Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I believe I have narrowed it down to a Honda. I was looking seriously at the Simplicity Signature Series, however all of my experience with Honda products, including my most recent Honda model 621 single stage have been outstanding. The 621 served me well over the past 12 years, now it is time to move up to a 2 stage. I live in the Chicago Suburbs and last year we got dumped on. I wanted to buy last December, but that was obviously too late. I am seriously considering the 928WAS but have also looked at the track model. I know it is difficult to move the track around when not moving. I don't know alot about the Hydrostatic Trans but from what I read it is good. My drive has a mild incline. I would be interested in your thought son the 928 with the track or wheel. Money isn't the issue. This is the last blower I intend to buy.

Last year I was at the exact decision-making place that you are now. I also live in the burbs of Chicago and purchased the 928 TA model.

Last year we did get a lot of very heavy snow. At one point at the corner of my street where the school bus stop is the snow it was about 4 feet high.(Thanks to the plows) Glad I went with the track model because I had to make about 3 passes to finally get down to the asphalt so the kids didn't have to stand in the street. 

No way I could have done that with a wheeled model.

I also have a 5hp single stage Honda that my daughter used- it was pretty much worthless at times last year when trying to throw the deep heavy snow. If I had to do it over again I would consider the 1132