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

I am looking into buying my first snow blower but could really use some help. First off my driveway is about 22 feet wide by about 50 feet long. With our sidewalks here being almost 3ft wide. I am looking at cleaning my driveway a neighbor or twos, and the sidewalk on my street. Also since I live in a large neighborhood maybe plowing out various neighbors driveways for a little extra cash.

I am looking at primarily two different models right now and cannot decide and I am having some trouble deciding if some of the added features are worth the extra price.

First up is the Ariens Deluxe 27, for those of you that own this snow blower, what is the maneuverability like? How hard is the turning with this thing? Do you guys think this would be to big/overkill?

Secondly is the Ariens Deluxe 24 Platinum, it’s a little smaller and costs more, but has automatic traction control, and hand warmers.

Which one do you guys thing is the better deal? My big question comes with turning and the traction control on the deluxe 24 platinum. Does is make the maneuverability that much better, and with the Deluxe 27 not having it, how hard is it to turn?  Are you able to have only one wheel move at a time on the 27 to help with turning? All help would be great and thanks for the help with some of these questions, which I am sure, are very dumb in advance.

Thank you for all the advice! now I just need to go and look at all of these options in person.