43CC 2-Stroke Gas Snow Shovel

Our take on the 43CC 2-Stroke Gas Snow Shovel

The Bingirl 43CC is a hand-held gas snow shovel built around a 43cc two-stroke engine rated at 2.0 HP. It clears snow with a rotating paddle and throws it through a 10-inch directional plate you aim by hand, so there is no cord and no battery to charge. It suits short driveways, steps, decks and walkways where a full snow blower is too big and a manual shovel is too slow. Against cordless electric shovels it trades plug-in simplicity for gas power and no runtime limit, but it is louder, needs mixed fuel and is heavier in the hands than most battery models.

43CC 2-Stroke Gas Snow Shovel prices at every store

Questions and answers

Does it need mixed fuel?

Yes. It is a two-stroke engine, so it runs on gasoline mixed with two-stroke oil in the ratio the engine specifies. Straight pump gas will damage it.

How much snow can it handle?

It is a shovel, not a snow blower. It works best on light to moderate snowfall on driveways, steps and walkways; deep drifts and heavy wet snow will slow it down.

How does it compare with a cordless electric snow shovel?

It has no battery and no runtime limit, and its gas engine gives more power than most battery shovels. In return it is louder, needs fuel mixing and engine upkeep, and produces exhaust.

What does the 10-inch directional plate do?

It sets the direction the snow is thrown, so you can aim it away from walkways, doors and parked cars instead of piling snow in front of you.

Is it hard to start and maintain?

Two-stroke engines usually need a choke and a few pulls from cold, and they need spark plug, air filter and fuel checks through the season. Follow the starting steps in the manual.

What is in the box?

The unit is the shovel with its engine and directional plate. Fuel and oil are not included, so plan to mix your own before first use.

Where is the 43CC 2-Stroke Gas Snow Shovel cheapest?

At Walmart, for $151.99, as of our latest check.

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