Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I am thinking about buying an Ariens 624 e snowblower to replace a 2 year old craftsman 8.5 HP blower that just is not reliable in any way shape or form.

My questions are is this a good machine (hopefully alot better than what I am struggling with now)?

Also I live in NH where we usually get about 60" of snow a year in ave storm sizes of 4-10 inches. Is 6hp big enough to handle this? My driveway is somewhat long but mostly only 1 car wide except by the house where it widens out. It is also a paved driveway.

Any info on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks