Such ordinary snow removal with the help of a large wooden shovel is, of course, familiar and quite acceptable, but in our fast-paced age, this turns out to be an impermissible waste of time, therefore, snow removal equipment for summer cottages is so relevant and in demand.

Such a process is not just a tribute to aesthetic needs or requests, but an urgent need, because the melting of precipitation in the future will cause water to flow under the walls, which leads to a decrease in the operational resource of the structure.

Below, in addition to the thematic video in this article, we will also talk about the most popular types of such a technique and its application.

Snow removal equipment

Some models at a glance

• runs on a 4-stroke petrol engine with a power of 6.5 horse power, which is started by an electric starter (220V), even in the coldest season. The snow capture width during cleaning is 56 cm, the height is 51 cm, the snow throwing range is 13 m, while there are 2 reverse and 6 forward gears, as well as a headlight, which allows you to work at any time of the day. With a mass of 88 kg, the unit is quite easy to move with your own hands during operation.

• - this is a more powerful unit, it is powered by a 4-stroke gasoline engine with a capacity of 7.5 horsepower, which is started by an electric starter (220V) even in the coldest season. The snow capture width when cleaning is 66 cm, the height is 53 cm, the snow throwing range is 13 m, while there are 2 reverse and 6 forward gears, as well as a headlight, which allows you to work at any time of the day. Of course, such a machine is heavier - it has 108kg, but there is a toothed auger that processes ice, and also, thanks to the locking of the auger drive handle, it can be operated with one hand.

• differs from the two previous units in that, with an engine power of 6.3 horsepower and a mass of 90 kg, it has a knife with a grip width of 61 cm and a height of 58.5 cm, that is, significantly more. There is only one reverse gear, although there are still six forward gears, there is also led torch and heated handles for ease of use. But the price of such a snowblower is almost one and a half times higher than that of the previous ones.

• made on a caterpillar track (you can see it in the top photo), a 4-stroke gasoline engine Briggs & Stratton here is powerful enough 9 horsepower, a manual transmission 6 forward and two reverse gears. The unit has a fairly large knife with a grip width of 77 cm and a height of 51 cm, a toothed auger for crushing ice, weight 130 kg, heated handles.

Note. All of the above snowblowers run on the same brand of fuel - AI-92 gasoline.

• But electric snowblowers for summer cottages are much cheaper, although in total they are not much inferior in parameters. So, the DAEWOO electric motor with a power of 2 kW for 2.7 horsepower, rotation of 2100 rpm, but has only one forward gear... The knife has a grip width of 45 cm, a height of 25 cm, and the augers are made of metal rubber.

• Is a mini snowblower for giving with electric motor with a power of 0.95 kW, operating from an alternating current 220V 50Hz. The unit does not have wheels, but it weighs only 6.5 kg, which allows even a teenager and fragile woman to handle it. The grip width is only 30 cm, and the throwing range is 6 m, the position of the handle is adjustable, but such a miniature machine is easy to operate, it is convenient to store it (does not take up much space) and it has a low cost.

Note. Almost all electric snow removal equipment for summer cottages is several times cheaper than with a gasoline engine drive. But such aggregates are usually weaker and have less grip.

Note. If we talk about the rating of snow removal equipment for summer cottages, then the most bought unit with gasoline engine one can name models like ARIENS, but among the units with an electric motor - STIGA MONFERME. But perhaps they are so popular simply because they are represented on domestic market in a much larger assortment than the others.

How to make a choice

In fact, all snow removal equipment can be divided into two groups - this is one that moves on tracks or wheels driven by a gasoline, diesel or electric engine (self-propelled) and one that has to be pushed at the cost of its own efforts on wheels or sleds (not self-propelled) ...

Of course, the choice of a snow blower for a summer cottage will primarily depend on the size of the territory, and if you need to clean around the house and clear two or three short paths, then you will certainly need to give preference to manual equipment - it will be more practical and cheaper.

But if the question of which snow blower to choose for a summer residence is considered only from the financial side, then, of course, you will have to choose a non-self-propelled model with an electric drive, since such options are the cheapest. But such a choice does not at all mean that you will not be able to control a low-power unit - do not forget that our parents cleaned such areas with one plywood shovel, moreover, they often did it instead of morning exercises!

But, if the price side of the issue does not bother you very much, then you need to pay attention to the ratio of several parameters of your site and the purchased snow plow.

1. Firstly, it is the climate of the region where your country house or cottage is located, or rather, the average annual rainfall in that area.
2. In addition, you should take into account the area of \u200b\u200bthe site where you will need to be controlled, because sometimes there are large enough areas where, in order to remove snow on your own, you only need a self-propelled unit, perhaps even in the form of a tractor, that is, with a driver's seat.

1. Another important factor is the physical condition of the person who will have to do the cleaning - if you have health problems or advanced age makes itself felt, then, of course, your choice will stop on a self-propelled machine.
2. Take into account the amount of daily precipitation in order to choose a cleaner with a suitable knife size - of course, "a patient and a needle will dig a well", as folk wisdom says, but everything has its limits.
3. In addition, when choosing the parameters, pay attention to the distance of the snow throw (the instructions from the manufacturer necessarily indicate this) - sometimes this can be very important, given that there may be other buildings nearby or, for example, it is more convenient for you to throw snow to the street.
4. For the northern regions, when choosing a snowblower, it is also important to pay attention to the way the unit moves, that is, whether it moves on tracks or on wheels. The fact is that on a caterpillar track, the throughput of the machine increases significantly, but at the same time maneuverability is lost, but if the cleaner is on wheels, then he can easily turn around even in one place, not to mention the corners of the house or garden paths with sharp turns ...

But, as you remember, we are talking about summer cottages, which for the most part have a small area, and the snow there needs to be removed only around the house, garage and for the passage, which in total is not so much. If we proceed from such requirements, then the best snow blower for summer cottages is, of course, with an electric drive - although it is not so powerful, it is more compact, convenient, easier to operate and works quieter.

In addition, it is no secret to anyone that electricity is much cheaper than gasoline.

Even when choosing, you can pay attention to the additional functions that this or that model is equipped with, both with an electric and a gasoline engine.

Of course, this is the presence of several gears for forward and reverse, which makes it convenient not only to work, but also to transport the unit, as well as to turn the nozzle to eject snow, which can be carried out from the control panel or manually. Additional functions include lighting (headlight on the unit) and heated grips, which is important in severe frost.

Note. If you find it difficult to choose, and this happens all the time, if a person has never used such a technique, then, of course, it is best for you to consult a specialist, who may even be a neighbor in the country. After all, a professional is, first of all, one who has sufficient practice.

Safety engineering

First of all, in order to comply with safety precautions when working with a snowblower of any type, you need to be sure that there are no holes in the area you are cultivating where you can fall or, even worse, there are no live electrical wires on the ground (

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Residents of apartment buildings do not think about snow removal, city services do it for them, but owners of private houses or summer cottages in winter often have to face the question of which one is better for a house and a summer cottage in terms of price-quality ratio.

Petrol-powered snow removal option

A snowblower is special equipment, which is designed to clear paths and passages from snow. The main thing in the design of such equipment is a rotating screw that captures the snow and throws it aside with the help of air flows.

The snow blower will significantly reduce your effort and time spent on cleaning the required area. With it, you do not need to use a shovel, and you can clear the entire yard, and not just the path to the road.

There are a lot of options for such a technique and it is necessary to choose based on the amount of work. There are several classifications:

• Powered by electricity or gasoline;
• Way to travel;
• The amount of snow captured;
• Movement type;
• The presence of an electric starter;
• By performance (motor power);
• Optional equipment.

Let's consider in more detail the features of the main types of snow blowers.

By the type of engine operation

Snowblower for home and summer cottages, it can be powered by electricity or gasoline. It depends on the type of motor selected. Moreover, each option has its positive and negative sides.

Option of gasoline snowblowers for summer cottages and houses

Gasoline-powered snow blowers have a high power rating, but at the same time, their dimensions are much larger. The disadvantages also include a rather high price, however, in terms of performance, such costs are quite justified.

At the same time, the gasoline version works autonomously, has a power of 5 to 15 hp, which allows you to remove snow that has lain for two weeks and managed to settle. This technique tolerates frost well (up to minus 20 degrees Celsius).

The petrol version is suitable for clearing snow from a large area, away from electricity. However, such equipment will not cope with narrow sections, and the costs of maintenance and fuel are quite high.

Snow removal equipment for home and summer cottages, powered by the network

The electric model is lightweight and small in size. Copes well with narrow and hard-to-reach areas. Such devices are equipped with rubberized augers, so they are even suitable for cleaning a porch or veranda. You won't hear any hum when you clear the snow, and electricity costs are significantly lower than gasoline.

However, there is also an opposite side. Due to their low power, their performance is low, that is, they are unsuitable for large areas. They work only from the mains, which means that access to electricity should be constant, while the cord always clings to something during operation. And the functionality of such a technique is low, usually only one speed, there is no heating of the handles and headlights.

Engine power and electric starter

By the power of the motor, you can determine how much area the technician can clear.

Table 1. Area that a snow blower can clear

Models with high performance already belong to professional equipment, and it runs on gasoline.

Note! Any variant of snow blower significantly loses power when clearing wet snow, and is also unable to cope with ice.

The electric starter is designed to make starting your petrol snow blower easier. They install it on powerful options, then to start the technique, it is enough to plug the cord into the outlet. It is good to use this function to start a cold engine.

At what stroke does it work and how many speeds does the technique include?

The more powerful the snow blower, the more speeds it has. They allow you to select the required operating mode by controlling the rotational speed of the screw. Decreases speed in dense and thick snow cover.

Snow removal equipment for home and summer cottages is equipped with wheels or tracks. This also applies to powerful machines, eg, electrical models can be in manual version.The tracks have a large surface and their grip on the road is much higher, however, while driving, such a machine will leave more compressed snow behind.

And also on the gasoline versions of the snow blower, they additionally install a headlamp, which is very much in demand on short winter days. Heated handle, which is convenient for the consumer in cold weather.

What to rely on when choosing a snow blower

To pick up suitable option to clear snow on your backyard, look at several selection options:

• What area needs to be cleaned. The required engine power directly depends on this.
• Do you need cleaning in hard-to-reach places. So, you decide on a petrol or electric option.
• The maneuverability and weight of the snow blower.
• Price and manufacturer.

To make it easier for you to make your choice, we suggest looking at the rating of users of snow blowers.

Snowblowers for home: how to choose (prices, reviews and specifications)

Table 2. Low-cost gasoline options (rating of snow blowers by reliability)

Picture	Model name	Advantages	disadvantages	price, rub.
	Hyundai S 6560	Power 6.5 HP Easy starting of the engine, good resistance to frost, electric drive and headlight included	There is no quick release of the wheels, it is difficult to adjust the height of the slide	20 440
	PATRIOT PRO 655 E	6.5 hp, well thought out snow throwing system, easy handling	Doesn't work with low temperatures, when buying, you should pay attention to safety swimmers.	45 500
	Interskol SMB-650E	With a power of 6, h.p. and a relatively recently released model, great performance, added electric starter and headlight, as well as easy maintenance	Low light from headlights and a lot of noise during operation	46 700

Michael's review from Samara about Hyundai S 6560: “I got it only this year, because I realized that I couldn't handle it with a shovel. The power was enough to cope with a large layer of snow and ice. It passes through the square like a tank. I am satisfied "

Review of Pavel from Moscow Region about PATRIOT PRO 655 E: “I don’t know who is talking about the shortcomings, I was satisfied with everything, the power of the four-stroke was enough to remove the entire area in a matter of minutes, this is exactly what I was looking for”

Dmitry's review from Bryansk about Interskol SMB-650E: “I ventured to buy myself a domestic snow blower, and even a novelty. In general, I was satisfied, it throws snow well, only the handle is too small and there is little light from the headlights, but otherwise satisfied "

Thus, when thinking about which snow blower to choose for your home according to reviews, you can rely on the user rating, since opinions and characteristics usually coincide.

How to make a snow blower yourself

If you like to collect and craft everything, then you will be able to make snow removal equipment for the house with your own hands.

To make a small gasoline snow blower, prepare the following items:

Note! If you plan to equip homemade device air cooleddo not forget to provide protection for the air intake.

From the selected blanks, the machine turns out to be compact, the width is no more than 65 cm.The main design will be a homemade auger, to make it do the following:

• Cut 4 discs from a sheet of metal.
• Cut them in half and bend them into a spiral.
• Collect all the blanks on one tube, the edges of which are equipped with bearings.
• Homemade snow screw.

Bearings can be of any size, the main thing is that they fit in size, that is, their inner diameter must match the pipe diameter. It is necessary to additionally weld glasses for installing bearings into the sides of the bucket for receiving snow.

To make the frame, the corners should be welded, and strips should be mounted to their cross sections so that the engine platform is quick-detachable. Remember to attach runners or wheels to the equipment frame so that your homemade snow blower can move around.

Below is a video on self-production snow removal machines.

Article

Snow blowers are equipment for clearing snow during the cold season. It is widely used on roads, courtyards, railroad tracks, airfields, stadiums and other areas. Snow is removed by throwing or moving snow piles to the side.

Snow removal equipment: types of snow blowers

According to the type of working body, modern snow blowers are divided into 4 types:

1. Rotary. Special snow removal equipment with the help of a special working body throws snow to the side by 50 m.
2. Plow. The working body of the technique is a plow, which throws accumulated snow on both sides or to one side of the machine. Machines clear a strip of road up to 5 m.
3. Ramming. The working body of the snowplow can punch a trench 5, 2 m deep. They are used for clearing large snowdrifts and significant snow drifts.
4. Reactive. This type of snow blower inflates and then melts the snow using hot gases emanating from the nozzle of the machine.

Varieties and features of rotary snow blowers

Rotary snow removal machines are divided into 3 types:

• rotary milling;
• screw-rotor;
• plow-rotary.

The rotary-milling snow cleaner is used to eliminate snow banks formed by bulldozers and plow models, as well as when loading snow for further removal. The powerful milling feeder easily cuts pieces of any density from a snowdrift and feeds them to the rotor, which throws the collected snow to the side.

The rotary auger snow blower is used to eliminate snow shafts and remove medium-density snow from roads. It is used to throw snow to the side and load it onto vehicles for further removal and disposal. The snow falls into the working body of the snowplow, where it is loosened and thrown through the chute at a distance of 20 m.

The plow-rotary snow blower can be used to clean objects for various purposes from a layer of loose snow. Differs in compactness due to the combined working body. The disadvantage of technology is that it is inefficient and consumes a relatively large amount of energy. Snow blowers of this type are equipped with different chassis and can be wheeled, tracked and tracked.

Plow snow blowers

Modern plow machines for snow removal are large all-metal structures that are located on reinforced railway carts. The special equipment is equipped with knives, snow plows, opening side wings.

Helpful information! Powerful snow throwers effectively throw snow out of the way to one or two sides without compromising visibility from the operator's cab.

The side wings and plow are hydraulically controlled. The wings on the sides of the snow blower easily widen the snow trench even in deep snowdrifts, creating areas for snow to accumulate in the next snowfall. The plow can be quickly lowered and raised to avoid hitting switches, level crossings and other objects.

Ramming snow blowers

This type of snow clearing equipment is used to clear the deepest drifts when pilot plows and snow blowers are not effective. It has a distinct advantage when there is a snow throwing area. The powerful ramming snowplow is a special wagon made of durable steel with a reinforced structure.

At the heart of the car is a steel frame, which is installed on 2 biaxial reinforced carriage bogies. From the side of the frame pushing by the locomotive, an automatic coupler is attached to the solid-forged steel wagon pull. It runs along the axis of the machine and is attached to the pivot of the front of the special equipment. Due to this, the ramming snowplow fits perfectly on bends, and the derailment of the equipment is excluded.

Reactive snow blowers

Snow plows are used to clear snow from station tracks, turnouts, station necks. The basis of the technique is a platform or railroad car on which a turbojet engine is installed. Hot exhaust gases are blown out through a nozzle located at the back of the machine. They effectively blow off, melt and then vaporize the snow.

Jet Blower rail jet snow blower - machine with powerful engine from a jet plane. This rail cleaner is used on driveways and depot areas. The principle of operation of the device - a powerful jet blows off snow from all objects in its path. The jet temperature is 315 ° C, so most ice and snow will evaporate.

Important! The main disadvantage jet snow blower - loud noise emitted by equipment during operation. For this reason, reactive rail cleaners are used within the depot.

Municipal snow removal equipment from different countries

Most civilized countries effectively deal with the effects of snowfall, which cause ice and traffic jams. If you take advantage of foreign experience in solving the problem, you can borrow many interesting and useful ideas in terms of maintaining and cleaning roads.

Japan

The difficult task of clearing roads from snow is facing public utilities in the mountainous and northern regions of Japan. If there are hot springs along the road, sprinklers are installed near them. During heavy snowfall, water pours over them, as a result of which the snow will melt. In areas where this method is ineffective, snow removal equipment is used.

Snowdrifts 5 m high are common in Japan. Every year the regions of the country are covered with a high layer of snow, which can be removed using 2-4 types of equipment. First, a snow blower with a drill "bites" into the snow, then excavators and various special equipment work, which rakes the snow and throws it 2-3 m up. Special equipment clears the tracks along the borders of road markings, which is why snow corridors appear.

USA

The territory of America is located in different climatic zones, so in different states a special method is used to remove snow. For example, in Missouri, a snowplow truck with a large trailer is used for quick snow removal. It is equipped with 2 buckets - in front and along the entire length of the trailer, which allows clearing several lanes at the same time. When accelerating, the car turns the trailer across the road and shovels snow while driving. TowPlow snow removal equipment has been adopted by other states as well.

Finland

According to Finnish law, maintenance of public roads must be carried out on the basis of contracts. They are concluded with contractors by regional centers. The owners of various establishments and owners of private houses independently clean the sidewalks around the buildings. To do this, they use a snowplow for the home, purchased with their own funds.

Helpful information! Finnish highways are divided into 3 categories according to the quality of service. Special equipment for snow removal first treats the roads of the highest category with reagents. The technician then compacts the snow and sprinkles it abundantly with granite chips on secondary roads and country roads.

On the highways in Finland, snow is removed freight transport... Other roads use tracked or wheeled tractors... Graders are sometimes used to level the roll. Most often, this work is performed using knife blocks that are installed on tractors and other vehicles.

Russia

The condition of roads in Russia is a problem that is relevant every winter for public utilities and car owners and city residents. According to the established rules and regulations, municipal, federal and regional hard-surface roads must be cleared of snow and ice in winter. Due to insufficient funding for this field of activity, the reality does not always coincide with the accepted rules for road cleaning.

According to the Federal Road Agency, it is unrealistic to clean everywhere at once, while blocking the roads for traffic. In this regard, one should be equal to civilized countries, in which snow removal occurs almost imperceptibly, and at rush hour special equipment on highways does not interfere with traffic. Foreign road services sometimes difficulties arise during snow removal after heavy blizzards and snowfalls. However, rush work on their roads is rare and is considered force majeure, while for Russia this is the norm.

Before the beginning winter period it is worth thinking about buying special snow removal equipment, with the help of which you can quickly, efficiently and effectively clear roads, sidewalks and suburban areas from snow. When choosing snow blowers for home or municipal purposes, one must take into account the peculiarities of the operation of the equipment. Much depends on the purpose of the area being cleared and the volume of the area. For example, for cleaning city streets, you can choose a paw-type snow loader, for clearing snow from parking lots and similar areas, an auger rotor is suitable, and the best option for highways is a combined road special equipment.

but for their parents snow does not bring so much joy.

For them, he is a headache, because he interferes:

• to walk around the yard;
• go out from the yard;
• to leave from the yard or from the garage.

Even in cases where the amount of snow does not prevent the car from leaving, it does not matter causes a lot of trouble.

After all, a walk in the snow almost always ends with a person returning home from wet:

• outerwear;
• shoes.

Therefore, snow removal - urgent need.

Utility services are engaged in snow removal, but they only clean:

• public roads;
• sidewalks.

And even then not always. If you want to complain snow removal, but do not know where, then read this.

Therefore, both the yard and the area around the house have to be cleaned by yourself, a snow thrower will help you with this.

Electric non-self-propelled snow blowers weigh between 5 and 30 kilograms. Read more about electric snow blowers, their characteristics and differences in.

In addition, gasoline powered snow blowers need such regulatory actions, as:

• replacement of the air filter;
• oil change;
• adding oil to gasoline (two-stroke engines only);
• cleaning candles;
• adjustment of valves.

Learn more about maintenance gasoline snow blowers you can read in this article (how to maintain gasoline snow blowers).

Diesel Snow blowers differ from gasoline plows by a different principle of fuel ignition. After all, diesel fuel cannot be ignited with a spark. Therefore, in such devices, the fuel is ignited from heating the air during compression.

• harder;
• expensive.

Therefore, they are put on self-propelled snow blowers, where a large mass is not a problem.

Service and maintenance diesel snow blowers are the same as gasoline units.

Nozzle on a walk-behind tractor is a conventional non-self-propelled unit in which there is no engine.

Such a device connect to the walk-behind tractor, which not only moves it, but also rotates the auger, ensuring the removal of snow.

Therefore, the width of capture is selected based on the power of the motor-block engine.

This type of snow blower has the following advantages:

• cost less than self-propelled ones of equal performance;
• easier to maintain and repair.

Here (attachments for equipment) we talked in detail about attachments for:

• various garden equipment;
• cars.

You can use it as a mover. For example, Niva or UAZ, as well as snowmobiles.

In most cases, such units account for:

• make independently;
• order their manufacture in locksmith and auto repair shops.

Here (homemade attachments for equipment) you can read in more detail about homemade attachments for:

• cars;
• snowmobiles;
• other technique.

Motor power

The motor power is indicated in:

• horsepower ( l. from.);
• kilowatts per hour ( kW h).

All motors can be roughly divided by power:

• weak - up to 5 liters. from. or 3.68 kWh;
• average - up to 10 liters. from. or 7.36 kWh;
• powerful- over 10 liters. from. or 7.36 kWh.

The more the motor power, the more deep snow can clean the unit.

If the motor power is not enough, then abruptly:

• range dropsswinging snow;
• resource decreases gasoline and electric engine.

The wider the grab (bucket), the more snow needs to be thrown out. therefore motor power must be higher.

If the snow blower is wheel or crawler driven, then at least half power will be spent on the movement of the unit.

Therefore, the power of such devices should be twice as highthan non-self-propelled counterparts.

Snow thickness

The thickness of snow that a snow blower can handle depends on such factors, as:

• motor power;
• screw diameter;
• bucket height.

On low-power devices, the snow height is limited to 10-15 centimeters.

On devices with powerful motor (over 5 HP) snow height is limited only by the height of the bucket. On some models, it reaches 100 centimeters.

In addition, snow blowers with a motor over 8 hp. from. can also remove higher snowdrifts.

Appointment of snow blowers

By appointment all snow blowers can be divided like this:

• for fresh snow;
• for fresh and caked snow;
• for any snow and ice.

Although all snow blowers are designed to clear snow, there are models that can remove only soft fresh snow.

To such models include:

• auger shovels;
• low-power manual electrical units;
• low-power manual gasoline units.

Auger shovel - this is further development an ordinary shovel, to which an auger was added.

Thanks to the auger, the snow does not have to be thrown back manually. It is enough to drive the shovel forward, and the auger, driven by the snow, will throw it to the side of the road.

Only fresh snow with a thick cover can be cleared with such a shovel. up to 10 centimeters.

Her weight is 3-5 kilograms, so even a teenager can:

• pull out of the barn;
• use for clearing snow.

Low-power electric and gasoline snow blowers are divided into two types:

• throwing snow to the side;
• throwing snow 4–5 meters in any direction using a swivel chute.

They are used the same way like a screw shovel - put on the snow and move in the right direction.

In this case, the snow, depending on the design of the unit, flies either forward or in the chosen direction.

Weight such devices are 10-25 kilograms, therefore, to pull them out of the garage, sufficient physical strength or helper.

In addition, in order to clean large areas with such devices required:

• good physical strength;
• endurance.

After all, you will not only have to push the unit weighing up to 25 kilograms, but also move the snow in front of it.

Due to the rubber coating, the auger of such devices does not damage the surface to be cleaned.

There are also models that can remove not only fresh and packed snow, but also clean off ice crust and build-up.

They differaccording to the following indicators:

• high engine power (over 10 liters. from.);
• weight over 70 kilograms;
• wheel or tracked drive;
• equipped with a metal auger.

Such devices no need to push forward to remove the snow. It is enough to direct their movement.

You can distinguish devices that can remove caked snow and those that can overcome even ice by labels on the packaging and the casing of the unit.

In addition, in the parameters

If you need to clear a large area (over 50 square meters) or a thick layer of snow, choose powerful self-propelled snow blowers.

After all, remove a thick layer of snow with a low-power non-self-propelled unit very hard... You have to strain a lot, slipping on the cleaned surface.

In the article (how to choose a self-propelled snow thrower), we tell you how to choose a self-propelled snow thrower.

Utilities it is better to use a snow plow for cleaning roads and streets.

Safety when working with snow blowers

High engine power and rotating auger turn any snow blower into an object increased danger.

it especially relevant for powerful self-propelled units that are equipped with a toothed metal auger capable of chopping even not too thick branches.

Useful video

From this video you can find out exactly what criteria to choose a snow blower:

Conclusion

All snow blowers are divided into many classes and types. Thanks to this, you can select the device that is best suited to certain situations.

Therefore, there are no bad classes or types of snow blowers, there are only inappropriate:

• the size and shape of the site;
• the physical capabilities of the person who will use them;
• financial opportunities;
• thickness and density of snow;
• storage space.

Useful information about snow blowers

Snow blower is a technique designed to remove snowdrifts and snow drifts in a personal plot or in a city. Manufacturers produce vehicles on wheeled and tracked vehicles. With this technique, you will spend much less time clearing snow than with a conventional shovel.

The snowblower is equipped with a rotary auger mechanism, with the help of which a mass of snow is raked up, it is fed into the equipment and discarded. It allows you to perfectly cope with freshly fallen loose sediments. To handle ice, the machine must be equipped with a toothed auger. It is a helical mechanism that helps to capture and crush the pressed layer.

What to look for when choosing a snow blower?

Depending on the installed type of engine, experts distinguish between models of the following types:

• electrical. Suitable for cleaning small areas. Does not emit toxic emissions, affordable for most buyers;
• gasoline. They are distinguished by high performance and power. For work in the dark, a built-in lamp must be provided in the design.

By the type of control, non-self-propelled and self-propelled snow blowers are distinguished. To work with machines of the first type, the operator will have to make some effort to push the body forward. Self-propelled snow throwers transfer torque from the engine to the tracks or wheels, so even fragile women and the elderly can handle them. In other words, the operator only sets the direction of movement of the equipment.

What do the numbers say?

Reading the technical documentation, not every user literally understands what certain characteristics indicate. Thus, engine power often limits the scope of the machine. To clear the paths, 5 hp will be enough, to clean the area around the house you will need a 5-8 hp engine. In the field of municipal services or for professional use, it is worth choosing productive snow blowers with an indicator of over 8 hp.