Scoop snow shovels are refer to a specific type of snow shovel that has a scoop or a curved blade instead of a regular flat blade. These shovels are designed so that the blade can pick up and hold more snow than a regular shovel. Thus, they can speed up your snow removal tasks.
Most consumers find that the scoop works more effectively and more thoroughly than snow pushers.
They are also easier to use because you don’t have to bend and lift anymore; as the scoop moves through the snow, it takes in snow without additional effort on your part. All you have to do is start throwing. Due to their many advantages, scoop type shovels designed for snow removal are increasing in number.
Since regular snow removal shovels require too much effort in bending and scooping, these scoop snow shovels are the best alternatives since they require less effort. If you push them along ahead of you, they can already scoop up snow, so you don’t have to bend too much.
The Suncast SF1850 Big Scoop is one of the most popular scoop snow shovels on the market. Not only is it a scoop type shovel, but it also features a large scoop with a clearing width of 22 inches and a deep scooping curve to increase the amount of snow it can move in a single sweep. To avoid damaging the scooping blade, it comes with a wear strip. The blade is then made of non-stick graphite for extra durability. This also doubles as a collapsible snow removal shovel because the one-piece steel handle can be hidden for easy storage.
If 22 inches is too small for you, check out the Garant YPSS26 Yukon, a 27-inch scoop shovel with a deep scoop blade made of poly. The polypropylene material is durable but light, so the shovel is not difficult to carry. However, to protect from wear and tear, the blade has a steel wear strip along its edge.
The blade is then attached to a steel handle with an odd design, which is an ergonomic feature added to reduce back strain as you work. This is designed for continuous use even in harsh snow conditions, and is a bit more expensive than other models.
If you prefer smaller scoop snow shovels, check out the Suncast SF1725 No Lift Easy Glide snow removal shovel with a scoop blade. The name alone says a lot about what this snow removal shovel promises. As a scoop shovel, it can easily glide along the surface, scooping up snow along the way.
But since its width is only 17.5 inches, it should be used for small to mid-sized spaces only. The blade is made of graphite but has a tempered galvanized steel wear strip. It is then attached to a telescoping steel handle that collapses for easy storage; thus, you can even store it in the trunk of your car.
If you prefer the more conventional shovel style with a single long handle than the usual scoop style shovel with the handlebar, one of the best options for you is the Suncast SG1600. Designed like a classic shovel but with a slightly deeper curve, the Suncast SG1600 comes with a blade that’s longer than it is wide.
Thus, it only has a 14-inch clearing width, but with the scooping curve, this is pretty effective with light to moderate snow. The blade is made from non-stick graphite and has an angled rib pattern, while the handle is made of smooth and durable resin.
Garant EPSS25 Poly Sleigh Shovel Poly Scoop
Quite the opposite of the Suncast SG1600, the Garant EPSS25 does not look at all like a shovel. Its scooping blade is deep, giving it the ability to scoop up large amounts of snow. Of course, this makes the task lighter for you. The blade then comes with a steel wear strip to protect it from damage but the rest of the blade is made of poly to keep the shovel light.
It has a 24-inch clearing span, which is an average size, making this very useful for many possible applications. The blade is then attached to an ergonomically shaped steel handle with a unique grey baked enamel finish. The only downside is that this very effective snow scoop shovel costs quite a lot too; it currently retails at over $150, making it one of the most expensive scoop snow shovels on the market.
Affordable Alternatives to Snowblowers
Nowadays, the easiest way to get rid of snow is to use an electric powered or gas powered snow blower. However, if you don’t get plenty of snow or if you don’t want to spend on expensive snow throwers, you can settle for scoop snow shovels.
