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 ?

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.