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

And lived in the Northeast,with a 175 foot driveway,with a slight incline, and a rather large turning pad what snow blower would you buy? Currently have a 12 year old, 24", 7 hp Yardman that I need to retire soon! Thanks in advance.

For who makes Deere, Snapper and Simplicity see:

http://www.abbysguide.com/ope/discussions/52489-0-1.html

There's not much mention there about Snapper but I went through their models the other day and they parallel Deere and Simplicity being not close but an exact match.  Catt's list of Simplicity models can have a name change to Snapper.  Over the years Deere had many people make for them.  Interesting the Deere guy pooh-hoo'ed the new line.  In the past Deere was MTD, Murray, Ariens and others.  Big quality variation.   The Briggs line may not be the best but in the past he probably carried worse.