stihl powersweep?

[ZR2DK]

Anyone have the Stihl Kombisystem & Powersweep attachment? How does it work for sidewalks & light snow? Worth the money? How much did YOU pay for it (if you have it). Anything else youd like to tell me would be great. Thanks much.

[ZR2DK]

here's another question. I have an electric toro powershovel that I hook up to the power inverter in my truck. It works ok. Now, as you may imagine, the cord is a major pain in the backside, especially when it gets cold. I do like the fact that its lightweight and so simple, but I swear on my life that I have seen a gas version of the Toro Powershovel. So, other than the Stihl Kombisystem/powersweep that i asked about earlier in this thread, I would like to know of any other *CORDLESS* battery powered or gas sidewalk snow removal tools that you knowledgable people may know of of own yourselves. Any reviews of these tools would be great. Thanks much.

[ZR2DK]

someone out there has to use something other than manual snow shovels and atv's for sidewalk clearing. Anyone have any input on these "power shovels" or "powersweep" items? Thanks

[snowplowjay]

I have a KM85R and I have used my Power Broom attachment for light snow removal and for a very light fluffy accumulation it does a very nice job.

[snowplowjay]

And another shot of it in use.


I have the KM85R Power unit and for attachments I have the pole prunner, string trimmer, and power broom. This spring I will be buying the adjustable hedge trimmer unit. So far I have over $1000 invested in this unit.



They are by no means a cheap unit but are well worth the cost.

STIHL makes a great product.

[GoGo Gadget Snowplow]

We have two power-sweepers on Stihl FS85's. Although they work pretty good with just a dusting to an inch of snow, they are invaluable in the spring for road cleanup and such. Another benefit to using them for either snow cleanup on small areas and walkways or for spring cleanup is that they glide so nicely over turf without ripping it up. Our crew at the college used them for a few years along all the sidewalks and roads, and they truly do a great job getting the sand and debris out of the turf, leaving it set for spring. Originally, I believe we payed about $240 (big ?- I didn't purchase it) but we recently fixed one of ours up by putting on new rubber paddles for about $120. Although that may sound a little pricy, the labor time saved (and the back muscles) and the versatility of these little paddlewheels is worth the money.

[snowplowjay]

Well I just dug up a recipt. The KM85R including the string trimmer attachment cost me $369.95.



The Power Broom cost me about $250.00.




Jay

[EIB]

Backpack blower works great for 1 or 2 inches of the light stuff. Don't have to drag out the single stage snowblower.

Everett

[Beast12]

Originally posted by EIB
Backpack blower works great for 1 or 2 inches of the light stuff. Don't have to drag out the single stage snowblower.

Everett

And I thought I was the only one who thought of this! Works great on light fluffy snow.

Matt :canada

[dylan]

I have a backpack blower and a sthil power broom but can't be bothered to bring them out for snow. A plastic shovel is much lighter and probably just as fast. The snow banks get too deep around here and you need to shovel the snow up and over. Plus it does not need gas or starting.
Great tools for spring / fall cleanups though.