Best Snowblower?
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Makes sense to me too, I have noticed that if I am blowing slush and near plugging that the corners of the chute tend to hold snow while the center stays clear
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Beaver Cove Deere
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FYI The Puma is the homeowner (lighter duty) Pronovost and it doesn't hold a candle to the Normand.
I have both and the inverted Normand is a rugged beast. The Puma has had a few visits to the welding shop.
I have both and the inverted Normand is a rugged beast. The Puma has had a few visits to the welding shop.
TractorTYMe
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I made a quick snowblower video with my MK Martin Inverted SB68 P/T. Snow conditions was far from optimal.......but it seems to be the indicator of the kind of winter Montana will have. Wet snow and slushy.
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Nice. I'll bet you will be happy when that base freezes down. How does using the inverted snowblower compare to how you used to remove snow?
I am envious of your hydraulic chute rotator.
I am envious of your hydraulic chute rotator.
Beaver Cove Deere
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If I have time today I'll post up some Puma pics. The detailed Normand pics will have to wait till after Christmas day when we head north. I'm seeing a lot more Pronovost units in public works applications lately. I have not compared these and as noted I only have direct experience with Puma that has removed its fair share of snow and ice.
TractorTYMe
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HI! Airbiscuit, I can truly say that depending on the snow amount vs pushing snow I am down to a 1/3 of the time if it is about less than 6'', if it is over I am still half the time spent. Yes, it is that much faster.
PILOON
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Some observations:
Many chutes are tapered and I'd suspect it is to increase the velocity therefore distance.
I guess that allowed for smaller lighter frames.
Problem there is that 'choke' creates jamming especially in wet heavy snow events.
Then comes the fan, smaller = cheaper to build as is the number of blades.
3 blade fans will cover a wider range of HP requirements but push less snow.
4 blades and wider fans is the all around better blower.
Then comes the metal gauge, thicker = HD.
Most manufacturers have 2 brands, one = HD commercial while the 2nd is consumer grade.
Another 'grade' is the many front mounted for smaller 'rider' or mower type machines.
Close examination will show that lots of components are borrowed from the Toro/Arians family of blowers.
Not very HD but do a reasonable job for the homeowner.
Many chutes are tapered and I'd suspect it is to increase the velocity therefore distance.
I guess that allowed for smaller lighter frames.
Problem there is that 'choke' creates jamming especially in wet heavy snow events.
Then comes the fan, smaller = cheaper to build as is the number of blades.
3 blade fans will cover a wider range of HP requirements but push less snow.
4 blades and wider fans is the all around better blower.
Then comes the metal gauge, thicker = HD.
Most manufacturers have 2 brands, one = HD commercial while the 2nd is consumer grade.
Another 'grade' is the many front mounted for smaller 'rider' or mower type machines.
Close examination will show that lots of components are borrowed from the Toro/Arians family of blowers.
Not very HD but do a reasonable job for the homeowner.
