Head to head · 2026
The Snowplow 36-Inch Snow Pusher vs Suncast SC3250 18-Inch Ergonomic Shovel/Pusher Combo
Contender A
The Snowplow 36-Inch Snow Pusher
Premium PickA 36-inch UHMW poly pusher that moves a driveway's worth of light snow to the edge without one lift — the tool snow blower owners didn't know they needed.
~$76 typical price
Buy on AmazonContender B
The bent-handle combo shovel that's been saving backs for a decade — poly blade, galvanized wear strip, and a grip that keeps you upright.
~$50 typical price
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A pusher versus a shovel — they do different jobs. The Snowplow moves light snow to the edge of a driveway in a few passes without any lifting; the Suncast lifts and tosses the piles, the steps, and the deep stuff. For the dozen small storms a winter, the pusher is faster and easier on your back. For the big one, you need the shovel. Get both.
Pick the The Snowplow if…
- ✓2–5 in storms on a paved driveway
- ✓Decks and pavers you don't want scratched
- ✓You want to stop lifting snow
Pick the Suncast if…
- ✓Steps, piles, and deep snow
- ✓One tool for every job
- ✓Tight spaces where 36 in won't fit
Spec by spec
| Spec | The Snowplow 36-Inch Snow Pusher | Suncast SC3250 18-Inch Ergonomic Shovel/Pusher Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Blade width | 36 in | 18 in |
| Blade material | UHMW polyethylene (thick, replaceable) | Poly with galvanized steel wear strip |
| Handle | Long handle with D-grip | Ergonomic bent, steel core, D-grip |
| Use | Push only | Push and scoop (combo) |
| Surface safety | Paved, pavers, composite/wood decks | Paved, pavers, decks |
| Origin | Made in USA | — |
| Weight | ~7 lb | ~4 lb |
| Warranty | Limited (The Snowplow) | Limited (Suncast) |
| Overall length | — | ~52 in |
Still deciding?
Read the full reviews for the complete story, or check both current prices — sale pricing swings this class of decision all the time.
~$76 typical price
Buy on Amazon~$50 typical price
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