BEST SNOW SHOVEL EVER? Snowcaster Snowblade Snow Pusher Shovel With Wheels - Assembly And Review
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BEST SNOW SHOVEL EVER? Snowcaster Snowblade Snow Pusher Shovel With Wheels - Assembly And Review. Tired of shoveling snow? Push it instead. Save your back and tons of time by pushing it off of your driveway. In this video, see how it's assembled at 1:26 and how it's used 18:48. Is it worth it? Watch and find out. Like and subscribe!
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Here is a link to the SNOWCASTER used in this video! Thanks for watching! amzn.to/3sJLKA3
I can picture the neighbors....honey, he's out there talking to his snow shovel.... Cool review man gives someone a great overview of the thing. Thanks.
Hey beeped! Glad you liked the video! Be sure to check out some other cool videos here on my channel! Thanks for the great feedback! Thanks for watching!
The snowcaster snow shovel is the most fun I’ve had shoveling snow. I have own one since I bought my building seven years ago. It allows me to clear the front pedestrian way, side walkway and alley in less than 40 minutes-about 300 feet worth.
I get neither tired nor my back hurts like I used to with a traditional snow shovel.
Bar none it is the best product I found then, and although it is well used, still looks new. They are built like a tank! BTW, go length wise, it will be faster. It works just like a snow plow-only better because you burn calories and are not polluting the environment with that darn noise or fumes, unless of course you have gas-then it is an entirely different business 😁
Lots of good information and tips here! Thanks for sharing Enrique! 👍
We are delighted you like our product!
You're business is doing well let the lawn and Snow guys do it
I have one for a number of years now. Never had a problem with it. A light under 3" snow fall it's great. Great video.
Thanks for positive feedback! Thanks for checking out my channel Joe!
We are delighted you like our product!
I agree with your approach to snow clean up. In WI a combination of snow pushing and snow blowing is the best practice. I can push it to the sides before leaving for work and since I'm OCD do clean up after work with a blower if needed or maybe a little shovel lifting will do the job. For me clearing the walks is important for visitors, pedestrians and school kids before leaving the house, unlike many of my lazy neighbors. People should consider the extra effort it takes to push a wide blade like this. I often use a snow pusher and quickly clear walks much to my neighbors astonishment. Fitness and good health is the key to home ownership when fast snow removal is desired. Or heart attacks will ensue.
Keith Kuechenmeister well said!
as far as i'm concerned the shovel has been eliminated by the snow plow
you don't have to lift the snow if you use a snow plow
just push it
and with a dual angle snow plow you use the same energy you would use with a snow blower
at a fourth of the cost
here's a video of one being used
Ivation Dual Angle Snow Pusher - Manual Push Plow
czcams.com/video/iOqUAqsHHKU/video.html
Love my snow caster, in the right snow conditions. I use it similar to you, but then I fire up the snow blower, and walk the edges to move the snow a bit further and clean up the "falling back in" bit. Great video!
Thanks for sharing and watching galeneale!
The snowcaster rocks. Totally worth the money in time saving. I have a big driveway and to clear 2” of snow with my snowblower takes about 20-30 minutes.
With the snowcaster I push the snow to the edges and plow it off with 1 run of the snowblower. 10-12 minutes.
Great for up to 3”. I highly recommend it.
Greg Bisesi totally agree! It’s my new favorite shovel lol!
Thanks for the kind compliment. We appreciate our customers.
Dude you can buy a brand new snowblower at right around the same price as a snowcaster, and a snowblower is capable of much more than a shovel. The only way I'll ever agree with a snowcaster is when they start priceing them like actuall snowshovels that only cost 10 dollars to make unlike a complex piece of machinery.
@@wolverinehoosier6200 a snowblower for $89 bucks?! You must get one hell of a discount.
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Our commercial-grade, high-quality snow removal products last seasons - not months like some other shovels! They are 100% made in the USA from durable plastic materials that won't ruin your deck or scrape your driveway. Our unique shovels and pushers have replacement blades available too - even though you probably won't ever need them. Stop by your local True Value Hardware store and check it out. We're confident you won't be disappointed.
Duuuuuuuuuuude!!! Outstanding video!!! The instructions were clutch. I was getting thrown off by the angle it was at. I was wondering if I'd gotten a wrong part or something. So watching this answered any questions I had. On the grease- great idea. I didn't have any, so I used Vaseline.
My motivation for getting this is simply to clear my driveway so I can get to work. I've got a long driveway with a slight up incline to get to the road. The road is a 45MPH speed limit, so on days I don't have time to shovel- I've gotta get a rolling start, and if a car is coming on the road, I've gotta back up and repeat the process.
I also like Kevin's idea of pushing it to the sides and use the snow blower when I get back from work.
Once again, great video and thanks!!
Edit: I subscribed- you've got a good way of explaining things.
Danny D Thanks a lot Danny! I appreciate your feedback! I try my best to create videos that benefit people in some way shape or form. Glad this helped you!
Wow, we LoVE your video! We subscribed too!
About the edges, shove about six inches off of grass. Blade won’t damage grass and you will have enough surface area for multiple snow falls.
About sidewalks, if snow is compacted by foot or vehicular traffic, snowcaster will bounce off-same as ice. Product is made to glide effortlessly.
If snow is wet, I have had to shovel every two inches. The most light snow I’ve ever had was five inches. Easy as butter-effortless with my 36 inch unit.
I don’t think it would be fair for me to give the snowcaster a five out of five starts. The time, back health, calories burnt and health benefits, overall value, etc. this beauty has saved and given me is worth ten times that! Can you tell I love, love, LOVE my snowcaster shovel?!
Haha I love mine too lol! There is a lot of value with this shovel! Like you, I’m happy my back doesn’t hurt while using it.👍
Make sure you're doctor isn't on vacation when we get twelve inches
Thanks for the tips about going into the grass a few inches and pushing lengthwise. Looking forward to tomorrow's task in Chitown - we got rain now, then freezing rain, followed by 1-3inches of snow tonight. It'll be a real test but with all the reviews I'm sure it'll pass with flying colors (and save my back) :-)
Love mine, I’m in Idaho so it gets used. Light fluffy snow is a dream, up to 3 inches it works perfect. I do about 400 ft of sidewalks on my side, neighbors love me. Neighbors across street ask why I don’t do their side also, Tell them they moved on the wrong side of street, ha,ha
Haha I love that! Totally using that line! Thanks for sharing garman!
The Snowcaster looks great but I think you can work faster and easier with a 36 inch ice rink shovel with the white poly blade and regular handle. That's what I use. It cleans up the crumbs nicely, this thing seems to have trouble doing that. The snowcaster costs? and a the white poly blade ice rink shovel costs $65.00 CDN! Nice video. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing Alan! I will look into this!
@Chirag Parmer This is a very thorough review. Why leave 2 negative comments? There are enough trolls on CZcams without your contributions.
Appreciate it Corey! Thanks for checking out my channel!
i've had a similar one for years and it comes in very handy with my clearing operations. in some areas i have to push the snow into piles and then blow it away with the machine to make room for the next storm.
That’s great to hear! It comes in handy for sure! Thanks for watching!
I have the 24 and 36 and I'm glad i got them. Greatly shortened my shoveling time.
This shovel truly shortens your shoveling time! It’s a great product!
I have this snowcaster and I have found that if you put more pressure on the lead edge of the shovel that the it works more like a street plow depositing the snow off the trailing edge. It takes a bit getting used to but works really well.
Thanks for sharing Peter!
Nice thorough review and video of this product. Even though I didn't try this product, I would give it at least a 4 out of 5 after watching your video on this product.
Thanks a lot for watching Michael! Glad you liked the video!
I do the same thing with a piece of 24-30"* 12-14" of 1/2 plywood bolted on a shovel handle, and it's quieter too, mine is.
Thanks for sharing John!
I just got the Dakota snow blade, basically the same thing just orange. This one looks more reinforced on the back. Love it though
These wide blades work great! Clear snow fast! Thanks for watching!
I’ve had a 3” one of these for several years. Really great product!
They are awesome shovels! Thanks for watching Jon!👍
We are delighted you like our product!
Pretty cool little gadget! Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome. Glad it was useful. Thanks for watching.
If it's not enough to crank up up the snowblower I don't worry about it. This would be great for sidewalks though. I don't have any of those where I'm at.
Thanks for sharing!
Cool shovel. But it needs more angle. I think that's why the snow builds up, plus that looks wet too.
The snow was a little wet! I think if it got much bigger it would be harder to flip as you use it. Still a great product! Thanks for watching! 👍
Do you like your garage floor liner? Can you link it? Same with your rolling stool, can you link it? Thanks for the great review!
Also, do you recommend the 36” over the 48” for the snow caster?
Hey ST! LOVE THE LINER! Have had it for several years now. I actually custom ordered this one from a guy who made them in Washington. He’s no longer in business. Here is a link to a very similar one I found on amazon! Be sure to find one slightly wider and longer than your vehicle. amzn.to/3ojfIbm these mats catch everything that drips off the car in the winter.
Here is the rolling stool link. It should have an adjustable height to it. amzn.to/3ghC6gT
I would recommend the 36”. It’s a good size for sidewalks and walkways too. 48” is good for really long/wide driveways!
@@GarageGear Thank you so much for the reply! I will be sure to check out the links!
@@stacey4986 you’ll love having one of those mats saves you from a mess all over your floor.
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Thanks a lot Greg! Thanks for watching!
So, for the sidewalk, would you have preferred runnin the blower or caster shovel?
Good question. Depends on how high the snow pile is. If it’s low the caster works fine. High and the snowblower is coming out. Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear My Thoughts Exactly!!
Nice job.
Thanks for watching bill!
Great review. I wonder how it clears a parking lot..
I’m sure with a little bit of snow it’s fine but not with a lot of snow! Thanks for watching!
We don't get enough snow in Georgia, USA to even matter. Wish we did looks like this would be a great product.
It is an awesome tool Sherry! How’s the weather by you now?
@@GarageGear cold. 28 degrees but no snow. It might snow here in the part of GA. 1 x every 2 yr.s. and less than an inch when it does snow, but gone the next day.
@@sherrykendrick1765 sometimes I wish the snow was gone here in two days lol. I lived in Georgie for two months when I was a kid. Beautiful weather down there! Happy thanksgiving!
Nice job, great video and honest review; I think 4 of 5 is about right; there's nothing you can really do about snow fallback unless you lift the front and push snow over?!? I'm going to buy one, looks like a good little workout for working off Thanksgiving dinner week!👍💯
These are awesome shovels! For a quick clean up they do the job well! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Thanks for your honest review and engaging new loyal customers. We appreciate you!
@@thesnowcaster no problem! You have an awesome product! Thanks for watching!
nice video. just bought a home in upstate NY (lake placid). they avg about 100 inches of snow. would this be good to have in my arsenal or should I focus more on equipment designed for deeper snow? what snow equipment will I need?
Hey Scott! I have two tools for tackling winter. I have this shovel for the random days when we get 1-3 inches of light snow. But if it snows more than that then I have my 28” snowblower. By me, I find that we tend to get a few more days of light snow so this shovel is awesome for a quick clean up! Thanks for checking out my channel!
the only thing im pushing is a button on a 4 wheeler with a plow on it lol
Haha not a bad way to do it! Thanks for watching!
My ocd is getting the best of me by just watching all that excess snow fall back. 🤦🏿♀️
I share your pain! Lol thanks for checking out my channel!
useful shovel
i like very much
Claude Charland definitely a useful shovel. It has saved me a lot of time this winter. Literally hours!
Thanks so much for your positive comment Claude!
Have you ever tried the ( man plow ) for the ( big sheet )
I've been looking to purchase something like you have right there for A couple inches of snow maybe three.
The big sheet looks really cool cuz it's a big sheet of plastic you used to push snow and leaves.
The man plow kind of looks like what you got there but designed a little bit differently it's really popular.
I would love to see you do a review on those And compare them..
Hey muzik, I’ve been looking at a few of these now to do a side by side comparison. Problem is winter is starting to wind down if I don’t get to it this winter there’s always next year! 👍 love this shovel though!
@@GarageGear AWESOME!!
Hi, thanks for your video. What is that grey mat thing on the ground of your garage? Is that to help collect water from your truck tires? I'm having that problem wondering if that's the solution for me. What's the manufacturer name? Thanks!
Hey Coffee, yes it’s a containment mat for snow and salt. Here is a video link I did a while back on it. It works great and has all the links to the different kinds out there. Thanks for watching! 👍
How many snowblowers do you have, and which one do you primarily go to?
I currently have two! A 2013 28” ariens (daily driver) and a 1971 24” ariens sno-thro that I just put a new engine on. Any other blowers you see there are being repaired for others! Thanks for watching
@@GarageGear wow One from 2013 and one from 1971!!! That's awesome!!
@@muzikmon2267 both are excellent machines!
@@GarageGear It's amazing how reliable they are... I mean 2013 is cool but from 1971!! Wow!!
What if the snow it wet and slushy you can’t push it
Daniel Hagerty if the snow is wet you’re better off using your snowblower. It can be difficult.
@@GarageGear aa, snow blower im wet snow is worse prob lol 🤦♂️
Nice video... Nice pusher shovel... Too many parts... Serves it's purpose well, but needs improvement !!! I really like this, but I am not yet sold.
I really like this shovel! I can clean up my entire 4 car driveway in under 3 minutes with a few inches of snow. Thanks for watching!
What’s the blade made off? Would’ve been useful info
It’s made of a very durable plastic (maybe abs?) it can take a lot of abuse. Had mine for 3 years now with no issues and minimal wear!
Works best in fluffy snow up to 2.5
It is definitely good in light snow! Thanks for watching!
What is the make and model of the rolling chair you are using?
I bought that at harbor freight. It’s central pneumatic I believe! Works great! 👍
Cool Tacoma
Big Dog Thanks bud! See more of it here! czcams.com/video/JcIuMtAR814/video.html
Hey everyone! We had some new videos made - check them out at The Snowcaster Channel!
Thanks for sharing!
What tool kit do you use?
I have the Pittsburgh 225 socket set! It’s got everything you need in it! They got them on amazon! Thanks for watching!
@@GarageGear Awesome thanks for much!
@@johnyester4060 no problem! Thanks for checking out my channel!
Does it work on an asphalt driveway?
My father in law has one for his asphalt driveway. Works just fine! 👍 thanks for watching!
You can buy a brand new snowblower for the price of a snowcaster
@@wolverinehoosier6200 - they look to be just under $100 to just over; if you get a snowblower that cheap, it is either used or a POS.
Is flipping necessary?
No but it put the snowblower at the correct angle for plowing. Thanks for watching!
I wanted to see this thing in action.
You posted almost 19 minutes of real time footage of you talking while putting this thing together, and when it actually came time to use it you condensed the footage to like 10 seconds?
Thanks for watching!
Where can I buy?
Amazon sells this shovel! Thanks for watching!
Hi. What is the diameter of the pipe handle?, Bucket plastic thickness? If it's not hard for you
The handle is one inch in diameter. The plastic is about 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch in thickness in spots that require more strength and stability! Thanks for checking out my channel!
@@GarageGear Thank you. Good luck to you
My driveway is not even so I'm certain this thing will hit up against the raised concrete making it a nightmare to use. Did anyone have this issue? Thanks.
Got lots of cracks?
@@GarageGear a few, but in the winter the concrete seems to be raised up higher due to the cold and freeze I'm assuming. In the summer I notice it tends to settle back down and is more level.
@@narutofanz85 I hear ya. This shovel would perform better on a flat surface.
good but cant lift up snow when needed.
Definitely a good shovel but this shovel isn’t meant to be lifted. Strictly for pushing! I wonder if they will come up with something in the future? Thanks for watching Raz!
ur link to the regular snowcaster broke
Hi Chris, it may be sold out at the moment. There is also one in the description for a heavy duty model. Thanks for watching!
Invite me over on Thursdays please.
Hahaha after the holidays they start back up lol! Thanks for watching!
I think I spent more time on trying to get those screws and bolts out of the package than anything else...ugh.
Haha yeah they seal them in good! Thanks for watching!
You can buy a new snowblower that is more capable than a snowcaster for the same price. If snowcaster promoted its shovel and sold it at the price of a good shovel instead of charging upwards of $100 dollars and more for something that costs them $5 or $10 dollars to make id be encouraging it.
@@wolverinehoosier6200 there’s a market for everything 🤷♂️thanks for checking out my channel!
@@GarageGear Great point about there being a market for everything!
@@thesnowcaster definitely see the value in your snowcaster shovel!! 👍
Always be careful of not racking the family jewels on a crack.
Haven’t caught it that way with this thing... yet... lol! Thanks for watching!
Less talking get it done
Thanks for watching!
the easiest snow removal get someone else to do it have to say whats with the garage floor looks like a big pan do a video on it
Hey David! I did a video a while ago on it. Check it out here! BEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR YOUR GARAGE FLOOR CLEAN - Use A Containment Mat
czcams.com/video/FQZO5S4QLrk/video.html thanks for watching bud!
The problem is the shovel cannot pick up snow, it can only push it.... (Horrible Design)
After using it all these years I see why they designed it a certain way! It’s meant more for quick clearing! Thanks for watching
Which store can I pick it up
I actually have not seen this in stores! I provided some links below in the description! Thanks for checking out my channel!
great demo. Looks loads easier than other shovel. If someone is anal and wants every inch clear than go at it with throw shovel. Ill take this every time.
Thanks for watching! It really does a good job of clearing light snowfalls.
Man I want one but our driveway is gravel.
If ever have your driveway paved this shovel will be waiting for you! Thanks for checking out my channel! 👍
@@GarageGear Honestly I might just get one. When it snows, it usually packs down and creates a smooth layer. I just hate snowblowing because gravel kicks up.
@@4wh3lz you never know you may find some other uses for it. I pushed leafs with it lol!
Add skids under the blade.
You know!!!if you're doing the sidewalk and someone slips you're liable, as far as the town is concerned, good luck.
Thanks for the tip!
OCD Lives matters! 😁
You got it lol 👍 thanks for watching!
Will never buy another snowcaster product again ! When we went to move the snow this year we noticed that the coverage had decreased and we left behind a sheen of snow on the left and right. Looks like the blade is warped We bought the 48" snowcaster for $154.66 cdn last year so the one year warranty was just up. Snowcaster suggested we buy a new blade on Amazon.com But all I found was a 36" blade for $50 US No 48" blade or shovel. And nothing on the Canadian site. So I bought a 36" Yardworks Rink Shovel from Canadian Tire for $44.99 Cdn and it comes with a 4 year warranty ! And I deal with my local Canadian Tire store. Used it for the first time today and far superior to the Snowcaster. Will never buy another snowcaster product again !
Thanks for watching!
The 48 shovel is 107usd on amazon right now. I have the 24 and 36 and they are working great this season with the snow we got in chicago. The blades being made of uhmw-pe should be very durable seeing as it has a high melting point. Warping of your blade is a head scratcher.
Warping maybe was caused by how you stored it until winter arrived?
EDIT: thanks for mentioning the rink shovel, never would have dawned on me to look at those.
@@stevebabiak6997 There was no storing instructions. We stored it in the shed with the other shovels. Looks to me as a bad design. Worse yet was the customer service. We were just days past the warranty
@@ivofin - what I was getting at is: was it possible that while in storage something with some heft to it was pushing up against the blade?
Just like a guy to make it far more complicated than it needs to be. A woman would have had that put together in more than half that time. Hurry up, dude! Stop yakking and just show us!!! Not getting this shovel after this video.
Thanks for watching!
Not to mention you can buy a brand new snowblower for the same price as a snowcaster
Wouldn't be any use around here. There is no such thing as a little snow.
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I think a snow shovel is just as good or maybe better.....
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This dude ie such a jabronie. "I like to take one bolt out at a time so they aren't spread everywhere." Bro there are literally 5 bolts total. Surprised he didn't wear his safety glasses, gloves and high visibility vest. Also think you were too close to your snow blower you probably smell like had now.
Thanks for watching
This shovel is only good for Florida residents. Up north here, I'm laughing at you with this weak toy. There's no real icy snow in your demonstration.
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Useless vid
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boring toy
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This ain’t working and breaking so fast lol, don’t mind me mentioning you cannot scoop with this thing
Thanks for watching