If you live in an area with a signficant amount of snow and alot of area to clear, buy a 2-stage preferably with a Honda or Techumseh engine. Many 2 stage snowthrowers are similar and the price differences are usually in the engine size, mouth width, and electric start.
A 20" , 7-9 HP is usually plenty for a homeowner application. Electric start is a cool feature to have especailly when its slippery and you don't have much traction. Also, take a look at tine construction, you want serrated tines which will break through ice, most of the 2-stages have this feature.
There are other minor differences between models: lights, # of speeds, etc. but IMO these are just 'nice to have' features which allow retailers to jack up price.
If you live in an area with a signficant amount of snow and alot of area to clear, buy a 2-stage preferably with a Honda or Techumseh engine. Many 2 stage snowthrowers are similar and the price differences are usually in the engine size, mouth width, and electric start.
A 20" , 7-9 HP is usually plenty for a homeowner application. Electric start is a cool feature to have especailly when its slippery and you don't have much traction. Also, take a look at tine construction, you want serrated tines which will break through ice, most of the 2-stages have this feature.
There are other minor differences between models: lights, # of speeds, etc. but IMO these are just 'nice to have' features which allow retailers to jack up price.
you are talking about snow and im here in aust at 40 deg please send some snow
we need to know your needs-how much snow on average do you get?And how large is the area you need to clean ?answer those and i'll gladly help