Greenworks Cordless 40V Electric Snow Blower Review: Bright LEDs, 20-Inch Path

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Greenworks 40V Performance in Heavy Snow
• 20-Inch Path, Chute and Paddles
• Two Bright LED Lights
• Assembly, Folding Handle and Safety Start
• Run Time and Warranty
• Final Thoughts
• FAQ

Introduction

Our editors hadn’t covered cordless snow blowers until Snow Joe sent one out. They were skeptical, then impressed. Next up was the Greenworks Cordless 40V Electric Snow Blower. Greenworks also makes an 80V model.

Chicago had almost no snow, then a 19-inch storm, followed by two days around 40 degrees. That left heavy, wet snow, compacted to about 8 inches with a lot of water in it. That’s hard for any machine.

Greenworks 40V Performance in Heavy Snow

On the first night, a dusting of about 3 inches, it worked great and was easy to use. One host noticed it tended to throw a little to the left even when the chute was straight.

Single stage gas machines tend to pull themselves through snow. Our editors found these electrics don’t as much. In deep, heavy snow, you have to push and sometimes work it back and forth.

One host lifted it into the bed of his trailer and cleared that out too. If you’re weighing power types, read electric vs. gas snow blowers.

20-Inch Path, Chute and Paddles

It clears a 20-inch path. That compares with the 18-inch Snow Joe that our editors had, which has electric left-to-right chute control. The Greenworks uses a manual crank to turn the chute left and right, and a button to adjust the chute angle.

The paddles are hard plastic, with a scraper below that takes a lot of the beating. Our editors wondered about how plastic paddles would hold up hitting landscape rocks at -5 degrees. They didn’t know yet. One host preferred the more flexible paddle on the Snow Joe.

Two Bright LED Lights

The feature that blew our editors away: the two LED headlights. They light up the entire area. One host liked them much better than the Snow Joe’s lights.

Assembly, Folding Handle and Safety Start

Assembly was easy and tool-less. Tighten the handle knobs, put the top on, and add the chute adjustment. The wheels and paddles came installed. To transport it, pull two levers and the handle folds down, so it should fit in most car trunks and definitely an SUV.

For safety, you push the button and then pull the bar to start. The motor is brushless, which our editors expect to help with longevity and power.

Run Time and Warranty

Greenworks lists 45 minutes of run time, which our editors stressed depends on the snow. You won’t get that in deep, heavy snow like they tested. They couldn’t find the battery’s amp-hour rating on it, and one host believed it might be 2Ah. The box listed a four-year warranty, as read in the video, with two years on the battery and ten years on the motor.

Store and charge batteries the way the manufacturer recommends. For more care tips, see the snow blower maintenance tips.

Final Thoughts

If you have a property and you’re sick of shoveling, our editors said they’d buy the Greenworks Cordless 40V Electric Snow Blower. It’s light, folds up, has a 20-inch path and excellent LED lights. Expect to push it in heavy snow, and keep an eye on the plastic paddle. For more, read the Greenworks Pro snow blower and RYOBI 40V snow blower review reviews, or browse snowblower reviews. Learn more on Greenworks’ official snow blower page.

FAQ

How wide is the Greenworks 40V snow blower?

It clears a 20-inch path.

How long does the battery last?

Greenworks lists 45 minutes, but it depends on the snow. Heavy snow will shorten it.

Is the Greenworks 40V brushless?

Yes.

Does it fold for storage?

Yes. Pull two levers and the handle folds down, so it can fit in most car trunks.

What warranty does it have?

As read in the video, four years on the tool, two on the battery, and ten on the motor. Confirm with Greenworks.