One of the common searches for snow blowers is the term “big snow blowers” , so we decided to do a short post on this subject to help consumers decide on when they might need to have a large snow blower. We are defining a large snow blower by the width of the clearing action and not the size of the engine.

On this site, the largest snow blower we have reviewed so far is the 45 inch wide category.  These appear to be the largest snow blowers before you get into the tractor mounted type of blower. These snow blowers can clear a lot of snow in a hurry and are ideal for people with long driveways who clear the snow themselves. Having used one of these snow blowers we can tell you that they cannot be moved manually like some of the smaller machines. Big snow blowers must be started and moved using the hand controls to maneuver it to whatever location you need it to be in.

Why Would You Need Big Snow Blowers

There are multiple reasons, however for most people it comes down to two issues. They have a lot of area to clear and they want to clear this area in a hurry. These  are the typical reasons most people have. For example, if you have a long driveway, perhaps a quarter mile long, then you probably want something that can clear the snow quickly. It should cut a wide swath each time they pass up and down the driveway. At 45 inches this is just over 3 feet. Two up and down passes of the driveway will clear most driveways with no problem.

If you have a short driveway, there is really no reason to spend the extra money on a big snow blower. At the most you are only going to save a few minutes of time. You have this storage issue that must be dealt with. Large parking lots or areas that need clearing are another major reason for purchasing a large snow blower.

Storage

Storage can be an issue for some people. These are large machines and will not fit in the standard one car garage with your car in the garage. You will need to allow for storage space or build a storage shed. You could purchase an all season cover to protect your snow blower from the elements. If you have a two car garage and only plan on one car in the garage,  a 45 inch big snow blower can easily be stored in it. You cannot store one of these big snow blowers in a two car garage with two cars in it.

Links to Snow Blower Reviews for 45 Inch Wide Blowers

Here are 4 links to snow blowers we have reviewed so far. These links also include comments left by our readers on what they thought about these machines.

Cub Cadet Snow Blower 945 SWE

Yard Machine Snow Thrower H97KJ

CRAFTSMAN 342cc, 45” Dual Stage Snowblower

Cub Cadet Snow Thrower SW13545L

As time permits will add more reviews for some of the large snow blowers. We have also discussed the merits of buying a snow blower vs. the merits of hiring someone to clear snow. Both have advantages. It can be sometimes personal preference. Or it can be a question of cost. These are valid reasons that most people take into account when making this decision.

We thought we would do a fun post about Really Big Snow Blowers, since there seems to be a lot of interest in this type of snow machine. If you are actually looking for a large snow blower for your own application, check out the categories and select the size that you are looking for. We are reviewing as many as we can on our blog and adding more every month. Soon we will start adding more for the coming winter season, however we wanted to write this post while it is still summer time and  warm. The snow will come soon enough!

There are lots of commercial snow blowers that are really big, but we thought we would start with one that really caught our attention. This guy was trying to clear snow along a road in North Dakota. the snow is almost too deep for this type of plow to move the snow. Sometimes road authorities have no choice but to go with a large commercial snow blower .

A plow cannot move the snow far enough off the road. The plow cannot move this huge wall. This one was a great picture to show just how deep the snow can get in the winter in North Dakota. However if you thought this was bad, check out the road in the next picture.

Really Big Snow Blowers – Difficult roads

This road is a virtual tunnel through the snow. The snow is so deep that you have no choice but to use a snow blower to open the road and you hope there are no cars stuck in the snow along the road. Just look at that snow. You can barely see the tops of the trees beside the road. The instant there is a little bit of wind and this road will fill in with snow in a matter of minutes . If you look closely there is a car traveling along the road towards you. The height of the walls dwarfs the car. There is also a line up of cars going in the other direction.

They seem to be waiting for something to let them through. Could be either the snow blower working to clear the road. Or more likely a spot where the road is only one lane due to the snow conditions. This is a really amazing picture. This is an extreme snow condition in the Dakotas and other areas around the mountains were they routinely get a lot of snow.

So what kind of machine do you need to clear snow off roads like this. Here are two pictures of the type of machines that are needed. The first one shows the commercial snow blower machine in profile clearing a little bit of snow along a road.

We think this was just a demonstration picture to show the machine in operation. These machines clear snow along city streets as well. They will blow the snow directly into a waiting truck.  It is left in a snow dump to melt in the spring.

Really Big Snow Blowers – Lots of Snow

The next picture shows snow clearing operations that were probably along a road like the one we showed earlier. There is just no way a car or even a big truck could get through this road until it is cleared. The snow blower machine risks getting stuck in the snow. Where is the road?

Can you imagine driving this machine in these conditions? I hope this guy has a radio or a working cell phone.  Blowing snow will quickly cover your vehicle.

If you liked this post , let us know. If you have your own pictures that you would like to send us, leave us a comment. We will try to add them to our blog. For more posts about unusual snow blowers, click here.

This post is about North Dakota Snow Blower Clearing. Our web site normally focuses on snow blowers and reviews of them. We try to give our readers a summarized view of all of the snow blowers on the market so they can come to one place and see the various types of snow blowers. This post and the one before it is a departure for only two posts, because we were just amazed by the pictures and the amount of snow involved, the machines that are needed and the impact it has on peoples homes. In some areas of the country were they receive a lot of snow, they have to find significant ways to deal with the snow like this large snow blower above. Homeowners must be ever vigilant about the snow load on their roofs and regularly remove snow to avoid collapse.

North Dakota Snow Blower Clearing

We hope you enjoy these pictures that we found on the net. The snow blower on the right is needed to clear roads like the one on the picture below. Can you imagine having to spend your day blowing snow from a road when the

snow banks are higher than your machine and you are already sitting over 15 feet in the air atop your massive snow blower. Of course there is always the danger as well of hitting a car that has the unfortunate luck to be buried in the snow long this road.

With snow banks like these, it will not take much for this road to be filled in once again. Not even a small storm will be needed. Just some blowing wind will fill this road in within a matter of hours.

The finished road is shown on the right with a car driving down it. A nice sun shiny day somewhere in the middle of north Dakota in the winter time along a road that was only recently opened!

This was obviously taken in the country, however homes in North Dakota had to endure the huge amounts of snow as well.

Snow Weight on Your Roof

The next two pictures show the impacts of snow and some of the dangers of huge snow falls as well. This man had to get up on the roof to clear the snow off his roof or

risk his roof caving in onto of him some night. That is a lot of snow and there were probably many roofs that caved in.

Once you get the snow off the roof , it builds up along the doors and windows. This creates another danger. That is the weight of the snow against the glass causing the windows to break. There is another concern as well. For example when the snow begins to melt, the water has to go some where and you really should get the snow away from your house,

especially from anywhere that the water could penetrate into your home on the main floor or in the basement.

The picture on the right shows how much snow has built up around the house and against the windows.

What a pile of snow! Hope you enjoyed the pictures and the comments. Feel free to add your comments about the snow in your area of the world!

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The winter in North Dakota was unbelievable this year in 2011 and the pictures we came across that we found on the web that were freely circulating are just unbelievable. Snow Clearing in North Dakota can be much more challenging than many other locations.

This picture  shows a women in her hot tub with mountains of snow around her. Imagine the work they had to do just to get this picture! The hot water from the hot tub would help to melt the snow, but whoever had to do the shoveling had a lot of work to do. This is a picture to remember and we are sure that they will have this one on display for many years to remember the great snow storms of the winter of 2011.

Snow Clearing in North Dakota

Snow like this takes huge snow blowers as well, which is the subject of the next

picture. This is truly a huge snow blower that is only used for heavy snow falls in mid winter when no other machine can deal with all of the snow. If you live in the southern US or even southern Canada, you might not ever see one of these machines at work. Hopefully you will not have to see one. In the mountains or in the mid west where they receive a lot of snow there is a good chance you will see snow that requires one of these machines.

These snow blowers are only meant for serious extreme snow conditions and that is why we included these pictures on our web site!

Snow Clearing in North Dakota

Which leads to the next picture. This is the kind of situation that requires

these kinds of snow blowers. Imagine driving in these road conditions or having to blow snow from these roads. Were is the road in the first place and are there cars buried in the snow along the road  somewhere? How does the snow blower driver even know where the road is. How does he stay on the road without ending up in the ditch. Just look at the car on the road relative to the side of the wall of snow along the road.

This road was cleared after the snow storms were over, I cannot imagine what it would be like having to exist during a snow storm in this area.

Snow on the Roof

Next picture shows a suburban home were the snow is up to the roof and has buried the home.  I sure would not want to have to shovel the

driveway in this area.  These people have to also remove snow from their roof to avoid the roof caving in. The weight of the snow on the roof can be very heavy. A roof can hold a lot of weight without caving in. But sometimes the snow becomes soaked with rain water which can happen sometimes in a warm spell. The combined weight will be too much for the roof and down it goes.  Our next post will show some more pictures of this same storm and road conditions in the North Dakotas in the winter of 2011. We will post it in 14 days so watch for it to see the next set of pictures. If nothing else, it should make you appreciate the summer time that much more!

Enjoy the summer months and get prepared for the next winter that might dump tons of snow on the Dakota’s. The rest of us can be thankful that we do not have to live with this kind of snow. For more interesting stories about unusual snow blowing conditions, click here.

You may not be thinking about winter or clearing snow in July. However sometimes this is when the best deals can be found for snow blowers and snow throwers.  The John Deere 1338PE Snow Thrower has lots of features that will interest many suburban and commercial snow clearing companies.

With 38 inches of clearing width, you can be sure to make short work of most snow clearing situations. It comes with a 4 quart fuel tank. It will keep you going for long periods without having to stop for fuel filling. The augers are made of steel and 14 inches in diameter that will cut through tough snow and ice.

Some of the other features that many consumers will appreciate include such things as free hand control for easy operation of controls; Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns;  dual halogen headlights for better ergonomics and visibility; heated hand grips standard (2 positions); and it also includes a tool box and clear out brush. For a full list of features refer to our specification list and feature list.

Specifications:

• Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine (342cc) with 16.50 ft.lbs gross torque power, includes throttle control, flexible oil drain, and platinum spark plug
• 4 quart fuel tank
• 38-inch clearing width
• 14″ Steel auger with serrated flighting
• 16″ x 6.5″ X-Trac Tires

Engine: This John Deere 1338PE Snow Thrower comes with a powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine (342cc) with 16.50 ft.lbs gross torque power, includes throttle control, flexible oil drain, and platinum spark plug

Transmission: This John Deere 1338PE Snow Thrower has a friction disk drive with 6 Fwd/2 Rev speeds

Warranty: This John Deere 1338PE Snow Thrower  has a 2-year consumer warranty, 1-year commercial warranty

Features:

• Extra Large Steel chute opening for increased snow capacity
• 0W30 Synthetic oil added to engine at factory
• Push button 110V electric start standard, cord included
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard to help with stale gas
• Free hand control for easy operation of controls
• Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns
• NEW! Deluxe console with dual halogen headlights for better ergonomics and visibility
• Dash-mounted electric chute rotation control (200-degree radius)
• Remote chute deflector control
• Heated hand grips standard (2 positions)
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Friction disk drive with 6 Fwd/2 Rev speeds
• Cast iron, heavy duty gear case
• Heavy duty, reinforced frame and auger housing
• Heavy Duty, heat-treated skid shoes
• Drift cutters standard
• Includes tool box and clear out brush
• Fuel shut off on engine
• This product is CARB compliant

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service, but it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snow blower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Important Safety Issues

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running – this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers – this is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Compacted Snow

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

John Deere 1338PE Snow Thrower – Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

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The John Deere 1332PE Snow Thrower comes with a 32 inch clearing width, wide enough to handle most large snow clearing jobs on driveways, sidewalks and small parking lots. The 4 cycle engine has 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power powerful enough to handle even the heaviest snow loads.

This is one of the large snow throwers so it comes with a standard electric start as well as the usual recoil start for back up situations.

Turning is easy with a quick trigger button to lock one wheel while the other turns and you can also turn the chute with the press of a single control as well. As with most snow throwers the transmission is 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds with a friction drive to power the forward and reverse directions. Combined with heated handle grips and a halogen light, this snow thrower should be a pleasure to use in any weather even on the coldest days. Read on for a full list of specifications and features.

John Deere 1332PE Snow Thrower – Specifications:

• Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series MAX Engine with 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power
• 32-inch clearing width
• 4-quart fuel tank
• 16-inch by 6.5-inch X-Trac tires

Engine: This John Deere 1332PE Snow Thrower has a  Powerful 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series MAX Engine with 16.50 ft-lbs gross torque power

Transmission: Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds

Warranty: This John Deere 1332PE Snow Thrower comes with a  2-year consumer warranty, 1-year commercial warranty

Features:

• Free hand control for easy chute rotation
• Push button 110V electric start standard
• Recoil start with large mitten grip
• Quick Turn drive system; single trigger locks one wheel while other turns
• Friction disk drive with 6 forward/2 reverse speeds
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Cast iron gear case
• Steel auger with serrated flighting
• Deluxe console and handlebar design
• Large chute opening for increased snow capacity
• Electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius
• Remote chute deflector
• Heavy duty, reinforced frame and auger housing
• Heated handgrips with two settings
• Offset halogen headlight for better visibility
• Drift cutters standard
• Heavy-duty, heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
• Throttle control
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard
• This product is CARB compliant

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service, but it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running

This seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers – this is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool

This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly. Check the belts for tightness. Change the spark plug as required. Grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

The Cub Cadet 526SWE Snowthrower has 26 inches of clearing width which will make short work of most suburban driveways. If you have a really long driveway you may want to consider an even wider machine, however, this will meet most consumer requirements. The 277cc engine has all of the power you will need to get rid of even the heaviest snow. There are 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds, similar to most snow throwers.

This snow blower also comes with 4-way pitch control. In addition chute rotation let you control where the snow is going. As with many snow throwers, the warranty for consumer applications is longer than those for commercial. This is due to the heavy use they receive for commercial use. With posi steering, just change direction at the press of a button. No need to try to manhandle the machine any longer. This was a common complaint of many older snow throwers, however, with newer machines all you need to do is press the button to change direction.

Cub Cadet 526SWE Snowthrower – Specifications:

• 277cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
• 26″ Clearing Width
• 21″ Clearing Height
• 6 Forward / 2 Reverse Speeds
• 4-Way Pitch Control & Chute Rotation
• 15″ x 5″ X-TRAC™ Tires
• 3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year Limited Commercial Warranty

Engine: This Cub Cadet 526SWE Snowthrower 277cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine

Transmission: This snow thrower has  6 Forward / 2 Reverse Speeds

Warranty: This 3-Year Limited Residential & 1-Year Limited Commercial Warranty

Features:

• Posi-Steer™ Power Steering / Trigger
• In-Dash Headlight
• COOL BLUE™ Rust-Resistant, Non-Marking, Reversible Deluxe Skid Shoes

Description of the Cub Cadet 526SWE Snowthrower

The only other major feature to mention for this snow blower is the in-dash headlight for night time operation. The in-dash headlight is great to be able to see the direction you are going. In addition to avoiding any obstacles that might get in your way.

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for the delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car. You will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service. But it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running

This seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers – this is where lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands, and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine that does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built-up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required, and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

The Cub Cadet 524SWE Snow thrower is one of the smaller snow blowers. It is ideal for consumers with small spaces for storage. It may take a little longer to clear the snow, but that is ok, when you have a small space to store your snow blower. The Cub Cadet Snow thrower is one of the smaller snow blowers. It is ideal for consumers with small spaces for storage, but may take a little longer to clear the snow. That is ok, when you have a small space to store your snow blower.snow blower is only 24 inches wide with a 208cc engine! It has the standard 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds with full chute controls including pitch control.

The Cub Cadet Snow thrower also comes with an electric push button start. It is easy to for almost anyone to use. It also has trigger controls to help steer the machine. As a result there is no need to have to man handle this machine. Many people are afraid to use a snow blower because they may feel they are not strong enough to control the direction of the machine. With finger tip controls, almost anyone can operate this machine with one hand.

There is also an in dash light for night time operation. Consumers will appreciate this snow thrower due to its power, small size and clearing width.

Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Specifications:

• 208cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine
• 12″ Auger diameter
• 12″ Impeller diameter
• 24″ Clearing Width
• 21″ Intake Height
• 6 forward / 2 reverse
• 4 way pitch control
• 4 way 200 degree chute control
• 2 quart fuel tank

Engine: This snow thrower has a 208cc Cub Cadet® OHV 4-Cycle Engine

Transmission: The Cub Cadet 524SWE Snow thrower has 6 forward / 2 reverse gears

Warranty: The 524 SWE Snow Thrower has a 3-year limited residential and 1-year limited commercial warranty.

Features:

• Steerable wheel with positive traction
• In Dash headlight
• Zero-Turn Posi-Steer™ Power Steering with Fingertip Trigger Controls
• Push Button Electric Start

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car. You will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service. But it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running – this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers

This is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Cub Cadet Snow thrower – Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness, change the spark plug as required and grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

The John Deere 1330SE Snow Thrower has a 342 cc engine generating 16,5 ft.lbs of torque to clear 30 inches of snow at a time. Excellent for large driveways and pathways, it will make short work of most urban requirements. There is also a 4 quart fuel tank to help you blow more snow between fill ups.

Several features which operators are sure to find advantageous are the heated handle bars to keep your hands warm in cold weather; push button electric starter; an easy steer drive system allowing single hand controls,  and a dash mounted electric chute deflector.

This John Deere 1330SE Snow Thrower is also CARB compliant and takes regular unleaded gasoline. For a complete list of all of the specs and features see the list below.

John Deere 1330SE Snow Thrower – Specifications:

• 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine (342cc) with 16.50 ft.lbs gross torque power, includes throttle control, flexible oil drain, and platinum spark plug
• 4 quart fuel tank
• 30-inch clearing width
• 14″ Steel auger with serrated flighting
• 16″ x 6.5″ X-Trac Tires

Engine: The John Deere 1330SE Snow Thrower has a 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Professional Series Engine (342cc) with 16.50 ft.lbs gross torque power

Transmission: Friction disk drive with 6 Fwd/2 Rev speeds

Warranty: This 2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty

Features:

• 0W30 Synthetic oil added to engine at factory
• Push button 110V electric start standard, cord included
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard to help with stale gas
• Fuel shut off on engine
• Free hand control for easy operation of controls
• Easy Steer® drive system giving continuous power to both wheels when turning and auto speed adjustment
• NEW! Deluxe console with dual halogen headlights for better ergonomics and visibility
• Dash-mounted electric chute rotation control (200-degree radius)
• NEW! Dash-mounted electric chute deflector control
• Heated hand grips standard (2 position)
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Cast iron, heavy duty gear case
• Heavy duty embossed auger housing
• Large STEEL chute for increased snow capacity
• Heat-treated, reversible skid shoes
• Drift cutters standard
• Includes tool box and clear out brush
• This product is CARB compliant

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service, but it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running – this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers

this is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness and change the spark plug as required. Grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine with a proper cover. This will keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.

With 28 inches of clearing width and a powerful 305 cc engine, the John Deere 1028E Dual Stage Snowthrower can handle just about anything you can throw at it and clear your driveway in minimum time. The 28 inch width makes storage more of an issue, however it does make short work of those extra long driveways.

There are lots of features included with this machine. We will only touch on the hi-lights. REad the specs and features listed below for a complete list. One feature we really like are the heated hand grips. No more frozen fingers! The electric chute rotation control let’s you redirect the snow while on the go and this snow blower is one of the few that comes with a tool box and a clear out brush. Read more about these brushes below. The engine is CARB compliant and with a push button start this snow thrower can be used by almost anyone.

John Deere 1028E Dual Stage Snowthrower – Specifications:

• 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (305cc) with 14.50 ft.lbs gross torque power
• 3 quart fuel tank
• 28-inch clearing width
• 14″ Steel auger with serrated flighting
• 16″ x 4.8″ X-Trac Tires

Engine: The John Deere 1028E Dual Stage Snowthrower comes with a 4-cycle OHV Briggs & Stratton Snow Series Engine (305cc) with 14.50 ft.lbs gross torque power

Transmission: This snow thrower has the standard friction disk drive with 6 Fwd/2 Rev speeds

Warranty: 2-year consumer warranty, 90-day commercial warranty – View warranty (PDF)

Features:

• 0W30 Synthetic oil added to engine at factory
• Push button 110V electric start standard, cord included
• Fresh Start® fuel cap standard to help with stale gas
• Fuel shut off on engine
• Free hand control for easy operation of controls
• NEW! Deluxe console with dual halogen headlights for better ergonomics and visibility
• Electric chute rotation with 200-degree turning radius
• Remote chute deflector
• Heated hand grips standard
• Aluminized Super Lo-Tone muffler for reduced noise
• Quick pull knob style wheel differential system
• Cast iron, heavy duty gear case
• Heavy duty embossed auger housing
• Large STEEL chute for increased snow capacity
• Heat-treated skid shoes
• Includes tool box and clear out brush
• This product is CARB compliant

Delivery

Most customers will have to arrange for delivery of their new snow blowers. They are far too big to take home in your car, so you will need a trailer, rent a van or arrange for delivery by the store that you are purchasing the snow blower from. There will be a charge for this service, but it will be the easiest way to arrange for your new snow blower to be delivered to your home. Some stores will rent their vans/trucks to you for a very low price for 2 hours for you to take your purchases home. Lowes and Home Depot do this as well as others.

Accessories

Most snow blowers can be purchased with tire chains to provide extra traction in icy situations. In addition, snow shields are also a good idea if you want to protect yourself from windy conditions and snow being blown back at you from the wind.

Safety & Operation

A snow blower is a powerful machine and should be treated with safety in mind. Carefully read all of the safety guidelines in the manual prior to operating the machine for the first time and follow these guidelines to ensure that both you and the machine do not have an accident.

Prior to starting your snowblower the first time each day, perform a quick walk around check of the machine to ensure there are no loose parts and no leaking fluids. Check the engine oil to ensure that it is at the correct level as specified by the manual. Top up if necessary. Fill the fuel tank while the engine is cold and prior to using the machine. If you do spill fuel, wait until it has fully evaporated prior to starting the engine. Never spill fuel on a hot engine to avoid fires and always fill the fuel tank outdoors to avoid any possibility of vapors going into your house.

Finally never point the chute in the direction of people, buildings or cars to avoid any possible damage and accidents. Sometimes chunks of ice can be thrown at high speed from the chute and if they hit something, it can cause a lot of damage.

Never work on your snow blower with the engine running –

this seems like an obvious thing but people still do it and are hurt, sometimes badly, every year. Always turn it off before you do any maintenance, add fuel, check the oil, fix the chains on the tires, or clear the augers of snow.

Clearing Snow from the Augers – this is were lots of people are hurt every year. Before you try to clear snow that is plugging the augers, shut the engine off to avoid sudden turning of the augers or the impeller which could cause lots of damage to fingers, hands and arms.

Use Snow Clearing Tool – This is the really important part. You have plugged the augers with snow, you have shut the machine off and now you are trying to clear the snow away. Never place your hands inside the augers to get at the snow. Use a broom handle if you have an old machine, or the snow clearing tool that came with your newer machine to clear the snow. You can also purchase these tools from most stores as an extra if you break yours or if you have an older machine which does not have one. This is the safe way to clear snow from around the augers and the impeller.

Sometimes the snow is so compacted, that as you clear it away, it allows the augers to turn as a result of built up tension in the pulley mechanism. Better to have a broom handle stuck in there than your hands!

Most new snow blowers come with a snow clearing tool which you can use for this purpose. Always use this tool and never use your hands. If you have an older machine, an old broom handle will do the trick as well.

Maintenance

Like all snow blowers or snow throwers, maintenance is important for your machine to operate at a peak level for many years. Change the engine oil regularly, check the belts for tightness and change the spark plug as required. Grease any spots outlined in the manual. If you need to leave the snow blower outside all year round, cover the machine. Use a proper cover to keep it looking new and avoid deterioration of the tires and metal components.