I have one of those little 16” Toro 2 cycle single stage snow blowers. I use it for sidewalks and cleaning up in front of the garage doors. I have a plow guy for my 150’ long driveway. It is a great little machine. I also have a Honda 4 stroke 20” single stage snow blower. I actually like the Toro better because it is lighter.
I was shopping around on snowblowersdirect.com last month.
a decent 2 stage is over a grand, i remembered how light, reliable and maneuverable my old Toro was and the stellar reviews on the latest toro model sealed the deal.
Base model 721 R 21 inch $499.99 free shipping and no tax.
best thing no more mixing oil with the gas, apparently EPA has made it not worth selling 2 stroke single stages anymore.
I’m happy, much quieter, very powerful and i don’t come in stinking of exhaust anymore.
https://www.snowblowersdirect.com/Toro-38741-Snow-Thrower/p14110.html