There are differences in snow equipment that throws snow.
There is a "Snowthrower" which is a single stage operation.
There is a "Snowblower" which is a two stage operation.
Snowblowers have a tendency to throw snow farther out of the chute because they have a impeller that propels the snow. The snowthrower does not have this impeller. The snowthrower has built paddles on the auger that propels the snow.
If properly kept up and maintained, the "snowthrower" will do snow removal just fine.
Sorry to hear that someone cut a hole in the hood to fuel the tractor up. I haven't seen your setup but I suspect the previous owner didn't install the cab correctly. I wouldn't think that any Cab Manufacturer would design a product that wouldn't one allow to fuel up.
