Snow Joe 24V-SS13-XR 24-Volt iON+ 13-Inch 5-Ah Cordless Snow Shovel, Kit (w/5-Ah Battery + Quick Charger) & Snow Joe iON+ System Compatible 24VBAT-LTE EcoSharp Pro Lithium-Ion Battery, 24 Volt, 2.0-Ah

I will update this after it’s used in real snow but for now it worked in the initial charge test.Pros:1) Battery is easy to charge and attach and detach from the unit - that’s a real plus (I have the full size snowblower as well and the battery is very difficult to install requires a mallet to pound it flush so it will engage, and then a crowbar to get it back out which is too much drama IMO)2) decent size for days when full size blower is overkillCons:1) the 3 piece handle does not lock down tight so it has an over all wobble. No matter how much you tighten the wig nuts there is little change to the stability of the bar. I will most likely try to get washers to snug it up.Con which became a Non-event due to other reviews: thanks Amazon reviewers!I was reluctant to buy this because of the difficulty some reviewers reported in putting the three-piece handle together and getting the cord that runs through it to fit. That observation is completely true. If you follow the assembly instructions, you’ll end up with way too much cord left over to close up the connections. However on my unit, I was able to do it without any modifications by taking the three pieces and slowly connecting them a little bit at a time, this allows the chord to adapt inside the sections as you go along. Otherwise there is like 3 inches of cable/chord that prevents the thing from going together. One thing I would say is once you get it together, never take it apart…. Never…. Just don’t. I think I was only able to get it together because of all the warnings in the comments from other reviewers, which I really appreciate. I was prepared going in for a little bit of a Rubic’s cube moment and that helped. I knew trouble shooting would be necessary to get my unit together successfully. Thank you to the other reviewers who mentioned this issue.

To be honest I bought this with a very particular use in mind. I have a larger three stage blower for heavier snow but it is a pain to get up and running and maneuver around, to the point that for snow fall under 2 inches, it is not worth the trouble of getting it going. I needed something that would save my back from the wear and tear of manual shoveling but not overpowered like my big blower, this came in perfect. It is fairly lightweight but packs a decent punch of snow clearing power. It doesn't have wheels so it operates more similar to a shovel with you having to push it along, but it cuts through snow quickly without much effort. This is the perfect solution if you dont get huge amounts of snow or just need something for the lighter times. The battery life is very good , I have yet to have it die on me and it charges pretty fast as well. The assembly is very straightforward, the only possible confusion is the direction of the shaft but thats easily remedied if you get it wrong. Overall great product, very happy with it.

Review of Snow Joe 24V-SS13 24-Volt iON+ 13-Inch 4-Ah Cordless Snow Shovel, BlueUPDATE: Finally had snow, around 4" slightly heavy snow. I used this on packed gravel and as long as I didn't try to clear it out to the gravel, I never threw any. The driveway is only the size of 2 cars. Worked fine. I also used it on a 25' x 25' wood deck. The auger picked up loose sticks that were in the snow and tossed them. The rubber piece at the bottom of the Joe takes quite a beating on uneven wood decks but that part can be replaced. The battery life was better than I thought, it was down only 1 light doing both the gravel drive and the deck.I chose the 24V BUNDLE, which includes an additional 24 volt battery. This was very easy to put together. Follow the enclosed instructions and you'll see that you attach the handle to the middle section FIRST, than attach that to the shovel part. That way the extra cord is easy to tuck into the shovel section. I had no problems, it was together in 3 minutes. The Rapid Battery Charger WAS included in the box, in a separate white cardboard box. I didn't have to call Snow Joe for it. The batteries I got were both on 2 lights, so it took less than an hour to charge.I'll update as soon as it snows. I was a little shocked on how heavy this is, even without the battery installed, so if you don't have some upper body strength, you might have trouble with handling this. I'm also going to be using this on a gravel driveway, the auger looks like it has a couple inches of clearance before I start throwing rocks, but it may end up not working out for my needs. I refuse to pay $1500.00 for a 2-stage snowblower, since I only have to clear snow on a spot that takes up the space of 2 cars. Check back!

There is nothing to dislike about this product. As a 77-year-old man, it helps me to keep my deck and sidewalk clear. No more heavy lifting. I recommend the battery-powered model with a 19" swath.

It was too heavy to manage.sent it back and ordered the 11in much better

This one has too little power

ok

I'm in my fifties and even though I have a snowblower, I still have alot of shoveling to do: both decks, stairs and walkway. Because shoveling was started to be too hard, I bought this snow joe and I was amazed. I love that it is easy to use and it throws the snow very far. And cordless is just the best especially in winter. What I don't like is that you have to be cafefull not to get too close to objects because it can damage the scraper. Also being 5foot4, the handle is a little long so doing steps is not as easy. But overall, it does the job and it is truly less Painful than shoveling.