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The Huter brand has not yet managed to conquer a large niche in the domestic market, although it has been producing snow removal equipment for more than 35 years. Despite their little popularity, Huter snow blowers are characterized by high quality. The company produces gasoline and electric models. In addition, the consumer has the opportunity to choose tracked or wheeled equipment.
Main parameters of Huter snow blowers
The range of Huter snow removal units is quite large. It is difficult for a person who encounters this technique for the first time to make the right choice. However, there is nothing scary here. You just need to understand the basic parameters of snow blowers and choose the right model for yourself.
Engine power
The motor is the main traction device of the snow blower. The performance of the unit depends on its power. The choice can be made based on the following parameters:
- a snow blower with a 5–6.5 horsepower engine is designed to clean an area of 600 m2;
- units with a power of 7 horsepower will cope with an area of up to 1500 m2;
- a 10 horsepower motor can easily handle areas up to 3500 m2;
- a snow blower with a 13 horsepower engine is capable of clearing an area of up to 5000 m2.
From this list, models of the first group with an engine power of 5–6.5 liters are more suitable for private use. With.
Motor type
The Huter snowplow is equipped with electric and gasoline engines. Preference should be given to the type of engine for which amount of work the snow blower is expected to be used:
- An electric snow blower is suitable for cleaning a small area. The unit operates almost silently, is maneuverable and easy to maintain. As an example, we can take the SGC 2000E model equipped with a 2 kW electric motor. The snow blower works when connected to an outlet. Can clean up to 150 m without interruption2 territories. The model is perfect for cleaning paths, areas adjacent to the house, and the entrance to the garage.
- If you plan to work on large areas, then you need to choose a gasoline snow blower without any hesitation. Self-propelled models SGC 4100, 4000 and 8100 have proven themselves to be excellent. They are equipped with a single-cylinder four-stroke engine. The SGC 4800 snow thrower is started from an electric starter. For this purpose, a 12 volt battery is installed on the unit.
The fuel tank of most gasoline snow blowers is rated at 3.6 liters. This amount of gasoline is enough for about 1 hour of work.
Chassis
The choice of snow blower based on the type of chassis depends on the place of its use:
- Wheeled models are the most common.Such snow blowers are distinguished by maneuverability, high-speed operation, and ease of operation.
- Models on tracks can be classified as a specific technique. Such snow blowers are not used at home. Tracks help the car overcome difficult sections of roads, stay on a slope, and move over high curbs. A crawler snow blower is commonly used by utility companies.
Regardless of the type of undercarriage, the snow blower may have a track or wheel locking feature. This is a pretty useful option. Due to the blocking, maneuverability increases, because the unit is able to turn around on the spot, rather than making a large circle.
Cleaning steps
Snow blowers come in one- and two-stage types. The first type includes low-power units, the working part of which consists of a single screw. Most often these are electric snow blowers. These models are equipped with a rubber screw. Their snow throw range is limited to 5 m.
The two-stage cleaning system consists of a screw and rotary mechanism. This snow blower can handle thick layers of wet and even frozen snow. The throw range increases to 15 m. The auger in a two-stage snow blower has serrated knives that can crush ice build-up.
Capture Options
Capture of snow cover depends on the dimensions of the snow blower bucket. This parameter is directly related to motor power. For example, let’s take the powerful model SGC 4800. This snow blower has a working width of 56 cm and a height of 50 cm. But the electric model SGC 2000E has a working width of only 40 cm and a height of 16 cm.
Snow blower drive type
The drive connecting the mechanical part to the motor shaft is carried out by belts. Hooter snow blowers use a classic A(A) profile V-belt. The drive device is simple. The belt transmits torque from the engine to the auger through pulleys. It should be taken into account that the drive wears out faster due to frequent wheel slipping and heavy load on the auger. The rubber belt wears out and only needs to be replaced.
As for driving the entire snow blower, there are self-propelled and non-self-propelled models. The first type is characterized by the presence of a drive from the motor to the chassis. The car drives itself. The operator only needs to control. Self-propelled snow blowers are usually powerful and have a two-stage cleaning system.
Non-self-propelled snow blowers have to be pushed by the operator. Typically, this category includes lightweight electric models with one-stage cleaning. An example is the SGC 2000E snow blower, whose weight does not exceed 12 kg.
The video provides an overview of the Huter SGC 4100 model:
Review of electric snow blowers
The disadvantage of electric snow blowers is that they are tied to an outlet and have poor performance. However, they are great for cleaning local areas.
SGC 1000e
The SGC 1000E model is a good choice for a summer resident. The compact snow blower is equipped with a 1 kW electric motor. In one pass, the bucket is capable of capturing a strip 28 cm wide. Control is carried out by handles, there are two of them: the main one with a start button and an auxiliary one on the rod.The height of the bucket is 15 cm, but it is not recommended to immerse it completely in the snow. The unit weighs 6.5 kg.
The single-stage snow blower is equipped with a rubberized auger. It only copes with loose, freshly fallen snow. The ejection occurs through the hose to the side at a distance of up to 5 m. The power tool is characterized by maneuverability, silent operation and requires virtually no maintenance.
SGC 2000e
The SGC 2000E electric snow blower is also single-stage, but the performance is increased due to the motor power of 2 kW. Bucket parameters also contribute to greater productivity. So, the working width increased to 40 cm, but the height remained almost the same - 16 cm. The snow blower weighs 12 kg.
Review of gasoline snow blowers
Gasoline snow blowers are distinguished by their power, high performance, but also high cost.
SGC 3000
Gasoline model SGC 3000 is a good choice for private use. The snow blower is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder engine producing 4 horsepower. Starting is carried out by a manual starter. The dimensions of the bucket allow you to capture a strip of snow 52 cm wide in one pass. The maximum thickness of the cover allowed for capture is 26 cm.
SGC 8100c
The powerful SGC 8100c snow blower moves on crawler tracks. The unit is equipped with a four-stroke engine with 11 horsepower. There are five forward and two reverse speeds. The gripping width of the bucket is 70 cm, and the gripping height is 51 cm. The engine is started from a manual and electric starter. The heating function of the control handles allows you to comfortably operate the equipment in severe frost.
Spare parts for repair of Hooter snow blowers
Despite the brand’s still low popularity in the domestic market, spare parts for the Huter snow blower can be found in service centers. Most often the belt fails. You can replace it yourself, you just need to choose the right size. The V-belt drive is of international standard. This can be recognized by the DIN/ISO marking - A33 (838Li). Another suitable analogue is LB4L885. To avoid mistakes, when buying a new belt, it is better to have an old sample with you.
Reviews
Now let's take a look at the reviews of users who were lucky enough to already own a Huter snow blower.
