Having owned an electric broom (11amp), electric snow thrower, and gas snow
blower, I found that the key to successful snow removal is to keep the rpms
high, i.e., thicker/heavier snow requires slower forward motion. Of course,
the smaller models just will not cut deep snow removal as well as the bigger
models (although I've used the broom on 2 feet of snow by taking off 6"
layers at a time -- royal pain in the back). I've kept the broom and gas
blower.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Don White wrote:
Anyone ever try an electric snowlower?
Not the Mickey Mouse little 'brooms', but the bigger 12 amp model that
resembles a small 5 hp. I see Toro makes a model 1800.
My city lot only has 40' of sidewalk. but I have a 10' wide driveway and
about 30' of wheelchair ramp for my mother.


Well, if you have lots of wet, heavy snow, you need a dual stage
thrower. Dunno if the electric will do the job. Find a place that'll let
you try it out on the snow...