On snowy December mornings as you clear the sidewalks and school bus routes at 6am, think of all the learning that is going to happen because of you and have a good chuckle. While you?EUR??,,????'???re at it, check out these snow blowers, arranged by cost.

Caterpillar

 

Model: SR21 Snowblower Work Tool
Hydraulic Flow Rate: 22-28 gpm
Cutting Width: 85’’
Fan Diameter: 18’’
Weight (uncrated): 1220 lbs
Horsepower: Cat snow blowers are carrier mounted, so the machines horsepower capabilities are utilized for maximum performance and reliability.
Special Features: Two-stage design provides ability to move a greater capacity of snow quickly and efficiently. Exclusive in-line impeller draws in only as much snow as it can throw, providing the appropriate balance of speed and torque to maximize capacity and throwing distance. Reversible auger and impeller allows operator to expel obstructions without exiting the machine. Hydraulically controlled chute, auger, impeller and deflector provide easy adjustment, long life and less maintenance. 40 ft. throw distance.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $7,281 (MSRP)

RAD

Model: H76
Hydraulic flow rate: 18 to 25 gpm
Cutting width-in: 76’’
Fan diameter: 24’’
Weight (uncreated): 721 lbs
Special features: By using two high efficiency motors, the V.A.C. hydraulic drive system maximizes the hydraulic power. This system feeds the appropriate hydraulic motor to balance the snow blower operation. The V.A.C. hydraulic drive system also operates the impeller and the auger independently in order not to overload the skid steer’s hydraulic system. The V.A.C. hydraulic drive system controls the auger speed depending on the load of snow. Controlling the auger speed gives the BER-VAC hydro snow blowers a high performance level and will not clog up.
Warranty: 1 year
Cost: $6766.00 (MSRP)

Ventrac

Model: KX520
Cutting Width: 26’’ high and 52’’ wide
Fan Diameter: 5×20’’
Weight: 374 lbs
Horsepower: Tractor mounted
Special Features: Adjustable Skid Shoes, 16’’ Serrated Double Spiral Saw-Tooth Auger, 220 degree Hydraulically Rotated Discharge Chute, Hardened Cutting Edge, Extra heavy-duty shaft and bearings, Throwing Range approx 35-40 feet
Warranty: 2 year commercial
Cost: $3185 (MSRP)

Honda Snowblowers

Model: HS1132
Cutting Width: 32’’
Fan Diameter: 14’’
Weight (uncrated): 254 lbs.
Horsepower: 11-horsepower commercial grade Honda four-stroke engine.
Special Features: The track-driven can move 71.7 tons per hour at a discharge distance of up to 56 feet. Available in both easy-starting manual or electric starter-equipped models.
Warranty: 2 years
Cost: $2665.00 (MSRP)

Power Points

28 to 30: Inches, the clearance swath possible for some larger two-stage gas powered snow blowers. These snow blowers can range in price from $600 to $2,100 and are ideal for regions that experience heavy snow.

Source: Consumer Reports