The Craftsman 24 Inch Dual Stage Snow Blower is powered by a 0. 18 liter, 4 stroke, OHV engine. This motor runs it’s power through a gearbox which gives the snowthrower 6 speeds when in forward motion, while it only has 2 speeds when reversing. The total weight of this 2-stage snow thrower is 190 lbs. (86. 2 kg), making it fairly light for its size. It has a suction width of 0. 61 m (24 inches), which you probably guessed from the name. Meanwhile the height of the socket comes to 0. 53 m (21 inches).
The Craftsman 24-Inch Dual-Stage Snow Blower first breaks up snow into smaller, more manageable pieces using its toothed steel drum auger. Once the snow has been properly broken up, it then passes towards the center of the machine where the impeller is located. The impeller consists of 4 steel blades and has a diameter of 0. 3 m (12 inches) that quickly sucks the snow into it, breaks it up further, and then forces it through the ramp at high speeds. The in this 2Craftsman snow thrower stages is constructed from polymer so snow will never stick to it. This chute can rotate up to 190 degrees, giving the operator many options as to where to direct the snow.
Above the gutter is a deflector. The purpose of this is to give the operator additional control as to where exactly the blown snow is being placed. The deflector is manually controlled by the operator. Craftsman is a quality company and as such they offer a 2 year warranty on their Craftsman 24 Inch Dual Stage Snow Blower to all individuals who purchase it for personal use. This is a fantastic snowblower for those who live in areas that get regular snowfall during the winter months. If you are looking for something that is a bit larger, check out the Craftsman 26 Inch Dual Stage Snow Blower which has a clearing width that is 2 inches larger.