Champion snow blowers: features and range

The Champion company positions itself as a company producing snow removal equipment for public utilities, enterprises and organizations. However, even in domestic use, Champion snow throwers have few peers.

The Champion technique is one of the most reliable. All parts for it are manufactured in the United States, and the assembly of the devices themselves can be carried out either in the United States or in China. At the same time, the Chinese assembly is not an indicator that the products are worse, since the spare parts still remain original. There is a wide range of different Champion technical devices on the market for both domestic and professional use. Snowblowers belong to one of the most demanded categories, because winters in Russia are usually snowy, but not everyone is ready to spend several hours a day on manual cleaning. This is where a mechanical snow blower comes in handy.

The brand's assortment line includes self-propelled and non-self-propelled, gasoline and electric, wheeled and tracked vehicles - the choice is huge. In addition, the power of the overwhelming majority of snow removal equipment is such that it can be used not only in everyday life, but also for cleaning streets, roads, sidewalks. The cost of Champion units is adequate and quite consistent with the quality, which also contributes to an increase in demand for them.

Among the advantages and disadvantages of Champion snow blowers are the same features that are inherent in snow blowers in general. At the same time, there are pluses concerning the products of the company.

• The high power of the machines allows you to work on large areas.
• Since American-made parts are used, there is no doubt about the quality.
• The stable demand for equipment indicates that there are no complaints about quality or convenience.
• Champion snow throwers have some of the most reliable motors on the market.
• The petrol motors are powerful enough to clean large areas. It is the cars with such motors that are chosen by the utilities.
• Almost all models have both manual and electric start systems.

There are not many disadvantages. The first of them refers to electric snowblowers. They are not very powerful and are only suitable for cleaning small areas: narrow paths, porches. At the same time, such devices can be used to clean hard-to-reach places as they are compact and maneuverable. The second drawback relates to infrequent repairs that may still be required by machines. Genuine parts are not easy to obtain and can be expensive to repair.

Champion snow throwers have a device that similar to similar units from other manufacturers.

• The largest part is the body, inside which the motor is located. Typically, air-filtered engines are used in snow blowers. There is also a spark plug. The motor can be started with both an electric and a manual starter. The oil level sensor is also connected here.
• Special attention should be paid to the carburetor. Be sure to take the time to set it up so that the machine will work properly in the future.
• There is a bucket in the front. In it, with the help of shear bolts, an auger is fixed, which rotates, rakes and grinds the snow mass.
• At the back there is a frame on which the controls (chute swing lever, launch system, and others) are located.
• On the sides of the body are either wheels or tracks so that the snow blower can move. Only self-propelled snow throwers have caterpillars.
• A chute is placed on top for ejection of snow. Typically, the chute can be adjusted.

The principle of operation is that the device, moving forward, rakes in the snow mass, grinds it and throws it out through the chute in the right direction. It is important to be careful and watch where the snow is being dropped. There should be no people, animals, cars, valuables, as stones and debris can get into the bucket along with the snow. Thrown out with great force, they can injure someone or damage someone's property.

The Champion brand supplies a huge number of models of snow removal equipment to the Russian market. Among them there are machines that differ in size and weight, the possible scope of work, the method of movement (on a caterpillar or wheel drive), and the type of motor. To choose the appropriate option, you need to build on those features that are important in technology for you.

• Models with a gasoline engine are intended for large areas. They are noisier and not environmentally friendly.
• An electric motor is enough to clean a small area. There must be a power source in the access area - an outlet.

This is the cheapest option of the entire Champion line, but far from the worst. This snow blower is electric. It is not self-propelled, which is why the price is so low. However, the device still has sufficient power: the declared value is 1600 W. The body is made of plastic. The auger is made of metal, covered with rubber on top. This is to prevent snow from sticking to the blades. Thanks to this, you do not have to stop work every time to clean them. The lever for adjusting the snow throw is located at the rear of the body, but not on the handle itself, but under it.

The width of the snow grip is 50 cm, the height is 30 cm. These values ​​are sufficient to remove snow in relatively small areas, but the snow blower cannot cope with tall snowdrifts. Problems can also arise when it comes to removing ice or other complex forms of snow. There is a high noise level during the operation of this snow thrower. Also, the wheels do not seem very comfortable to many users. Their diameter is 13 cm, thickness is 4 cm, while the tread pattern is not carefully designed to prevent the tires from slipping on the ice. The retail price is approximately 17,000 rubles.

This device, despite the slight difference in the name, already refers to gasoline. The engine power here is 5 liters. with. or 4 100 W. Champion ST656 is self-propelled. The car has 7 gears (2 reverse and 5 forward). This allows you to adjust the travel speed with great accuracy: at low speed they work with ice and wet snow, at high speed they remove freshly fallen snow. There is no electric start system here. The engine can only be started manually. The chute is remotely adjustable using a lever. You can manually adjust the angle at which the snow is thrown. For a gasoline unit, the ST656 model is quiet, which makes it comfortable to work with. In addition, the engine consumes little fuel. The gutter is made of polymers. The developers applied such an approach so that the ejected snow does not stick to the walls and does not cause difficulties with the release in the future.

Model ST556 doesn't differ much from the previous one in terms of characteristics. The power of the gasoline engine is the same - 5.5 liters. with. This is enough to clean up a medium-sized area. The width of the snow grip is 56 cm, the height is 42 cm. This allows you to remove large snowdrifts, and the process is quite fast. However, for large-scale public works, this is still not enough.

The auger is made of metal, there is no rubber coating. The snow discharge chute is made of frost-resistant plastic. There is a remote control system for the position of the chute. You can change the direction using the lever. The ejection angle is changed manually. Additional options such as headlight and grip heating are not available. There are 6 gears (4 forward and 2 reverse). The device is highly maneuverable due to its relatively low weight. If the previous model had a wheel locking system, then it is not here.

This is one of the most powerful machines in the entire Champion line. The power is 11 liters. with. That's enough to clean up an entire street. Such units are purchased by utility companies and industrial organizations. It uses a two-stage cleaning system. It is possible to capture a lot of snow at once. Working width - 70 cm, height - 54.5 cm. The engine can be started both from the electric starter and manually. As practice shows, manual start is enough - even in the most severe frost, Champion snow removal equipment starts up with ease. Additional functions are also provided for the convenience of the user. There is a headlight and a heating function.

The chute can be adjusted remotely. This also applies to adjusting the throw range and adjusting the angle. The machine is on tracks, so it can go anywhere. The snow blower was tested at extremely low temperatures because the machine was originally designed to work in tough conditions. The weight is 121 kg. The average price is 60,000 rubles.

Today this is the most expensive model among all presented. The high cost is due to the best performance indicators, as well as additional functions. So, the power of this machine is 13.5 liters. with. or 12 100 W. There are headlights, the ability to adjust the chute (both the range of snow throwing and the angle), heated handles. The snow blower is equipped with wheels, but they are thick. Their width is more than 15 cm, so they are stable even in a deep layer of loose snow. The diameter of the wheels is more than 35 cm. The technical features are such that the wheels are locked automatically when it is necessary to turn the unit.

The snow blower has 8 gears (2 reverse and 6 forward). This allows you to work comfortably with both freshly fallen and dead snow. The bucket is large. The width of the snow grip is 70 cm, the height is more than 54 cm. Thanks to the large volume, the harvesting is carried out in a short period of time. Model weight - 121 kg. The average cost is 76,000 rubles.

This variant has a low power compared to the previous two models - only 6.5 liters. with. or 4800 W. Other specifications are excellent. The model is not intended for professional cleaning, however, it cannot be attributed to household cleaning. This snow blower is semi-professional. It is great for combined work, when you need to clean, for example, a summer cottage and a part of the street to drive up to it.

Snow capture width - 61 cm, height - 51 cm. The auger is made of steel, which allows it to easily grind snow and ice. In addition, a two-stage cleaning system is used, which makes it possible to ideally clean the area with one "drift" of snow equipment. The snow discharge chute can be adjusted remotely. A cable system is provided for setting the angle, and a lever system for position.The model is quiet - the maximum volume level declared by the manufacturer is 104 dB. By the way, Hyundai, the leader in this indicator, has this figure of 97 dB.

This snow blower is one of the most popular. Even on the official website, it is marked with a "Hit" sticker. Engine with an average power of 5.5 liters. with. makes it easy to clean medium-sized areas. The width and height of the snow grip of 56 cm and 51 cm, respectively, allow cleaning in a short period of time, since a large amount of snow can be collected at one time. The two-stage cleaning system ensures cleanliness the first time.

The unit is driven by wheels. Their diameter is 33 cm, their thickness ranges from 10 cm to 15 cm. Locking can be done with a cotter pin, which makes the device maneuverable. When using it, you can get to any hard-to-reach place. There are 7 gears (5 forward and 2 reverse). The engine is started exclusively manually, but this does not affect its functionality in any way. The gasoline engine meets advanced standards and is easy to start, even in severe frosts. The metal auger is manually adjustable, there are no headlights or heated grips.

This small snow thrower is usually purchased for cleaning in a summer cottage or home garden. It helps to effectively eliminate snow blockages, since the double metal auger perfectly grinds snow and ice. The 51 cm bucket height and 56 cm width is enough to get the job done as quickly as possible. The two-stage cleaning system also greatly simplifies the process, as you do not have to clean the same area several times.

Wheel drive is used. The wheels are 10 cm wide and 33 cm in diameter. Standard wheels are used for most Champion models. You can block them with a cotter pin. The model is economical. It uses a 208 cc engine. The snow thrower has a total of 8 gears (2 reverse and 6 forward). The chute can be adjusted remotely. It is possible to adjust both the angle and the direction of the snow throw. However, there are no other options such as headlight and heated grips. The weight of the machine is 77.5 kg. Price - 56,000 rubles.

The STT1170E snow blower, in contrast to the model of the same name, belongs to the household class. The power is 6.5 liters. with. or 5,500 watts. The unit itself does not weigh so much - 77.5 kg. STT1170E lacks only one additional function - handles heating. There are headlights here, so you can work with the snowplow even in the dark. In winter, daylight hours are short, so additional lighting is extremely important. In addition, the snow discharge chute can be adjusted. The range is adjusted using a lever and the angle is adjusted by a cable system.

The engine can be started both manually and with an electric starter. Another advantage of Champion snow blowers is that they can be connected directly to the electrical network - they are already adapted to the Russian realities. An additional converter is not required. There are 8 gears (6 forward and 2 reverse). The auger is made of metal. The cleaning system is two-stage. Price - 56,000 rubles.

Instructions for using each individual model are posted on the manufacturer's website, and there are options in Russian. If necessary, you can go there and download the documentation you need.

In general, customers respond positively to Champion products, stating that they are not prone to breakdowns and have served faithfully for many years. However, it is often indicated that all components must be manually tightened immediately after purchase, since the factory assembly is not of very high quality. This is especially true for models from China. During repairs, it is often difficult to find original spare parts. It is recommended that you buy adjacent materials right away, such as original gear lubricant or a brush attachment. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you to find them. Repairs most often have to be done due to the fact that the cables are weakening.

Consumers also point out that the handles of many models are short. A person of average height has to bend slightly. Due to the significant weight of the vast majority of snow throwers, they are difficult for women to handle. It is especially difficult when going uphill, when the work is going on in an area with relief. It is also noted that snow blowers do not always cope with high snowdrifts.

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