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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mrbb" data-source="post: 122892" data-attributes="member: 13825">OK so you have a use for heavier machine to move heavier things  OK NOW as for wanting a machine to use all yr, NOT needing to change tracks or tires on well, then your going to have to live with down falls of poor snow performance they have , over a better suited track for snow, or snow tiresthey sell all season tracks, that work OK in snow but  they will wear out a  LOT faster when used on hard surfaces in summer time use,  and  then they also loose there snow ability as they wear!a second set of tracks will cost a  LOT more than a second set of tires, so thats a added costs < pending how much actual snow plowing you do a yr, , to decide if worth it!if you do a search online  for replacement tracks that work better in snow, you will find several to pick fromas I Highly doubt your going to find many used older tracked machines that have GOOD snow tracks on them, as most use them for dirt work, or do so in my area!, but this can vary pending what part of the snow belt your in maybe! so, if you plan to use the machine a LOT for plowing snow, buying that second set of tracks, JUST for winter use, can make them last a LONG time and be worth the costs , maybe!and keep in mind,  if you plan to use  tracks or tires on concrete or paved driveways I would SKIP the idea of adding studs, they will leave marks or worse damage things ! they do wonders in help on tracking, but the damages they can do ,  could get costly when plowing for others if they sue you come spring time! HAHA!as for what machine to buy, again, I would base that on condition and care of the machines your looking at, and also, really consider what the dealer support is near you,even in today's modern online world for parts, its nice to have a dealer close by when silly things fail and cause you down time, rather than having to wait on parts to be delivered!so I'd try and stick to brand you have several dealers in your area  of! and also, if in you keep machine in colder weather,(non heated shops) I agree having a  block heater is a big pl;us, but even if a machine you like doesn;t have one, they can be added  latter on! just so you know!and is a worth while addition to make when time /money allows</blockquote>

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