OK, It's about time I take the leap. Almost every winter, I would be snow bounded at home for a few days to a week long since I moved to Maryland. I plan to buy a snow thrower this year. I have a 400x10 feet driveway with a steep slope in some spot.
Would 6 hp be sufficient for my zone or should I go for higher power? We only get moderate snow here. I am looking for
- Easy start (This is number one for me. I bought a chainsaw a few years ago and only used it one season. Couldn't get it started ever since).
- Easy maneuver (for a 58 going on 59 year old but still going strong woman)
- Wide enough sweep so that only two rounds would clear a
10 feet wide road.I am not looking for spending lots of money for top of the line since I would only use it a few times a year. I have been tracking prices for Craftsman at Sears. But still hesitating since a number of posters here compared Craftsman unfavorably over Toro. I don't mind owning a "crappier" but cheaper equipment if it can do decent job for a 58 going 59 year old woman.
Thanks in advance for your responses pac