On Mon, 27 Dec 2004 18:50:06 GMT, "Don White"
wrote:

Anyone ever try an electric snowlower?
Not the Mickey Mouse little 'brooms', but the bigger 12 amp model that
resembles a small 5 hp. I see Toro makes a model 1800.
My city lot only has 40' of sidewalk. but I have a 10' wide driveway and
about 30' of wheelchair ramp for my mother.

The big ones work very well, but with heavy wet snow, they can be
problematic. I've noticed that under heavy loads, this thing really
sucks the juice and has a tendency to stall - you need to be careful
how much snow you try to remove at one time.

This is the one that I purchased for my daughter's office walk - which
has a similar configuration to yours, just a little longer.

http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/200153624.htm

I have one of these for the apartments. This is also somewhat
problematic with heavy snow, but with smaller cuts works terrific!!
For the heavy 6" or more, I have a 36 inch, 15 horse Ariens. Moves
snow quick. Then again, I have 750' of walk and three driveways to
clear. :)

You may want to consider a small two stage - they make one that is
pretty effective. It doesn't seem like a large area, but 40x10 isn't
all that small.

Just remember, if there is lots of water in the snow, any snowblower
sucks. :)

Good luck.

Later,

Tom