I purchased this machine three seasons ago and this is the first time Ive had an opportunity to use it due to the fair weather weve had here on the East Coast. I got to be honest with you the machines a piece of absolute garbage it cant handle snow I would say more than 6 to 8 inches. And this is supposed to be your top line model in my opinion even the slowest forward setting moves the machine to quickly for the augurs to handle The amount of snow the machine bullies and two. Ive already burned up to auger drive Belts and could not be more disappointed with this machine. I have a Husqvarna are the same size and it goes through everything. I tell you I feel so screwed right now are you poorly designed machine User's recommendation: You do not buy this machine by Husqvarna.