I prefer the 54 in tire narrow situations like in a city. 60" are good for bigger spaces. You will want a winch as its the best way to raise and lower the plow

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It depends on what your plowing, but for me, it's a 60" front mount on my 550. The plow base/push tube setup is the same for both.

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70" front mount for me on my 700 would love to go bigger

 

Why do you guys want to go bigger? What sort of area are you plowing? I am mostly doing my driveway and perhaps neighbors driveways and not much more than that. Would 54 be sufficient?

 

A 54 will be perfect for this and as you stated before compact is an issue if you go to big it starts not only creating issues of space but quality usability. Most sidewalks are inlet 36" wide and with a 54 at an angle it fits just about perfect.

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I had a 60" on mine, and it did all that I asked for, although my drive way was almost a 1/4 mile long and about 15 feet wide

But in all actuallity, the difference is only 6 inches, it's not going to be a huge difference, even in weight

If they are pretty close in price I say go with the 60, if the 60 is a lot more money, I say stick to the 54

 

go with the 54, 60 in. will be heavier for you to move around and take up a little more space.

 

I have a 60'' and i cant see using a 54''. But its all personal preference.