Plastic or metal snow shovel?

Question

Do Plastic shovel wholed up well in heavy use? Which would you buy??

By the way I have two snow blowers.

Answer 1

I guess it depends on the surface you are shoveling:

Sidewalk + Metal = Smooth, but hard surface. Will not bend easily, unless you are being a little too rough with the shovel. And Shovels do not like it rough. You are supposed to make the metal do the work.

Gravel Driveway + Plastic = Rocky, loose surface. Plastic will gently glide over all rocks and obstructions without breaking. This would make a metal shovel bend and render it useless.


If it is deep snow, definitely metal. A light dusting of an inch or two, plastic.

I hope this helps you, and happy shoveling.

Answer 2

Metal

Answer 3

Plastic holds up better. They do crack but its better than a metal one that lips up the first time you hit a bump when shoveling

Answer 4

Plastic won't rust, but metal will usually do the job better. I of course don't live where there is snow so good luck to ya!

Answer 5

Metal last longer. Plastic shovels don't handle ice very well.

Answer 6

Plastic may flex too much and wear over time. WIthout a steel edge, the scoop won't get into the icy snow very well.

Answer 7

relies upon on what helps that deck. often dealt with timber is used to assist the composites and plastics used for decking, so in case you have timber help, even in spite of if it is dealt with i could advise shoveling to maintain the moisture down. Plus 2 ft of snow could be heavy and a conceivable cave in hazard.

Answer 8

Plastic....metal sticks

Answer 9

Aluminum. It's light and durable.

Plastic will break after heavy use. Steel is too heavy and the snow often sticks to it.

Answer 10

Metal of course.