Snapper 1695909 29-Inch 305cc 4-Cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton 1450 Snow Series Gas Powered Self Propelled Two-Stage Snow Thrower With Electric Start Review

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(More customer reviews)The Snapper 29" is about the same size machine as my 1999 Noma 10hp 27" but touts 14.5 torque as opposed to hp. I bought it for the remote chute controls and hopefully added power. Upon first inspection I'd say the chute up and down motor is an afterthought. The wiring is amateur and the drive gear/motor is an exposed plastic screw drive. I'm going to have to rig a cover and wire guard. The chute rotate is well assembled and protected. The machines locking handles are a 1/3 shorter than my Noma thus indicating more grip fatigue to keep them down. The intake height of the Snapper is only 19.5 inches, a little short. The machine started right up and after the first snow I'll report back on how well it worked.

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The Snapper 29-inch Dual-Stage Snow Thrower is tough enough to cut through heavy snow yet easy to handle and store. Its four-cycle Briggs and Stratton engine and auger system work together to clear snow efficiently off driveways and sidewalks. The heavy duty notched steel auger breaks through snow and ice with ease, while the Artic Trac tires provide superior traction. This powerful unit is ideal for clearing up to 12 inches of snow and for throwing snow up to 40 feet.
Powerful Briggs & Stratton 1450 Snow Series OHV EngineBuilt to handle tough cold-weather conditions, the Snapper's Overhead Value (OHV) engine stands ready to clear heavy snowfall between 8 and 12 inches. This engine provides quiet, smooth operation, and runs cooler to offer better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Featuring a push-button start and synthetic oil, the Snapper offers easy starting and a long-lasting engine.
The Snapper also features the Fresh Start fuel cap with snap-in concentrated stabilizer. This allows for a cleaner carburetor, automatic fuel pressure delivery, and fresher gas for up to six months.
Tough Construction and Three-Blade ImpellerThis snow thrower features a compact, heavy-duty welded construction and steel frame for durability. The 12-inch serrated steel auger has a three-blade impeller for dependable, efficient performance. Its 29-inch body and auto-chute rotation allows you full control over where to throw snow up to 40 feet away, while the 13-inch Artic Tires provide superior traction on snow and ice.
Multi-Speed Drive with One-Handed OperationWith Free Hand control the operator is able to continue operating the snow thrower with one hand while using the dash mounted control with the other. With six forward and two reverse speeds, you can find the right speed needed for the job.
Warranty InformationThe Snapper 29-inch Dual-Stage Snow Thrower is backed by a manufacturer's limited two-year warranty.
What's in the BoxSnow thrower and operating manual.

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Snow Joe SJ621 18-Inch 13.5-Amp Electric Snow Thrower With Headlight Review

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(More customer reviews)Bought the model SJ621 a few weeks back at a big box club store as Amazon wasn't carrying the Snow Joe with a headlight.
First used this little fellow a couple days after receiving it on about 6" of wet, early season snow.
The Snow Joe did OK in clearing our driveway. It is a little small (18" width), which means you'll have to make more passes, and since it's electric, you might have to "double-pump" a bit, as in make a pass then make another one immediately afterwards.
Our snow was pretty wet, especially close to the driveway, so Little Snow Joe only threw it 10' at most, but using my head I was able to clear our 60x80' driveway in just under an hour. I'd imagine it will do better with drier snow.
Of course I had to go around after the Snow Joe with a shovel to clean up, but that's to be expected.
I wouldn't try wet snow any deeper than 6"...this morning I could tell this little guy was straining...this means any larger storms and you'll have to keep ahead of the snow in order to not overwhelm the Snow Joe.
I took the advice on the instructions and put some WD-40 on the pivot points of the chute and lever and it was easy to turn and aim.
Didn't need the light the first time I used it 'cuz it was daytime, but after use I noticed it was covered in snow, so I'm guessing when I do use the light I'll have to keep brushing it off.
I used a 12GA 100' extension cord and this seemed to work fine.
All in all, much easier than shoveling by hand, and at this price, a very good deal.
UPDATE 12/20:
Well, this little guy just took care of another 5" of wet snow. In addition, the headlight came in very handy tonight as it helped me see where the extension cord was...even with a bright yellow cord, it's hard to see it when it's snowing hard and dark. Still very happy with the purchase. I may make a video of the little fella in use during the next storm.

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Built to handle big driveways and deep snowfalls, the Snow Joe Ultra SJ621 can move 650 pounds of snow per minute. It cuts a swath 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep with each pass, and a scraper blade efficiently scrapes the snow clear to the pavement--all without significant strain on your body. And because this snow thrower is powered by electricity instead of gas, it is incredibly easy to start and maintain.
Handles Big Driveways and Heavy SnowfallsBehind the Snow Joe Ultra SJ621's dependable performance is a powerful 13-1/2 amp motor, which allows it to move up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. Built to help you clear walkways, patios, and driveways quickly and without straining your back, the SJ621 utilizes a heavy-grade steel, four-blade rotor, and can throw snow up to 20 feet. You don't have to worry about moving the same snow twice, even when clearing the middle of your driveway.
With each pass, the SJ621 cuts a path that's a full 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and the snow thrower's scraper is designed to clear all the snow down to the pavement. This translates to an impressive 2,450 square feet of potential snow removal per hour.
Because winter days are short, the SJ621 also features a bright, 20-watt halogen light to make early-morning or late-night clearing operations a little more convenient and safer.
Smart Details Keep You in ControlWith an adjustable discharge chute, which rotates a complete 180 degrees, and a chute deflector that can be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream produced by the thrower, you have complete control over where the snow you move ends up.
And the body of the SJ621 is easy to maneuver and control. Compact, easy-glide, pivot wheels make it easy to turn the snow thrower at the end of each pass, while the thrower's ergonomic grips make it easy and comfortable to direct. In addition to making handling easier, the thrower's compact shape also makes storing the unit more convenient in between winter storms.
Electric Engine is Easy to Start and MaintainThe SJ621's corded electric design means that you never have to worry about dead batteries, running out of gas, or making the right gas-oil mix. And its electric engine doesn't require the costly regular maintenance of a combustion engine.
In addition, with push-button Instant Start technology, you can trust that this snow thrower will be ready to work whenever you are--no frustrating, arm-wrenching pull starts required.
The dependable Snow Joe Ultra SJ621 is ETL inspected and approved, and is backed by a full two-year warranty.
What's in the BoxSnow thrower.

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Snow Joe SJ620 18-Inch 13.5-Amp Electric Snow Thrower Review

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(More customer reviews)Just bought the model SJ621 (Same as the SJ620 except it has a halogen light at the front) at a big box club store. I wanted the unit with the light and Amazon doesn't seem to carry the SJ621, so I'll review the mechanicals of the SJ621 which are identical to the SJ620.
First used this little fellow earlier this week, and wouldn't you know it, we had our first snowfall last night...about 6" of wet, early season snow.
The Snow Joe did OK in clearing our driveway. It is a little small (18" width), which means you'll have to make more passes, and since it's electric, you might have to "double-pump" a bit, as in make a pass then make another one immediately afterwards.
Our snow was pretty wet, especially close to the driveway, so Little Snow Joe only threw it 10' at most, but using my head I was able to clear our 60x80' driveway in just under an hour. I'd imagine it will do better with drier snow.
Of course I had to go around after the Snow Joe with a shovel to clean up, but that's to be expected.
I wouldn't try wet snow any deeper than 6"...this morning I could tell this little guy was straining...this means any larger storms and you'll have to keep ahead of the snow in order to not overwhelm the Snow Joe. Note: see the 2/3/2011 update below for how this unit handled 20.2" of snow which was Chicago's third largest snowfall in recorded history...
I took the advice on the instructions and put some WD-40 on the pivot points of the chute and lever and it was easy to turn and aim.
Didn't need the light (again, only on the SJ621) 'cuz it's daytime, but after use I noticed it was covered in snow, so I'm guessing when I do use the light I'll have to keep brushing it off.
I used a 12GA 100' extension cord and this seemed to work fine.
All in all, much easier than shoveling by hand, and at this price, a very good deal.
UPDATE 12/20:
Well, this little guy just took care of another 5" of wet snow. In addition, the headlight came in very handy tonight as it helped me see where the extension cord was...even with a bright yellow cord, it's hard to see it when it's snowing hard and dark. Still very happy with the purchase.
Update: 2/3/2011: Well, I'll be darned...we just had 20 inches of snow, and the little Snow Joe handled it all, including a 4 foot drift across our driveway. Granted it didn't chomp the snow like a big gas blower, but I was able to completely clear our 30x60' driveway with the SJ621. To tackle the big drifts and areas taller than the SJ621 I had to "undercut" them by hitting them sideways, creating an overhanging corniche of snow, then this overhang would either fall on its own, or I would have to knock it down with a shovel, then I'd snow blow the fallen snow...
I ran it almost nonstop for three hours and it took everything I could throw at it.
I have to be honest...when I first wrote this review back in November 2010 I had no expectations that this little guy could handle anything more than a 6" storm, but I was wrong.
On a bad note, after finishing everything, I was using the Snow Joe to clean up some wind blown snow and it just stopped working. Suspecting a motor or impeller problem since I had just put the mechanicals through a big test, I unplugged it and looked around...nothing...so I plugged it back in...again nothing...so I pulled the plug out and saw that one of the two prongs on the Snow Joe's electrical connection had broken off into my extension cord...really odd since I had used the cord strain relief throughout the morning's snow blowing marathon and as far as I know never put any twisting torque or sideways stress on it...I have never seen this happen with any other electrical device...sent an email to Snow Joe to see about getting a replacement part, and unfortunately, after two days all I've gotten is a form reply....makes me feel a little less than confident that they're going to help me out. I will post back once things are either resolved or not.
Update 2/5/11: Spoke with Snow Joe on the phone today and they are sending me the parts and instructions to fix my unit. I expect to get these next week, and once installed, bring on the snow (again)!
Final update: 2/11/11: Snow Joe sent me repair parts, but they were for the 622 and not the 621. Looked almost identical. After an hour of getting the wiring fixed, realized the handle is not quite the right size...so I drill out my 621 and then the bolts fit. So I tighten everything and try the unit...nothing happens. Check all connections, still nothing. So I take the control box apart and realize the blade lugs on the new switch are slightly smaller than the old one, so the connection is intermittent. Toyed with the idea of soldering on new female blade connections, then thought: "Why am I going through all this - just get a new unit". Call Snow Joe and they say they won't have new units until next year, but might have refurbs in a couple weeks. They suggest I contact the Big Box retailer where I bought the unit. OK, did that, and will be getting a refund and now have to order a different unit.
After working so well, it's frustrating to have such a simple thing (the electrical connection to the unit) be its downfall. Reduced rating to 3 stars...could have been much better.

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Responding to the need for an easy-to-use machine that could tackle heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, Snow Joe developed the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620, a larger electric snow thrower that delivers the power of a gas machine with the convenience of an electric unit. Driven by a 13.5 amp motor, the Snow Joe Ultra moves up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. Its durable, 4 blade rotor, constructed of heavy grade steel, cuts a full 18-inch wide and 10-inch deep with each pass, clearing 2150 square feet per hour. In addition to its hard-working plowing capacity, the Snow Joe Ultra features an adjustable discharge chute that rotates a complete 180 degrees to provide full control over the snow discharge direction. The chute deflector can also be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream. Easy-glide pivot wheels make the Snow Joe Ultra easy to turn and maneuver on each pass. The scraper blade at the base of the unit efficiently scrapes the snow clear to the pavement. The Snow Joe Ultra SJ620, is powered electrically, making it effortless to start and maintain. No gas, oil, or tune-ups are necessary. The unit is ETL-approved and carries a full two year warranty. For heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620 is your smart solution this winter.

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Snow Joe Plus 322P 12-Inch 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower Review

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(More customer reviews)We live in the Midwest, and I grew tired of our snow blower that would never start. I purchased this wonderful snow thrower, and I couldn't be happier! So easy to assemble, so easy to start, just plug it in. The box mentions it is good for small spaces, but I just did our triple width driveway and my mom's double-width, double-length driveway, and couldn't be more pleased! It is quiet, throws the snow wonderfully, scrapes down to the bottom, and the cord, well, just think of the sensation of vacuuming the snow. I put the cord over my should like vacuuming and it worked like a charm. I purchased a Coleman 100-foot extention cord that was bright yellow, and that made it easier to visualize in the snow and allowed me to go to the end of the driveways with ease. Tangles? No, again remember, it feels like vacuuming the snow--a cord attached to your appliance. Can't say enough good things about this wonderful, LIGHTWEIGHT, product. NO COMPLAINTS, NO PROBLEMS, NO HESITATION IN RECOMMENDING THIS WONDERFUL, DEPENDABLE HELPER.

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Get Ready for Winter with a Snow Joe Snow Thrower The Snow Joe 322P electric snow thrower is designed to easily remove snow from steps, decks, patios, and sidewalks. Unlike gas models, the Snow Joe 322P is powered electrically -- so it's both effortless to start and environmentally safe. This model has been constructed using only the highest grade parts throughout each stage of its production. It has undergone rigorous quality control tests in order to merit its UL approval.
Weighing only 12.5 pounds, the Snow Joe 322P affords an ease of maneuverability unmatched by heavier snow-clearing machines. Its powerful 7.5 amp motor throws snow up to 20-feet, and lets you clear paths 12-inches wide and 4-inches deep with each pass.

The three-blade rotor easily, effectively cuts through light snowfall. Enhancing the unit\'s performance is its ergonomic handle, precisely engineered with a back-saving curve to alleviate user strain and reduce fatigue. When it comes to tackling light snowfall, the Snow Joe 322 electric snow thrower is the right winter tool you'll need to get equipped.

Key Technical Specs:

7.5 amp motor
Key lock to prevent unauthorized use
3-blade rotor throws snow up to 20-feet
Cuts paths up to 12-inches wide, 4-inches deep
UL-approved

Applications Use the Snow Joe 322P snow thrower on decks, steps, patios, and sidewalks -- anywhere light snowfall accumulates and needs to be removed to create a safer walking or driving surface.

Warranty This Snow Joe thrower is covered by a full two-year manufacturer's warranty.

Snow Joe Winter Solutions The Snow Joe company is dedicated to the design and development of innovative winter products. It operates and maintains its own overseas manufacturing facility with corporate headquarters in Edison, NJ. Its robust research and development pipeline fuses novel design approaches with advanced technology to provide consumers with smart winter solutions. These practical innovations address key winter concerns including snow removal, holiday storage, humidification, and insulation. The Snow Joe product line is distributed throughout the United States and Canada through resellers and third-party wholesalers. Encouraging its consumers to get equipped, Snow Joe aims to prepare them with the right winter tools for the job.

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Snow Joe Ultra 622U1 19-Inch 13-Amp Electric Snow Thrower Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been an owner of three different gas snowblowers. Each worked in its own way, from the MTD two-stage to my personal favorite, the Craftsman one-stage.
Many people see one-stage snow throwers as junk, and I'll agree they have their limitations in heavy or wet snow. But if you get out there right when the snow falls and clear it before it hits ten inches, you'll have a fine time with this little wonder.
It does as good a job at snow removal as my Craftsman single did--the two-stage may be a bit more versatile but it's like handling a rototiller and you have to have a place to store it. This baby hangs on a pair of wall hooks in the garage, with the cord hanging next to it.
I was amazed at how well this little "off brand" thrower does its work. I got it to test the proposition that 99% of snow removal can be done with a little tool like this. But it bore me out last year. Neighbor has an Ariens that cost him almost $1400. When he saw my little blower he offered to clear my driveway for me.
After clearing my (two-car with turnout space) driveway and hanging up the machine and cord back in the garage, I looked next door. He was still trying to get the beast started.
UPDATE MARCH 2010:
Well, I had almost three seasons with Snow Joe, but he couldn't handle the double whammy snowstorms of February--gave up the ghost. So I bought the Toro version of the same thing. It handles very similarly to the Snow Joe, but the impeller and chute design is better. I wish the chute crank were easier to reach (liked that about the SJ) but the Toro gets more snow faster than the SJ.
I was very close to buying one of Toro's gas Power Curve models, but went with another electric. When the second snowstorm hit, this Toro went through it like butter. I made sure to get out there and clear the first batch before it hit ten inches. Second batch was actually deeper at probably about ten inches, and it was just as easy. The Toro took full-width bites out of the first pass. The deeper pass required me to bump it out 4 inches or so to account for the higher snow volume.
But it chewed through it like a champ. I continue to recommend electric snowblowers to homeowners who don't face a huge amount of snow in the winter and don't have more than a hundred feet between their outlet and the street. My 100-foot cord hits the end just as I get to the street. If my driveway were a foot longer I'd have to go with a longer cord.
But I am switching my recommendation from Snow Joe to Toro. The Toro throws better, stays clearer, is better put together, and is quieter than the Snow Joe, especially under load.
Spend the extra and get the Toro. You won't be sorry.

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Get Ready for Winter with a Snow Joe Snow Thrower Responding to the need for an easy-to-use machine that could tackle heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, Snow Joe developed the Snow Joe Ultra 622 -- a larger electric snow thrower that delivers the power of a gas machine with the convenience of an electric unit. Driven by a 13 amp motor, the Snow Joe Ultra moves up to 800 pounds of snow per minute. Its durable, 4-blade, heavy-grade steel rotor cuts 19 inches wide and 11 inches deep with each pass, clearing up to 2150 square feet per hour.
In addition to its hard-working plowing capacity, the Snow Joe Ultra features an adjustable discharge chute that rotates a complete 180 degrees to provide full control over the snow discharge direction. The chute deflector can also be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream, and the easy-glide pivot wheels make the Snow Joe Ultra easy to turn and maneuver on each pass. The scraper blade at the base of the unit efficiently scrapes the snow clear to the pavement, making walkways and driveways much safer.

Like the Snow Joe 322, the Snow Joe Ultra 622 is powered electrically, so it's always effortless to start and maintain. No gas, oil, or tune-ups are necessary. The unit is ETL-approved and carries a full two-year warranty. For heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, the Snow Joe Ultra 622 is your smart solution this winter.

Key Technical Specs:

180-degree adjustable chute
13 amp motor moves up to 800 pounds of snow per minute
Cuts up to 19 inches wide/11 inches deep with one pass
Easy push-button instant start
Pivoting wheels
ETL-approved

Warranty This Snow Joe thrower is covered by a full two-year manufacturer's warranty.

Snow Joe Winter Solutions The Snow Joe company is dedicated to the design and development of innovative winter products. It operates and maintains its own overseas manufacturing facility with corporate headquarters in Edison, NJ. Its robust research and development pipeline fuses novel design approaches with advanced technology to provide consumers with smart winter solutions. These practical innovations address key winter concerns including snow removal, holiday storage, humidification, and insulation. The Snow Joe product line is distributed throughout the United States and Canada through resellers and third-party wholesalers. Encouraging its consumers to get equipped, Snow Joe aims to prepare them with the right winter tools for the job.

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