How to choose a petrol snowthrower - a detailed overview of all the features and tips

Gasoline snowthrower models differ from electrical analogues greater capacity, which allows to clear large areas covered with snow.For most of them will not be an obstacle or ice crust or caked lumps.In addition, they are not "tied" to a particular site, because it does not need electric / power, and in this respect are fully autonomous.

All petrol snow tools are divided into 3 classes: Self-propelled, towed and easier - rolling.Let's start with the choice of the latter, as they are much cheaper and often the owners of private buildings are purchased.

self-propelled snow-plow (NSO)

In fact, this wheeled trolley, which is the basis for placing the engine and additional equipment.By the way, the tire can be and protectors.The most common models are equipped with low-power units (up to 5 hp).Consequently, with their help, a good clean only "fresh" (not packed) snow.And if the cover has at least partially compacted, it will not work, and torture, as in the majority of NSOs working parts of the screws are covered with rubber, and the Present "shovel" can not take it.

In addition, these snow machines are useless if the height of snow drifts more than 0.4 m All such models -. Single-stage, that is, 1 screw and picks up and throws the snow.Therefore, the range of less than 5 m width bucket -. 60 cm Total weight of installation -. Not more than 40 kg, and its small size allows to place the product on the deposit of any annexe.

For example, for a country house in which the owners come only on weekends, like snow-plow to take a risk.On the one hand, a 'Baby' is convenient to clear paths in the garden at the cottage, but on the other - where is the guarantee that the whole week will not be abundant precipitation and, consequently, large snowdrifts?

propelled snow tools (SSA)

Such models can be both wheeled and tracked.From the title it is clear that they move independently.employee task is only to using pens to send the unit in the right direction.

are classified as "light" (up to 55 kg - A), "average" (up to 80 kg - C) and "heavy" (from 90 kg - T).Consequently, there are significant differences in the other parameters.For example, snow tools weighing 60 kg can tilt the snow at 15 m.

worth noting that the model "L" type due to their mobility allow small areas to achieve better performance than this can be achieved by using more "weighty"analogs.

Start system

snowplow engine start or manually, or use the e-mail / starter.The second option is more convenient, as these units are designed to operate only in the winter.Movement technique can or battery, or from the source promnapryazheniya (sockets).As for the battery, its use is accompanied by the need to systematically care for them, condition monitoring and maintenance.

But charging from the network complexity is not - in any home is always a carry.Even if in the process of the engine stall, then start it again, already hot, is not difficult and manually (lever or starter rope).

Engine Type

Mounted two- or four-stroke.In the first case there is no housing, and the oil is added directly to the fuel, but it is somewhat troublesome.But this applies only to models of the NSO, as in all SSA engines are 4-stroke.

Power

Indicative figures for all those snow-plow (in HP): for the "L" - up to 5, for the "C" - to 9, for the "T" - more than 10.

Capabilities

ManagementNumber of gears (forward "B" back and "H") may be different.In lung models, usually there are two - 1 (V) + 1 (H).Medium and heavy have several - 4-6 (B) and 2 (H).

Augers

They are made of plastic, hard rubber or metal.Such seizures in most models are finished with RTI.We need to focus on the specifics of the areas in which there are plans to clear the snow.In the first place - the strength of the coating.

important point - additional "services" provided for in the specific model snowthrower.Someone they care about, someone refers to them indifferently, as prefers to do a minimum of functions.

Therefore, it is advisable to dwell on this question briefly, as if the buyer is interested in something, it is easy to be more detail to clarify all the details of the seller or the accompanying documentation.Especially since manufacturers always something to improve, and many even seemingly identical models have slight differences.

Pens with "heated»

This "service" - an amateur, although additional convenience in the work he undoubtedly creates.For example, if a hard frost to wear thick gloves, it is unlikely to operate the machine will be easy.

Farah

On the plot, near the house, it may be, is not so necessary, but if it has a complex configuration, poorly lit, and housekeeping is done early in the morning (before work) or late evening (after it), thenthe excess will definitely not.

Flare

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

lock system wheels

Allows you to deploy on-site installation.This is useful for massive snow plows, since it makes them easier to manage.

people interested in snow-removal units, we can give the following advice:

• if the site is tiled or machine is acquired, for example, for cleaning the iceplayground (rink), then you need to pay attention to the performance of screws.Since these coatings are easily damaged during "rough" mechanical action, you need to choose the model that "grabs" are finished rubber goods;
• than snowblower heavier, the more dense ice crust (snow), it can handle.But the design of the screw and the material on it is practically not affected, because between the "shovels" and the surface there is always a certain gap."Crumbling" icy mass by a special scraper (metal).That its position relative to the ground can be adjusted (within 6 cm);
• terms of practicality snowplows wiser to acquire closer to winter, and with the onset of the season to exploit it to the maximum.For what?If manifest any latent defect or breakdown occurs, it will fall under the term "guarantee".Consequently, all problems will be solved for free.

Article does not carry advertising, but it is worth noting that according to the opinion of those who are already using the settings for snow removal, well-proven products under the brands «YardMan», «CubCadet», «Husquarna».Though they are among the most expensive, but fully comply with the money spent.

Among the mid-range models can be distinguished «Stiga» and «MTD».Most low cost options (and simpler) - «Prorab», «Partner», «Sungarden» and others.

In conclusion, it should be noted that a single recommendation can not be given.The choice should be based on an individual approach, taking into account all features of the territory, exploitation and climate.