Which Should I Get?
The Difference Between a Snow Blower or a Snow Thrower?
Here it is, wintertime, and if you live where snow is common, you are plotting ways to tackle all of that snow and at least make your walkways and driveways passable, so people can stay healthy and injury-free.
If you don’t have a snow removal tool in your garage yet, don’t worry. It’s never too late to get one and start removing snow like a pro. You will be confronted with two choices for automatic snow removal; a snowblower or a snow thrower. With this article, you’ll know how they differ, and the choice will be easier.
How Does Each One Work
For the most part, a snow thrower is exactly like the name says; they are used to throw a relatively small amount of snow off the ground. They simply throw the snow off the sidewalk or driveway in a single motion. That means you don’t have to push the machine too far; you don’t have to clean sections over and over.
That said, a snowblower removes snow in two stages. The first stage blows the surface snow off the lower layer, which is essentially scratched away by the repeller, which will scrape through the snow repeatedly until it’s all gone. In other words, snow blowers tend to be noisy because they do a lot of intense work and because they do two things.
So, What are the Most Obvious Differences?
The most obvious difference between a snow thrower and a snowblower comes with its size. Blowers are far larger than snow throwers, in part because they do more work. Throwers are more compact and lighter in weight, so they are easier to maneuver.
So, Which is the Best Choice for Me?
The right choice between a thrower and a blower. If you have a small property and you don’t want to carry much weight, a snow thrower may be your best choice. Of course, it also depends on the type of snow you tend to get. If the snow is usually powdery and relatively dry, you might be able to use a snow thrower.
On the other hand, if your snow tends to be saturated with water and gets slushy relatively quickly, the snow is heavier, and the snow thrower may not work well.
If you have a large property and/or a lot of sidewalks and driveways that need cleaning, it is unlikely that a snow thrower will do the work you need, so a snow blower will be your best bet.
Good luck on your search.
