Originally Posted by Mr T2U
maybe slightly upgrade your small single stage blower to a smaller 5hp 2 stage blower with electric start and a 24" cut would work perfect on sidewalks. .

I might have to look into something like that. But I'm thinking it might be a bit too big shruggy and she'll go for the shovel. The bad thing is you can't really "test drive" them. And by the time the first snow hits the stores are empty. Might already be with the "SHORTages". Not to mention around here the first snow could be tonite, or after the 1st of the year.
I keep thinking Why hasn't somebody made a smaller size unit just for sidewalks etc. that doesn't weigh 300Llbs.?
I also want to thank everyone for their replies and keep them coming beer