TOP CHOICE. Works consistently. The assembly is half done already, but it is better if it is assembled by pro. Easily beats packed and slushy snow without pain. Fresh and puffy snow is a delight to work with on that one. It works even better at any temperature if you give it 5 minutes to warm up. This 208cc engine features 9.5 foot-pounds of gross torque. It is easy to operate and maneuver for anyone + it is lightweight.

This is a beast among snow throwers. It has steel augers that easily chew chunks of salty ice in the end of your driveway. It is friendly to use for seniors, since it is lightweight, yet it is able to cope with slush and heavy amounts of snow after snowstorms. Briggs & Stratton 1222EE is powerful and reliable. Customer satisfaction rate is 4.5 out of 5. Just make sure to keep it oiled and apply lubricant during periods when you are not using it to keep it running smoothly in the future.

Electric start here is available, but it stars well even if you pull the cord. Electric start will be useful at quite low temperatures. It has a 208 cc Briggs & Stratton engine which is one of the most reliable 4-cycle engines available. This is simply a workhorse. It is relatively small, but it works well with 10 in snow and more.

Briggs & Stratton 1024MDS snow thrower has a powerful engine, however it ships out with or without oil, and you should expect that it will come without oil. If it is your case, make sure to fill the tank almost fully to support engine's work. The machine itself is powerful, works on numerous terrains and does its job well. It is solid and easy to navigate. It starts without any extra efforts on your side and can easily cope with 14 in of snow.