A snow blower is a rewarding purchase. It’s also a major purchase, and the process of selecting the right model can be overwhelming. This guide will teach you what you need to know if you’re considering buying a three-stage snow blower.
How do three-stage snow blowers differ from other models?
Three-Stage Snow Blowers are the most efficient and powerful option for removing snow. They remove huge piles of snow faster than any other blower. Their steel augers collect and discharge snow in three stages while two-stage models complete the process in two steps. Two-stage models work best on gravel drives and walkways, and have bigger and stronger augers than single-stage units. Single-stage blowers use a paddle to throw snow up and out of the machine while electric blowers use their auger to push snow forward like a broom. They handle small tasks and do not run on gas, requiring an extension cord to operate.
Questions to ask when selecting a snow blower:
How much snow do I need to clear?
Three-stage snow blowers have the ability to clear up to 23-inches of average snowfall. If you need to tackle large amounts of snow, including heavy, wet snow, select a three-stage unit. Their engines are more powerful than single and two-stage models and are more durable when it comes to moving high piles of snow.
These snow blowers are designed with two heavy-duty augers that not only break up snow, but ice and slush as well. They move up to fifty percent more snow two times faster than other snow blowers, leaving less snow behind.
How large is the area I need to clear?
For mid-sized and larger driveways a three-stage snow blower will work best. These snow blowers are bigger, allowing you to clear bigger paths more quickly. These units also feature more powerful engines that help improve performance on difficult terrain.
What type of surface do I need to clear: smooth or gravel?
Whether your driveway is smooth or covered with gravel, use a three-stage snow blower. These models are ideal for gravel driveways and larger paved areas. Unlike single-stage units, which clean right to the pavement and collect everything from snow to rocks, three-stage snow blowers’ augers do not touch the ground.
Other aspects to consider:
Operation
No other snow blower can collect and clear snow quite like a three-stage snow blower. Their steel augers collect snow, ice and slush in the first stage and then quickly move it through the machine for the accelerator to chop and push it to the impeller in the second stage. The third stage is completed when the snow blower throws the snow from the discharge chute up and away from the ground.
Since these models clear an abundant amount of snow they’re popular among homeowners with a lot of ground to cover, as well as landscaping professionals looking to clear public municipals, parking lots, and other business areas.
Maneuverability
Three-stage snow blowers are usually self-propelled, taking the work out of pushing the large machines yourself.
Features
Snow blowers are equipped with a wide range of innovative features, and different models offer different features. Three-stage models allow you to change the direction of the discharge chute to place snow where you want. They’re designed with push-button electric start and multiple forward and reverse speeds. Some models are designed with headlights that allow you to take care of snow any time of the day, and even offer heated handles. Again, different snow blowers offer different features. Just be sure to choose the three-stage snow blower that fits your personal needs.
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