[gcbailey]

Originally Posted by alg720

My main need is that I have two drive ways I must maintain in the winter, and a couple others that belong to elderly neighbors that I do just because they need the help. Mine being 20yds x 20yds. So the amount of snow is signifigant at the end of the run in any direction. I end up throwing it at least twice before it's off the drive. I realy just want to be able to throw alot of snow without the break downs that have followed me this past winter. The amount of lawn realy has no bearing on my needs. I usualy can push mow each lawn in within two hrs.

That's somewhat my situation. I'm the "neighborhood do-it-all guy". I'm at least 25 years younger than any of my neighbors.... I have widows both houses above me and a widower in front of me. Retired below me... so all I'm missing is the warm Florida air!

As far as plowing snow goes, the blade for the 25XX series is 42". I think the johnnybucket blade is larger. For the 3000 series you can get a 60" blade and like I said, hydraulic lift and optional power angle so you don't have to leave the seat.

I've got my 2544 weighed down really good for snow... Filled tires around 70lbs each, 55lbs of wheel weights on each side, 3x42 lb suitcase weights. So you can put some weight on there without worrying about breaking anything.