Tools & DIY · Head-to-head
The SnowPlow 36" Original Snow Pusher vs Suncast 24" Combo Snow Shovel and Pusher (SC2450KDD)
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Snow Shovels: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
The SnowPlow's 36-inch UHMW blade clears a wide path per pass and lets snow slide off, so you push instead of lift on flat driveways and walks. The Suncast combo costs far less and both pushes and scoops, which suits smaller areas, stairs and the end-of-driveway pile.
The SnowPlow 36" Original Snow Pusher
Buy itA 36-inch UHMW polyethylene pusher built to push, scrape and back-scrape snow without lifting it.
- The 36-inch blade clears a wide path on each pass, and JM Enterprises says snow slides off the UHMW plastic rather than sticking.
- The maker says the blade self-sharpens with use and works on concrete, blacktop, pavers, decks and more.
- It is designed, sourced and produced in the USA, and replacement blades, handles and braces are sold separately.
- It is a pusher, so it is not meant for scooping and throwing snow onto a high bank.
- A 36-inch blade is awkward on narrow paths and steps, where a smaller shovel works better.
- JM Enterprises does not publish a weight, and it costs more than typical store shovels.
Suncast 24" Combo Snow Shovel and Pusher (SC2450KDD)
Buy itA low-cost 24-inch shovel that pushes with its flat edge and scoops with its curved back.
- The blade combines a flat pushing edge with a curved back that collects snow, so one tool handles both jobs.
- A powder-coated steel shaft resists rust and a galvanized steel wear strip protects the blade edge.
- Suncast adds an angled rib pattern on the blade to resist snow sticking.
- Suncast lists only a 90-day warranty.
- Suncast does not publish the blade material or the weight.
- A steel wear strip can scratch soft surfaces such as composite decking.
Side by side
| The SnowPlow 36" Original Snow Pusher | Suncast 24" Combo Snow Shovel and Pusher (SC2450KDD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone clearing a flat driveway, sidewalk or patio who wants to push snow aside rather than lift it. | Most households that want one inexpensive tool for walks, steps and small driveways. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $ · budget |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the The SnowPlow 36" Original Snow Pusher - A 36-inch UHMW polyethylene pusher built to push, scrape and back-scrape snow without lifting it. Choose the Suncast 24" Combo Snow Shovel and Pusher (SC2450KDD) instead if most households that want one inexpensive tool for walks, steps and small driveways.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Snow Shovels: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).