How to choose a gasoline snow blower - a detailed overview of all the functions and tips

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Petrol models of snow-plowers differ from electric analogues of greater capacity, which allows clearing large areas covered with snow. For most of them, neither the ice crust nor the clotted lumps will be an obstacle. In addition, they are not "tied" to a specific site, since they do not need power, and in this respect are completely autonomous.

All gasoline snowplows are divided into 3 classes: self-propelled, trailed and more simple - non-self-propelled. Let's start with the selection of the latter, as they are much cheaper and most often purchased by the owners of private buildings.

Note: all of the following characteristics are typical, so some samples may have some differences. In order to simplify the explanations in the article, certain notations will be used instead of frequently repeated phrases.

Non-self-propelled snow-plowers( NSO)

w As a matter of fact, it is a wheeled cart, which is the basis for placing the engine and additional equipment. By the way, tires can be with protectors. The most common models are equipped with units of low power( no more than 5 hp).Therefore, with their help, it is good to clean only the "fresh"( not yet caked) snow. And if the cover is already at least partially tampered with, it will not be work, but torture, since most NSOs have screwed working parts with rubber, and these "shovels" can not be found.

In addition, such snow-removing machines are useless if the height of the snowdrifts is more than 0,4 m. All similar models are single-stage, that is, 1 auger and picks up, and throws away the snow. Therefore, the range does not exceed 5 m. The width of the bucket is up to 60 cm. The total mass of the installation is not more than 40 kg, and its small dimensions allow the product to be stored in any extension.

Given that the control is carried out with the help of physical strength, it is advisable to use such products for cleaning relatively small areas( up to 150 - 200 m2), with a fairly flat surface. And another peculiarity in operation - when acquiring the NSO model, one must take into account that order in the territory will have to be systematically imposed, preventing snow accumulation.

For example, for a country house in which owners come only for the weekend, such a snowplower is risky. On the one hand, it is convenient for such a "baby" to clear the paths in the garden at the dacha, but on the other hand - where is the guarantee that there will not be abundant rainfall and, therefore, large snowdrifts all week?

Self-propelled snow-plowers( SSA)

Such models can be either wheeled or caterpillar. From the title it is clear that they move by themselves. The task of the employee is only to guide the unit in the right direction with the help of handles.




are classified as "light"( up to 55 kg - L), "medium"( up to 80 kg - C) and "heavy"( from 90 kg - T).Consequently, there are significant differences in other parameters. For example, snowshoes with a weight of 60 kg can throw snow at 15 m.

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It is worth noting that models of type "L", due to their mobility, allow them to achieve greater productivity in small areas than can be achieved with more "weighty" analogues.

When inspecting any model, you need to pay attention to its design features and evaluate how they are suitable for the conditions of future operation.

source_6_16_2 start system The snow blower motor is started either manually or with an electric starter. The second option is more convenient, since such installations are designed for operation only in winter. It is possible to start a technique either from the battery, or from a source of industrial voltage( sockets).As for the battery, its use is accompanied by the need for systematic care, monitoring and maintenance.

But the charge from the network does not represent difficulties - in any home, there is always a transfer. Even if the engine stalls during operation, it will not be difficult to start it again, already hot, manually( the lever or the cable of the starter).

Engine type

Two- or four-stroke versions are installed. In the first case, there is no crankcase, and the oil is added directly to the fuel, which is somewhat more troublesome. But this applies only to models of NSOs, since on all SSU engines are installed 4-stroke.

Power

Indicators for all snow-plows are as follows( for HP): for "L" - up to 5, for "C" - up to 9, for "T" - more than 10.

Control possibilities

Number of gears( forward"B" and back "H") can be different. In lung models, as a rule, there are two of them: 1( B) + 1( H).Medium and heavy have several - up to 4-6( B) and 2( H).

Screws

shnek They are made of plastic, hard rubber or metal. Such grips in most models are finished by RTI.We need to focus on the specifics of areas where snow is planned to be cleaned in the future. First of all, the strength of the coating.

Important point - the additional "services", which are provided in a specific model of a snow-picker. Someone they care about, someone treats them indifferently, because they prefer to get by with a minimum of functions.

Therefore, it is advisable to dwell on this issue briefly, since if the buyer is interested in something, it will be easy to specify in more detail all the details from the seller or the accompanying documentation. The more so that manufacturers are constantly improving something, and many even seemingly identical models have small differences.

Handles with "heating"

This "service" is for an amateur, although he certainly creates additional convenience in work. For example, if you put thick gloves on in a severe frost, then it is unlikely that you will be able to operate the machine easily.

The headlight

On the plot near the house, it may not be necessary, but if it has a complicated configuration, it is poorly lit, and cleaning is done in the early morning( before work) or late in the evening( after it), then unnecessarilywill not be.

Bell

Through it snow is thrown out. It can be adjusted either remotely, or manually, depending on the model. More practical is metal, although plastic can last a long time.

Wheel locking system

Allows you to deploy the machine in place. This function is relevant for massive snow machines, as it makes them more convenient to operate.

People who are interested in snow removal units can be given such practical advice:

  • if the plot is tiled, or the machine is purchased, for example, to clean the ice rink( ice rink), then you need to pay attention to the performance of the augers. Since such coatings are easily damaged by "rough" mechanical action, it is necessary to choose the model in which the "captures" are finished with RTI;
  • than a snow plow is more massive, so with a denser tinge( snow) it can handle. But the design of the augers and their material on this practically do not affect, since there is always some gap between the "shovels" and the surface."Crumbling" of the frozen mass is carried out by a special scraper( metal).Here its position relative to the ground can be adjusted( within 6 cm);
  • from the point of view of practical expediency the snow-removal technics is more reasonable to get closer to the winter, and with the onset of the season to exploit it to the maximum. For what? If there is any hidden defect or a breakdown, it will fall under the notion of "guarantee".Consequently, all problems will be solved free of charge.

The article is not of an advertising nature, but still it is worth noting that according to those who already use snow removal equipment, the products under the brands "YardMan", "CubCadet", "Husquarna" proved to be good. They are at least one of the most expensive, but they fully correspond to the money spent.

Among the models of the average price category, you can select "Stiga" and "MTD".The most budgetary options( and simpler ones) are "Prorab", "Partner", "Sungarden" and a number of others.

The range of snow removal machines is so large that it is advisable to designate only the price range - from 4 to 500 thousand rubles.

In conclusion, it should be noted that it is impossible to give a single recommendation. The choice should be based on an individual approach, taking into account all the features of the territory, operation and climate.

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