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Built to handle big driveways and deep snowfalls, the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620 can move 650 pounds of snow per minute. It cuts a swath 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and a scraper blade efficiently clears snow right to the pavement--all without significant strain on your body. And because this snow thrower is powered by electricity instead of gas, it is incredibly easy to start and maintain.
Handles Big Driveways and Heavy Snowfalls
Behind the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620's dependable performance is a powerful 13-1/2 amp motor, which allows it to move up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. Built to help you clear walkways, patios, and driveways quickly and without straining your back, the SJ620 utilizes a heavy-grade steel, four-blade rotor , and can throw snow up to 20 feet. You don't have to worry about moving the same snow twice, even when clearing the middle of your driveway.
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 13-1/2 amp motor and easy-glide pivot wheels let you work quickly and efficiently. View larger. |
 Four heavy-grade steel rotors move up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. View larger. |
Behind the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620's dependable performance is a powerful 13-1/2 amp motor, which allows it to move up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. Built to help you clear walkways, patios, and driveways quickly and without straining your back, the SJ620 utilizes a heavy-grade steel, four-blade rotor , and can throw snow up to 20 feet. You don't have to worry about moving the same snow twice, even when clearing the middle of your driveway.
With each pass, the SJ620 cuts a path that's a full 18 inches wide and 10 inches deep, and the snow thrower's scraper is designed to clear all the way to the pavement. This translates to an impressive 2,450 square feet of potential snow removal per hour.
Smart Details Keep You in Control
With an adjustable discharge chute, which rotates a complete 180 degrees, and a chute deflector that can be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream produced by the thrower, you have complete control over where the snow you move ends up.
And the body of the SJ620 is easy to maneuver and control. Compact, easy-glide, pivot wheels make it easy to turn the thrower at the end of each pass, while its ergonomic grips make it easy and comfortable to direct. In addition to making handling easier, the thrower's compact shape also makes storing the unit more convenient in between winter storms.
Electric Engine is Easy to Start and Maintain
The SJ620's corded electric design means that you never have to worry about dead batteries, running out of gas, or making the right gas-oil mix. And its electric engine doesn't require the costly regular maintenance of a combustion engine.
In addition, with push-button Instant Start technology, you can trust that this snow thrower will be ready to work whenever you are--no frustrating, arm-wrenching pull starts required.
The dependable Snow Joe Ultra SJ620 is ETL inspected and approved, and it is backed by a full two-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Snow thrower.
 Push-button technology and ergonomic handles provide comfortable, hassle-free use. |  Lever rotates chute up to 180 degrees for snow-stream control. |  Adjustable chute can throw snow up to 20 feet for optimum clearing. |
Product Description
Responding to the need for an easy-to-use machine that could tackle heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, Snow Joe developed the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620, a larger electric snow thrower that delivers the power of a gas machine with the convenience of an electric unit. Driven by a 13.5 amp motor, the Snow Joe Ultra moves up to 650 pounds of snow per minute. Its durable, 4 blade rotor, constructed of heavy grade steel, cuts a full 18-inch wide and 10-inch deep with each pass, clearing 2150 square feet per hour. In addition to its hard-working plowing capacity, the Snow Joe Ultra features an adjustable discharge chute that rotates a complete 180 degrees to provide full control over the snow discharge direction. The chute deflector can also be adjusted to control the height of the snow stream. Easy-glide pivot wheels make the Snow Joe Ultra easy to turn and maneuver on each pass. The scraper blade at the base of the unit efficiently scrapes the snow clear to the pavement. The Snow Joe Ultra SJ620, is powered electrically, making it effortless to start and maintain. No gas, oil, or tune-ups are necessary. The unit is ETL-approved and carries a full two year warranty. For heavier snowfall on large driveways and walkways, the Snow Joe Ultra SJ620 is your smart solution this winter.
Customer Reviews
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135 of 137 people found the following review helpful
Just bought the model SJ621 (Same as the SJ620 except it has a halogen light at the front) at a big box club store. I wanted the unit with the light and Amazon doesn't seem to carry the SJ621, so I'll review the mechanicals of the SJ621 which are identical to the SJ620.
First used this little fellow earlier this week, and wouldn't you know it, we had our first snowfall last night...about 6" of wet, early season snow.
The Snow Joe did OK in clearing our driveway. It is a little small (18" width), which means you'll have to make more passes, and since it's electric, you might have to "double-pump" a bit, as in make a pass then make another one immediately afterwards.
Our snow was pretty wet, especially close to the driveway, so Little Snow Joe only threw it 10' at most, but using my head I was able to clear our 60x80' driveway in just under an hour. I'd imagine it will do better with drier snow.
Of course I had to go around after the Snow Joe with a shovel to clean up, but that's to be expected.
I wouldn't try wet snow any deeper than 6"...this morning I could tell this little guy was straining...this means any larger storms and you'll have to keep ahead of the snow in order to not overwhelm the Snow Joe. Note: see the 2/3/2011 update below for how this unit handled 20.2" of snow which was Chicago's third largest snowfall in recorded history...
I took the advice on the instructions and put some WD-40 on the pivot points of the chute and lever and it was easy to turn and aim.
Didn't need the light (again, only on the SJ621) 'cuz it's daytime, but after use I noticed it was covered in snow, so I'm guessing when I do use the light I'll have to keep brushing it off.
I used a 12GA 100' extension cord and this seemed to work fine.
All in all, much easier than shoveling by hand, and at this price, a very good deal.
UPDATE 12/20:
Well, this little guy just took care of another 5" of wet snow. In addition, the headlight came in very handy tonight as it helped me see where the extension cord was...even with a bright yellow cord, it's hard to see it when it's snowing hard and dark. Still very happy with the purchase.
Update: 2/3/2011: Well, I'll be darned...we just had 20 inches of snow, and the little Snow Joe handled it all, including a 4 foot drift across our driveway. Granted it didn't chomp the snow like a big gas blower, but I was able to completely clear our 30x60' driveway with the SJ621. To tackle the big drifts and areas taller than the SJ621 I had to "undercut" them by hitting them sideways, creating an overhanging corniche of snow, then this overhang would either fall on its own, or I would have to knock it down with a shovel, then I'd snow blow the fallen snow...
I ran it almost nonstop for three hours and it took everything I could throw at it.
I have to be honest...when I first wrote this review back in November 2010 I had no expectations that this little guy could handle anything more than a 6" storm, but I was wrong.
On a bad note, after finishing everything, I was using the Snow Joe to clean up some wind blown snow and it just stopped working. Suspecting a motor or impeller problem since I had just put the mechanicals through a big test, I unplugged it and looked around...nothing...so I plugged it back in...again nothing...so I pulled the plug out and saw that one of the two prongs on the Snow Joe's electrical connection had broken off into my extension cord...really odd since I had used the cord strain relief throughout the morning's snow blowing marathon and as far as I know never put any twisting torque or sideways stress on it...I have never seen this happen with any other electrical device...sent an email to Snow Joe to see about getting a replacement part, and unfortunately, after two days all I've gotten is a form reply....makes me feel a little less than confident that they're going to help me out. I will post back once things are either resolved or not.
Update 2/5/11: Spoke with Snow Joe on the phone today and they are sending me the parts and instructions to fix my unit. I expect to get these next week, and once installed, bring on the snow (again)!
Final update: 2/11/11: Snow Joe sent me repair parts, but they were for the 622 and not the 621. Looked almost identical. After an hour of getting the wiring fixed, realized the handle is not quite the right size...so I drill out my 621 and then the bolts fit. So I tighten everything and try the unit...nothing happens. Check all connections, still nothing. So I take the control box apart and realize the blade lugs on the new switch are slightly smaller than the old one, so the connection is intermittent. Toyed with the idea of soldering on new female blade connections, then thought: "Why am I going through all this - just get a new unit". Call Snow Joe and they say they won't have new units until next year, but might have refurbs in a couple weeks. They suggest I contact the Big Box retailer where I bought the unit. OK, did that, and will be getting a refund and now have to order a different unit.
After working so well, it's frustrating to have such a simple thing (the electrical connection to the unit) be its downfall. Reduced rating to 3 stars...could have been much better.
First used this little fellow earlier this week, and wouldn't you know it, we had our first snowfall last night...about 6" of wet, early season snow.
The Snow Joe did OK in clearing our driveway. It is a little small (18" width), which means you'll have to make more passes, and since it's electric, you might have to "double-pump" a bit, as in make a pass then make another one immediately afterwards.
Our snow was pretty wet, especially close to the driveway, so Little Snow Joe only threw it 10' at most, but using my head I was able to clear our 60x80' driveway in just under an hour. I'd imagine it will do better with drier snow.
Of course I had to go around after the Snow Joe with a shovel to clean up, but that's to be expected.
I wouldn't try wet snow any deeper than 6"...this morning I could tell this little guy was straining...this means any larger storms and you'll have to keep ahead of the snow in order to not overwhelm the Snow Joe. Note: see the 2/3/2011 update below for how this unit handled 20.2" of snow which was Chicago's third largest snowfall in recorded history...
I took the advice on the instructions and put some WD-40 on the pivot points of the chute and lever and it was easy to turn and aim.
Didn't need the light (again, only on the SJ621) 'cuz it's daytime, but after use I noticed it was covered in snow, so I'm guessing when I do use the light I'll have to keep brushing it off.
I used a 12GA 100' extension cord and this seemed to work fine.
All in all, much easier than shoveling by hand, and at this price, a very good deal.
UPDATE 12/20:
Well, this little guy just took care of another 5" of wet snow. In addition, the headlight came in very handy tonight as it helped me see where the extension cord was...even with a bright yellow cord, it's hard to see it when it's snowing hard and dark. Still very happy with the purchase.
Update: 2/3/2011: Well, I'll be darned...we just had 20 inches of snow, and the little Snow Joe handled it all, including a 4 foot drift across our driveway. Granted it didn't chomp the snow like a big gas blower, but I was able to completely clear our 30x60' driveway with the SJ621. To tackle the big drifts and areas taller than the SJ621 I had to "undercut" them by hitting them sideways, creating an overhanging corniche of snow, then this overhang would either fall on its own, or I would have to knock it down with a shovel, then I'd snow blow the fallen snow...
I ran it almost nonstop for three hours and it took everything I could throw at it.
I have to be honest...when I first wrote this review back in November 2010 I had no expectations that this little guy could handle anything more than a 6" storm, but I was wrong.
On a bad note, after finishing everything, I was using the Snow Joe to clean up some wind blown snow and it just stopped working. Suspecting a motor or impeller problem since I had just put the mechanicals through a big test, I unplugged it and looked around...nothing...so I plugged it back in...again nothing...so I pulled the plug out and saw that one of the two prongs on the Snow Joe's electrical connection had broken off into my extension cord...really odd since I had used the cord strain relief throughout the morning's snow blowing marathon and as far as I know never put any twisting torque or sideways stress on it...I have never seen this happen with any other electrical device...sent an email to Snow Joe to see about getting a replacement part, and unfortunately, after two days all I've gotten is a form reply....makes me feel a little less than confident that they're going to help me out. I will post back once things are either resolved or not.
Update 2/5/11: Spoke with Snow Joe on the phone today and they are sending me the parts and instructions to fix my unit. I expect to get these next week, and once installed, bring on the snow (again)!
Final update: 2/11/11: Snow Joe sent me repair parts, but they were for the 622 and not the 621. Looked almost identical. After an hour of getting the wiring fixed, realized the handle is not quite the right size...so I drill out my 621 and then the bolts fit. So I tighten everything and try the unit...nothing happens. Check all connections, still nothing. So I take the control box apart and realize the blade lugs on the new switch are slightly smaller than the old one, so the connection is intermittent. Toyed with the idea of soldering on new female blade connections, then thought: "Why am I going through all this - just get a new unit". Call Snow Joe and they say they won't have new units until next year, but might have refurbs in a couple weeks. They suggest I contact the Big Box retailer where I bought the unit. OK, did that, and will be getting a refund and now have to order a different unit.
After working so well, it's frustrating to have such a simple thing (the electrical connection to the unit) be its downfall. Reduced rating to 3 stars...could have been much better.
68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great little snow blower! Bought it after reading several reviews from different sites and decided to try it. I am very glad I did. Amazon has one of the best prices on it and got it in 3 days! I was worried that it wouldn't cut thru the snow very well but others had said in their review they had no problems. Well it arrived today in the midst of another snow storm. It had already snowed 7 inches when it arrived! Got it out of the box and its super easy to put together...even your grandma could do it;)! Took it out and it cut thru the snow like it was butter! I even used it in some of the hard packed areas that had been shoveled and piled the last week and it handled it great! I love not having to worry about the maintance of a gas snow blower...you do have to get used to having the cord on there....but wasnt bad at all. I wouldn't hesitate to get this snow blower...WAY Better than shoveling! This is only Nov 30th and we've gotten 25 inches of snow already! Great Purchase!
43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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1. I wanted something "green".
2. I live in Minnesota....lots of snow.
3. Ordered this unit after much checking and reading reviews of electric snowblowers and read enough good things about this unit that I decided to give this unit a try.
4. Ordered the unit 12/4/10 and it arrived on 12/10/10. It took under 5 minutes to read the instructions and get it set up.
5. On 12/11/10 Minneapolis got 17.1 inches of snow.
6. I took this unit out and gave this unit a work out. Most of the snow was higher (taller) then the unit itself, so I needed to pick it up (it is light enough that that it not a problem) and set it on top of the 17' (or larger) snow drifts in my driveway. I pushed the button, pull in the starter handle, she purred and dug right into the snow. It worked perfect. It worked VERY hard. I did my driveway, back walk, side walk, front steps and front walk. I was just starting to do my main sidewalk when it quit. Being perfectly honest, I read the instructions and was waiting for this unit to shut down (it says that is has a safe guard that pervents the unit from over heating) and about 1/5 of the way into the front side walk, it stopped. I was worn out anyway. 40' x 10' driveway, 50'x 2' back side walk, 35'x2' side walk, 20'x5' front side walk all 17+" of snow, it had done yeomans work.
The instruction say it will reset it self after a minute or so, but it decided I had had enough for one night and just let the unit rest over night. The following morning the snow was still waiting, but it had be come very cold over night and the snow had a hard crust, but this unit fired right up and plowed right though the stuff. The city snow plows had plowed my alley and left a 36" pile of hard packed snow across the driveway. This unit took care of that pile! To say I am impressed would be an understatement.
7. I have only used this for 1 snow fall, a total of 2 days, but those two days where monster days! I can't speak to how long this unit will last, but at this point in time, I am very happy and very impressed with this unit.
2. I live in Minnesota....lots of snow.
3. Ordered this unit after much checking and reading reviews of electric snowblowers and read enough good things about this unit that I decided to give this unit a try.
4. Ordered the unit 12/4/10 and it arrived on 12/10/10. It took under 5 minutes to read the instructions and get it set up.
5. On 12/11/10 Minneapolis got 17.1 inches of snow.
6. I took this unit out and gave this unit a work out. Most of the snow was higher (taller) then the unit itself, so I needed to pick it up (it is light enough that that it not a problem) and set it on top of the 17' (or larger) snow drifts in my driveway. I pushed the button, pull in the starter handle, she purred and dug right into the snow. It worked perfect. It worked VERY hard. I did my driveway, back walk, side walk, front steps and front walk. I was just starting to do my main sidewalk when it quit. Being perfectly honest, I read the instructions and was waiting for this unit to shut down (it says that is has a safe guard that pervents the unit from over heating) and about 1/5 of the way into the front side walk, it stopped. I was worn out anyway. 40' x 10' driveway, 50'x 2' back side walk, 35'x2' side walk, 20'x5' front side walk all 17+" of snow, it had done yeomans work.
The instruction say it will reset it self after a minute or so, but it decided I had had enough for one night and just let the unit rest over night. The following morning the snow was still waiting, but it had be come very cold over night and the snow had a hard crust, but this unit fired right up and plowed right though the stuff. The city snow plows had plowed my alley and left a 36" pile of hard packed snow across the driveway. This unit took care of that pile! To say I am impressed would be an understatement.
7. I have only used this for 1 snow fall, a total of 2 days, but those two days where monster days! I can't speak to how long this unit will last, but at this point in time, I am very happy and very impressed with this unit.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
one problem
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Published 1 month ago by rayjay
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Bought this 4 months ago. I wanted to make sure we used it before I wrote a review. I works great and has definitely saved my husband's back :-)
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I ordered this product the beginning of January 2012. I received it in 2 days and the weather was fine.
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Jury still out!
Only used once since purchase on a very wet and heavy snowfall and it didn't do well as it couldn't lift the wet snow and it accumulated near the expel tube. Read more
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I have to be honest: I bought the Snow Joe because it was inexpensive. I didn't buy it to be eco friendly. Read more
Published 3 months ago by al
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I made the mistake of giving away my Toro 1800 18-Inch Snow Thrower #38025 to a relative in need, and then deciding to save $100 buying this model of SnowJoe. Read more
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