Manufacturer: Case IH
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: Depending on features and model, price ranges between
$3,000 ?EUR??,,????'??? $5,000
Manufacturer: Grasshopper
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
Manufacturer: Husqvarna
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
Manufacturer: PDK Inc./Rapid Technic Ag. Switzerland
Model No.: Euro
Horsepower: 20
Clearing Path: 40 inches
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
Manufacturer: Hanson Snow Blowers
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
Manufacturer: Honda Power Equipment
Model No.: HS520A
Horsepower: 5 HP
Clearing Path: 20 inches
Weight: 76 lbs.
Gears: Manual starter
One or two stage: One
Features: Four-stroke engines, auger-assisted propulsion, and are 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
Manufacturer: Toro
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
Manufacturer: Ventrac
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.
