So I sold my 10yr old MTD 24" two stage. It had a 208cc engine and didn't owe me anything after almost a decade of service it was still running well but decided I'm going to upgrade this year.
Top contender is an Ariens 30" deluxe with the 306cc engine and heated grips. 14" impellers and clears 72 tons and hour.
Also looking at Toro but their plastic joystick is not to my liking as much as the Ariens metal simpler set up.
Plus Ariens is local to my area.
Who has what.