Snowblower Engine

            In winter a snow blower is a must for homeowners living in Northern Hemisphere. Commercial Snow blowers are used for cleaning snow from the street to get traffic, daily life, and business moving. Snow blowers may be single or two stages; it has a shovel, snow cutting auger, steering control, and generally an electronic starter. Auger breaks the snow, shovel control snow motion, and loose snow is blown away through a chute.

            A snow blower has an engine small to big based on the type and size of snow blowing service. For home uses a two/four stoke engines are used. The engines valves are mounted at side or at top. Because of air pollution nowadays-overhead valves (OHV) are used. Electronic ignition or fuel injections are used. There are numerous engine brands available globally. Engine brands are: Honda, Briggs-Stratton, Tecumseh, Toro, MTD, and Kohler etc. Some Examples of snow blower engines:

                        Snowblower Engine

                        Briggs-Stratton OHV valve design provides power, cooler, smoother, longer engine life, and improved engine efficiency. Aluminized Lo-Tone Muffler resists corrosion and provides longer life. Mid mount Oil Fill allows easy fill and check. Oversized Mitt-Grip Handle for easy starting with gloves or mittens.

                        Briggs-Stratton OHV technology Engine – Torque 16.50 ftlbs, Engine Displacement 341, single cylinder, OHV, length 16.7”, width 17.6”, height 16.7”, 2.44 stroke, fuel gasoline, fuel tank .735 gallon, splash lubrication, oil capacity 28 oz.

                        250 cc Briggs and Stratton OHV-4 cycle Engine – It is one of power maximum series 826 snow blower engines, suitable in tough winter condition, electric start, fuel shutoff valve and extended oil drain.

                        342 cc Briggs and Stratton OHV-4 cycle Engine – It is one of power maximum series 1028 snow blower engine, suitable in tough winter condition, electric start, fuel shutoff valve and extended oil drain.

                        Ariens Professional Series 2- Stage Gas Snow Blower – This snow blower is designed for commercial use. Features automatic traction control for effortless steering, 16” steel serrated augurs, 120 V electric starter, powered by 305cc Ariens polar force 1450 Briggs and Stratton engine.

                        305cc Ariens polar force 1450 Briggs and Stratton engine – OHV, more power, runs smoother, cleaner, cooler, Dura-Lube slash lubrication supplies oil to all parts, magnetron electronic ignition, 2.9 Quart fuel tank.

            One should write down the requirements of snow blower to satisfy one's needs. Then browse the web page and visit local stores before making any final selection on Snowblower engine and Snow blower. .