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

  I haven't seen any posts about small throwers.  I want something narrow that will fit in a single-car garage that actually has a car in it.  24" would be the maximum, but less would be preferable.  The driveway isn't large, and it is paved, but once I have my hernia operation I'm not going to be interested in shoveling any more snow for a while.
  In particular I'm hoping for a machine that can gnaw through the ice build-up that occurs because I tend to just drive over the snow for a while until I get around to dealing with it.
  It needs to be able to throw the snow a decent ways... there's a retaining wall beside the driveway and by the end of the winter the drift might be 8' above the driveway.  It really sucks to fling the snow up there with a shovel.

  Any thoughts?  I'm not afraid to spend money on a good machine.

  I'm assuming the serrated augers are for ice?  Do they work?

I.M.Mike

  I'd second the Ariens suggestion.   I've used a few 5520E's which I think are not available anymore.  They were smoking machines, chopped snow very well, and could easily throw an honest 25 to 30 feet and more in very good conditions.  I think the 520EC has one gear and something at least I would stay away from.  The 520E has forward and reverse speeds I think 6 and 2.   They are available in 20 and 24 inch widths.  The 20 is small and will require more time out in the driveway.  They spill snow to the sides a bit but if you need a small footprint the 20 is fine - 24 a bit more convenient. 

   Possibly you could check with a dealer to see which would be closer to the 5520E - a 520E or a 624E.