Greenworks 80V 20-Inch Snow Blower Review

The Greenworks 80V Snow Blower (2600402) comes from an earlier generation of cordless blowers, but it still has a few reasons to consider it. The kit includes a battery, so you do not need to own another Greenworks tool to use it. If you already own one of the 75+ compatible Greenworks tools, you can also use their batteries to extend the runtime.

The cordless snow blower market has moved on since this model first appeared. Newer models now bring more advanced battery platforms, controls and features. But can the Greenworks still compete performance wise in real snow? This review aims to find out.

Key Features

• 80V brushless motor
• 2.0Ah battery
• 180° rotating chute
• LED headlights
• 6-inch rear wheels

Snow-Clearing Performance

Greenworks rates the 2600402 to clear snow up to 10 inches deep. Owners have reported clearing around 8 inches with the machine, suggesting that it can handle considerably more than a light accumulation.

The 20-inch clearing width and 10-inch intake give it enough capacity to work through several inches of snow in a single pass. The deeper intake also means you don’t have to wait for a deeper snowfall to settle before clearing it. But a 10-inch rating doesn’t mean the machine will clear 10 inches as quickly as it would clear a lighter snowfall.

An 8-inch snowfall puts considerably more snow through the auger than a shallow accumulation. Reports of the machine clearing 8 inches in real use suggest that the 10-inch intake has enough height for deeper residential snowfall.

Power, Battery and Runtime

The blower uses an 80V brushless motor and a single 2.0Ah battery. That gives it a high-voltage power system without requiring two batteries to run its 20-inch clearing system. You just insert one battery to get started rather than installing and charging two separate packs.

The 2.0Ah battery is much smaller than the setup used by newer models such as the SENIX STX2-M1, which comes with two 5.0Ah batteries. The SENIX has considerably more battery capacity available before it needs to be recharged. The Greenworks uses less capacity, but that doesn’t automatically mean shorter runtime. Its motor and clearing system have different power requirements.

Greenworks claims up to 45 minutes of runtime and says one charge can clear up to a four-car driveway. Reported runtime ranges from around 20 minutes in more demanding conditions to 40 minutes or more in lighter use. The 45-minute runtime figure is a maximum claim, so it should be taken with a pinch of salt.

The battery takes about 30 minutes to recharge, which helps if one charge isn’t enough for the entire job. The 2.0Ah pack still gives it less battery capacity for extended clearing than newer dual-battery machines. That matters most on larger areas or in deeper snow, where the blower needs to run longer before you can recharge.

Handling and Everyday Use

Its 33-pound low weight makes this blower very easy to move and turn. The plastic construction helps keep the weight down. That matters in cold winters when making repeated turns at the end of each pass. The lack of self-propelled drive also makes the low weight beneficial during longer clearing sessions.

Rolling the unit across a smooth paved driveway is made easy with the 6-inch rear wheels. Their smaller size is less suited to uneven surfaces, raised edges and deeper snow.

The 180° chute provides enough adjustment to direct snow where you want it, but its controls are more manual than those on many newer cordless models. A mechanical control rod rotates the chute. A separate trigger adjusts the deflector. It works effectively, but you have to operate the two controls separately rather than making both adjustments from a handle-mounted control.

A green safety button and bar provide the main start-and-stop safety control. Press the button and push the bar to start the motor. Releasing the bar stops it.

Parts Availability and Support

Greenworks’ online parts catalogue still lists several replacement parts for the 2600402, including the scraper bar, chute components, control rod, and wheel assemblies. Third-party suppliers also continue to carry parts for the machine. Greenworks provides manuals, warranty information, and a parts finder for support.

The model’s age does create some uncertainty. Certain replacement parts are tied to the machine’s production date, so owners should check compatibility before ordering. This is especially relevant to older 2600402 units, which can differ from later versions in their parts and battery compatibility.

The Greenworks comes with a four-year limited warranty, giving newer purchases some added protection. Parts can become harder to find as a machine gets older. Support is still available, but finding the correct part may take more work than it would with a newer Greenworks model.

Pros and Cons

Final Thoughts on the Greenworks 80V Snow Blower

The Greenworks 2600402 still has a place for the right buyer. What keeps it relevant is the combination of a lightweight design and an 80V power system in a machine that can clear several inches of fresh, loose snow. It avoids the added weight and complexity of larger snow blowers while offering more clearing capacity than the smallest cordless models.

The battery capacity is where it feels most dated. Its 2.0Ah battery tends to drain faster when using the blower in deeper or heavier snow. Also, it has a poor track record for reliability. Some owners have experienced it breaking early in ownership after just two or three uses. Although others have used the machine okay for several winters.

That makes it easier to recommend when the price is right and the clearing area is modest. If you regularly get heavy or deep snowfall, look for a cordless model with better performance in those conditions.

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