I used the plow and loader last year...... this year, with the snowblower, it is faster, cleaner, and easier. There is no way that I would even consider a loader for snow work again. Possibly the insurance company will compensate your for your bruises and hurt with enough to pay for a snow blower. Just get the front mounted type..... the rear mounts are for the young guys with limber bodies.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif