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Single stage snowblowers with the paddle style auger work best on a smooth asphalt driveway as opposed to an unpaved dirt/gravel driveway. On an unpaved driveway the two slides on both sides of the auger will catch and get stopped on a dirt driveway.

For a higher powered, self-propelled single stage machine that's still relatively light at 125-lbs, check out the Toro Snowmaster 724 or 824.

For a very good smaller two stage that's good on a dirt driveway, check out the Troy Bilt 824 two stage, weighs 185-lbs, and costs about $600. If you buy it at Heath's Hardware, they can deliver it for no extra charge.

I've had one for about eight years and the Troy Bilt 824 at 185-lbs is relatively light for a two stage plus it has the power to move the heavy stuff close to the road.

After eight years it still runs good on the original two belts and friction plate. All I've had to change are some snapped off shear pins from hitting a rock.