With the advent of winter, the relevance of snow removal equipment increases dramatically — public utilities do not work in private areas, and manually removing snow is quite problematic. For clearing large areas, tractors with attachments are used, and for cleaning small areas (dacha or house adjoining), snow blowers are increasingly being purchased — autonomous mechanisms powered by a gasoline or electric engine.

When choosing a snow blower, experts recommend paying attention to the following nuances:

1. View. Devices are self-propelled and non-self-propelled. Non-self-propelled ones need to be pushed in front of you, which complicates cleaning. The unit is most suitable for clearing freshly fallen light snow on flat surfaces. Almost all electric models are non-self-propelled, while gasoline ones are the other way around. Due to the powerful motor, the wheels rotate quickly. The control panel for the movement of the unit is provided. They are distinguished by a wide snow intake and a high ejection range. The relief does not affect the quality of cleaning.
2. Class. The smallest units are an electric shovel, which is easy to remove snow from the roof. The most massive snowplows are designed for cleaning large areas. There are professional units on tracks.
3. Cleaning area. You need to decide on the area to clean. If it is enough to clear the path to the garage, a compact and inexpensive unit will do. For quick cleaning of an area up to 100 square meters, an electrical device is needed. For large areas (up to 2500 square meters), it is better to purchase a gasoline unit, as it will quickly cope with cleaning the area.
4. Engine power. The higher the indicator, the faster and more efficiently the snow is removed. But, units with the most powerful engines are more expensive. For cleaning the pre-house territory, you can use a device for 1-2 kW, a plot of 5-6 acres — 6-7 liters. s., 1-1,% of a hectare — 8-9 liters. s., more than 2,500 m² — more than 9 liters. With. The higher the power, the greater the snow throw distance.
5. Transmission. Almost all self-propelled snow blowers are equipped with several speeds. A handy feature as you can select different modes depending on the height, density and structure of the snow.
6. Bucket dimensions. The wider the bucket, the more snow you can grab at one time. You do not have to go through the same area several times to perfectly clear it. Compact electric shovels have a width of up to 26 cm, so they are used for small jobs. There are models with auger width up to 115 cm.
7. Screw material. The plastic auger is excellent for removing light snow of small height, but can crack under increased loads. The rubber-coated metal auger removes more thoroughly: it can be used for cleaning loose and wet snow. Other types are inferior to the steel toothed auger: it is able to cope even with pieces of ice.
8. Snow collection system. Electric and non-self-propelled gasoline units have a one-stage system: snow is collected by an auger, then goes to the ejection compartment. Units with two-stage cleaning are equipped with a rotating metal mechanism with 3-4 blades of knives. They crush the snow into small particles. More expensive models have a three-stage cleaning system — the most productive and fastest cleaning. The units are equipped with three augers: the side ones capture the snow, and the central one crushes it. Knives quickly crush the snow and throw it into the chute.

The best petrol snow blowers

Parton PA65227ES

Parton PA65227ES snow blower

The Parton snowplow does an excellent job of cleaning the area near a country house. It is equipped with six forward and two back speeds which are switched by the lever on the working panel. Due to the powerful four-stroke engine and electric starter, it starts quickly. Maneuverable. Easy to manage.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 69 cm;
• casting distance — 10 m;
• screw material — metal;
• power — 6.5 liters. With.;
• weight — 102 kg.

PATRIOT Siberia 68E

PATRIOT Siberia 68E snow blower

Powerful snow blower with 11 horsepower engine. With a working width of 60 cm, headlights and an electric starter, it allows you to quickly cope with the cleaning of a large area. The «free hand control» option is designed for one-hand operation.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 60 cm;
• ejection range — 10 m;
• screw material — metal;
• power — 6.5 liters. With.;
• working time — 3 hours;
• weight — 96 kg.

Denzel GSB-53

Denzel GSB-53 snow blower

Practical machine of high quality assembly. It is used to clean lightly recently fallen snow. Effective for cleaning small areas. Perfectly cleans paths, passages to the house and garage. The unit is used for cleaning hard flat surfaces. Lightweight and agile.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 53 cm;
• casting distance — 11 m;
• screw material — metal;
• power — 6.5 liters. With.;
• weight — 58.3 kg.

Mobile K S65B6.5

Mobile K S65B6.5 snow blower

The device is intended for cleaning tracks. Equipped with a massive auger made of high-strength steel. Due to the large diameter of the wheels, it does an excellent job of cleaning the road surface. The speed is regulated by a reliable variator.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 65 cm;
• casting distance — 12 m;
• screw material — metal;
• power — 6.5 liters. With.;
• weight — 100 kg.

CHAMPION ST246

CHAMPION ST246 snow blower

Device for cleaning small areas. The model is used to clean the paths from freshly fallen snow. The engine runs on AI-92 gasoline. The capacity of the tank is 1.6 liters. It starts with a manual starter. Equipped with a single-stage cleaning system.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 46 cm;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 2.2 liters. With.;
• weight — 26 kg.

Huter SGC 4000

Huter SGC 4000 snow blower

A self-propelled snow blower that does a great job of clearing small areas. Equipped with a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 5.5 horsepower. The auger captures snow with a width of 56 cm and quickly crushes it due to the many teeth. Very manoeuvrable. Due to the wheels with deep projectors, it does not slip in ice.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 56 cm;
• screw material — metal;
• power — 6.5 liters. With.

The best electric snow blowers

CHAMPION STE1650

CHAMPION STE1650 snow blower

Budget car with basic features. Suitable for long-term operation in harsh environments. The engine runs silently. In a short time, you can clear the paths near the house. Due to the good cross-country ability and convenient settings, it is comfortable to work in any conditions. Management is very simple. Even a girl can handle it.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 50 cm;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 1.6 kW;
• weight — 16 kg.

Sibrtech ESB-2000

Sibtech ESB-2000 snow blower

Device for cleaning even surfaces with a single-stage auger system. The folding handle makes it easy to store the machine.

Wheels provide maneuverability and easy movement of the device.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 46 cm;
• ejection range — 9 m;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 2 kW;
• weight — 15 kg.

ELITECH CM2E

ELITECH CM 2E snow blower

Inexpensive and easy to use unit with excellent characteristics. Captures 50 cm of snow and snowdrifts up to 33 cm high. There is no discomfort during operation. Tools for disassembly and assembly are included.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 50 cm;
• ejection range — 3-8 m;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 1.8 kW;
• weight — 16 kg.

Hyundai S 500

Hyundai S 500 snow blower

The device with a powerful engine and LED headlight. Equipped with overload protection. Starts with one button. Quickly clears the area and throws snow up to 6 meters away.

The range depends on the density and condition of the snow.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 46 cm;
• ejection range — 3-6 m;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 2 kW;
• weight — 14.2 kg.

AL-KO SnowLine 46E

AL-KO SnowLine 46E snow blower

Balanced model at a reasonable price. The device is equipped with a silent motor. Designed for snow removal in the yard and on the paths. Due to the automatic shutdown, overheating of the motor is excluded. Management is easy.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 46 cm;
• ejection range — 10 m;
• screw material — rubber;
• power — 2 kW;
• weight — 15 kg.

Greenworks 80V with battery

Greenworks 80V Battery Snow Blower

Great model for cleaning small amounts of snow. Powered by a battery that charges in a short time and provides continuous operation for up to three hours. Due to the wide auger, it quickly copes with its task. It has very simple controls.

Characteristics:

• capture width — 50.8 cm;
• ejection range — 6 m;
• screw material — rubber-plastic;
• weight — 16 kg.