Many are accustomed to the fact that snowplowing equipment is used mainly by city services and is a powerful and expensive machine. However, today a relatively small snowblower can be used even in the area in front of a private house. In northern regions with harsh winters, this technique is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

Features of the device of compact technology

Modern snow plows are a fairly wide range of equipment. There are non-self-propelled cars that you need to push in front of you. They are equipped with an electric motor and are ideal for cleaning the area around the cottage. There are also self-propelled snowblowers equipped with a gasoline engine and with a higher power, thanks to which they can cope even with dense packed snow. In general, this technique includes:

Snow plow tractors

  • utility snow tractors with high engine power and impressive dimensions,
  • compact mini-tractors for cleaning snow drifts in a small area,
  • mixed-type machines that both remove drifts and clean the area without replacing attachments,
  • snowblowers that are best at handling fresh, recent rainfall. They cannot fight icing on the roads.

Thus, such a variety as a mini-tractor for cleaning snow is separately distinguished. In fact, this is a small tractor, only equipped with special attachments, with the help of which it removes snow blockages.

Important! The main advantage of snow blower tractors is that they are able to remove large amounts of snow in short periods of time with minimal labor. At the same time, managing them can be mastered quite quickly, it does not require special experience and skills.

Another advantage of such a tractor is that it not only removes snow blockages, but also performs other functions, for example, it can collect garbage, carry out excavation work (dig ditches), and if there is a trailer, transport goods. The main thing is to purchase the appropriate attachments for him.

The argument in favor of purchasing such equipment is its relatively low weight in comparison with conventional tractors used by public utilities. Lightweight machines will not damage tiles, mosaics or other fragile surfaces.

You can put any attachments on the mini-tractor-snow blower. Most often, this is a special dump, which, as it were, pushes the snow aside, forming huge snowdrifts along the way. Then comes the turn of other equipment - auger or milling, and with the help of an air jet, the snow is thrown a long distance from the tractor.

Note! This technique is of two types - wheeled and tracked. Each of them has its own advantages. For example, the wheel drive improves the maneuverability of the tractor, while the caterpillar track provides high cross-country ability.

You should choose a tractor-snow blower taking into account the specific operating conditions, as well as taking into account all the pros and cons of its device.

Range of equipment in the domestic market

Mini tractor for clearing snow

Snow removal equipment

On the Russian market, you can currently buy both a domestic mini-tractor for cleaning snow and its imported counterparts. All manufacturers offer a fairly wide selection of models that differ from each other in both technical characteristics and design. As for the cost, domestic equipment is cheaper, imported equipment is more expensive, but at the same time it is more reliable, ergonomic and maneuverable. For example, Mitsubishi vehicles are equipped with diesel engines.

Note! Chinese and Russian tractors are much cheaper. The most popular brands in Russia are Bulat, Uralets and Sintai. Among the Chinese manufacturers, the brands Shifeng, Jinma, Dongfeng are distinguished. These snow blowers have good technical characteristics and are relatively inexpensive.

Scope of mini-snow plow tractors

Snow-removing walk-behind tractor

The mini snow plow tractor is a versatile equipment. Although mainly private individuals (owners of country houses) are interested in such equipment, such equipment can be used in the utilities industry, and in construction, and in agriculture. For example, using a mini-tractor of this type, you can clean the sidewalk or area adjacent to a public building, parking lot, and other urban infrastructure facilities.

Note!If you need to remove snow in the country or in a relatively small area of ​​the farm, a miniature snow blower will also cope with this task.

But on major highways, such a small plow would be useless. Its power will not allow to remove snow quickly, and the process can be delayed for a long time.

Attachments for cleaning snow

Attachments for cleaning snow

Mini tractor "Uralets"

The mini snow plow tractor can be equipped with various types of attachments. It can be:

  • blade and brush. They are supplied as a set. The blade is installed at the front and is used to move the snow to the sides, and the brush is used to remove the remaining snow cover. As a rule, it is a mechanical device, although there are also hydraulic models. True, the latter are more expensive, and in their efficiency they are approximately similar to mechanical ones. But it is recommended to buy a hydraulic dump, since it can remove blockages at an angle;
  • a bucket is an attachment that replaces the blade. Its function is to load snow into a car, which will then take it all out of the site;
  • rotary auger attachments that crush packed snow;
  • grader knife. It is also used in conjunction with a blade, only installed at the back. This allows you to increase the area of ​​the cleared area.

Note! The choice of attachments depends on climatic conditions and a number of other factors.

What you need to know when choosing a mini tractor

Both cottage owners and utilities need to know what criteria are important when choosing a tractor and attachments. First of all, you should pay attention to the power of the equipment. The higher it is, the better the snow blower will do its job.

However, powerful equipment is always more expensive, so you need to proceed from how expedient its use in a particular case. For example, a powerful four-wheel drive tractor is an excellent option for a public utility, but it is not needed for cleaning the area around a country house. For such practically domestic purposes, the Xingtai tractors are well suited (especially the models XT-140 and XT-120). But farmers are better off picking up the more powerful Uralets 220. He quickly copes with an area of ​​more than 2 hectares.

Note! The correct choice of attachments deserves special attention. If you only need to remove snow in the local area, one blade is enough. But, when it comes to cleaning city streets, parking lots, etc., then it is recommended to buy a complete set.

The tractor snowplow is a versatile technique that can be used in various fields.The main thing is to correctly determine the range and scope of tasks to be performed.