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Thanks for the feedback everyone. I know the wheeled models handle much better from I've heard. If fact I was very tempted to pick up the top of the Simplicity Pro machine from a local dealer that had one returned from a customer that moved south. Awesome machine, but I already fell down a couple times already this year just trying to walk up and down with a salt spreader, I'd hate to think what could happen if  250 - 300 pounds machine was dragging me down with it. The track model is probably worth the premium for me. Today we only had a quarter of an inch snowfall, I used the Toro Commander, and with the light snow it only took a half hour to clear the drive, much better then the four hours it took with the foot of snow the other day. Most likely I'll keep the Commander for the light snowfalls, but I'm still torn on which machine I should get the Honda or the Ariens. I haven't heard any feedback from anybody that has tried the new Ariens. Some people hate the Honda and others love it.  

Hi,

I live in Michigan, and I have a very steep curved driveway. It is cement at the top and asphalt about 225 feet long with about 15 degrees of pitch. 

I went  to my local Ariens dealer to buy the Ariens 1332DLET Track Drive Thrower, since that model is brand new he didn't feel comfortable recommending one. He did say that he didn't like the Honda Track drive. Although the Honda dealer in my area claims all of their customers love the Honda. My local Ariens/Toro dealer recommended a Toro Commander single stage, with the idea that a rubber blade would contact the pavement better and reduce the ice problem. I did that, however we had a couple decent snow falls and it took around 4 hours to clear my drive today. The dealer sells both Toro and Ariens, and said he would work a deal with me to take the Toro back if I didn't like it. I

What I'm trying to decide is if I want to go with a Honda or Ariens track drive. Has anybody looked or operated both of these? Anybody with experience on the Ariens? Easiest thing for me to do would be to get the Ariens, but I think the Honda may be a better way to go.

Thanks all in advance.