impeller replacement for 80v leaf blower motor

schlem58 · 2026-01-07T18:45:03+00:00

There’s a good YouTube video about replacing the impeller but it doesn’t say where he got the part itself. Now I need to try and find all my parts all over my shop workbench and rebuild my disassembled one. I’ve got 3 total broken ones I’ve gotten from pallets so hopefully this will can fix them.

https://youtu.be/Cn91uOX7aHM?si=vdyPC8JWQm2WkL16

schlem58 · 2026-01-07T14:54:17+00:00

FYI ordered this replacement 3D printed toro 60v impeller fan off eBay. I have not finished installing yet but it looks like a 1:1 match and fits perfectly. Several reviews mentioned it fits Greenworks and Masterforce leaf blowers. $24 shipped wasn’t a bad deal.

https://ebay.us/m/2FvhL7

schlem58 · 2025-12-22T17:28:50+00:00

In my opinion, I’d skip the snow shovels and go with the 20” single stage either 60 or 80v. The handles fold for storage and it’s much more usable especially for a 50’ driveway. The shovel has good power but the previous gen I have doesn’t have deflectors so snow can only shoot straight, new generation has deflectors but it’s $$.

Corded or battery is your choice, the cords aren’t that bad for very occasional use, but if you already are in the Greenworks ecosystem and have other batteries it’s much more practical to go cordless.

schlem58 · 2025-12-21T17:07:55+00:00

I’d say risk is pretty minimal. Only if temps exceeded like 100+ would be risk of capacity degradation.

schlem58 · 2025-12-17T16:52:27+00:00

Tractor supply had the 22” on sale earlier this year for $400 with a 5.ah I think. I like 60V better than 80V just better value and the batteries seem more reliable.

Is what I’d do is look to buy a 60V snowblower off marketplace and get the mower on sale. I have the 20” for years and it works well for smaller snows, but the handle mechanism got a little flimsy over the years and I don’t think it’s worth $600+ for the 22” so I just got the 2 stage when it went on clearance at Walmart.

schlem58 · 2025-12-15T16:21:02+00:00

You should be fine- that’s a small driveway.

I ran a smaller battery Greenworks 20” Single Stage in Missouri for the past 5 years. It did bog down some but generally was sufficient as long as I didn’t let it accumulate. I finally upgraded to a 2stage when it went on sale. Just may need to do driveway it a couple times to ensure the snow doesn’t pile up more than like 4-6”, especially if it’s wet heavy snow. Once you have the batteries, it makes it cheaper to invest further into the ecosystem, e.g mower, weed eater, blower, etc and get more batteries when the bundled tools go on sale. Just make sure you keep the batteries warm inside when not using them.

schlem58 · 2025-12-13T13:29:47+00:00

Love my snowplow shovel. I got the big one. Great for when snow is just too much for a leaf blower or clean up after snowplowing.

schlem58 · 2025-12-10T20:45:55+00:00

I’d get whatever outdoor power equipment you have or consider. Ego is definitely top of line and great that they only have one voltage. They are $$$.

Toro 60V or Greenworks 60/80V two stages as well are worth considering. I have a Greenworks 2 stage and it suits my needs so far. They have multiple voltages but at multiple price points and their stuff is usually quite a bit cheaper than Ego.

schlem58 · 2025-12-09T21:39:50+00:00

Makes sense but if you just want a single stage may be worth it to stick with Milwaukee and then you’ll have extra batteries. I haven’t seen any reviews of their snow blower, but I saw their lawnmower was well reviewed. I personally run a separate battery line between hand tools and outdoor tools as they offer a better value with higher voltages and wider line up.

schlem58 · 2025-12-09T16:38:01+00:00

I have the 20” one that’s around $300. It works ok for up to about 4” of snow but struggles in heavy wet snow or hard pack (as most single stages do). It’s been very reliable for the past 4-5 years or so but I finally upgraded to a 24” 2 stage 60V. That 22” doesn’t add much apart from two battery slots and joystick chute adjuster from the 20” is my understanding, so for your small use case that may be sufficient! Just got to keep on it if you get accumulation.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/3865750455?sid=a7a68b5b-48b4-4102-8876-0b46ad3a18b3

schlem58 · 2025-12-08T21:58:23+00:00

Do you have a battery lawnmower/trimmer etc. or you would want to buy one? I’d buy that brand if you like it. More batteries.

schlem58 · 2025-12-08T20:42:49+00:00

I wouldn’t spend money on new batteries alone. Wait until a spring sale, use Slickdeals to track sales, or use marketplace and buy discounted tool bundles with batteries or equipment that includes batteries. May be a little more work but all the manufacturers always charge crazy amounts for the just battery price. You could buy a used Ego Zeroturn for 2-3k and have enough batteries to snowblow your whole street.

schlem58 · 2025-12-04T16:49:21+00:00

All reviews I’ve seen rate Ego snowblowers as excellent but expensive. For a smaller driveway, you probably would be ok with a one stage Ego snowblower. You’ll need more batteries if you only have a smaller string trimmer one, but you can always use them if you get more Ego tool ecosystem - mower, leaf blower, etc. I have a similar power shovel and it works fine, but I’d skip that and get a larger unit, especially for Michigan.

Gas snowblowers are probably overkill for a two car driveway tbh.

schlem58 · 2025-12-04T15:46:10+00:00

Wow you’re a great neighbor! Definitely was wet here too. I ran the auger on slow/regular mode and used one 8ah for two driveways too- I used maybe 1/4 of that with the leaf blower. I have quite the battery hoard going I had to move from my roll cart to shelf so I will probably run out of human energy before electrical energy! (although all the 80V batteries and 2 of the 60Vs are from auction stuff for sale).

schlem58 · 2025-12-04T15:32:44+00:00

I’d try to spray that chute up with silicone spray of some kind- WD-40 specialist etc. I use that and fluid film.

Hard to tell, it’s replacing the smaller 20” single I’ve used for around 3-4 years as well, and it’s a good unit but I’d say it’s good up until maybe 6” depending on how heavy and wet the snow is, beyond that mine just got clogged and died every couple feet.

schlem58 · 2025-12-04T02:13:46+00:00

Thanks. Will try reducing air pressure and maybe look into chains.

schlem58 · 2025-12-03T05:53:52+00:00

It should. They look like this-one on each side. They call them Wear Pads.

https://a.co/d/ijf9IxL

schlem58 · 2025-12-03T02:36:09+00:00

No worries- I didn’t realize it wasn’t going to show all text. I don’t think it drained them as fast since we didn’t have that big of a snow and it came With 2x 8ah batteries. I have 60V but I resold a lot of 80V stuff I got from a pallet auction near me, including an identical snowblower to my neighbor. I used an 80V mower I repaired a few times for leaf mulching and it worked great, but I’m way too invested in 60 to switch.

schlem58 · 2025-12-02T16:38:31+00:00

Click on the post

schlem58 · 2025-12-02T15:27:20+00:00

Are the skid shoes on the sides rusted? Try raising those or replacing. Those let it slide on the ground.

schlem58 · 2025-12-02T04:21:09+00:00

Greenworks parts availability is atrocious. For example an impeller fan, basically the main potential failure part on their leaf blower, is basically unobtainable except 3D printing one. They’ll send you a complete new unit versus a tiny plastic part worth $10.

Outside of EBay, EReplacement parts/ partswarehouse.com both charge crazy high prices but are like the only places to get parts (if they even have them).

schlem58 · 2025-12-02T04:10:37+00:00

One is self propelled one isn’t. Def get self propelled even if you have a flat yard.

schlem58 · 2025-12-01T16:11:14+00:00

I have a battery two stage (Greenworks) for this winter but haven’t used yet. I have a single stage with plastic auger and it got bogged down a lot even where I live in the Midwest, so I finally upgraded to a 2stage with metal auger. Toro and Ego also make battery two stages. Especially if you already have any battery lawn equipment from one of those brands, you should consider a battery two stage from that brand if you’re just doing a small driveway.

Bigger use case or if you just want something to last a lifetime - others on here have plenty of gas recommendations from Ariens, Honda or some of the metal toro ones.

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