All about AL-KO snow blowers

In areas where winters are snowy, almost daily snow removal is relevant, which is a rather laborious and time-consuming job. Housing companies use massive graders, and in a private home, smaller snowblowers are an indispensable aid to cleaning home sidewalks and paths. An example of such snow blowers is the machines produced by the German group of companies AL-KO Kober, which can be purchased from the official online store or through dealerships. The company itself supplies not only garden equipment (lawn mowers, snowblowers, motor-cultivators), but also ventilation and automotive equipment.

From snowblowers in the assortment of AL-KO you can find petrol, electric or battery machines. Depending on the volume of the areas to be cleaned, where the snow will have to be cleaned, a snow blower is also selected - a compact electric one or a larger gasoline one. And also the machines differ in working width, different auger systems - one- or two-stage.

Single-stage are simpler, more convenient and compact, have an electric motor, and are more suitable for removing snow from small areas. Two-stage, on the other hand, run on gasoline and perform more complex work, since the first stage seems to loosen the snow, and the second already throws it out. And also the two-stage have a wheel drive, and the single-stage movement is carried out due to the rotation of their augers.

All models are supplied with detailed instructions. Product warranty 2 years. There is also an extended warranty - if you register the equipment on the official website within 30 days from the date of purchase, then the warranty increases to four years, and if you undergo timely maintenance at service centers, then the warranty is extended to five years. The service life of all models of snow blowers is 10 years.

Let's consider in more detail the models presented on the official website of the AL-KO-Kober company.

The most common are gasoline units. Let's list the most popular ones.

A snow blower that will allow you to quickly and efficiently remove freshly fallen snow from paved paths and sidewalks. It has a 4.4 kW / 212 cc engine. cm, which can be started with a starter rope or a convenient 230 V electric starter. Snow removal width 55 cm, snow supply height 30 cm, snow is thrown 10 m away from the movement of the snow blower. The model is compact in storage, to save space, it can be placed vertically. The volume of the fuel tank is 3 liters. Snow-collecting cavities made of hard plastic.

Two-stage model with 4 kW / 182 cc engine cm and a rope starter, which makes it easier to start the engine even in frosty weather. And also due to the special arrangement of the valves, this model has an economical fuel consumption. The unloading shaft is rotary. The height of the snow intake is 51 cm, the discharge of snow is 15 m, the coverage is 56 cm. The snow blower weighs 75 kg. And there is also a drive - 5 forward and 2 reverse gears, rubber off-road tires with the ability to put on additional anti-slip chains on top.

More powerful model in comparison with the previous one. The width of snow removal at grip is 62 cm, snow throwing up to 15 m. Engine with a capacity of 4.4 W / 212 cubic meters. cm with overhead valves, which gives economical fuel consumption. The model has a 230 V rope and electric starter, wheel drive option, 5 forward and 2 reverse gears. To keep the car running smoothly, off-road tires are provided. The 620 E II model handles hardened snow with ease, as it is a two-stage model. And also this model has a headlight, which improves visibility in bad weather or at dusk. Machine weight 83 kg. The volume of the fuel tank is 3 liters.

This model is perfect for removing snow from large areas, since the height of the snow intake reaches 55 cm, and the width is 70 cm. It also has a compact cabin with a built-in floodlight for illumination in the dark, a comfortable heated handle, various levers and switches easily accessible to the user, engines with a power of 7.8 kW / 375 cc. cm have an electric and rope starter, a two-stage snow cleaning system, wheel drive with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears. The snow discharge shaft is rotary. The weight of this model is 118 kg. Thanks to the wheel drive, the model is practically self-propelled, it only needs to be guided.

0TE is identical to the previous model, the difference is in a more powerful engine - more than 9 kW / 420 cc. cm, weighing up to 126 kg and a snow fence 76 cm wide. It is the most capacious and expensive model presented by AL-KO. The wheel drive with 6 forward and 2 reverse gears has a long-life reduction gear. The volume of the gas tank is 6.5 liters. And there is also a spotlight that makes working at night more convenient. Off-road wheels, with the ability to additionally put on anti-slip chains.

Easy-lift, compact, economical snow removal model, as it weighs only 15 kg, and the snow grasp width when harvesting is 46 cm, while the height is 30 cm.Adjustable handle, ergonomic for grip, low noise level during operation, which allows you not to disturb your neighbors. One-stage snow feed into the shaft, which rotates 190 degrees. Snow is thrown 10 m through it. Easy installation of the device - no tools, it is also easy to adjust the handle to your height. The snow-raking cavities are made of a special hard rubber compound with an integrated steel wire liner. This model has a powerful 230 V electric motor, which is started by a combination of buttons.

Economical compact snow blower. Li-ion battery and charger are sold separately, and a spare battery can also be purchased. The battery charge is enough for cleaning up to 200 square meters. There is an LED floodlight on the body, it works very quietly and maneuverable. Weighs about 15 kg. It is possible to adjust the handle according to the height of the user. Compact for storage. Single-stage snow supply. Snow is ejected up to 6 m, cleaning width 48 cm and height 20 cm.

By purchasing a snowblower on the official website, You can also purchase:

• oil for 4-stroke engines of snow blowers;
• service set for AL-KO engines, which includes a pump, a mini-canister and a funnel for an easy oil change;
• anti-skid chains;
• battery;
• a spare battery - will allow you to extend the work of the snow blower at a time;
• battery charger;
• hinged frame - for mounting a snowblower.

According to the majority of users, AL-KO snow throwers are reliable and high-quality helpers when clearing snow. Less powerful snow blowers are designed to remove small amounts of snow, so buyers who initially purchased more budget models later changed to more powerful ones and are satisfied. But a teenager can also use more compact ones.

Heavy models are easy and maneuverable even for women. Models with a shovel do not always cope with paving stones, as if clinging to it. But more compact models allow you to clean snow even in hard-to-reach places and between trees. The more powerful and larger ones, with a snow pick-up width of about 70 cm, allow you to quickly clear large surfaces such as parking lots or large courtyards.

You can watch an overview of the AL-KO Snowline 46e snow blower in the video below.