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The Huter brand has not yet managed to conquer a large niche in the domestic market, although it has been manufacturing snowplows for more than 35 years. Despite the low 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 equipment on tracks or wheels.
The main parameters of Huter snow throwers
The range of Huter snowplows is quite large. It is difficult for a person who has encountered this technique for the first time to make the right choice. However, there is nothing terrible 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 thrower. The performance of the unit depends on its power. The choice can be made based on the following options:
- a snow blower with a 5–6,5 horsepower engine is designed to clean an area of 600 m2;
- units with a capacity of 7 horsepower or more will cope with an area up to 1500 m2;
- a 10 horsepower motor can easily give in to an area up to 3500 m2;
- a snow blower with a 13 horsepower engine is capable of clearing a site 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 supposed to be used:
- An electric snow blower is suitable for clearing a small area. The unit works almost silently, 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 by plugging into a power outlet. Can clean up to 150 m without interruption2 territory. The model is great for cleaning paths adjacent to the house, the entrance to the garage.
- If you plan to work on large areas, then you need to choose a gasoline snow blower without talking. The 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 powered by an electric starter. For this, 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 according to the type of chassis depends on the place of its use:
- Wheel models are the most common. Such snow blowers are distinguished by maneuverability, high-speed operation, ease of control.
- Models on tracks can be attributed to a specific technique. Such snow blowers are not used at home. Caterpillars help the car overcome difficult sections of roads, stay on a slope, and move over a high curb. A tracked snow blower is commonly used by public utilities.
Regardless of the type of undercarriage, the snow blower may have a track or wheel lock feature. This is a pretty useful setting. Due to the blocking, maneuverability increases, because the unit is able to turn around on the spot, and not make a big circle.
Cleaning steps
Snowblowers are available in single and double stages. The first type includes low-power units, the working part of which consists of a single screw. Most often – these are electric snow throwers. Such models are equipped with a rubber auger. The snow throw range is limited to 5 m.
The two-stage cleaning system consists of a screw and a rotary mechanism. Such a snow blower will cope with a thick cover of wet and even frozen snow. Throwing distance is increased to 15 m. The auger in the two-stage snow blower has serrated blades that can crush ice growths.
Capture Options
Capturing snow cover depends on the dimensions of the snow blower bucket. This parameter is directly related to the power of the motor. For example, take the powerful SGC 4800 model. 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. Huter 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 the pulleys. It should be taken into account that the drive wears out faster from frequent wheel slip and heavy load on the auger. The rubber belt wears out and only needs to be replaced.
As for the drive of the entire snow blower, self-propelled and non-self-propelled models are distinguished here. 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 snowplows have to be pushed by the operator. Typically, this category includes light 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:
Overview of electric snow blowers
The disadvantage of electric snow blowers is that they are plugged in and have poor performance. However, they are great for cleaning the local area.
SGC 1000e
The SGC 1000E model is a good choice for a gardener. The compact snow blower is equipped with a 1 kW electric motor. In one pass, the bucket is able to capture a strip 28 cm wide. Control is carried out by handles, there are two of them: the main one with a start button and the auxiliary one on the bar. 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. He copes only with loose freshly fallen snow. The ejection occurs through the sleeve to the side at a distance of up to 5 m. The power tool is characterized by maneuverability, silent operation and practically does not require maintenance.
SGC 2000e
The SGC 2000E electric snow blower is also single-stage, but the performance is increased due to the motor power – 2 kW. Bucket parameters also contribute to greater productivity. So, the grip width increased to 40 cm, but the height remained almost the same – 16 cm. The snow blower weighs 12 kg.
Overview of petrol snow blowers
Petrol snow blowers are powerful, high performance, but also high cost.
SGC 3000
The SGC 3000 petrol model is a good choice for private use. The snow blower is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 4 horsepower. Start is carried out by a manual starter. The dimensions of the bucket make it possible 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 snow blower SGC 8100c moves on caterpillar tracks. The unit is equipped with a four-stroke engine with a capacity of 11 horsepower. There are five forward and two reverse speeds. The bucket grip width is 70 cm, and the grip 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 control the equipment in severe frost.
Huter Snowplow Repair Parts
Despite the brand’s low popularity in the domestic market, spare parts for the Huter snow blower can be found in service centers. Most often, the belt fails. It can be replaced by yourself, you just need to choose the right size. The driving V-belt adopts the international standard. This can be recognized by the DIN / ISO marking – A33 (838Li). An analogue is also suitable – LB4L885. To avoid a mistake, when buying a new belt, it is better to have an old sample with you.
Reviews
And now let’s take a look at the reviews of users who are lucky enough to already have a Huter snow blower.