Used for 3 seasons in Shawnigan Lake. Only once or twice a year. C/W - electric (plug-in) or pull start. - includes a soft cover - Electric directional chute This unit is not a self drive machine but on the flat it moves very easily as it sucks the snow in. No problem cutting through 10" of snow. I'm getting older now and need a self drive machine for the hill that I'm on otherwise I would be keeping it.