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The products of the Russian company Prorab have long been known in the domestic and neighboring markets. This brand produces a whole line of garden equipment, tools, and electrical equipment. Despite the fact that all the company's products are not professional, they are of high quality and durability. The relatively low cost of equipment allows anyone to evaluate the performance of this brand’s products. In our article, we will try to tell you in as much detail as possible about the Prorab electric snow blower and give objective characteristics of the most popular models of equipment from this brand.
Description of some Prorab models
The Foreman company produces snow blowers with electric and gasoline engines. The models differ not only in the type of drive, but also in their design and characteristics.
Electric snow blowers
Few companies produce electric snow blowers, despite the fact that they have a number of important advantages and are in demand in the market.Their advantage, in comparison with gasoline analogues, is environmental friendliness, low vibration and noise levels. Such machines can cope with light snow cover without any problems. Unfortunately, huge clouds of snow are beyond the reach of such equipment, which is the main purpose of an electric snow blower. The presence of an electrical outlet is mandatory, and the limited length of the cord can also, in some cases, create discomfort in the operation of the equipment.
Prorab produces several models of electric snow blowers. Of these, the most successful and in demand on the market is the EST 1811 model.
Prorab EST 1811
The Prorab EST 1811 snow blower is perfect for servicing small yard areas. Its working width is 45 cm. For its operation, access to a 220V network is required. The electric motor of the snow blower has a power of 2000 W. The equipment is quite maneuverable in operation and allows snow to be thrown 6 m from the cleaning site. The rubber-coated auger prevents damage to the road surface or lawn during operation. The cleaning system for this model is single-stage.
The Prorab EST 1811 snow blower is quite primitive; it does not have a headlight or a heated handle. The weight of this equipment is 14 kg. With all its comparative advantages and disadvantages, the proposed model costs a little more than 7 thousand rubles. You can see this model of snow blower in action in the video:
Gasoline snow blowers
Snow blowers powered by a gasoline engine are more powerful and productive.Their important advantage is mobility, which allows the use of this type of equipment even in “field” conditions. Among the disadvantages of such models, one should highlight the heavy weight and significant dimensions of the structure, the presence of exhaust gases and high cost.
Prorab GST 45 S
It is a very powerful self-propelled vehicle that can cope with even the heaviest snow drifts without any problems or difficulty. The unit operates from a four-stroke engine using five gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Despite its large dimensions, the ability to move backwards makes the Prorab GST 45 S snow blower maneuverable and easy to control.
Snow blower Prorab GST 45 S, 5.5 hp. pp., starts using a manual starter. High performance of the snow blower is ensured by a wide grip (53 cm). The installation can cut off 40 cm of snow at a time. The main element of the equipment is the auger; in this model it is made of durable metal, which ensures long-term, uninterrupted operation of the machine.
The Prorab GST 45 S snow blower allows you to change the range and direction of snow discharge during operation. The maximum distance over which the machine can throw snow is 10 m. The fuel tank of the unit holds 3 liters. liquid, which allows you not to worry about refueling during operation.
Prorab GST 50 S
An even more powerful, wheeled, self-propelled snow blower. It captures snow caps up to 51 cm high and 53.5 cm wide. In other technical characteristics, the Prorab GST 50 S is similar to the model proposed above.These machines have the same engines, the differences are only in some design details. Thus, its main comparative advantage is its two-stage cleaning system. You can see this snow blower in action in the video:
It is worth noting that the manufacturer estimates the high performance and reliability of this model at 45-50 thousand rubles. Not everyone can afford this cost of equipment.
Prorab GST 70 EL-S
The snow blower model GST 70 EL-S is distinguished by a huge bucket that is capable of “gnawing” blocks of snow 62 cm wide and about 51 cm high. The power of this huge machine is 6.5 liters. With. The GST 70 EL-S snow blower starts with a manual or electric starter. The weight of the unit is impressive: 75 kg. Thanks to 5 gears and large wheels with deep tread, the car moves quite easily. The tank capacity is designed for 3.6 liters of liquid, and the flow rate of the GST 70 EL-S is only 0.8 l/h. The proposed car is equipped with a headlight.
Prorab GST 71 S
The Prorab GST 71 S snow blower is similar in appearance to the Prorab gasoline machines proposed above. Its difference is the high engine power - 7 hp. Starting in this model is only manual. The foreman captures the snow with a snow blower at a width of 56 cm and a height of 51 cm.
Despite the huge dimensions and weight, the 13-inch wheels of the self-propelled unit ensure its unhindered movement. Forward and reverse gears ensure the maneuverability of the unit.
Conclusion
At the end of the review of Prorab machines, we can summarize that electric units of this brand can be successfully used in everyday life to clean the garden area. They are cheap and reliable in operation, however, it will be quite difficult for them to cope with a large volume of snow cover. If the buyer knows that the equipment will be used in regions with traditionally heavy snowfalls, then, undoubtedly, it is worth giving preference to GST models. These huge, powerful and productive machines can last for many years even in the most difficult conditions.
