Very pleased with the Toro single stage I bought last year. I prefer the 4-cycle (I like engines with oil that needs to be changed, hence why I'm on this site). I agree with others that it almost throws the snow too far. I'm on a tight lot and have to put the snow in specific places, and it can be tricky. BUT, much easier than lugging a bigger machine around - I have to go up and down stairs, and MUCH better than shoveling.