I have used a BX2200 with FEL and Rear Blade for three winters, and I drive forward, just as you describe. Works great for me, as my drive is paved as well. Compressed snow is no problem as long as it doesn't have time to freeze over. some suggestions, though:
1: Have skid/wear plates welded to the bottom of the bucket! Take a good look at the construction...you'll see that the sides of the bucket go past the bottom for welding, leaving a 1/4" lip that can gouge your drive. I had skid plates put on to avoid that problem.
2: Seriously consider using horsemat material as a cutting edge for the blade, as you will make marks on the surface of the drive. There was a thread here earlier this year that several people posted pics of this. I hear it works fine, and I plan on doing this myself this year to cut down on the marking.
3: Avoid chains. they will gouge your drive. I told my brother this, he ignored it. He's now wishing he listened! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
4: Add work lights so you can see after dark. The stock headlights are pretty anemic. I posted a project for this some time ago. Seems that 90% of my snow removal was after dark.