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The products of the company Prorab have long been known in the domestic market and the neighboring countries. Under this brand, a whole line of garden equipment, tools, and electrical equipment is produced. Despite the fact that all the company’s products are not professional, they are of high quality and durability. The relatively low cost of the equipment allows everyone to evaluate the work of this brand’s products. In our article, we will try to tell in as much detail as possible about the Prorab electric snow blower and give objective characteristics of the most popular models of equipment from this brand.
Description of some Prorab models
The Foreman company produces snow blowers with electric and gasoline engines. Models differ not only in the type of drive, but also in their design and characteristics.
Snow blowers with electric drive
Few companies are engaged in the production of electric snow blowers, despite the fact that they have a number of important advantages and are in demand in the market. Their advantage, in comparison with gasoline counterparts, is environmental friendliness, low vibration and noise levels. Such machines can easily cope with a small snow cover. Unfortunately, huge puffs of snow are not subject to such equipment, which is their main electric snowplow. The obligatory presence of an electrical network, and the limited length of the cord, can also in some cases create discomfort in the operation of the equipment.
Prorab produces several models of electric snow blowers. Of these, the most successful and in demand on the market is the EST 1811 model.
Prorab EST 1811
The Prorab EST 1811 snow blower is perfect for servicing small yard areas. The width of its capture is 45 cm. For its operation, access to a 220V network is required. The electric motor of the snow blower has a power of 2000 watts. In operation, the equipment is quite maneuverable, it allows you to throw snow 6 m from the place of cleaning. The rubberized auger does not allow damage to the road surface or lawn during operation. The cleaning system for this model is provided by one-stage.
The Prorab EST 1811 snow blower is quite primitive, it does not have a headlight and handle heating. The weight of such equipment is 14 kg. With all its comparative advantages and disadvantages, the proposed model costs a little more than 7 thousand rubles. You can see this snow blower model in action on the video:
Petrol snow blowers
Snow blowers powered by a gasoline engine are more powerful and productive. Their important advantage is mobility, which allows the use of this type of equipment even in the “field” conditions. Among the disadvantages of such models, one should highlight the large weight and significant dimensions of the structure, the presence of exhaust gases and the high cost.
Prorab GST 45 S
It is a very powerful self-propelled machine that can cope with even the strongest snowdrifts without problems and labor. The unit is powered by a four-stroke engine using five gears: 4 forward and 1 reverse. Despite the large dimensions, the ability to move backwards makes the Prorab GST 45 S snow blower maneuverable and easy to control.
Snow blower Prorab GST 45 S, 5,5 hp. with., it is started by means of a manual starter. The high performance of the snow blower is ensured by a wide grip (53 cm). At a time, the installation can cut 40 cm of snow. The main element of the technique is the auger, in this model it is made of durable metal, which ensures long-term, uninterrupted operation of the machine.
The Prorab GST 45 S snow blower allows you to change the distance and direction of snow discharge during operation. The maximum distance that the machine can throw snow is 10 m. The fuel tank of the unit holds 3 liters. liquids, which allows you not to worry about refueling during operation.
Prorab GST 50 S
An even more powerful, wheeled, self-propelled snow blower. It captures snow caps up to 51 cm high and 53,5 cm wide. In terms of other technical characteristics, the Prorab GST 50 S is similar to the model proposed above. These machines have the same engines, the differences are only in some structural details. So, its main comparative advantage is a two-stage cleaning system. You can see this snow blower in action on the video:
It is worth noting that the manufacturer estimates the high performance and reliability of this model at 45-50 thousand rubles. Such a cost of technology will not be “affordable” for everyone.
Prorab GST 70 EL-S
The snow blower of the GST 70 EL-S model is distinguished by a huge bucket that is able to “gnaw” blocks of snow 62 cm wide and about 51 cm high. The power of this huge machine is 6,5 liters. With. The GST 70 EL-S snow blower is started with a manual or electric starter. The mass of the unit is impressive: 75 kg. Thanks to 5 gears and large wheels with deep tread, the car moves quite simply. The tank capacity is designed for 3,6 liters of liquid, and the flow rate of the GST 70 EL-S is only 0,8 l/h. The proposed machine is equipped with a headlight.
Prorab GST 71 S
The Prorab GST 71 S snow blower looks similar to the Prorab petrol machines offered above. Its difference is the high engine power – 7 hp. Starting in this model is only manual. The foreman carries out the capture of snow by a snow blower at a width of 56 cm and a height of 51 cm.
Despite the huge dimensions and weight, 13-inch wheels of a self-propelled unit ensure its unhindered movement. Forward and reverse gears provide maneuverability of the unit.
Conclusion
At the end of the review of Prorab machines, we can summarize that the electric units of this brand can be successfully used in everyday life for cleaning the backyard area. They are cheap and reliable in operation, however, with a large amount of snow cover, they will be quite difficult to handle. If the buyer knows for sure that the equipment will be used in regions with traditionally heavy snowfalls, then, of course, GST models should be preferred. These huge, powerful and productive machines can last for many years even in the most difficult conditions.