It doesn't really matter what CR says, it's no secret that you only buy a Toro.
Hey, I bought a Honda! I returned it, but I still bought one.
Now if I have to put in a generator and that means being 100 feet away from the house then I might need a tracked Honda again. The hill is too steep in the back for anything with wheels.
We lose power when it rains so it's a worthwhile investment. I think if we lose power for another 3-5 days in a row this year I will have to pony up and buy one.
Honda tracked models are great in that they can climb hills and have 3 height settings a must for grass and gravel.
"If you have more miles on your snow blower than your car, you live in New England." "If you can drive 75 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching, you live in New England."