Three-stage technology on the Vortex™3010 XP includes a powerful 12in accelerator that spins 10 times faster than the augers to break down and quickly clear heavy; wet snow. Equipped with a 420cc Troy-Bilt engine; heated handgrips; Touch N’ Turn™ power steering; and an in-dash headlight; you'll be prepared to meet winter's tough challenges. Featuring rugged; 12in serrated steel augers designed to handle up to 18in of snow; the center-mount chute crank puts the controls comfortably within your reach. Just One Hand™ operation allows adjustment of the chute controls without disengaging the drive; including a quick change to the snow discharge height from the dashboard with the remote pitch control lever. The extended chute is designed to minimize snow blowback on the operator.