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So you've decided this is the year to give up snow shoveling and buy a snow blower (or snow thrower, depending on your preference). Well, don't wait for the snow to start flying before you make your purchase! Snow blower inventories can dip dramatically after that first wave of winter's fury. This consumer product review focuses specifically on an alternative to those hard-to-handle gas-powered monsters. Discover the world of electric snow blowers.
Model No.: Toolcat 5600 with X117 Snowblower Hydraulic flow rate: 18 gallons per minute Clearing Path: 39 to 86 inches Fan diameter: 15 to 24 inches Weight: 4,800 pounds for Toolcat Horsepower: 46 HP to 56 HP Features: Fits on multiple Bobcat machines, steer skid loader or Toolcat, in between classes of loaders. Can switch out machine and demount attachments. Operator can work in comfort because of enclosed cab. Cost: $428 to $1,070
Model No.: 156001 Horsepower: 11.5 HP, 13 HP, 15 HP and 17 HP configurations Clearing Path: 30 inches Weight: 160 lbs. Gears: 4 forward, 1 reverse One or two stage: one-stage Features: Versatility of the field and brush mower platform. In addition to its base brush-mowing deck, the machine accepts the snow thrower attachment, a snow blade attachment, a 42?EUR??,,????'?? lawn mower attachment and a 6000 watt generator attachment. Warranty: 2 years residential/1 year commercial Cost: $559.20
Model No.: 962H Horsepower: 200 HP Clearing Path: 96 inches Weight: 1,833 lbs. Gears: tractor mounted One or two stage: two-stage Features: Category II or III hitch, 40-inch cut height, gear driven spout rotation of 270 degrees, adjustable skid shoes. Warranty: One year Cost: $6,885
Model No.: 11528 LE Deluxe 2-Stage Snowblower Hydraulic flow rate: Gear driven Clearing Path: 28 inches Fan diameter: 16 inches Weight: 289 pounds Horsepower: 11.5 HP Features: 120-volt electric starter, headlights standard, 6 forward and 2 reverse speed, hand warmers with differential, new four-blade 14-inch impeller. THF chute throws snow higher, taller and farther. Retractable drift cutters. Cost: $1,450
Model No.: BSX172H Horsepower: Quick attach front Clearing Path: 72 inches Weight: 1,200 to 1,400 lbs. Gears: Gear box reduction One or two stage: two-stage Features: Mid-PTO drive type; standard manual chute rotation, shear bolt protection and adjustable skid shoes; 24 inch fan diameter; four blades. Warranty: One year Cost: Price ranges between $3,000 to $5,000
Model No.: 412 Hydraulic flow rate: N/A ?EUR??,,????'??? PTO-shaft driven from Grasshopper power unit Clearing Path: 48?EUR??,,????'?? (60?EUR??,,????'?? also available) Weight: 210 lbs. Horsepower: Power units range from 14 hp to 32 hp. Features: Throws snow up to 30 feet. Discharge spout rotates 180 degrees, controlled from operator?EUR??,,????'???s seat. Heavy-gauge steel construction and high-speed augers with heavy-duty flighting. Powered by any front mount Grasshopper power unit, gas or diesel, air-cooled and liquid-cooled. Cost: $1,270
Model No.: 10527 STE Snowblower Clearing Path: 27 inches Weight: 270 pounds Horsepower: 10.5 HP Features: Highest quality performance in the industry with two-stage auger/impeller system on all models. Tecumseh Snow King engines provide easy cold weather starting and smooth power to get the job done quickly. All controls have been developed to provide quick and easy adjustments. Single motion lever controls are provided for the ground speed and for the discharge chute. Cost: $1,100
Model No.: Euro Horsepower: 20 Clearing Path: 40 inches Weight: 770 lbs. Gears: Hydrostatic, 0 to 5 mph forward / 0 to 2.5 mph reverse One or two stage: two-stage Features: Changeable snow heads, tillers, mowers, brushcutters, sweepers, snow blades, etc. Warranty: 2 years Cost: Base price $8,500 plus accessories /attachments
Model No.: TM84 Horsepower: 27 HP Clearing Path: 84 inches Weight: 800 lbs. Gears: Cast iron gear box One or two stage: two-stage Features: Raising and lowering from your hydraulic control in truck; electric key start, choke throttle, chute rotation and deflector from cab. Warranty: 2 years Cost: $8,400
Model No.: HS520A Horsepower: 5 HP Clearing Path: 20 inches Weight: 76 lbs. Gears: Manual starter One or two stage: one-stage Features: Four-stroke engines, auger-assisted propulsion, available with a 120-volt electric starter. Capable of throwing up to 55 tons of snow per hour over distances of up to 26 feet. Warranty: 2 years Cost:$649
Model No.: Power Max 11280 XE Snowblower Clearing Path: 28 inches Fan diameter: 12 inches Weight: 253 pounds Horsepower: 11 HP Features: Power Max auger system recirculates snow, not immediately thrown, allows for making impeller velocity and snow-throwing capability. Quick-Stick chute control allows you to rotate the chute direction and deflection angle. Free wheel steering which have independent clutches on each wheel and provides zero-degree turn maneuverability. Cost: $1,650
Model No.: KX520 Horsepower: Tractor mounted Clearing Path: 48 inches Weight: 440 lbs. Gears: Superior Gear box One or two stage: two-stage Features: An optical electric actuated height adjuster is available for total control of operation from the operator seat; double spiral saw-tooth auger; double hinge directional chute with optional electric remote control; adjustable skid shoes. Warranty: Two years commercial Cost: $3,185
21 to 24 ?EUR??,,????'??? Inches, the path that can be cleared by a low-end two-stage snow blower. These machines have engines ranging from 5 to 6.5 horsepower. 26 to 33 ?EUR??,,????'??? Inches, the path that can be cleared by a high-end two stage snow blowers, with engines ranging from 9 to 13 horsepower. Source: www.wisegeek.com 1925?EUR??,,????'??? Year the snow blower was invented. Arthur Sicard used his invention to remove snow from the streets of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Source: Wikipedia 3,310 ?EUR??,,????'??? Dollars, the average cost of the 12 snow blowers listed in LSMP?EUR??,,????'???s Equipment Review section.
21 to 24 ?EUR??,,????'??? Inches, the path that can be cleared by a low-end two-stage snow blower. These machines have engines ranging from 5 to 6.5 horsepower.
26 to 33 ?EUR??,,????'??? Inches, the path that can be cleared by a high-end two stage snow blowers, with engines ranging from 9 to 13 horsepower. Source: www.wisegeek.com
1925?EUR??,,????'??? Year the snow blower was invented. Arthur Sicard used his invention to remove snow from the streets of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Source: Wikipedia
3,310 ?EUR??,,????'??? Dollars, the average cost of the 12 snow blowers listed in LSMP?EUR??,,????'???s Equipment Review section.
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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