Rating of the best models
Today, many companies, both Russian and foreign, offer a wide range of plastic snow shovels.
It is worth highlighting the best manufacturers and popular models, which are distinguished by excellent quality, ease of use and a long service life.
- The Finnish company Fiskars produces a wide range of shovels and scrapers. For example, model 142610 is made of frost-resistant plastic. The handle of this tool is made of wood, is durable and elongated. The bucket has a metal edge on the edging, which gives the shovel reliability during operation. The weight of the product is 1.35 kg, while the length is 1.3 m and the width is 35 cm. Ergonomic design is one of the advantages of the shovel.
- The Polish brand "Zubr" is also one of the leaders in the manufacture of plastic snow shovels. The shock-resistant model "Alaska" is very popular, which is characterized by durability and functionality. The shovel bucket is made of frost-resistant plastic and has an aluminum edging. The D-shaped plastic handle guarantees comfortable handling, although the handle itself is made of wood. The weight of the equipment is 1.4 kg and the bucket width is 49 cm.
The well-known plastic shovel "Arktika" is already owned by many owners of private houses. Its manufacturer is the Chinese company "Mammoth", a large manufacturer of garden tools. "Arktika" is also made of frost-resistant plastic, so it can withstand frosts even down to -60 degrees. The ergonomic D-shaped handle makes snow removal work quite easy. The bucket is characterized by its spaciousness, so the speed of work is significantly increased. The bucket measures 46x33x7 cm and the handle length is 105 cm.
Snow shovel "Krepysh" is a prominent representative from the domestic manufacturer "Cycle". The equipment bucket is made of durable plastic, which is not afraid of frost; the handle is made of wood. An additional plus is the presence of edges. Bucket size - 315x440 mm, which allows you to carry out work on snow removal without significant stress on the arms and back
It attracts attention with its stylish design as it is presented in black. Its weight is 1.3 kg, and its dimensions are 148x45x8 cm.
The shovel "Bogatyr" from the Russian company "Cycle" also attracts the attention of many buyers
The convenient shape of the bucket, as well as the correctly designed angle of inclination, makes it easy to carry out the job of removing the snow cover. The bucket is made of durable plastic but also comes with a metal rim. Wooden shank with a diameter of 32 mm is complemented by a V-shaped handle, which allows you to comfortably hold the tool while working. The bucket dimensions are 500 x 375 mm.
Specifications
To understand why it is better to buy a shovel made of plastic for cleaning the territory, you should familiarize yourself with its technical characteristics.
- Plastic cloth. It is durable and quite lightweight. It does not come into contact with salts, which are often sprinkled on the paths, and can also withstand quite severe frosts. Such a shovel can work even at an air temperature of -40 degrees.
- The walls on the sides are quite high. This characteristic is one of the main ones, since it is she who is responsible for the performance of the equipment. With the help of the high walls, you can capture more snow, while it will not fall out when you move.
- Stiffening rib.With the help of wide ribs, a reliable retention of the snow mass is ensured, because they resist snow slipping.
- Tilt angle. This function is liked by many users, because with it you can independently adjust the angle of inclination of the inventory so that the work is done quickly and easily.
- A pen. Most models have a combined handle system that allows the use of a wood or plastic handle. This will simplify the work, since the user himself decides which option will be more convenient for him.
- Smooth surface bucket. The bucket has a special shape and surface to improve snow slippage when flipping the shovel, and also increases weight retention during operation.
Peculiarities
Snow plastic shovels are fairly simple tools that can handle large volumes of snow. At first glance, this is an ordinary inventory, but there is a fairly wide selection of such products on sale, so it is worth taking a closer look at the features of plastic products.
Plastic gave an impetus to technical progress, since with its appearance it became possible to create various products. Although today this material has already become common for us and does not cause surprise, as it was before. It is quite natural that many manufacturers of garden tools began to use plastic to create their products, regardless of the chemical and physical composition of the material, which not everyone likes.
Plastic is characterized by wear resistance, long service life and does not lose its properties in direct contact with salts, which is very important for a snow shovel. Manufacturers from Finland give a guarantee for their products up to 25 years, which definitely guarantees the excellent quality of the inventory.
But a spade made of wood cannot last more than one year, because under the influence of moisture, the tree begins to collapse. In addition, chemical reagents play a role, which reduces the service life of wooden shovels.
Varieties
Today on sale you can find various types of snow cleaning equipment. The most common shovel works according to a simple principle - you need to grab the snow, transfer it to the right place and pour it out. This option allows you to work for a short time, since the arms and back get tired very quickly.
You should pay attention to other types of plastic shovels
- Shovel scrapers are a great option for clearing snow. Such equipment is also called a scraper, engine or scraper. It consists of an arched handle and a wide plastic base. Snow removal is carried out by pushing the shovel, there is no need to lift it. The scraper removes loose, wet snow and melted ice. But plastic models are best used specifically for loose snow.
- Shovels with auger are characterized by increased strength, because they independently carry out the throwing of snow. The difference between the model is the presence of an auger, which is attached to a plastic bucket.
