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mikiewest


Joined: Dec 29, 2007
Points: 262

simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Original Message   Dec 27, 2008 6:40 pm
Does anyone have an opinion on which one is more durable?Simplicity P1628E or Honda 928WAS?Also which one would be better at throwing 2-4 inches of that heavy wet snow??
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nhmatt


Joined: Dec 21, 2008
Points: 104

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #6   Jan 4, 2009 10:24 am
Makes sense.   I can't make a comment on the ease of working on a Honda, because other than changing fluids there was nothing else needed from me.  Hondas are a much lighter machine(28" anyway), so there's no need for a differential, you simply turn it.  With the hydro transmission you simply push forward and pull back, so tight turns are easy when the wheels are moving.  Think of when you drive your car:  Do you stop then turn the wheels then go forward?  More likely you turn them while you're moving.

Simplicity looks like a real tank, and a lot of pros use them and less use Hondas, probably because the ease of working on them.  Even if it can be said Hondas are more reliable I'm sure its a lot easier to work on a disc-o-matic transmission and replace a belt at 3:00 AM in the middle of a snow storm.

Izzynormal


Joined: Dec 10, 2010
Points: 5

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #7   Dec 22, 2010 9:46 pm
Just purchased the HS928 Honda.  Read that the hydrostatic transmission stops opposite  track when you turn the unit one way or the other.

I tried it on dry concrete and it steered easily as long as it's in motion.  No snow in Pittsburgh yet so I don't know how it handles in snow.  I don't care for the low height of the handlebars and the mystery of the amperage and voltage of the lighting circuit.   I had one seller on feeBay tell me the replacement bulb number they stock is the GE H7614 12V 50.  I replied asking if it's the original Honda replacement because I've read that the output of the lighting circuit is 12VA.C. 18w on other forums. Still doing research on it.

aa335


Joined: Nov 29, 2008
Points: 2434

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #8   Dec 22, 2010 9:54 pm
I don't think the one track stops while turning.  Both left and right tracks are locked together by a solid axle between them.

By the way, congrats on the Honda purchase. 
This message was modified Dec 22, 2010 by aa335
New_Yorker


Preach the Gospel always, use words when necessary

Location: Long Island, NY
Joined: Nov 26, 2010
Points: 219

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #9   Dec 24, 2010 2:54 pm
Those Big Heavy "C" channel handlebars are what you need on the Simplicity when the friction wheel tire becomes 'bald' and YOU have to supply the forward motion.  Honda's Don't have friction wheels, which explains why they're worth every penny, No Pushing Required.
Bill_H


Location: Maine
Joined: Jan 12, 2008
Points: 354

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #10   Dec 24, 2010 6:42 pm
New_Yorker wrote:
Those Big Heavy "C" channel handlebars are what you need on the Simplicity when the friction wheel tire becomes 'bald' and YOU have to supply the forward motion.  Honda's Don't have friction wheels, which explains why they're worth every penny, No Pushing Required.



You gonna mention this in EVERY single post? 

Who the hell let all the morning people run things?
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #11   Dec 24, 2010 7:06 pm
Bill_H wrote:


You gonna mention this in EVERY single post? 

Forgive him.

He knows not of what he speaks.
mml4


Snow is good,
Deep snow is better!


Joined: Dec 31, 2003
Points: 544

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #12   Dec 26, 2010 7:56 am
borat wrote:
Forgive him.

He knows not of what he speaks.


X2

Marc

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MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #13   Dec 26, 2010 9:47 am
Just enjoy the snowblower when you have to use it.  Who really cares (sounds too much like a pissing contest) as long as the user is happy regardless of its color (red, yellow or blue), size (21" or 32") and power (electric or gas).
borat


Joined: Nov 10, 2007
Points: 2692

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #14   Dec 26, 2010 10:05 am
MN_Runner wrote:
Just enjoy the snowblower when you have to use it.  Who really cares (sounds too much like a pissing contest) as long as the user is happy regardless of its color (red, yellow or blue), size (21" or 32") and power (electric or gas).

Not a pissing match.  It's a simple matter of setting the facts straight. 

New Yorker incorrectly claims that disk drive systems are problematic and unreliable.  Those of us with extensive experience and knowledge of  disk drive systems know otherwise. 

For the benefit of newcomers looking for guidance and facts about snow throwers, it's incumbent upon those who KNOW the facts to set the record straight.   If people do not challenge incorrect or misleading information being posted, why bother having forums?   
MN_Runner


Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Joined: Dec 5, 2010
Points: 622

Re: simplicity pro vs. honda snowblower
Reply #15   Dec 26, 2010 11:07 am
There are a lot of good facts and useful information in this forum but also a huge amounts of IMO vs. facts. So the question is how do we separate facts from IMOs?  I think people are smart enough to discern and figure out mis-information vs. fact.
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