As beautiful as the white blanket of snow may look in winter, it is all the more work. As soon as the paths are cleared, the effort begins again the next morning. With a snow shovel with a motor, shoveling snow can even be fun.
Motorized snow shovels make winter work much easier
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- Inexpensive
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- Needs petrol
- Outdated technology
- Quiet operation
- Light weight
- Expensive
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- Power Pac
product types
Motorized snow shovels are always recommended when the snow is dry. In this case, such a model makes the work much easier. Thanks to the electric drive, all you have to do is steer the device in the desired direction. Additional effort is not required. A motorized snow shovel is also fitted with wheels powered by the electric assist. There are two variants in this regard.
Petrol powered snow shovel
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EBERTH 3 HP petrol motor brush (2-stroke petrol engine, 60 cm brush width, incl. carrying strap)
EUR 209.90 To the productThe snow shovel with a petrol engine is the somewhat outdated version and therefore usually cheaper. Compared to the newer model, it is not as technically sophisticated, but still serves its purpose. However, you need additional oil to operate the snow shovel.
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Snow shovel with electric motor
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AGT hand snow blower: electric snow blower with LED lighting SB-213.e, 1,300 W (electric snow shovel)
169.99 EUR To the productIn order to optimize work with a motorized snow shovel, manufacturers have developed the electric motor. Models equipped with this drive work much more quietly. This allows you to shovel snow even in the early hours of the morning. In addition, the electric motor has a lower dead weight.
Electric snow shovel buying guide
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Even if you don't want to invest too much money in your motorized snow shovel, the product should always be robust. If you have to buy a new model after just one season, you may be spending more than if you were to go for the more expensive version from the start. However, you should adjust the engine power to the area to be cleared and the amount of snow to be expected in your home country.
Brands/ where to buy
In the test, some manufacturers stood out due to their special quality. The snow shovel comparison recommends the brands:
care instructions
Despite high snow mountains and the need to remove the masses as quickly as possible, you should always handle your product with care. This also includes taking time for care after clearing. Wipe down the blade thoroughly after each use and store your snow shovel in a sheltered place.
equipment
Of course, a petrol-powered engine requires appropriate fuel. It's always best to have some petrol on hand in case the rain catches you by surprise. Unfortunately, a snow shovel is only able to clear large amounts of snow to the side. To transport the mountains, an additional snow shovel with a larger blade is recommended. As an extra, some models have lighting. With regard to the long darkness in the cold season, this is an extremely useful addition.