You've heard of them already. Snow blowers - equipment for dealing with snow blockages.
Design and function
Snow blowers have a fairly simple design:
Frame with auger. The auger collects the snow and feeds it to the fan, which throws it out through the deflector
The deflector directs the snow in the direction you specified
Engine
The transmission transfers rotation from the engine to the wheels of the unit
Their function is clear - to pick up snow and toss it aside. Throwing range and capacity may vary depending on the specific implement model.
How to choose the wrong snow blower
It is wrong - after hearing about them, immediately take your wallet and run to the store. Why? First, having decided to save money, you can buy a model that will not cope with the tasks assigned to it.
Second, after listening to the seller, you can overpay, buy an expensive unit with features that you, in fact, do not need.
And therefore - do not rush to buy a snow blower! To choose the right one, here are some tips.
What should you pay attention to?
Snow blowers are different. Distinguish between self-propelled and non-self-propelled designs. The first ones have all the details described above. The latter are devoid of transmission, they need to be rolled independently. These are usually small models. Their main advantage is their affordable price.
All snow blowers differ in auger width, snow throwing range, productivity. First of all, it depends on the engine power. Usually the power is 5-13 hp. The auger width also affects productivity as it determines the width of the snow strip that you can grab in one go.
Finally, different models may have additional functions - heated grips, a headlight, a joystick for controlling the deflector, the ability to connect to the mains. Their presence or absence affects the price of the device.
And now we choose
So what kind of snow blower do you need? You need to proceed from the purposes for which you plan to use it. So, if you only need to clear the garden paths from snow, a non-self-propelled model with a soft rubber auger will be enough for you. And additional "bells and whistles" such as headlights and heated grips are unlikely to come in handy.
But if you need, for example, to clear a parking lot or a yard, this model will not be enough for you. In this case, you need to look at more powerful units with a rigid wide auger, self-propelled with a good range of snow throwing.
As for the price and manufacturers
The most inexpensive snow blowers from China. But they are not the most unreliable. Problems also arise with the supply of spare parts for them. Their cost is within 30 thousand rubles, but you can find it cheaper.
Models from Europe and the United States are significantly more expensive. But more reliable and durable. There are no problems with finding spare parts. In an effort to save money, be careful not to buy low-quality equipment.