Emsco Group 1199 Bigfoot Poly Snow Shovel With 17-7/8-Inch x 13-Inch Blade
- Snow Shovel
- D-Grip
- Metal, Plastic
- 1
A straightforward, USA-made poly pusher shovel with a wide blade and a warrantied grip, built for clearing fresh snow rather than chipping ice.
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How it ranks among the 21 snow shovels we track
4.4★ across 1,100 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The Emsco Bigfoot 1199 is a push-style poly snow shovel with a wide 17-7/8 by 13 inch polyethylene blade and a metal handle topped with a large D-grip. Made in the USA, it is built for driveway and walkway clearing where a lighter, non-metal blade is preferred over steel.
Emsco's own copy argues polyethylene resists snow sticking better than steel, which keeps the blade moving instead of loading up mid-push. The blade edge is pitched as gentle enough for decking and other surfaces a metal edge could scratch. The D-grip handle carries a lifetime warranty from Emsco, worth noting since handles are the usual failure point on push shovels.
- 17-7/8 x 13 inch polyethylene blade
- Metal handle with oversized D-grip
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime warranty on the handle grip
Who it's for
Homeowners clearing light to moderate snow from driveways, walkways, and wood decks where a metal-edged shovel risks scratching the surface. Less suited to anyone regularly breaking up packed ice, since a poly edge will not bite into ice the way a steel edge does.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Wide 17-7/8 by 13 inch blade covers more ground per push
- Poly blade resists snow sticking compared with metal
- Safe to use on decks and other surfaces a metal edge could damage
- D-grip handle backed by a lifetime warranty
- Poly blade will not chip or scrape packed ice like a steel edge
- No curved lip or scoop shape for lifting heavy wet snow
Performance notes
The wide, low-friction poly blade is designed to push more snow per stroke than a narrow shovel while shedding snow instead of letting it cake on the surface, which is the main efficiency gain a plastic blade offers over steel. The metal handle keeps the shaft rigid under load, while the oversized D-grip spreads pressure across the hand for long clearing sessions.
Specifications
| Brand | Emsco Group |
|---|---|
| Model | 1199 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions | 48 × 18 × 2.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Metal, Plastic |
| Blade Material | Polyethylene |
| Handle Material | Metal |
| Color | Orange |
| Included components | |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | Gardening^Manual Tools-Gardening^garden-tool-sets |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | D-Grip |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Style Name | Classic |
| Item Type Name | Snow Shovel |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in snow shovels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emsco Group 1199 Bigfoot Poly Snow Shovel With 17-7/8-Inch x 13-Inch BladeThis product | 4.4 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Snow Joe SJ-SHLV01 Shovelution Strain-Reducing Snow Shovel w/Spring Assisted HandleSnow Joe | 4.4 / 5 | 19,100 | 4.4 / 5 |
| The Snowplow the Original Snow Pusher 30" Wide ModelTHE Snowplow "THE Original Snow Pusher" | 4.6 / 5 | 5,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| TRUE TEMPER 1603400 Poly Snow Shovel/Pusher with Ergonomic D-Grip Steel HandleTrue Temper | 4.4 / 5 | 1,400 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Garant NSP24D Nordic 24-Inch Steel Blade Snow PusherGarant | 4.5 / 5 | 1,100 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Emsco Group 1199
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What size blade does the Emsco Bigfoot 1199 have?
The blade measures 17-7/8 inches wide by 13 inches deep, sized for pushing snow off driveways and walkways rather than scooping.
Is the Emsco 1199 safe to use on a wood deck?
Yes, Emsco markets the poly blade as safer on decks and other surfaces than a metal-edged shovel.
Where is the Emsco Bigfoot shovel made?
It is made in the USA.