Snow Shovels
Best Snow Shovels Reviewed
A snow shovel is one of those tools you rarely buy but always miss when the time comes. Unpredictable weather in the UK last year saw snow in Summer no less, so buying a snow shovel and putting it in the garage for safe keeping isn’t a bad idea. You could also just buy a shovel, the normal kind as it’ll have plenty more uses. A snow shovel should be pretty sturdy and light weight to move large volume. It needs to be constructed well to withstand a blunt strike (we never know what we are digging in the snow) and should be comfortable to hold and grip, so I have reviewed the best snow shovels based on these ideas to save you time.
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| 4.9/5 from 22 reviews | ||||
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| 4.2/5 from 432 reviews | ||||
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| 5/5 from 3 reviews | ||||
    | WOLF-Garten SNM45ZMAD Multi-Change Aluminium Snow Shovel Cleaning Tool, Red, 123x6.8x10.8 cm |
| 5/5 from 6 reviews | |||
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| 4.7/5 from 6 reviews | ||||
You need a snow shovel because climate change is a real thing. Whether you believe it’s a natural occurrence or because of human interaction with the environment, you can’t deny that the UK’s weather patterns have changed over the last few years. We are seeing summer weather in the spring, quickly followed by torrential rain and even snow! The thing is we really can’t be sure about seasonal weather anymore and it seems like the storms we that come along are getting more and more extreme. Although the UK doesn’t usually get as much snow as some other European countries, we can still get freak snow storms that have quite an impact on our daily lives. Having to clear your doorstep/driveway of snow isn’t most peoples idea of fun but it is something we should all be best prepared for, and that’s why I would suggest having a decent snow shovel handy just in case.
Read on below to see our reviews of the best snow shovels for sale in the UK.
1. Neilsen Tools Aluminium Metal Snow Scoop Shovel
- Aluminium head is rust and corrosion resistant
- Fibreglass shaft helps to keep this product lightweight yet still strong
- Wide head will have you clearing driveways in no time
- Comfortable D-type handle
- Good price
2. SCARFELL PORTABLE FOLDING SNOW SHOVEL
- Perfect as an emergency shovel
- Can be separated into three parts for easy storage
- 940mm long once assembled
- Easy to assemble and take apart
- Made from strong polypropylene
- Ideal for storing in the car boot for when you need to dig out your wheels
3. WOLF-Garten SNM45ZMAD Multi-Change Aluminium Snow Shovel
- Aluminium shovel head prevents rust and corrosion
- 45cm working width
- Cold shock resistant up to -40C
- 123cm long so you can remain upright
- Lightweight at 1.58kg
- Exceptionally well balanced
4. Bulldog SNOW1 Snow Shovel
- Low price
- Extra-long shaft means you can work upright
- Extremely light weight and weighs only 748 grams
- Metal edge on the shovel head improves durability
- Huge 46cm working width
- Comfortable ash handle with plastic parts for comfort
5. Telescope Mucking Out Snow Shovel
- Very low price
- Telescopic shaft can be extended to 100cm
- Strong aluminium shaft
- 28.5 plastic shovel head with metal edge
- Weighs under 1kg
- Can be stored away easily
6. Jago snf01 Aluminium Folding Snow Shovel
- Solid tubular steel shaft
- Can be broken down for storage
- 40cm working width
- Aluminium edge for scraping ice
- Very lightweight
- Low price