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spacekeener t1_iys6fc6 wrote

If your town really gets serious snow think about 3 stage and more width. I think a lot about my life passing by before my eyes as I do lots of passes to clear my driveway all winter long. Do u want the snow gone in a hurry or will you "enjoy" being out there in the cold blowing the snow around? Just something else to consider.

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icysandstone OP t1_iys83bg wrote

You get it!!

We don't get serious snow like Wyoming or Montana, but we do get a couple of 8-12" (or more) dumps per year, plus the regular 4" snowfalls.

I read something early in my research about 3 stage that put me off for some reason. I read a lot of comments about 2 stage being better.

Beyond the stage type, how should I think about the brands?

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spacekeener t1_iyswyyj wrote

I'm not an expert. I personally have a toro. But I bought it from a local independent shop that is known for quality and honoring warranties. The big big boys get the kind that are on tank tracks. Which look cool but I've never had one of those.

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icysandstone OP t1_iyt1d2d wrote

Are you happy with your Toro?

I looked around for independent shops, but only found snowblowers at the big box stores. I'd prefer going the route you did.

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