Clear snowfalls from sidewalks and other outdoor surfaces with the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 Dual-Stage Snow Throwers.
Both the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 Snow Throwers are equipped with a push-button Electric Start for effortless starting and utilize a powerful 950 snow series 208cc engine for 9.5-ft-lbs of torque to power through heavier snowfalls.
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| Briggs & Stratton 1696614 Engine |
The Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 both utilize a friction disk drive and feature a 24” wide clearing path with a 20” intake height. Both snow throwers feature steel reversible skid shoes to make easy work of ploughing through the snow.
So how do the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 differ? To begin with, the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 is considered to be a light-duty snow thrower whereas the Briggs & Stratton 1696614 is considered to be a medium-duty snow thrower. As you would expect, the medium-duty model comes at a higher price, so what are you getting for your extra cash and is it worth paying out the extra $$s for?
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| Briggs & Spratton 1696610 controls |
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| Briggs & spratton 1696614 headlight |
One of the main differences between the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 models is the chute controls. The Briggs & Stratton 1696610 light-duty snow thrower features left-side crank rotation and manual deflector controls whereas the 1696614 medium-duty snow thrower features a dash-mounted chute rotation and on-panel deflector control. The 1696614 also features a headlight which the 1696610 does not have.
The Briggs & Stratton 1696610 Snow Thrower features 6 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds whereas the 1696614 features 5 forward speeds and 2 reverse speeds. Both models feature a 12” steel scroll auger, a durable aluminum gearbox and use synthetic oil for easy starting.
Let’s take a closer look at the differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Briggs & Stratton 1696610 and 1696614 to help you decide which is the best snow thrower for you:
