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

So this is a perfect video to best describe it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBh5tCemqjQ&feature=related When dealing with EOD snow, what is the most *optimal machine* for the application. Will 240/280CC's do it. Or 340cc is a must ?

280cc, 24-28" bucket with 20 lbs ballast, aggressive serrated auger (saw blade) , scraper mode, and hydrostatic drive. 

HS928TA closely fits the bill, or mostly any high-powered tracked modern snowblower with 3-position adjustable bucket height.  Older Toro Powershift with moveable wheel axle.

The Simplicity Pro in the video is pretty nice too.

Oh how's it all coming back to me now like flashbacks after catching this video...
I've been on West coast for the past 3 years.

The issue I had with my HS520 back in the days was the fact that it could not eat any of the EOD stuff.
The stuff that's harded, the stuff that would need a manual heave of the shovel to cut and the lift and the chuck.
Chucking chunks of hardpacked EOD snow/overnight ice.

2 Stage is most def. a priority now.....

cough cough aa335. Any tips on importing OPE's from over the northern border...

I would only go through the trouble or expense to bring a snowblower across our northern neighbor for just the TCD models or the Yamaha.   If and that's a big IF I do want that baby bad enough I'll figure how to get one parked in the garage.  I think there are folks here that's near the border that can offer you advice on how to get one without getting hosed big time.