5 Eco-Friendly Electric Snow Throwers

The winter is almost upon us in the U.S. and unless you are lucky to live in area that doesn’t get too much snow, you are going to have to take care of the snow on your yard, sidewalk, and so on. You can always get a shovel and get that done or you can get a snow thrower to make things a lot easier (especially if your area get a lot of heavy snow). Snow throwers are not exactly known for being environment friendly as most of them run on gas. But there are a few eco-friendly electric snow throwers that can handle those dicey situations without hurting the environment.

Electric snow throwers are much easier to maintain and are less hassle free. You are going to need to plug them in, and that can limit where you can take your snow thrower but at the same time you won’t have to deal with gas, which is a plus. If you are looking for an affordable snow thrower that is eco friendly as well, here are 5 snow blowers you should try:

Toro 1800 18-Inch 12 Amp Electric Curve Snow Thrower #38025: it’s a very easy to use electric snow thrower that can throw snow by up to 30 feet. It can cut 18 inch wide, so it’s a great snow thrower to own for a small to medium size area.

Snow Joe 622U1 19-Inch 13-Amp Electric Snow Thrower: another powerful snow thrower for those of you who are used to experiencing tough winter storms. Can handle 800 lbs of snow per minute.

Toro 38361 Power Shovel 7.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower: an ultralight electric snow thrower that cuts 12 inch wide and throws snow up to 20 feet. It’s super affordable, yet it can move 300 lbs of snow per minute.

Yard Machines 31B-040-800 Snow Fox 12.5-Inch 8.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower: great for sidewalks, patios, and driveways. The 8.5 amp engine is more than capable of handling those tough snowy days. It weighs only 20 lbs, so it’s pretty lightweight and easy to carry around.

Snow Joe 322 12-Inch 6.5 Amp Electric Snow Thrower: Cuts snows up to 12-inches wide and 4-inches deep. It’s lightweight and doesn’t require you to put gas in it which is a big plus. It’s easy to maneuver.

The good news is that these snow throwers are more ec0-friendly and powerful at the same time. Just don’t forget to pick up an extension cable as depending on the type of your home, you may need it.

Your take: what’s your favorite eco-friendly snow thrower?

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