In the 80s of the last century, an engineer of the automobile company E. Johnson founded a workshop in which garden equipment was repaired. Less than fifty years later, it has become a powerful company producing garden equipment, in particular, snow blowers. Its production facilities are scattered all over the world, but the Russian market, where Patriot, in partnership with Home Garden, has confidently established itself since 1999, includes snow blowers manufactured in the PRC. Since 2011, production has been launched in Russia.
The range of Patriot snow blowers
The range of snow blowers offered by the company is impressive - from the simple arctic shovel with no motor at all, to the powerful PRO1150ED tracked with an 11 horsepower engine. Positive feedback from the owners speaks of the reliability of the snow blowers and their ability to function successfully even after the end of the warranty period.
Today there are two lines of snow blowers on the Russian market: simpler ones with PS marking and advanced ones with PRO marking. Each line contains about a dozen different models of different power, modifications and purposes. Among them there are many products that have no analogues from other manufacturers and are unique. But this is not the limit. Next year, a new series called "Siberia" is expected to appear; its first models of snow blowers are already on sale.
By the way the engine is powered, all snow blowers can be divided into: mechanical, gasoline and power-operated.
To choose the right model of a snow blower, you need to clearly understand what and who it is intended for. Many will be surprised at such a statement of the question. Everyone understands that a snow blower is designed to clear snow. But there are also some nuances here.
To determine finally, we will consider the capabilities of the main models of Patriot snow blowers.
Snow blower Patriot PS 521
This snow blower model is designed for clearing snow from small areas. It can capture a strip of snow 55 cm at a time.
The Patriot PS521 snow blower belongs to gasoline snow blowers, has a four-stroke engine with 6.5 horsepower, which requires high-octane gasoline to refuel. The engine is started with a recoil starter. Thanks to 5 forward speeds and 2 rear speeds, the car is very maneuverable and can get out of any snowdrift.
It will not slide on ice, since it has 2 pneumatic wheels equipped with special rubber that provides full adhesion to any surface. The auger system is two-stage, which allows you to cope even with compacted snow and throw it at a distance of up to 8 m in any chosen direction, since the chute from which the snow is thrown can be turned at an angle of 185 degrees.
Snow blower Patriot PS 550 D
A compact self-propelled model of a snow blower, which, with a relatively low power of a gasoline engine - only 5.5 horsepower, does an excellent job of clearing snow. Even medium-sized areas are accessible to this snow blower.A two-stage system of specially serrated augers removes a strip of snow 56 cm wide and 51 cm high. The snow throw to the side is about 10 m. Its direction and angle can be changed.
For forward movement, you can use 5 different speeds and 2 reverse. This makes the snow blower very manoeuvrable and user-friendly. Reliable rubber will not allow it to slip even on ice. If necessary, one wheel can be locked to make a U-turn in place.
Snow blower Patriot PS 700
It is one of the most sought-after snow blower models in its class. Consumer reviews about it are very encouraging. A reliable engine, specially designed for operation in subzero temperatures, has a power of 6.5 horsepower. Its body is made of aluminum, which not only reduces the weight of the unit as a whole, but also prevents the motor from overheating.
The forced cooling system helps him in this. The recoil starter starts the engine. Aggressive tractor tread maintains traction well.
The width of the harvested snow strip is 56 cm, and its depth is 42 cm. Two speeds for rearward movement and four for forward movement increase maneuverability and allow you to work in different modes. Convenient control panel helps to quickly respond to all changes in work.
The steering wheel can be adjusted in height, which makes it possible to conveniently remove snow for a person of any height. The handles are designed for the anatomy of the human palm and are very comfortable to use.
Snow blower Patriot PS 710E
This mid-range, self-propelled snow blower has a four-stroke engine running on high-octane gasoline. For him there is a tank with a capacity of 3 liters. Engine power - 6.5 HP The electric starter, which is equipped with the Patriot PS 710E snow blower, makes it much easier to start in cold weather. It is powered by an onboard battery and is duplicated by a manual start system. Two-stage metal augers - this makes snow removal efficient.
The width of the snow cover, which he can capture as much as possible, is 56 cm, and the height is 42 cm.
Four forward and two reverse speeds make it possible to choose a convenient operating mode. Good grip in all weather conditions guarantees an aggressive tread. This snow blower has runners to protect the bucket from damage.
Snow blower Patriot PS 751E
It belongs to the middle class of models in terms of power, since it has a 6.5 horsepower gasoline engine. It is started by an electric starter powered by a 220 V network. The main working tool is a two-stage auger with special teeth, it feeds snow into a metal chute with an adjustable position. The capture width is 62 cm, the largest height of snow removed at one time is 51 cm.
The control system is located on the surface of the front panel, which allows you to control the cleaning process. The halogen headlight allows it to be carried out at any time.
There are many other models in the line of PS-marked snow blowers, the main difference between them is in the size of the bucket and the range of snow throwing. For example, the Patriot PRO 921e is capable of throwing snow masses up to 13 m at a working height of 51 cm and a width of 62 cm. It has a large halogen headlight and overload protection.
Patriot pro series snow blowers have more functions, they can be used longer, difficult weather conditions are not terrible for such equipment.
Snow blower Patriot PRO 650
This is a modified model of the PS650D snow blower, but in a budget version. Therefore, there are no functions such as electric start and halogen headlights. The Loncin engine of the Patriot PRO 650 snow blower is a gasoline engine with a capacity of 6.5 hp, it is started with a recoil starter.
The dimensions of the bucket are 51x56 cm, where 51 cm is the depth of the snow, which can be removed at one time, and 56 cm is the width. Special skids are used to protect the bucket from damage. 8 speeds - 2 rear and six forward, allow you to conveniently clean any snow, even very dense. The position of the outlet chute, made of metal, can be manually adjusted, which allows snow to be thrown at different distances, up to a maximum of 13 m. The unlocking of the wheels allows you to turn on the spot, which makes the machine maneuverable.
Snow blower Patriot PRO 658e
The gasoline self-propelled unit differs from the previous model by the presence of a sufficiently powerful halogen headlight and an electric starter powered by the network. The possibility of manual start is also provided. The mechanical adjustment of the outlet chute is carried out with a handle on the side. The increased wheel width - up to 14 cm allows the Patriot Pro 658e snow blower to move confidently on any road.
A convenient control panel makes it possible to react to any changes in the situation.
Snow blower Patriot PRO 777s
This heavy self-propelled vehicle is highly maneuverable and easy to operate. Despite the solid weight - 111kg, no problems arise during operation, 4 forward and 2 reverse speeds allow you to organize work in the desired mode. The Loncin's 6.5 horsepower engine is gasoline-efficient and easy to refuel as the tank has a wide filler neck.
The recoil starter will start the engine even in extreme cold. The main advantage of the Patriot PRO 777s snow blower is its versatility. Of course, snow removal is not required in the summer, so after the end of the winter season, the bucket is replaced with a brush with a diameter of 32 cm and a length of 56 cm. Thus, quite expensive equipment will never be idle. With the help of the Patriot PRO 777s snow blower, you can clean paths from debris and leaves, tidy up the driveway or area near the house, garage. It is also suitable for cleaning the territory of a kindergarten or school.
Snow blower Patriot PRO 1150 ed
This heavy, 137 kg machine has a caterpillar track. Compared to wheeled models, it has increased cross-country ability, and the grip on any surface is simply perfect. A powerful engine is needed to drive a heavy machine. And the Patriot PRO 1150 ed snow blower has it. A small-looking motor hides the power of eleven horses. Such a hero is capable of moving a bucket measuring 0.7 by 0.55 m. He is not afraid of half-meter-high snowdrifts; it is possible to clear a sufficiently large area of snow from a sufficiently large area quickly and easily, especially since he is able to throw snow up to 13 meters. The engine can be started in two ways at once: manual and electric starter. The halogen headlight will make it possible to clean the snow at any time, and the protection against deformation of the bucket and augers will make the work not only safe, but even comfortable, since this snow blower has a heated handle. Therefore, hands will not freeze in any frost. Despite the solid weight, the machine is quite maneuverable - it has 2 reverse speeds and 6 forward speeds, as well as the ability to block the tracks.
In addition to gasoline powered snow blowers, there are a number of electrically powered models such as the Patriot Garden PH220El snow blower. Its purpose is to remove freshly fallen snow. Unlike gasoline cars, it removes snow completely to cover, while it does not spoil it at all, since it has rubberized augers.The 2200 watt motor allows the capture of snow 46 cm wide and 30 cm deep, throwing it back 7m. Its main advantages: low noise level during operation, waterproofing of the motor. The windings are double insulated so that no current flows to the case. The model is compact and lightweight, so it is easy to work with it.
There are also mechanical patriot snow blowers, for example, the Arctic model. They do not have a motor, and the snow is cleared by means of a screw auger.
A feature of all Patriot Garden snow removal equipment is the use of bearings instead of bushings. And such an important detail as the gear auger gear is made of bronze. All together significantly prolongs the service life of the mechanisms and makes them especially reliable. In the reviews of the owners, it is said about the need to strictly follow the operating instructions, it is especially important for the safety of the engine to change the oil on time. Subject to all the rules of use, the equipment does not break down and works well.
Take care of your health, mechanize snow removal with a snow blower. Among Patriot products, everyone will find a suitable model for themselves in terms of price and physical capabilities.
What to consider when choosing a model
- The size of the area to be cleared of snow.
- The width of the tracks.
- The height of the snow cover and the density of the snow removed.
- Cleaning frequency.
- Possibility of power supply.
- Availability of storage space for the snow blower.
- The physical capabilities of the person who will be cleaning the snow.
If there is little snow in winter and the area to be removed is small, powerful equipment is not needed. For women and the elderly, it is also not suitable, since it will require certain physical efforts from them. When choosing a model of a snow blower powered by electricity, one must not forget that an appropriate extension cord will be needed in large areas. The longer it is, the less voltage will be at the output and the larger the wire cross-section will be required.
Mains powered snow blowers are designed for clearing fresh snow. Caked, and even more icy snow, they cannot do.
It is impossible to store the snow blower on the street; this requires a special room, where it must be transported every time.
I left to clean the snow with a Patriot PS 521 snow blower, but the carburetor controls froze, as a result of which all the springs that stretched and bent flew off. You will leave, but on quality with a breeze. When assembling the device, the carburetor was filled with Alifa type. When removing the snow below, something grumbles and the whole device shakes.