jatoxico
Minister of Fire
For me I love my Toro 2 stroke snow commander. It is the biggest paddle based unit they make. It is easier to handle and faster than my neighbors who struggle with oversized 2 stage beasts. The Toro sweeps down to the pavement beautifully so when the machine is turned off my driveway is done. My neighbors still have to clear a layer of ice or snow by hand because those big 2 stage units cannot get as close to the pavement. Mine also works better in wet slushy snow than the ones with a metal auger that jams up. I have been able to clear up to 28 inches with my Toro. Of course I cannot run straight through it but neither can most 2 stage machines.
My blower is now 10 years old and has had maintenance done 3 times over its life. Shoe runs and starts like new every season. In fact I have had others ask me where I got mine from. If mine ever dies I would buy another in a heartbeat.
I love my Toro but I'm not sure you can get the 2 strokes anymore which would be too bad. The power to weight on them is great and they can do much more than you would guess just by looking at them.
So be nice to it.