A cordless electric snow shovel can help clear a short sidewalk, patio or other small area without dragging an extension cord. It still requires pushing, lifting or carrying, and secure footing. It is not a guarantee against injury or a substitute for a larger snow blower in every heavy snowfall.
The two kits below serve different handling needs. The Earthwise has a wider clearing head and rear wheels; the Snow Joe has a narrower shovel-style head. Compare the complete tool with its battery installed and the route you need to clear.
Two Cordless Snow Shovel Kits to Compare
Earthwise SN74016 40V Cordless Snow Shovel Kit
- 16-inch clearing width and 8-inch maximum depth
- 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger included
- Brushless motor and adjustable snow discharge direction
- Rear transport wheels and adjustable auxiliary handle
Snow Joe 24V-SS10 Cordless Snow Shovel Kit
- 10-inch clearing width and 6-inch cutting depth
- 24V maximum 4.0Ah battery and charger included
- Two-blade paddle auger; throws snow up to 20 feet
- Adjustable auxiliary handle; narrow shovel-style design
1. Earthwise SN74016: Wider Clearing with Rear Wheels
Earthwise SN74016 40V Cordless Snow Shovel Kit
- 16-inch clearing width and 8-inch maximum depth
- 40V 4.0Ah battery and charger included
- Brushless motor and adjustable snow discharge direction
- Rear transport wheels and adjustable auxiliary handle
The SN74016 combines a 40V brushless motor with a 16-inch clearing width and an 8-inch maximum clearing depth. The verified kit includes a 4.0Ah Earthwise battery and charger. Its rear wheels help with transport, while the adjustable auxiliary handle lets you set a workable grip position.
The snow-discharge vanes can be adjusted to direct snow. This is useful when choosing where to place snow beside a path, but wind and snow conditions still affect where it lands. Check the area for people, vehicles and objects before operating.
The wider head can reduce the number of passes compared with a narrow shovel. It also needs more room around obstacles and is not a small tool to swing freely while running. Follow the manual’s operating position and support the unit as instructed. The motor powers the auger; the wheels are not a self-propelled drive system.
Strengths: Wider clearing head, rear transport wheels and adjustable discharge direction.
Limitations: More space needed around steps and obstacles; opening dimensions do not guarantee one-pass clearing of packed snow or plow ridges.
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2. Snow Joe 24V-SS10: A Narrower Cordless Shovel
Snow Joe 24V-SS10 Cordless Snow Shovel Kit
- 10-inch clearing width and 6-inch cutting depth
- 24V maximum 4.0Ah battery and charger included
- Two-blade paddle auger; throws snow up to 20 feet
- Adjustable auxiliary handle; narrow shovel-style design
The 24V-SS10 kit includes a 24V maximum 4.0Ah battery and charger. Its two-blade paddle auger clears a 10-inch-wide path with a stated 6-inch cutting depth. Snow Joe specifies a throwing distance of up to 20 feet, with actual results depending on the snow and conditions.
The narrower head fits smaller paths and spaces where a wheeled blower is cumbersome. The adjustable auxiliary handle helps set a comfortable hold, but the operator must still control the tool’s weight and movement. Assess carrying and storage access as well as clearing width.
This model does not have the same directional chute arrangement as a full-size snow blower. Its manual describes changing the discharge direction by angling the tool. Keep control, follow the specified operating position and choose a safe place for the snow to land.
Battery runtime changes with the load, temperature and battery condition. Do not treat a maximum advertised runtime as a promise for an entire driveway. Use only the compatible battery and charger specified for the tool.
Strengths: Narrow 10-inch head, included battery and charger, and adjustable grip position.
Limitations: More passes on broad areas; battery capacity and the small head limit its role in deep, dense accumulation.
Video: a demonstration of the older Snow Joe iON13SS. It is not a demonstration or operating guide for either of the two kits above; follow the manual supplied with your exact model.
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Choosing a Cordless Electric Snow Shovel
Match the tool to the snow and space
Compare path width, steps, corners and the place where snow can be discharged. A stated cutting depth describes the tool’s opening, not a promise for every density of snow. Clear manageable passes rather than forcing the auger into a compacted bank. Regular heavy snowfall or a long driveway may justify a larger equipment class.
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For more detail on discharge performance, see factors that affect snow throwing distance. Maximum distances are measured in feet for these models and depend on the conditions.
Check the battery system and kit contents
A kit includes the stated battery and charger; a tool-only offer may exclude both. Earthwise 40V and Snow Joe 24V are different platforms, so their batteries are not interchangeable. Compare replacement battery availability and charging requirements before buying.
A lawn-mower battery charger is a separate type of equipment and should not be assumed compatible with either shovel’s lithium-ion pack.
Allow for handling and maintenance
Cordless operation removes the trailing power cable, not the need for balance and control. Keep bystanders clear, inspect the area for hidden objects, and stop and remove the battery before maintenance or clearing a blockage as directed by the manual.
There is no gasoline engine or engine recoil pull cord to maintain, but the auger, scraper, fasteners and battery still need inspection and care. Follow the storage and charging instructions supplied with the kit.
Choose for the Job You Actually Have
Compare the Earthwise for a wider clearing path with wheels and directional discharge. Compare the Snow Joe for a narrower path and compact shovel-style handling. If the work or operator’s capabilities exceed either tool’s limits, choose another clearing method rather than relying on a claim that every home needs an electric shovel.
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