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

So, there not much snow in the midatlantic (VA), but there was the occasional snow storm with more than 2 feet of snow. I'm contemplating a single stage Toro 621 vs a HS928TAS. Big difference in price, I know. I hate to buy the Toro then realize that it's not enough when the snow is piling on. The Honda is just overkill for my area though.

borat wrote:
I don't see how anybody can build a driveway that steep in an area that receives ice and snow.  Is that still within building code?  It sounds difficult to deal with snow clearing even with a tracked snowblower.  I know it can climb stairs but I would not want it to climb more than 6 feet up.  That's 300 lbs of machine that can crush the operator.  Hopefully there's a shoulder of grass on both sides and not a ditch.

aa335 wrote:
Actually, the OP said the grade is 30 degrees.  That equates to a 57.7 % grade. 

Something doesn't sound right.  He'd need to hire sherpas just to help him get up and down the driveway!!

See link below:

http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/slope-degrees-gradient-grade-d_1562.html

borat wrote:
I'm thinking a ski lift or a snow groomer (Pisten Bully) would be suitable for the task.

My mistake. 30 degree incline, from my geometry days.

raysmd wrote:
Same difference.  A 30 degree incline is the same as a 30 degree grade or slope. 

I'm assuming you mean 30% grade which is still extremely steep.  Effectively what you saying is that your driveway, rises 60 ft. over a length of 200 ft.   That would be difficult to even walk up. 

To establish your grade, you need to know what the elevation difference is between your garage and the street.  I.e , if your garage floor is 20 ft. higher than the street and your driveway is 200' long, that's a 10% grade.