Consider The Area You Have To Clean
If you have a large area to clean, I would suggest a large snowblower with an auger and chains on the tires for extra traction, especially when there is a lot of snow and ice on the ground. If the area to clean is an entire yard along with a long driveway, an All Wheel Drive vehicle with a cab would be preferable. In the country, a pickup with a blade or a tractor with a snowblower is best, as snow really gets packed in with the strong winds that the farm country experiences.
A Small Snowblower
I love a small blower for cleaning close to the house and for clearing off your deck and ramp. The small snowblowers are easier to maneuver and manage than the larger ones. I would suggest an electric start, as in freezing weather, the engine may not start easily, and you may flood the engine by trying to start it too many times. I prefer the ones that do not require mixing the gas and oil.
Large Snowblower
Consider your age when buying a large snowblower. Will you be able to move it around easily or load it to take it to a repair shop? Large blowers have a higher capacity, and they complete the job more quickly. Never put your hand in the auger area to remove a big hunk of snow, as one man did years ago, losing half of his hand. Turn blowers off and wait until everything has shut off completely before servicing.
Four Wheelers With A Blade Attached
They are convenient as they have a lot of power and traction. I would suggest having a cab, a heater, and wipers on your four-wheeler. A straight blade will move up to about four inches of snow, where a V-blade will remove more, and it will be able to break up these hard-packed snow areas we sometimes have after a blizzard.
Four Wheel Drive Pickup With Blade
A straight blade will clear a lot of snow, but it will not break up hard-packed areas. You need a V-blade on your truck for that. Make sure to buy tires with a deep tread, as this will help prevent you from getting stuck in horrible drifts while moving snow. Put two sandbags in the back of your truck, one on each side of the bed, for added traction.
Large Tractor’s and Snowblowers
A tractor and a large snowblower will get through most snowdrifts, but once in a while, a shear pin will break, and it is not easy to line up the opening for the new shear pin to fit in, especially on a cold winter day.
Tractors And Buckets With Four Wheel Drive
If you have a snow drift that is snow-packed and very tall, a four-wheel drive tractor with a bucket will break it apart, allowing you to move the snow out of your way and get on with your day. Whatever you choose to move your snow, do it with extreme caution. If you feel exhausted, please rest, as it may save your life. If you still do not feel better, or you feel chest pain or are not yourself, call for an ambulance and do not hesitate, for you may die.
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