Ego SNS1201

Power Snow Shovels

SNS1201

This 159-powered Ego has a 12 inch clearing width.

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CR's Expert Take

How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

Overall Score

The Overall Score for this model is derived from our expert lab test results.

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Current Range of Tested Power Snow Shovels

Current Range of Tested Power Snow Shovels

What goes into the Overall Score?

Removal speed

/ 5

Plow pile removal

/ 5

Throwing distance

/ 5

Surface cleaning

/ 5

Handling

/ 5

Noise

/ 5

Controls

/ 5

Width (in.)

/ 5

About

The Ego SNS1201 is part of the Snow Blowers test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Power Snow Shovel models like the SNS1201 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Width: The snow shovel's clearing width, or swath, in inches.

Removal speed: A high score means the snow shovel clears snow quickly without bogging down. Top models handle up to 3 inches of snow at a fast pace.

Plow pile removal: A high score means the snow shovel clears 6-inch-deep snow more quickly. Top models remove dense, piled snow more efficiently.

Features & Specs

Features & Specs

Features

Single hand controls

Yes

Multiple speeds

Yes

Headlight

No

Specs

Warranty (yrs.)

5

Battery platform voltage (V)

56

Power source

Battery - 56 Volts

Weight

17.25

Auger material

Plastic

Claimed maximum run time (min.)

15

Charge time (min.)

0.8

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