Cordless snow blowers: principle of operation and rating of the best models

Battery powered snowblowers are not widely used, despite all their advantages. However, those who are thinking about buying such equipment should learn about all the important features that are inherent in it.

Today, there are three types of snow blowers on the market: electric, gasoline and battery. They differ from each other in how they get food for work. The rechargeable versions are powered by a lithium-ion battery, which is capable of uninterrupted operation even in extremely low temperatures. All you need to do is recharge the battery from time to time.

Often, a spare battery is supplied in the kit, so that if the main battery is discharged, it can be replaced with another one and not wait for the first one to recover. Recharging is carried out from a regular power supply. However, you need to be careful and pay attention to the characteristics. The charger may not be designed for standard Russian 220 V. In this case, it will be necessary to additionally purchase a voltage converter.

Like any type of snow blower, the cordless models have their pros and cons. There are several points to the merits.

• Mobility. Unlike electric models, cordless snow throwers do not need to be kept connected to the mains at all times.
• Ease. As a rule, such models do not weigh very much, so women can also control them.
• Environmental friendliness. In fact, only gasoline-powered snow blowers harm the environment. Rechargeable batteries do not emit harmful substances into the atmosphere.

• Functionality. Some models are equipped with additional features such as headlights for working in the dark, heated grips for more comfortable control, a system for remote adjustment of the position of the chute for throwing snow, and others.
• Price. It doesn't differ much from the average market prices for electric models.

As for the shortcomings, two nuances can be distinguished here.

• Typically, battery life is limited, so it is possible to service only a small area at a time.
• You can't just throw a lithium-ion battery into the trash when it becomes unusable. It will be necessary to find a collection point for such waste, and this will require additional time costs.

The cordless snow thrower works in the same way as other snow throwers. Moving forward, the machine, with the help of an auger, collects snow into a bucket located in front, after which it grinds it and throws it out to the side through a special chute.

There are self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles. The second category is mainly represented by electric shovels, however, unlike the classic options, they do not need to be plugged into an outlet. This provides greater mobility - the cordless clipper can be moved as far away from home as you like and not be afraid that it will turn off. The main thing is to charge the battery on time.

There are not many cordless snow blowers on the market because people are reluctant to buy them. Basically, buyers are confused by the short operating time of the units.However, manufacturers are trying to mitigate the disadvantages as much as possible and enhance the advantages of the devices. That is why there is an entire ranking dedicated to battery snow throwers. The emphasis here is on brands of technology that are trustworthy.

The list includes 5 of the most famous manufacturers. Each of them produces cordless snow blowers with excellent technical characteristics.

Although headquartered in China, Greenworks supplies good quality tools. In this case, the company specializes specifically in the production of battery technology.

The most popular are Greenworks pneumatic shovels, since in addition to good characteristics, they also have a low price. The most popular and interesting models are presented in the table.

Ryobi positions itself as one of the largest manufacturers of innovative garden equipment and power tools. Not surprisingly, she has not ignored such a novelty as the cordless snow blower. The Ryobi RST36B51 model with a brushless motor is in demand among buyers due to its excellent characteristics and an affordable price (about 24,000 rubles).

The total weight of the unit is 17.5 kg. This allows even women to work with him. The snow blower is equipped with two halogen headlights that allow snow removal in the evening and at night. The snow chute can be rotated 180 degrees to choose the direction. The width of the snow fence is 51 cm.

The Japanese company has a high level of quality and the same prices. She mainly supplies professional tools, but there are exceptions. Manufactures are located in Europe (Germany and Great Britain). Therefore, you can not worry about the quality of components and assembly.

The Makita Elitech CM 2E model belongs to electric, however, you can purchase a battery from the same manufacturer and a special trailer for it. By the way, many cars work exactly according to this principle - when the battery is placed not inside, but outside. The weight of the machine without battery is 16 kg. Snow capture width - 50 cm.

Champion is one of the leaders in this industry. Many people around the world trust this manufacturer and buy his products. Champion didn't make battery packs in a separate category, but took the same approach as Makita - they provided trailers and batteries.

Model STE1650 is often bought with a battery. due to the fact that it is much cheaper than similar models. The cost is around 10,000 rubles. There are some necessary features such as chute adjustment, but a number of options are missing - no headlights, no heated grips. However, the functionality is quite consistent with the price.

This company is not as famous as Bosch, Viking and others, but it produces quality snow blowers. The review would not be complete without mentioning the ESB-46LI model, which is in demand due to its affordable cost (24,200 rubles) and good technical performance. It is also important that the testing of motors and batteries was carried out in the conditions of Russian Siberia, so the device will definitely not stall at -20 degrees.

The snow grip width is not as large here - 46 cm, but it is enough to effectively clear the paths or porch. The chute is manually adjustable, but the snow throwing distance is static at 7 m.

Judging by the reviews, users are satisfied with the battery-powered technique, but only when it comes to cleaning small areas from freshly fallen snow. Unfortunately, the power of the battery-powered snow blower does not yet allow working with trampled or wet snow in large quantities.

Some users note that it is inconvenient to use snow removal equipment with a trailed battery, because the trailer often gets in the way. However, on the positive side, the removable battery for the electrical unit allows it to be moved anywhere. The battery is recharged quickly, usually taking about an hour. All this makes the battery powered snow blower the logical choice when you need an inexpensive house cleaner.

You can see the pros and cons of using a cordless snow blower versus gasoline models in the following video.