battery lasted 20 minutes.I wasn’t expecting the power of a two stage gas blower and the Snow Joe doesn’t have it. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this Snow Joe unit. I’m looking forward to the usual fluffy snow as the temperature drops and anticipate the unit will be great. I will update my review if there are any surprises. A great little machine for the price.Update: 20cm/8” snowfall with drifting medium to light snow in excess of 30cm/12”. The SB18 did a great job of clearing. Given size of area I need to clear, I will be buying additional batteries now I know how well it works. Photos attached.

This snow blower will be a major relief for your back and arms, and is a must-have. It may not be as powerful as some of the more expensive snow blowers but a little bit of pushing is all that's needed to take care of any snow removal job.For a standard driveway, this snow blower is great. It will handle a foot of snow no problem, even if it's snow from the day before. It comes with two batteries that when fully charged will have enough juice to handle a typical two-car driveway.The one scenario where this snow blower will struggle is when you have to clear the snow pile (those created by plow trucks) at the end of your driveway, which would usually comprise of compacted snow and chunks of ice. Some manual work would be required to soften things up a bit beforehand. The batteries will be fairly drained but still enough to clear most of your driveway. No complaints though, as it's still tremendously better 100% manual shoveling.Other notes:- assembly was really easy- it's very light (you can pick it up with one hand), but surprisingly powerful for its weight- the throw distance is quite good to start and progressively gets shorter, but not to the point that it would be a hindrance

After 30 years of shovelling snow, I'm relieved to have a snow blower. I used it this morning Jan 7, 2024 to shovel the 2cm of snow. It does not get the driveway as clean as if I used a shovel. However, my back, arms and legs are not sore at all! Also, no cumbersome long extension cord is needed and no smell of gas fumes from a gas motor (like our lawn mower). It lasted 30 minutes, long enough to get the two car driveway done. The chute can be adjusted so no snow was sprayed to the neighbour's side. It's not loud so I can use it at night in times when it will snow a lot and snow has to be cleared in intervals. I will get another pair of batteries to be prepared for greater snow fall. Full charge took a little over an hour. To be honest, I wasn't checking & was surprised the red lights were already green. After all, it is inevitable. I store it with the handle folded. Otherwise, both cars would not fit in the garage.

I bought this less than 2 months ago. There wasn't a lot of opportunity to use it because we didn't get much snow - just a dusting here or there. Well, this morning we got our first real snowfall. Weatherman says around 4 inches. It was not a heavy snow, if fact it was quite light. Anyway, I was excited to go out and try out my new snow blower. Worked great for a few minutes then just quit - I'd say around 7-8 minutes in. The batteries were fully charged prior to use. I took it into the garage to see what was up. The batteries were very hot. They weren't "burn your fingers" hot but they were much hotter than they should have been. I have probably 20+ battery operated tools a battery lawn mower and chainsaw and other yard equipment. The batteries can get warm when they are being used but never hot like this. I waited a few minutes for the batteries to cool down and the unit worked again for a few minutes and the batteries got really hot again and are now showing only a single bar of charge left in them. So, 15 minutes of moderate use and the batteries overheated twice and have minimal charge remaining. I went to the SnoJoe support page through Amazon and surprise surprise the link is broken. Garbage. Don't waste your time on this crap.

Delivery was earlier than expected. Batteries both charged quickly. Simple to set up. Seems to be powerful, but no snow yet to really try it out. Will have to wait and see. It is very light weight and should be easy to handle.