getting back to talking about working with skid steers...... I had a 2005 New Holland 170, there were places it worked well but I felt it was one of the most dangerous machines I ever ran. You couldn't see anything behind you when backing up. I switched to a new John Deere 4320 compact tractor with cab and all the goodies. Now I get up in the morning and I quietly do a snow dance while I'm making the coffee. I think the skid steer is probably better at moving gravel and dirt. For pure comfort of heat or A/C, radio and ability to see all around is as good as it gets. I will happily take my tractor any day over any skid steer. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!!!!!!