snow removal suggestions

Congrats on your new home . I , too , have a 250 ft driveway with a turnaround . My Mrs. made me buy a new tractor . Actually, any compact tractor will do but I need power steering and 4wd . Mine is a New Holland 22/10 with a bucket for pushing snow . I have 5 acres . 3 1/2 is in pasture and one is lawn which my Mrs. mows with a zero turn . I mow with a 6ft finish mower and edge with a bush hog. I think you need at least 32+ h.p. to move snow . I bought new because they offered 0% financing with a 5 year warrentee. We use a Toro single stage blower for the edges . Works great. John Deere, Massey, NewHolland all make compacts at competitive prices . I don't speak Japenese , so, Kubota is out, please don'tbuy ones made in China, India or Korea . they don't last and parts are wicked expensive. good luck . Using a plow service is also a good idea if you don't mind waiting your turn but they can't help you mow the field or carry logs . Just my 4cnts.