When winter hits & snow starts it can create chaos for homes & businesses alike if you are not prepared, & if you are a larger property or perhaps a small distribution centre, medical practise or visitor attraction, you really need to keep your path, driveways & concourses clear. This dual-stage snow blower from experts MTD, with its broad clearing width of 66 centimetres, will do a great job of clearing those areas, churning up & distributing the snow courtesy of the power of its 277cc Snow Thor X 80 OHV engine, designed for freezing weather & producing 5.4kw of power. Built for maximum efficiency & comfort, it boasts rugged construction, an effective snow clearing action & a host of features designed to make use easy & convenient The dual-stage, or 2-stage description refers to the two mechanisms that break up the snow & throw it out. The first stage is a tough, metal, toothed auger, which revolves & smashes up the snow & pushes it back to the second stage. This is an impellor, which spins, further pulverising the snow & sending, at speed, up the exit chute. The auger is situated inside a snow intake hood, which has a good working height of 53 centimetres so deeper falls of snow can be taken in. The ‘ Xtreme Auger’, is kept from impact damage by shear bolts, while the intake hood has integrated snow skids which are adjust, so you can raise the hood up & height, clear on uneven or loose surfaces like gravel or shingle. Self-propelled, the MTD ME 66 Snow Blower has tough wide 16” wheels, fitted with chunky, pneumatic tyres, deeply patterned for extra traction. A six-speed gear box, 4 forward & 2 reverse, gives you great control & flexibility & enables you to negotiate around obstacles & in & out of tight spots with ease. Controls are convenient with the gear lever placed on the instrument panel & the snow distribution chute, made from cold proof poly, revolves through 180° so you can aim the stream of snow where it is most useful. The rotation, as well as the snow pitch (height) of the snow stream, is controlled remotely via a two-way joystick, a premium feature that saves your valuable time & effort. The start is electric for reliability & convenience & a bright & centrally placed headlight means you can work in poor light & at times when visibility is difficult.