Ranking of the best snow blowers for 2020

One of the major obstacles when moving around the streets or on your own plot in winter is high snowdrifts. You can throw snow on the street with a shovel, but this is a very long and not always effective process; at the moment, special devices have been developed for these purposes that seriously facilitate these processes, and, of course, speed them up.

This material will be a reminder-tip to the consumer when choosing a reliable snow blower that would correspond to the climatic zone.

Types of snow removal equipment

This type of technique can be conditionally divided into several types.

Electric snow blower

It is an economical and budgetary assistant for owners with private plots. Lightweight, small in size, very compact, easy to operate, maintain and store. The auger built into the machine is made of rubber, which guarantees no damage on hard surfaces. The motor has a power of at least 2 kW, which allows it to throw snow at a distance of five meters.

Disadvantages:

• very low productivity ratio;
• the area of ​​work performed is limited by the length of the electrical cord;
• due to low power, it will not be able to cope with wet snow.

Snow blowers with petrol motors

The most powerful snow removal equipment is considered to be the one that runs on gasoline engines. It has a four-stroke engine, thanks to the power of which the screws rotate. Not only the snow that has fallen recently is captured, but also the one that has already been caked.

Such models of snowmobiles are distinguished by excellent cross-country ability, have a large number of gears and self-propelledness. This makes them suitable for cleaning large areas. In the dark, you can also work - this allows the presence of a headlight.

Models with gasoline engines have no distance restrictions, so they are used not only in the territories of large enterprises or large complexes, but also they are used to clear parks and sidewalks.

Disadvantages:

• the price of fuel and lubricants is tangible;
• regularly need to undergo maintenance;
• high cost of the device.

Hybrid snow blower

This mechanism can be called ideal. It has a very high performance and high engine power. They combine the work of a gasoline engine and an electric generator, which energizes all the mechanisms of the apparatus.Able to deal with huge areas, quickly ridding them of any snow cover. Thanks to the tracks, it has a high cross-country ability.

Disadvantages:

• Since the design uses new technology, the price can be very high.

How to make the right choice?

The equipment used for snow removal on the sites must be very powerful, have high productivity, be easy to operate and maintain.

There are a number of parameters to consider when buying:

• Self-driving capability:

Non-self-propelled snow blowers. They are compact, have a relatively low weight, there are no difficulties with storage and care. The auger fitted with rubber pads will not damage tiles or asphalt. Very easy to operate. The main disadvantage can be considered the expenditure of personal power - the machine must be pushed in front of you. If the snow cover is wet or dense it will not be able to cope;

Self-propelled snow blowers. They are going, but you must immediately set the desired direction. The device is powerful in itself, capable of handling any volume of snow cover of varying density. Cleans large areas. Run on caterpillars, if the design provides wheels, then rubber, large size.

• Power

A lot depends on engine power, including performance, as well as work efficiency.

• Bucket dimensions.

The larger the bucket size, the larger the destroyed snowdrift will be.

• How far can the apparatus throw the snow mass.

Models that have only a screw in their design throw snow no further than five meters. In a two-stage system, in addition to the auger, a rotor with an impeller is also provided, in which case the ejection will already be at a distance of about 15 m.

• The material from which the structure is made.

Augers are made of rubber or metal. The first option does not spoil the road surfaces, but it is not possible to remove dense packed snow drifts. Metal, of course, is more expensive, but they can even crack ice. Some models are supplied by manufacturers with rubber pads, so the coating is not damaged. The branch pipe that throws off the snow masses is either metal or plastic. The metal pipe is very susceptible to various corrosion, because snow adheres to it. The plastic version has no such drawbacks, but it cracks more often, because it is more fragile.

• Additional functionality.

This item is completely optional, it does not in any way affect the performance of the device, but it does provide comfort in work. Additional options include: halogen headlights so that you can clean at any time of the day, heated handles, a bucket for destroying snow drifts, an electric starter.

The most popular brands of snow plows

It must be remembered that if you try to save money on such a technique, you can spend a much larger amount than was initially assumed. The best option in this case would be to immediately purchase the equipment of a well-known company. Large firms have very well-developed service networks that serve their own products.

What brands deserve attention:

1. Mobile K. The only domestic manufacturer of garden equipment in our top. Products are manufactured for professional and commercial use. The company manufactures snow blowers that are best suited for use in the harsh Russian winter, and the domestic assembly makes it possible to set the price tag for the devices much lower when compared with similar solutions of foreign companies.
2. Husqvarna. This is a Swedish brand. These machines have conquered the whole world with their reliability and efficiency, and all thanks to their high quality. Not a lot is exported, not a little, and it is quite possible to count seventy countries around the world.
3. Forester. This brand of Chinese production is distinguished by an affordable price and, of course, quality. The company mainly produces small-sized electric machines, very convenient on any site.
4. MTD.A US brand that dates back to the thirties. The equipment of this brand is produced even in many European countries.
5. Huter. A German brand known all over the world. They produce mainly garden equipment for personal needs and snow blowers.
6. Snapper. Dutch brand founded over a century ago. The snow throwers are equipped with powerful engines, thanks to which it is easy to cope with snow mass of any density.
7. Honda. The most famous Japanese brand in the ranking. And this technique does not need advertising at all.

Snow blower rating - the best and most popular models

This list of the most efficient and popular snow machines includes the ten best machines that have received positive ratings from users. In the description of each of them - their advantages and disadvantages, which will undoubtedly help to make the right choice.

11th place. Sibrtech ESB-46LI

Another machine from the range of battery-powered snow blowers. It is completely autonomous (does not depend on electrical networks) and quite mobile, since this machine runs on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (it charges quite quickly, and its charge lasts for about half an hour without interruption). Therefore, this snow blower is often used mainly for cleaning paths and small areas. The weight of this machine is very small - it reaches about 14 kilograms, which allows you to transport it to the place you need for work without any problems.

• high degree of mobility;
• good workmanship material;
• battery type of work;
• high frost resistance (work up to -20C);
• ease of use.

• not suitable for cleaning wet and stale snow;
• plastic wheels, which leads to their malfunction;
• high cost of a snow blower;
• has some problems in working on uneven surfaces.

10th place. Denzel EST-51Li

This model of snow blower is ideal for cleaning small areas such as garden paths, sidewalks and car parks. It will also show itself well when clearing snow in front of a private house, near an office or any other building. This model is the most convenient and mobile due to its work on the built-in lithium-ion battery, the charge of which is enough for about an hour of operation of the snow blower. At the same time, one cannot ignore the lightness and compactness of the very design of this snow blower.

• low weight of the snowblower;
• low level of noise produced by the unit;
• this unit is very convenient for transportation and storage due to its compactness;
• allows you to work at night (there is a lighting lamp available);
• high degree of frost resistance;
• increased mobility of the snow blower;
• effectively removes fresh snow;
• has a low power consumption: the battery charge lasts for a long time.

• there is no spare battery available, which can create additional problems in finding it;
• low power compared to other models of snowblowers;
• the battery charge may not be enough when cleaning a large area;
• there are problems when clearing stale and wet snow.

9th place. Huter SGC 8100C

This is a fairly powerful and quite efficient snow blower equipped with tracks. It is ideal for cleaning areas with various types of terrain and angles of the cleaning surface. During operation, the snow is crushed and subsequently thrown out to a distance of 17 meters.

• high engine power;
• has a very good cross-country ability;
• electric starter available;
• there are halogen headlights;
• has a high degree of frost resistance;
• the track travel is quite efficient.

• there are problems during transportation and storage of the machine;
• has a non-standard electric starter connector;
• in severe frosts, the impeller freezes;
• the gear wheel of the reducer is made of bronze, which is why it is subject to active
• erasure and subsequent failure.

8th place. Denzel GSB-53

An excellent gasoline-powered snow blower, perfect for dealing with tall snow drifts and equally tall snowdrifts. It is very popular among public utilities, as well as among owners of private households. At the same time, this snowblower is completely autonomous (since it does not depend at all on power grids) and at the same time is most convenient to use.

• low level of noise produced by the machine;
• has good cross-country ability and maneuverability;
• compact and mobile unit;
• there are protectors on the wheels;
• five speeds of the car.

• does not have lighting systems available;
• copes poorly with dense and stale snow.

7th place. Gardenpro KC726MS

This unique representative in the range of snowblowers belongs to those types that are designed to work on different types of surfaces. It has quite a lot of power, and its wide bucket will help to get rid of a whole snowdrift at once. The snow is crushed using a special auger and thrown to the side at a distance of about 15 meters.
This snow blower model does not require any complex control: everything you need is gear shifting, etc. is on the same panel.

• has high power and performance indicators during operation;
• runs on a gasoline engine, has a built-in electric starter;
• the tires of the snow blower are equipped with deep treads that protect against
• car slippage;
• high frost resistance - up to -30 С;
• heated handles;
• there is a lighting system - a headlight of 55 W;
• copes well with stale snow.

• no flaws were found in the process of work.

6th place. Daewoo DAST 3000 E

This snow blower has a powerful enough motor to effectively remove a small area of ​​freshly fallen snow and throw it up to 12 meters. It is not at all difficult to use, has a relatively low weight of the structure and compact dimensions, which greatly facilitates the work.

• lightness and compactness of the design;
• the presence of a lighting system;
• low noise level;
• possesses maneuverability and stability;
• the designers provide for the adjustment of the direction of the ejection.

• the machine is dependent on electricity;
• the lighting is rather low;
• the unit is experiencing problems with the removal of wet snow;
• in addition, there are problems with the selection of new spare parts, including their absence, which prevents the repair of the car;
• poor quality plastic used in production, which makes the unit susceptible to serious damage.

5th place. Daewoo DAST 17110

Next on the list is a fairly effective wheeled snow blower capable of operating at very low temperatures - down to -40 C. It easily copes with high snowdrifts up to half a meter in size, easily and effectively removes even dense packed and wet, as well as frozen snow. The powerful engine ensures efficient and fast operation of this unit, which makes it possible to work over large areas. The only drawback is the dimensions of this snow blower: they are quite large in order to use the machine on various types of surfaces cleared of snow deposits.

• 4-stroke engine with additional heating of the carburetor at extremely subzero temperatures;
• the unit has high frost resistance;
• there is an electric starter;
• good lighting system;
• large width of capture during harvesting (more than a meter);
• this snow blower is ideal for large areas.

• bulky and heavy;
• non-maneuverable and clumsy;
• not suitable for small areas.

4th place.Hyundai S 7713-T

This model is a caterpillar-type snow blower with a sufficiently powerful motor and relatively low weight. The machine has the ability to grip large snowdrifts up to half a meter high, and the tracks make it possible to effectively achieve the best flotation and provide excellent grip of the snow blower with the cleaned surface.

• has a high degree of frost resistance (up to -30C);
• relatively low weight of the snowblower;
• there is a system for additional heating of the carburetor;
• low fuel consumption (runs on gasoline);
• the resource is approximately up to 2000 hours;
• the design provides good cross-country ability due to the use of caterpillar tracks;
• a lantern system is available.

• high noise level.

3rd place. MasterYard ML 7522B

This model is an excellent snow blower equipped with a powerful 4-stroke engine. Her wheels are pneumatic, with a protector, which protects the car from slipping in the snow. The unit is able to remove snow deposits of any density, for which various gears are intended, and has a low fuel consumption, which is a big plus.

• This snowblower is very effective when removing large drifts and snow drifts;
• the presence of a protector that protects the car from slipping;
• high degree of frost resistance;
• the snow blower has a low fuel consumption, which is about a liter per hour.
• powerful four-stroke engine;
• there is a fuel shut-off valve, which makes it unnecessary to periodically drain it.

• there is no electric starter;
• inconvenient location of the throttle handle and auger start;
• there are problems with the transportation and storage of this snow blower that
• directly related to its dimensions;
• the reverse speeds are not fast enough to ensure efficient operation of this unit.

2nd place. Husquarna ST 224

This snowblower is capable of easily, quickly and quite effectively cleaning the local area or any other area from snow drifts and high snowdrifts. This machine is equipped with a powerful heavy bucket, with which the snow is crushed and thrown over a long distance. This snowblower is absolutely not afraid of severe frosts, has a cross-country ability, is self-propelled and can be operated even with one hand.

• the snow blower is ideal for removing stubborn snow and sediments reaching a depth of 25 cm;
• has a two-stage transmission system;
• there is an electric starter;
• easy to manage and operate.

• the snowblower does not have a differential lock;
• when cleaning wet snow, the branch pipe is heavily clogged;
• the machine is very heavy and bulky. Difficulties may arise when making turns, transporting the blower and storing it.

1 place. Professional snow blower "Mobile K" S65B8E PRO

Mobile K S65 is designed and manufactured in the Russian Federation for people who need a high-quality and most efficient device for cleaning the area from snow. Gasoline is used as fuel.

The unit can easily cope with large areas in any weather, even if the precipitation cover is 30 cm. The model is equipped with special engines that were designed for winter operation. Thanks to this, you can not worry about freezing.

The device is equipped with a gear transmission of the MOBIL K TRANSMISSION FG1 type, which has an increased clearance and a reduced speed of 0.63 km / h.

In addition, the snow blower is equipped with the MOBIL K HIGHSPEED WARM GEER WG1 high speed gearbox for excellent efficiency, resulting in an increased throwing distance of 30 percent.

The presence of large winter wheels of the X-TRAC type with deep tread, special control handles, an electric starter and a headlight ensure comfortable operation in any conditions.

• availability when compared with foreign alternative solutions;
• it is possible to put a brush;
• a special engine for operation in the harsh Russian winter;
• gear transmission;
• more winter wheels like X-TRAC;
• high speed reducer;
• a snow cutter is provided on the gearbox;
• cross-free control of the snow discharge chute;
• electric starter (optional);
• car halogen headlight (optional).

• not detected.

Conclusion

Snowblowers are irreplaceable units that sometimes cannot be done without. They are unpretentious in operation, they rarely have serious breakdowns, provided they are properly stored and used. These machines are easy to operate (any girl can handle them), their work does not require much physical effort, as when working with a shovel. These are the very reasons due to which it is worth replacing heavy manual labor with an irreplaceable snowblower in everyday life.