What happened to Honda HS621? Original Message Jan 2, 2009 11:05 am
I believe the HS621 was sold last sold in the US a few years ago. Now it is only available in Canada. I can't find this model new anywhere in the US. The available current model is a HS520 which is smaller and have an overhead cam engine versus the superior OHV engine on the HS621? The build quality also seemed to be cheapened on the HS520 as well.
On a different topic but somewhat related to Honda, I'm trying to understand why the model line up for the US market is so watered down compared what is available in Canada? Canadian two stage models have even have hydraulic assist auger height adjustment, electric chute, as well as onboard 12V battery starter. I know I am a minority when it comes to having these gizmos on a snowblower so bear with me. If any of you have seen what is available from Yamaha in Japan, some folks may conclude that snowblowers available in the US are very primitive in comparison. Does the US market not demand these features and technology?
