Snow removal equipment is one of the most essential types of equipment in the conditions of Russian winters. With the help of this technique, you can easily get rid of snow in the country or at home, clear the passage, streets. There are many types and varieties of snow blowers that can help you with the difficult and time-consuming task of clearing snow.

The main types of snow removal equipment for home and summer cottages

Among the main types and types, you can list the following options for snow removal equipment.

Mechanical snow blower

This is the easiest to operate and the cheapest type of machine with which you can remove snow. The relatively low price and durability make this type the most popular for summer cottages and your own home, since it does not need to be powered from an outlet, charged or refueled with gasoline and diesel. It is completely manual, not self-propelled, and usually has an iron or plastic auger. The device itself is extremely simple, it is a shovel and an auger that rotates inside it. The auger is used to crush and distribute snow for better cleaning. This is the most recommended type for private use if the area to be cleared is small and not difficult to clean. It is compact and lightweight and does not have the necessary maintenance costs. It is distinguished by its quiet operation, however, it takes a lot of energy and time to clean the area.

Mechanical snow blower

Battery snowblower

It differs from mechanical ones in more productive work and ease of use. However, electricity is needed to keep them running. You need to either connect to a power source, such as an outlet, or charge the built-in battery. The device itself is already much more complicated than mechanical, therefore regular maintenance is required. Maintenance costs of this type also exceed the costs of the first type. Despite this, the electric device will surprise you with the speed and quality of cleaning. Battery devices are divided into two types: hand-held and self-propelled. Non-self-propelled must be pushed in front of you and directed to the right places. Self-propelled, respectively, is distinguished by the absence of the need for pushing, it only needs to be guided. The price is also different, the self-propelled machine will cost a little more and the maintenance costs will increase. This type of device is ideal for a medium-sized plot with an uneven landscape.

Note! When choosing and using a snow blower, you need to be aware that these devices are not designed to clear thick layers of ice or sleet. Wet deposits are very sticky and stick to the inner surfaces and components of the mechanism, which greatly complicates the operation and can lead to overheating and damage to the apparatus.

Battery snowblower

Snow blower diesel or gasoline (fuel)

The third type of snow blower. This type of device will require liquid fuel to operate. In terms of price, they are not much different from electric battery devices. A big disadvantage of fuel technology is the increased noise level during operation, as opposed to mechanical or electrical.You can also highlight such a disadvantage that the cost of fuel is much higher than the price of electricity, respectively, the cost of their maintenance will increase. There is no practical difference between diesel and gasoline. Diesel engines are slightly more expensive, but pay off faster due to the lower cost of diesel.

What kind to choose

When choosing a snowplow for a home or summer cottage, several parameters should be taken into account that will allow you to make the right choice, as well as to use the device for a long time and without problems. The main and most important factor to consider when choosing a snow blower is the type of engine and the battery capacity for battery packs. Gasoline cars are more common in areas where there is no easy access to electricity. These can be suburban areas where the light is not conducted, or the area that is not connected to the network. They also tend to outperform electrical ones in power, so they are more productive and can solve complex problems.

Petrol snow blower

Irrigation types

Electric cleaners are less powerful and highly dependent on the mains connection. Machines without a battery are completely dependent on wire and access to a power outlet. In this regard, the length of the cord decides everything. To get to distant areas, you need to fence a complex circuit with sockets and extension cords, which gives the owner unnecessary trouble. Battery cleaners solve the problem, but they are less powerful and more expensive in price and maintenance cost, since the battery breaks down for a long time, and it is not very cheap. Also, electric cars do not require frequent oil changes.

The cheapest type for a summer residence and a house is mechanical. It works entirely from human hands and movements. Therefore, the expenditure of energy and effort for cleaning the territory is several times higher than that of the previously described types. The scheme of such a cleaner is extremely simple, most often it is a shovel and auger, which minimizes maintenance costs and is the most durable device. The work does not require fuel and electricity, however, to clean a large area, you will have to apply remarkable force.

Important! When choosing a snowblower for your own needs, price does not always play a key role. The main thing is to accurately determine the necessary tasks that will have to be solved using the unit.

Advantages of electric snow blowers

Electric snow blower

Types of cucumbers

Compared to fuel and mechanical cleaners, the electric one has the following advantages:

  • No need to purchase fuel. No need to buy gasoline or diesel. If an electric current is conducted on the site, then this is all that is required for work. The leading manufacturers of cordless snow blowers (Greenworks, Bosch or Husqvarna) are constantly improving their designs. The Greenworks snow blower is the market leader.
  • No need for maintenance. Electrical devices do not need to add oil to the engine, which eliminates the expense of replacing it. This saves time and money on maintenance.
  • Less noise. Fuel cleaners are very noisy to operate. The electric mechanism is practically devoid of this problem, since the noise level is much lower in this type of mechanism, which reduces the sound pressure and increases the comfort during use.
  • Lack of harmful emissions for the environment. When using gasoline or diesel devices, combustion products are emitted. This problem does not bother owners of electrical devices, which allows long-term cleaning without worrying about health and respiratory tract.
  • Ease of use. To work on an electric snow blower, you do not need to start it by pulling the cord, monitor the condition of the spark plugs, starter and many other devices. To turn on an electrical appliance, you just need to plug the power cord into an outlet and press the start button.

Fuel-driven snow blowers

Types of beans

Fuel devices have an iron body and internal components and assemblies.There are one stage, this is the so-called auger snow blower, and two. The difference is that the single-stage auger performs two tasks at once - collecting snow and throwing it into a special outlet chute. For this, two-stage ones have a special rotor that connects the auger and the chute, which significantly reduces the load on the apparatus and increases the durability. The disadvantage of a two-stage cleaner is its increased price.

Fuel-driven snow blowers

Note! There is a special attachment for snow blowers, this is the so-called mounted snow blower, which is attached to a tractor or machine and allows you to remove large areas.

Fuel snow blowers, of which there are many on the market, differ in such indicators as:

  • Fuel tank volume. The amount of time spent on cleaning the site directly depends on this indicator.
  • Starting system. She, in turn, is divided into manual and electric. Manual winding up by pulling the cord, and the electrical one must be connected to the outlet.
  • Bucket size. This indicator directly affects the amount of captured snow and the size of the snowdrift that the bucket can clear in one pass.

Mechanical snow blowers

At the moment, mechanical devices are the easiest to use. Most often they are a shovel with a built-in auger and are designed for cleaning small areas or clearing an area for a car to leave the garage. This is the simplest type of snow blower, it is also the cheapest. They have much smaller dimensions and weight, in contrast to electric or fuel. Accordingly, they are easier and more convenient to transport.

When choosing snow removal equipment, you need to determine and set goals and objectives that the device will need to perform. For small areas, a mechanical unit is suitable, having a large area, it is worth opting for a fuel or electric form. Each of the options has its pros and cons, which must be carefully weighed before buying, and then the snow will no longer be a headache for the owner of a private house.