In the 80s of the last century, E. Johnson, a car company engineer, founded a workshop in which garden equipment was repaired. In less than fifty years, and it has become a powerful company that produces garden equipment, in particular, snow blowers. Its production facilities are scattered all over the world, but the market, where the Patriot company in collaboration with the Home Garden company has confidently established itself since 1999, gets snow blowers made in China. Since 2011, production has been established in Our Country.
Patriot snow blower range
The choice of snow blowers offered by the company is impressive – from a simple mechanical Arctic shovel that does not have a motor at all, to a powerful PRO1150ED on caterpillar tracks with an 11 horsepower engine. Positive feedback from the owners speaks of the reliability of snow blowers and their ability to function successfully even after the end of the warranty period.
Today, there are two lines of snow blowers on the market: simpler ones with the PS marking and advanced ones with the PRO marking. Each line contains about a dozen different models of different capacities, modifications and purposes. Among them there are many products that have no analogues from other manufacturers and are unique. But this is not the limit. Next year, a new series called “Siberia” is expected to appear, its first models of snow blowers are already on sale.
According to the method of powering the engine, all snow blowers can be divided into: mechanical, gasoline and powered by electricity.
To choose the right model of a snow blower, you need to clearly understand what and for whom it is intended. Many will be surprised by such a formulation of the question. Everyone understands that a snow blower is designed for snow removal. But here, too, there are nuances.
To finally decide, we will consider the capabilities of the main models of snow blowers manufactured by Patriot.
Patriot PS 521 snow blower
This snow blower is designed to clear snow from small areas. At one time, it can capture a strip of snow 55 cm.
The Patriot PS521 snow blower is a gasoline powered snow blower with a 6,5 horsepower four-stroke engine that requires high-octane gasoline to fill up. The engine is started with a manual starter. Thanks to 5 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds, the car is very maneuverable and can get out of any snowdrift.
It will not slip on ice, as it has 2 pneumatic wheels equipped with special rubber, which provides full grip on any surface. The auger system is two-stage, which makes it possible to cope even with compacted snow and throw it up to a distance of 8 m in any chosen direction, since the chute from which the snow is thrown can be rotated by 185 degrees.
Snow blower Patriot PS 550 D
A compact self-propelled model of a snow blower, which, with a relatively low power of a gasoline engine – only 5,5 horsepower, does an excellent job of removing snow. Even medium-sized areas are accessible to this snow blower. A two-stage system of specially serrated augers removes a strip of snow 56 cm wide and 51 cm high. Snow ejection to the side is about 10 m. Its direction and angle can be changed.
To move forward, you can use 5 different speeds and 2 reverse. This makes the snow blower very manoeuvrable and user-friendly. Reliable rubber will not let it slip even on ice. If necessary, one wheel can be blocked to make a turn on the spot.
Patriot PS 700 snow blower
This is one of the most popular snow blower models in its class. Reviews about her consumers are very encouraging. The reliable engine, specially designed for operation in sub-zero temperatures, has a power of 6,5 horsepower. Its body is made of aluminum, which not only reduces the weight of the unit as a whole, but also prevents the motor from overheating.
The forced cooling system helps him in this. The manual starter starts the engine. Aggressive tractor tread keeps traction well.
The width of the removed snow strip is 56 cm, and its depth is 42 cm. Two speeds when moving backwards and four when moving forward increase maneuverability and allow you to work in different modes. A user-friendly control panel helps you quickly respond to all changes in your work.
The steering wheel can be adjusted in height, which allows you to conveniently remove snow for a person of any height. The handles are designed according to the anatomy of the human palm and are very comfortable to use.
Snow blower Patriot PS 710E
This mid-capacity self-propelled snow blower has a four-stroke engine running on high-octane gasoline. It has a tank with a capacity of 3 liters. Engine power – 6,5 hp The electric starter, which is equipped with the Patriot PS 710E snow blower, makes it much easier to start it in the cold. It is powered by an onboard battery and is duplicated by a manual start system. Two-stage metal augers – this makes snow removal efficient.
The width of the snow cover that it can capture as much as possible is 56 cm, and the height is 42 cm.
Four forward and two reverse speeds make it possible to choose a convenient mode of operation. Good traction in any weather guarantees an aggressive tread. This snow blower has skids to protect the bucket from damage.
Snow blower Patriot PS 751E
It belongs to the middle class of models in terms of power, since it has a 6,5 horsepower gasoline engine. It is started by an electric starter operating from a network with a voltage of 220 V. The main working tool is a two-stage auger with special teeth, it feeds snow into a metal chute with an adjustable position. Capture width – 62 cm, the largest height of snow removed at a time – 51 cm.
The control system is located on the surface of the front panel, which allows you to control the cleaning process. The halogen headlight allows it to be carried out at any time.
There are many other models in the line of PS-marked snow blowers, their main difference is in the size of the bucket and the range of snow ejection. For example, the Patriot PRO 921e is capable of throwing snow masses of 13 m with a grip height of 51 cm and a width of 62 cm. It has a large halogen headlight and overload protection.
Patriot pro series snow blowers have more features, they can be used longer, difficult weather conditions are not terrible for such equipment.
Patriot PRO 650 snow blower
This is a modified model of the PS650D snow blower, but in a budget version. Therefore, there are no features such as an electric starter and halogen headlight illumination. The Loncin engine of the Patriot PRO 650 snow blower is a 6,5 hp gasoline engine that is started using a manual starter.
The dimensions of the bucket are 51×56 cm, where 51 cm is the depth of snow that can be removed at a time, and 56 cm is the width. Special skids serve to protect the bucket from damage. 8 speeds – 2 rear and 13 forward allow you to comfortably clean any snow, even very dense. The position of the discharge chute, made of metal, can be adjusted manually, which allows you to throw snow at different distances, up to a maximum of XNUMX m. Unlocking the wheels allows you to turn around on the spot, which makes the machine maneuverable.
Patriot PRO 658e snow blower
The gasoline self-propelled unit differs from the previous model in the presence of a sufficiently powerful halogen headlight and an electric starter powered by the mains. There is also the possibility of manual start. The mechanical adjustment of the discharge chute is carried out by a handle located on the side. The increased width of the wheels – up to 14 cm allows the Patriot Pro 658e snow blower to move confidently on any road.
A convenient control panel makes it possible to react to any changes in the situation.
Patriot PRO 777s snow blower
This heavy self-propelled machine is highly maneuverable and easy to operate. Despite the solid weight – 111 kg, there are no problems during operation, 4 forward and 2 reverse speeds allow you to organize work in the desired mode. The 6,5 horsepower Loncin engine consumes gasoline economically, it is easy to refuel it, since the tank neck is wide.
The manual starter starts the engine even in very cold weather. The main advantage of the Patriot PRO 777s snow blower is its versatility. Of course, in summer it is not necessary to remove snow, therefore, after the end of the winter season, the bucket is replaced with a brush with a diameter of 32 cm and a length of 56 cm. Thus, rather expensive equipment will never be idle. With the help of the Patriot PRO 777s snow blower, you can clean the paths from debris and leaves, tidy up the driveway or the area near the house, garage. It is also suitable for cleaning the territory of a kindergarten or school.
Snow blower Patriot PRO 1150 ed
This heavy, weighing 137 kg, machine has a caterpillar drive. Compared to wheeled models, it has increased cross-country ability, and grip on any surface is just perfect. To set in motion a heavy mechanism, you need a powerful engine. And the Patriot PRO 1150 ed snow blower has it. The small-looking motor hides the power of eleven horses. Such a hero is able to move a bucket measuring 0,7 by 0,55 m. He is not afraid of snowdrifts of half a meter height, it is possible to clear a sufficiently large area of snow quickly and easily, especially since he is able to throw snow at 13m. The engine can be started in two ways at once: manual and electric starter. The halogen headlight will make it possible to clean the snow at any time, and the deformation protection of the bucket and augers will make the work not only safe, but even comfortable, since this snow blower has heated handles. Therefore, the hands will not freeze in any frost. Despite its solid weight, the machine is quite maneuverable – it has 2 rear and 6 forward speeds, as well as the ability to block the tracks.
In addition to gasoline snow blowers, there are a number of electric powered snow blowers, such as the Patriot Garden PH220El snow blower. Its purpose is to clean up freshly fallen snow. Unlike gasoline cars, it removes snow completely to the surface, while it does not spoil it at all, as it has rubberized augers. A 2200 W motor allows you to capture snow 46 cm wide and 30 cm deep, throwing it back 7 m. Its main advantages: low noise level during operation, waterproofing of the motor. The windings are insulated with a double layer, so that no current will flow to the case. The model is compact and lightweight, so it is easy to work with it.
There are also patriot mechanical snow blowers, for example, the Arctic model. They do not have an engine, and the snow is cleared by means of a screw auger.
A feature of all Patriot Garden snowplows is the use of bearings instead of bushings. And such an important detail as the screw gear is made of bronze. All together significantly extends the life of the mechanisms and makes them especially reliable. The owners’ reviews talk about the need to strictly follow the operating instructions, it is especially important to change the oil on time for the safety of the engine. Subject to all the rules of use, the equipment does not break down and works well.
Take care of your health, mechanize snow removal with a snow blower. Among the products of the Patriot company, everyone will find a model suitable for themselves in terms of price and physical capabilities.
What to consider when choosing a model
- The size of the area to be cleared of snow.
- Track width.
- The height of the snow cover and the density of the snow being removed.
- Cleaning frequency.
- Possibility of power supply.
- Availability of storage space for a snow blower.
- The physical capabilities of the person who will be cleaning the snow.
If there is little snow in winter and the cleaning area is small, powerful equipment is not needed. It is also not suitable for women and the elderly, as it will require certain physical efforts from them. When choosing a model of a snow blower powered by electricity, one should not forget that in large areas you will need an appropriate extension cord. The longer it is, the less voltage will be at the output and the larger the wire cross section will be required.
Mains-powered snowblowers are designed to clean freshly fallen snow. Packed, and even more icy snow, they can not do it.
It is impossible to store a snow blower on the street; this requires a special room where it must be transported every time.