By
lodestonefarm
Hi I'm new to the forums. Don't yet own a Wheel Horse but was hoping for some input from this knowledgable community.
I'm in NW PA and need a machine that can remove snow from my 1/4-mile long, up and down, gravel driveway. I've come across a number of lawn/garden tractors for sale locally. One that caught my attention is a Wheel Horse 211-5. It comes with a one-stage snow blower and a mowing deck. And it's very reasonably priced- if it's still available. I like the idea of a lawn/garden tractor for this work since I can use it year round, rather than a dedicated snow blower that would sit most of the year.
I did a bit of research here and it seems there are strong opinions on vertical vs horizontal engines on these machines.
My first question is how can I tell the difference?
Secondly, in your experience would this machine be up to the task? I fear it might be over-matched for the snow removal duties.
If you think this machine might be a good fit, what should I be looking for when I go look at it?
And if this machine is not what you'd recommend, what would you recommend?
We're just at the southern edge of the snow belt so although we get our share of snow it's nothing like further north or Buffalo area. But it would certainly get used a couple dozen times a season if not more.
Thanks in advance.
Peter
