Best Snow Shovels & Pushers

Pros

• +Ergonomic bent handle reduces bending on every lift
• +18-inch poly blade pushes light snow and scoops heavy snow
• +Galvanized steel wear strip scrapes clean and lasts

Cons

• −Heavier than a bare poly shovel
• −18 inches fills fast with wet snow — that's intentional, but it's slower

Pros

• +36-inch blade clears a driveway in a handful of passes
• +Thick UHMW poly slides effortlessly and won't scratch pavers or decking
• +Zero lifting — your back never engages

Cons

• −Pusher only — you'll still need a shovel for piles and steps
• −Loses its edge in snow much over 6 inches or very wet

Pros

• +Ergonomic bent steel handle at a value price
• +18-inch poly blade with steel wear strip
• +Lighter than the Suncast for steps and quick clears

Cons

• −Slightly lighter-duty blade and handle than the Suncast
• −18-inch blade fills quickly in deep snow

Pros

• +Offset shaft plus a second handle — push and lift without bending
• +18-inch push-scoop blade moves a lot of snow per stroke
• +Steel shaft is rigid under wet-snow loads

Cons

• −Different motion — takes a storm or two to get the hang of it
• −4 lb is on the heavier side