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Stiga snow blowers are available in various modifications. First of all, they are divided into types depending on the power source used.
Electrical
Electric snow throwers are powered by an electrical network. A prerequisite for their use is accessibility to the outlet to which the cord must be connected. On the one hand, the use of such units is associated with certain advantages:
- environmental friendliness;
- noiselessness.
On the other hand, electric devices are less mobile than gasoline or battery-powered ones, since you constantly have to worry about the electrical cord. It gets tangled underfoot, which does not make snow removal easier.
Rechargeable
Such devices are powered by a battery, which is either inserted inside the device, or located nearby. As a rule, there is a special trailer for the battery. This does not make the job easier, as the snow blower becomes more massive and less manoeuvrable.
Gasoline
To date, these are the most practical of all the analogs presented. They are distinguished by long operating time, mobility, high maneuverability. Naturally, the number of Stiga models in this category is the most numerous.
On the other hand, there are also disadvantages:
- noisy cars;
- using gasoline engines is not entirely environmentally friendly;
- in the event of a breakdown, complex and expensive repairs will be necessary.
By the type of drive, wheeled and tracked vehicles are distinguished.
- Wheeled. Versatile models that are in demand for household use. Wheels are used with a small diameter and wide so as not to fall through the snow. Provide good maneuverability for vehicles.
- Tracked. Tracked models are used to work on difficult terrain or with a deep layer of snow. The tracks allow the snow blower to drive almost anywhere. For use on self-propelled vehicles only.
Smoothly moving on to the last type of classification - the type of movement, we can distinguish between self-propelled and non-self-propelled vehicles.
- Self-propelled. The snow blower is driven by the engine. The person only sets the direction and follows the car.
- Non-self-propelled. Non-self-propelled units must be nudged to move. This also includes electropaths.
Description
Stiga snow blowers are one of the product varieties produced by the well-known Swedish company Stiga. The company was founded in 1934 by entrepreneur Stig Helmqvist. Initially, the organization produced high-quality unbreakable bakelite tableware, since 1941 the company has been engaged in the production of various sports and game products (tennis tables, balls, rackets, etc.).
Since 1950, the company has been gradually rebuilding itself in a new way and is setting up the production of gardening equipment:
- raiders;
- carts;
- lawn mowers (with time and robotic);
- chainsaws;
- trimmers;
- snow blowers (1969);
- boat motors;
- pneumatic pumps;
- engines;
- tractors;
- cultivators;
- aerators;
- brush cutters, etc.
Stiga ST 3255 P - snow blower specifications
This reliable and durable Stiga snow blower is equipped with a quality gasoline engine that can handle heavy loads at low temperatures without difficulty. The model easily copes with 2-meter drifts of fresh and packed snow.
The snow blower is equipped with an adjustable chute, the control handle of which is located on the left side of the dashboard. The deflector adjustment device is located on the top of the chute. Among the main characteristics of a snow blower should be highlighted:
- Power - 2.8 liters. with.;
- The throwing distance of snow masses is 1–8 m;
- The number of possible speeds - 4 forward / 2 back;
- The width of the intake element is 55 cm;
- Working element diameter - 24 cm;
- Weight - 62 kg.
With high power and good performance, the ST 3255 P produces a minimum of noise and vibration. The Stiga snow blower is quite maneuverable and passable, which is sure to please the owners of residential buildings in forest areas.
Specifications
- Developer - Stig
- Country of origin - Sweden
- Warranty - 12 months
- Power - 6.3 horsepower
- Working volume - 208 cubic meters
- Electric starter - yes
- Manual starter - yes
- Factory engine index - 950
- ICE family - Snow Series
- ICE developer - Briggs & Stratton (United States)
- Friction Disc Transmission - Yes, with 6 forward and 2 reverse speeds
- Cotter pin on the axle to unlock the wheels - yes
- Handle heating function - yes
- Bucket width - 620 mm
- Bucket height - 510 mm
- Fuel tank capacity - 3 liters
- Sleeve for fastening the auger to the bucket
- Handle lock function - yes
- Metal gutter - yes
- Reversible metal cross-country skis - yes
- Aluminum gearbox - yes, serviceable
- Snow Drivers - Yes (optional)
- Range and direction control function - yes
- Headlight - yes
- Device weight - 95 kg
- Country of origin - China.
Engine power
Petrol snow blowers are equipped with two- or four-stroke engines. Two-strokes usually run on a mixture of gasoline and oil. Four-stroke ones run on AI - 92 or AI - 95 gasoline.
Swedish brand Stiga snow blowers are powered by Briggs & Stratton engines designed specifically for outdoor use. Engines of the American manufacturer are able to easily start at a temperature of -28. Another indisputable advantage of these engines is that they are arranged, including 2-stroke ones, in such a way that they do not require mixing gasoline and oil. This eliminates the need for the owner to independently prepare a mixture of gasoline and oil and saves time to a large extent, since this mixture cannot be stored for a long time and cannot be prepared for future use.
Table for calculating the area of the processed surface depending on the engine power.
Engine power, hp | Snow blower model | Area, sq.m. |
from 2 to 5 hp | Stiga ST 3146 P | Up to 500 sq.m |
from 5 to 7hp | Stiga ST 3256 P
Stiga ST 3262 P Stiga ST 3262 PB Stiga ST 3255 P Stiga ST 4262 PB |
From 500 -1000 sq.m. |
from 7 to 9 hp | Stiga ST 5266 PB TRAC
Stiga ST 5266 PB |
From 500-1500 sq.m. |
from 9 hp and more | Stiga ST 6276 PB | From 1000 sq.m and more. |
Comparison of Canadiana and Stiga snow blowers. Overview of multi-stage snow blowers
Comparison of Canadiana and Stiga snow blowers. Overview of multi-stage snow blowers.
Gasoline engine multistage snow blowers.
For our review article, we'll start with information about the manufacturers. The Canadiana plant is the American division of the Briggs & Stratton plant and specializes in the production of snow removal equipment. The Stiga plant is located both in Sweden and Italy and specializes in the production of garden equipment. Now you are sitting in a warm sofa from our good friend
Gearbox or variator
Firstly, all self-propelled multistage snow blowers have wheel drive. You can adjust the speed of the snow blower using a manual or automatic gearbox. It must be understood that the more speeds the snow blower has, the more comfortable snow removal will be, and better, of course, a variator, such snow blowers cost much more.
Let's see in which Stiga and Canadiana models there is which box, as the people say a mechanic or a machine gun:
Manual gearbox: 4 forward gears, 2 reverse gears: Stiga Snow Patrol 5 forward gears, 2 reverse gears: Stiga Snow Cube 6 forward gears, 2 reverse gears: Stiga Snow Flake snow blower, Canadiana CL61750R, Canadiana CM691150E Advantages with manual snow blowers switching of transfers: + low price;
Automatic transmission: Snow blower with variator: Canadiana CM741450SE, Canadiana CM741450H, Stiga Snow 1371PRO, Stiga Snow 1581PRO.Advantages of snow blowers with automatic gearboxes: + smooth adjustment;
Snow blower engine
Let's talk about the engines found in the Stiga and Canadiana snow blowers. Stiga installs its own engines from GGP or Briggs & Stratton. Canadiana only install engines Briggs & Stratton, as one of the divisions of Briggs & Stratton Corporation. Manufacturers install engines on snow blowers of various capacities from 5 to 15 horsepower.
You need to understand this: Less powerful engines from 5 to 6.5 hp. installed on snow blowers with snow coverage from 55 cm to 65 cm. Stiga Snow Patrol - 182 cc GGP engine for 5 hp Stiga Snow Cube - 173 cc GGP engine for 5.5 hp Canadiana CL61750R - engine (Briggs & Stratton 750) 163 cc @ 5 hp
Powerful engines from 6.5 HP up to 10 hp installed on snow blowers with a snow coverage from 70 cm to 80 cm:
Canadiana CM691150E - engine (Briggs & Stratton 1150 Snow Series) 249 cc 8.5 hp Stiga Snow Flake - engine (Briggs & Stratton 1150 Snow Series) 249 cc 8.5 hp
The most powerful engines from 10 HP are installed on snow blowers with a variator and with a snow coverage from 80 cm to 100 cm: Canadiana CM741450SE - engine (Briggs & Stratton 1450 Series) 305 cc per 10.5 HP Canadiana CM741450H - engine ( Briggs & Stratton 1450 Series) 305 cc @ 10.5 hp Canadiana CM691150E - engine (Briggs & Stratton 2100 Professional Series) 420 cc @ 13 hp Stiga Snow 1371PRO - engine (Briggs & Stratton 1650 Professional Series) 342 13 hp Stiga Snow 1581PRO - engine (Briggs & Stratton 2100 Professional Series) 420 cc 13 hp
Stiga ST 3256 P - snow blower features
This versatile Stiga self-propelled snow thrower is widely used for cleaning medium to large areas. The model is equipped with a swivel chute with a turning angle of 180 °.
The complete set of the snow blower includes large pneumatic wheels, which guarantee reliable grip on slippery surfaces. There are restraints on both sides of the casing to prevent damage to the decorative cover. The snow blower handle can be folded out and adjusted. Among the characteristics of the Stiga machine of this modification, it is necessary to highlight:
- Power - 5.2 liters. with.;
- Snow throwing range - 1-9 m;
- Number of gears - 5 forward / 2 reverse;
- The width of the intake element is 56 cm;
- Bucket height - 50 cm;
- Weight - 76 kg.
The snow blower is equipped with a manual start system. The design does not provide for the presence of a heating system for the grips and a halogen headlight.
Description and purpose
Stiga ST 4262 PB is a multifunctional snow blower with compact dimensions, low weight and high maneuverability. Thanks to this, it is very convenient to work with this machine in cramped conditions - where no bulky and clumsy snow plow is able to pass. In particular, in difficult-to-pass conditions, the machine removes snow from narrow paths, streets, lanes and back streets, as well as along the walls of houses and fences, around personal and summer cottages. At the same time, let us note the colossal capabilities of the model in the utilities sector - in particular, we are talking about removing snow from pedestrian sidewalks and roadways. More demanding users have appreciated the machine's potential to operate on large industrial and football sites, as well as on the territories of restaurants, cafes and hotels. As you can see, the Stig ST 4262 PB is a multipurpose compact device, despite its low power and budget positioning.
The lineup
It is not possible to consider all existing models, so it is most logical to dwell on the most popular and demanded among Russian consumers. The overview includes data on technical characteristics and areas of use.
Stiga ST 4262 PB
This gasoline-powered, self-propelled snow blower is intended for domestic use. Power of 6 liters. with. enough to clear an area of about half a hectare. The bucket is large: the snow coverage is 52 cm, and the height is 51 cm.
The unit is completely metal, the auger and the chute are made of metal. Therefore, you can not be afraid that any of the parts will be damaged due to too icy stone or debris.
The snowplow is quite loud. The maximum noise level declared by the manufacturer is 107 dB. To compensate for this shortcoming, the developers have added some additional functions to the model.It has a headlamp and heated grips for more comfortable handling.
The device weighs 95 kg. The retail price ranges from 69,800 to 74,900 rubles.
Stiga ST 4851 AE
This model is one of the simplest and most budgetary ones. The low price, which is about 16,900 rubles, is achieved by saving on some additional functions.
Such a device is not self-propelled. To make it move, you need to apply physical strength. In conditions when the snow fell a long time ago, was trampled down, trampled by a machine, iced up, this may require a considerable amount of effort.
The bucket is built-in here: the snow grasp width is 51 cm, and the height is 30 cm. The auger is made of plastic covered with rubber. On the one hand, this allows you not to be afraid of damaging the coating, and on the other hand, it becomes necessary to constantly monitor, so that debris and foreign objects do not get under the auger. It can break easily.
The snow discharge pipe, also made of plastic, is adjustable. The adjustment angle is 180 degrees. The throw range is also configurable. In this model, this value is small - from 1 to 6 m. The adjustment can be carried out both manually and by the control panel.
Stiga ST 1131 E
This model is, rather, not a snow blower, but an electric shovel. Snow is captured at a width of 31 cm and at a height of 23 cm. For an electric shovel, the throwing range is long - up to 4 m. However, the chute cannot be adjusted either manually or mechanically.
It is logical that this unit is not able to cope with "difficult" types of snow, such as ice or compacted layer. This is due not only to the low power of the motor (about 1.5 liters. S), but also to the fact that the shape of the screw does not contribute to the crushing of ice blocks. The auger is smooth, without teeth and notches.
The shovel is powered by an electric motor, so it won't work far from home unless you pull the extension cord. As users point out, there are a few more disadvantages. The material from which the auger is made cannot be called durable. If a stone falls into the bucket, then the edges break off immediately. And the second point: although the manufacturer claims otherwise, the shovel is non-frost-resistant - at a temperature of -20 degrees, the plastic begins to burst.
However, consumers noted the ability to operate with one hand and the low weight of the unit - only 6 kg. The retail price, which ranges from 4,400 rubles to 4,800 rubles, is also encouraging.
Stiga ST 5266 PB TRAC
The most powerful existing model in the Stiga range, the ST 5266 PB TRAC is designed for professional use. The capture width here is 66 cm, the height is 51 cm. Snow is ejected through a metal chute, the throwing distance is up to 12 m. The ejection pipe can be adjusted directly from the control panel, changing the direction and distance during operation. The chute can be rotated 190 degrees.
It uses a gasoline engine with an output of almost 7 liters. with. There are many gears - six forward and two reverse. Additionally, the developers have worked with the volume level. Thus, the maximum noise level produced by the device is 100 dB.
The metal auger is equipped with teeth, which makes it easy to crush small pieces of ice. He can also cope with garbage, but it is better that stones do not fall into the bucket - deformation and damage are possible.
Description and purpose
The model in question is an example of technological excellence at an affordable price. The Swedish manufacturer has implemented proprietary technologies in its car, as well as high energy efficiency and durability of components. Due to its adaptability to low temperatures, as well as good survivability, this machine can be used for snow removal in home, backyard and municipal services, as well as on large areas - football and industrial areas, pedestrian sidewalks and roadways, park and parking areas. As you can see, the possibilities of this technique are unlimited by its main purpose - household, as well as hard-to-reach terrain.Still, the ability to work in cramped conditions is a key advantage of the ST 5266 PB Trac Stig against a backdrop of more bulky and unwieldy snow blowers. We are talking about high maneuverability, low weight and compact dimensions, which allow the machine from Stiga to work successfully in not very comfortable (cramped) conditions. In particular, the machine is capable of removing snow from narrow streets, back streets, alleys, as well as along the walls of houses, fences, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages
As with any technique, the Stiga has several pros and cons, noted by the owners. You should start with the positive aspects.
- Testing of all equipment of this brand takes place in Sweden, where the climate is similar to the Russian one. Therefore, you do not have to worry that the snow throwers will not be sufficiently adapted for our weather conditions.
- All snow removal equipment is equipped with powerful motors. In professional models, the power reaches 13 liters. with. - this is enough to effectively clear an entire street.
- Thanks to durable materials, you can clean off not only freshly fallen snow, but also trampled, and even icy ones.
- The company has been on the market for a long time, and buyers note that the equipment is distinguished by its reliability and long service life. And in case something breaks, there is a guarantee. There are also many service points located in Russia.
There were no specific drawbacks to Stiga products. All flaws are associated only with the features of the types of snowblowers. A common example is the Stiga electric snow blower, which lacks a constant connection to the availability of the mains supply.
Specifications
A snow blower is essential on the farm, especially when you own a large area. In winter, manual cleaning can take anywhere from two hours to infinity. At the current pace of life, not everyone can afford to spend so much time. Therefore, a snowplow from the Swedish company Stiga will come to the rescue.
There are a large number of brands on the snow removal equipment market, however, it is worth giving preference to Stiga for several reasons.
- Since all tests are carried out in Sweden, you can be sure that all engines are cold-resistant and will work perfectly in the Russian climate.
- According to the characteristics, all Stiga units have several speeds. Thanks to this, snow blowers are manoeuvrable, and with their help you can clean even in hard-to-reach places.
- Another important characteristic is the presence of an electric starter. It is found in gasoline engines, electric motors, and battery cars.
- Since all snow blowers have been specially designed for backyard clearing, they gently remove snow from tiles and tiles without scratching or damaging the surface. The machines use a rubberized auger.
- Snow throwing distance varies, but they are sufficient - up to 15 m.
- The assortment is constantly updated taking into account the needs of the buyer. Today, it is rare to find a self-propelled Stiga that is not equipped with an LED headlight.