Gasoline Electrical
Pros
High power Mobility
High productivity Light weight
Long time of continuous operation Eco-friendliness
Maneuverability Small price
Good cross-country ability Low noise level
Throwing snow over a long distance Ease of use
Cons
High cost Low power
High noise level Low productivity
Not environmentally friendly Poor cross-country ability
Limited cleaning area with cord (network devices)
Short battery life (battery-powered devices)
All types of engines are presented in self-propelled and non-self-propelled models. The engine of a self-propelled device transmits torque not only to the augers, but also to the wheels (tracks), due to which the snow blower moves. A non-self-propelled device is set in motion by the physical force of the operator, while the engine starts the auger.
This article will help you choose a gas snow blower, but you can also check out the best electric snow blowers on our website.
Engine
Two-stroke. Power up to 5 hp, requires a fuel mixture of georgia mobile database and oil for operation. Snow blowers with a two-stroke engine are small in weight and dimensions, inexpensive
Four-stroke. Power up to 13 hp, gasoline is used as fuel. Installed in professional devices, heavier and more expensive
Drive type
Wheeled — the most common. The devices can be self-propelled or non-self-propelled, equipped with cast rubber wheels or pneumatic tubeless tires. Slippage and loss of traction with the surface are possible
Tracked - for self-propelled snow blowers. There are few models with tracked drive, they are expensive, high-powered, with confident movement on any surface
Engine power, hp
The higher the power, the greater the productivity of the device. Average power is 5.5-6.5 hp. To clean an area of more than 1500 m² and to clear wet, compacted snow, you will need a snow blower with a power of 10 hp.
Screw shape and material
Auger - a "knife" with a solid screw surface, carries out snow collection. Auger edge shape: