We may be experiencing a few mild autumnal days with leaves floating in the breeze but winter’s on its way and the odd frosty morning is a reminder that snow will soon be here.
The latest snow blowers can keep larger properties and businesses going through all blizzards and here are two new machines just released for this winter.
New product: MTD ME 66 snow blower
The MTD ME 66 Snow Blower / Thrower – 2 Stage Self-Propelled is perfect if you have long drives or car parks to keep clear so life can go on as usual.
This machine has a clearing width of 66 cm and is a two stage blower with a metal auger breaking down the snow and ice and forcing it back to an impellor to throw it out via a chute.
The augur is secured with sheer bolts to minimise serious damage.
It has a 277 cc Snow Thor engine designed to work in bitter weather and can deal with falls up to 53 cm deep.
The16 in wheel with heavy tread tyres propel the blower forward via four forward and two reverse gears.
Snow skids are adjustable to regulate the height at which it operates depending on the underlying surface.
The chute turns through 180 degrees and the direction and pitch are controlled by a joystick.
There is an electric starter motor and a central headlight for working when it gets murky.
This blower is for sale for £999 and that’s £300 less than the maker’s recommended retail price.
Delivery is free the next working day and there is a one year manufacturer’s guarantee.
For big projects: MTD ME 76 Snow Blower
From the same manufacturer comes the MTD ME 76 Snow Blower / Thrower – 2 Stage Self-Propelled model.
Suitable for those with larger areas to clear like car parks or industrial estates or private roads.
This one has a larger 357 cc Snow Thor engine with an electric starter motor and has a similar two stage mechanism.
It has a working height of 53 cm and a working width of 76 cm.
There are sheer bolts to minimise damage and has snow kids which you can adjust depending on the height at which you want it to operate and which will prevent damage to the underlying surface.
It has an extra large 4.7 litre fuel tank and four forward and two reverse gears.
The chute rotates through 180 degrees and the pitch is easily adjustable via central controls.
The handles and centrally heated, a great feature when it’s freezing cold and there is a central headlight so you can work while others sleep.
It costs £1299, £300 less than the manufacturer’s recommended price. There is a one year maker’s warranty and delivery is free the next working day.
And please bear in mind that if you are snowed in and need a snow blower, delivery lorries might not be able to get to you with your order!
So it will pay to place your order in plenty of time.
