- Is the Suncast 18 good for heavy, wet snow?
- It is best for light to moderate snow. Wet, heavy snow loads the wide plastic blade and makes lifting hard; a metal scoop or snow blower handles that better.
- Can it scratch a wood deck?
- The blade is plastic, so it is gentler on decks and painted surfaces than a metal-edged shovel. Grit trapped under the blade can still mark soft wood.
- How wide is the blade?
- The blade is 18 inches wide, wider than a typical hand scoop, so it clears a path in fewer passes but is heavier to lift when full.
- Does it work as a pusher and a shovel?
- Yes. You can push snow ahead of the blade like a plow or lift and toss it, which is why Suncast sells it as a shovel and pusher.
- How tall is the handle?
- The handle has a 1-inch steel core. It is on the short side for tall users, who may need to bend more than with a long-handled scoop.
- Is it good for ice?
- No. The plastic edge does not chip ice well and wears against it. Use a metal ice chopper for frozen buildup.
- Where is the Suncast 18 Snow Shovel and Pusher cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $18.98, as of our latest check.