I have a single stage that I've used for three seasons now. It used to take me over an hour to shovel the drive and front walk with around 4" of snow fall. Now it takes about twenty minutes to do that and the neighbors walks. At best I can get 10-12 ft. of throw. Normally 8-10. When it's wet and heavy 4ft. I store it in my garage as it doesn't take up much room at all. I use it more than my lawn mower. I can't speak about a two stage but if your throwing snow 20 feet won't it just end up in your neighbors yard? Maybe that's a good thing!!
