[Graflex45]

So the last 2 winters I have used the snowthrower on my 1450 ive learned that most of the snow we get in southern central NY is not really the kind a single stage QA42 snowthrower manages well. it likes to pack in and clog the chute rather than get thrown out easily.
Anyone had that experience and used snowthrowers vs 2 stage snowblowers? I grew up in the south and didn't have to do my own snow removal until 3 years ago when I bought my own place. do 2 stage machines make a difference?
And the 2nd part of my question is, are the later model 500 snowthrowers compatible or can be made compatible with quietline mounts and pto's? did they change the mounting dimensions of the front and is the 2 stage attachment too heavy for the front of the tractor or lift?
I see plenty on marketplace around me looking for cub attachments.