Showing posts with label Briggs & Stratton 1696619 vs 1696614. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Briggs & Stratton 1696619 vs 1696614. Show all posts

Thursday, 2 March 2017

Comparing Briggs & Stratton 1696619 versus 1696614 Snow Throwers, What's the Difference?

The gas-powered Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 Snow Throwers are medium-duty dual-stage machines, ideal for powering through heavier snowfalls on mid-sized driveways and pathways. Both of these snow throwers feature push-button electric start for easy start-up (or you can pull-start these snow throwers if preferred), operating in temperatures as low as -20 degrees F.

 
Briggs & Stratton 1696614's engine
Briggs & Stratton 1696614's engine
The main differences between the Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 Snow Throwers come down to the size of the engine and the size of the snow clearing path width.

The Briggs & Stratton 1696619 is the larger and more powerful of the two snow throwers with a 1150 snow series engine (250 cc) compared to the 1696614’s 950 series engine (208 cc).  The more powerful engine of the 1696619 allows for higher gross torque of 11.5 ft-lbs compared to 9.5 ft- lbs on the 1696614.

The Briggs & Stratton 1696619 also has a wider snow clearing path width of 27” compared to the 1696614’s 24” clearing width.

Briggs & Stratton 1696614's controls
Briggs & Stratton 1696614's controls
Both of these snow throwers allow for 20” intake height and feature a friction disk transmission system for efficiently clearing down to the pavement.  These self-propelled snow throwers feature 5 forward and 2 reverse gear speeds, putting you in total control.

Both the Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 Snow Throwers are solidly constructed with a steel frame and steel chute, 12” steel scroll auger and durable aluminum gear box for long-lasting durability.

Briggs & Stratton 1696619's controls
Briggs & Stratton 1696619's controls
The 180 degree rotational chute on both the Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 is easily adjusted with dash-mounted controls, putting you in control of the direction of the snow output and there’s also an on-panel chute deflector for changing the angle/height of the snow stream output.

The Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 Snow Throwers are easy to handle and maneuver.  They both feature free-hand control that enables you to drive the snow thrower with one hand while using the controls with your other hand.  Both of these snow throwers feature reversible steel skid shoes for plowing through the snow with ease and 14”x4” tires for easier maneuvering.

Both the Briggs & Stratton 1696619 and 1696614 Snow Throwers feature an LED headlight for safe night-time operation.





Let’s take a closer look at the main differences and similarities in features and specifications between the Briggs & Stratton 1696619 versus Briggs & Stratton 1696614 to help you decide on which is the best snow thrower for you: